CHAMBER CONNECTION - August 15, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, August 17, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS
Center for Computer Resources,
Sterling Heights
Thursday, September 6, 4:30 pm
FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights
Thursday, September 13, Noon
HEALTHY LIVING EXPO
Senior Center, Sterling Heights
Tuesday, September 18, 6 pm
#YOPROS WINE TASTING
Filipo Marc Winery, Clinton Township

Friday, September 28, 7:30 am
STATE OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Macedonian Cultural Center, Sterling Heights

Thursday, October 4, 5:30 pm
AFTER 5
Gator Jake's, Sterling Heights
SEEKING CANDIDATES FOR CHAMBER BOARD

The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for potential candidates for our open board of directors positions. We are currently seeking board seat nominations for three-year terms covering 2019 - 2021, and we invite qualified members to run for a seat on our board of directors. Serving on the Chamber's board of directors is a great way to become more engaged with the organization, connect with the regional business community and stand out as a leader among your peers.
 
Current Directors whose terms expire in 2018 are Ron Chriss, Al DeFlaviis, Brad Lukas, Angie Lommen, Dr. Christine Johns, Mike Kramer, John Winter and Mark Vanderpool. We currently have no vacant seats, so we will be filling eight (8) spots to three-year terms.
 
Eligible directors and qualified members with an interest in serving on our board can submit nominations for consideration by our Nominating Committee. Please contact Chamber President Melanie Davis at 586.731.5400 x22 or [email protected], for more information and to obtain the necessary application.
 
Criteria/Eligibility and Election Process
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: 5by5 Design LLC
Mai n Contact: Doug Kelly
Category: Digital Marketing
Member Since: 2014

MEMBER TIP: 
REVISITING CHOICE OF ENTITY: SHOULD MY BUSINESS CONVERT TO A C CORP.?
by UHY LLP
Six months following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2018, many questions still remain unanswered regarding the implementation of the new law. However, tax planning is a fluid process and the time is ripe to revisit many new provisions. In 2018, the corporate tax rate was lowered from 35 percent to 21 percent which is significantly lower than the top individual tax rate of 37 percent. On its face, it would seem that being taxed as a C corporation may make the most sense, but actually it is the starting point of the evaluation process to determine the best choice of entity.

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
OFFICE DEPOT:  Members save up to 45% on 500+ items that Chamber members purchase most often. Sign up for free!

MEMBER NEWS
METRO WIRE AND CABLE CORP. NAMED AMONG TOP ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS
Metro Wire and Cable Corp. (MWC) is pleased to announce that it has been selected, for the seventh consecutive year, as one of the top electrical distributors in the United States by industry-leading publication and news source Electrical Wholesaling.

"We continue to provide solutions to our customers and thank them for their trust in us," states Devin H. Ezop, Owner/President/CEO. "We thank them for their partnership and friendship over the years and allowing us to grow with them as their business needs change and adapt."

Read more about this honor below.

 

PLAY-PLACE FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN 4TH ANNUAL INCLUSION AWARDS GALA 
Calling all fellow Chamber members to the newly branded Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center's 4th Annual Inclusion Awards Gala. Please join us for an evening of strolling appetizers, formal dinner, cocktails and celebration of those who champion change in the special needs community! Entertainment, silent auctions and raffles are included as well!

For tickets and event information please visit:  www.autisticplayplace.org/2018gala
Sponsorship opportunities also available at:  www.autisticplayplace.org/2018galasponsor
Table reservation for 8 includes a bottle of wine and 100 chance raffle tickets at:

 

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING THROUGH GPTF 
Employers can apply for funds to provide short-term classroom training for skills upgrades, on-the-job training supplement wages and more through the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF), formerly known as the Skilled Trades Training Fund (STTF). Learn more about this opportunity at the link below.

 
Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

HOLIDAY INN BRAG GROUP TO HOST GUEST SPEAKER

Please join the Holiday Inn BRAG group to hear guest speaker Adam Ranville on Wednesday, August 22 from 11:30 am - 1 pm. This group meets at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 8415 15 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights. Adam will talk about creating trust and comfort and how to emotionally connect with people on a dynamic subconscious level. Click below for event flyer, more information and to RSVP.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

MDOT contractors continue to move forward with the reconstruction of both bounds of M-59. This week, they will continue to place sand and stone as one of the last steps before final pavement can be placed. They have begun working on driveways and have several closed. MDOT understands the frustration and impacts that this may be having on local businesses, so the contractors are working as hard as possible to minimize that impact. 


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
34 Years
Johnson Chiropractic Neurology & 
     Nutrition

23 Years
Eyecare Associates of Utica

20 Years
Dave & Buster's

18 Years
Ameriprise Financial Services / 
     Pete Vannice

16 Years
Lover's Lane

12 Years
Integrated Living, Inc.

10 Years
Home Instead Senior Care
Shelby Foot & Ankle, PLLC

9 Years
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
8 Years
Synergy HomeCare

6 Years
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel / 
     Chris Van Belle

5 Years
Phantomcrafts, LLC "The Sew Place"

3 Years
Burger King, Roseville
Vitale's Perfect Game, Inc.

2 Years
HR Maxim, LLC
Sandra Weber Team Welcome Home
     @ Advantage Realty, Inc.

1 Year
Abounding Health and Beauty, LLC
Burger King, Warren
Chesterfield Fit Body Bootcamp
City of Fraser
Jimmy John's Field / United Shore 
     Professional Baseball League

For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].