CHAMBER CONNECTION - April 24, 2019
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m.
SPRING FEVER SPORTING CLAYS & NETWORKING EVENT
Detroit Sportsmen's Congress, Shelby Township

Thursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 12
STERLING CENTER CARNIVAL
Sterling Center Shopping Plaza, Sterling Heights 

Friday, May 3, 7:30 a.m.
BREAKFAST & LEARN - DAWN BANERIAN
Velocity Collaboration Center, Sterling Heights 
Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m.
MICHIGAN WEEK LUNCHEON FEATURING THE STERLING EDGE AWARDS
Villa Penna, Sterling Heights

Thursday, May 30 4:30 p.m.
SHELBY TOWNSHIP SUMMER KICKOFF
Shelby Township Community Center, Shelby Township

Friday, June 7, 7:30 a.m.
BUSINESS & BREAKFAST 
Holiday Inn Express - Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights 
HOT DEAL!
TWO tickets to Michigan Week featuring the Sterling Edge Awards for only $35. Limited to the first three members to take advantage of this offer! Get the deal here. 
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: BD's Mongolian Grill
Mai n Contact: Matt Charnesky
Category: Food & Beverages
Member Since: 2000

MEMBER TIP
 BASIC APPROACH TO ESTABLISHING YOUR BRAND
 By Doug Kelly, Owner, 5by5 Design, LLC

There are six basic approaches to establishing your brand.

#1 Establish your Unique Selling Position
Simply put, your USP is what makes your business different from everyone else in your market. A strong unique selling proposition can help you attract and retain customers.

#2 Develop a Custom Logo and Brand Image
To create a 'brand' for a company is to create their image, and to promote that image with campaigns and visuals. The ultimate goal of a brand is to make a company a unique and recognizable, and to project a desired image. This includes a well developed logo, not a clip art creation, but a studied and planned effort that hones in on the right representation for your business. 

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK

Guarantee Issue Life Insurance: Affordable coverage terms for 10 or 20 years - or a lifetime Guaranteed issue up to $100,000. No medical exams, needles or lab tests. 100% portable (the policy belongs to you.) Hassle-free automatic payments from a checking or savings account. Includes a "Simple Issue" policy (only 8 questions) for a spouse and children. 

MEMBER NEWS
ASHLEY EDWARDS JOINS STERLING HEIGHTS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AS DIRECTOR, MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Melanie Davis of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced that Ashley Edwards will join the organization as director of marketing and communication full-time May 20, 2019. 

In this role, Ashley will be responsible for the organization's regular and ongoing communication with its members and the business community in general, including the Chamber's weekly newsletter, social media, press releases and media relations, content creation, advertising, graphic design and more. She will also serve as the staff liaison for the Chamber's young professionals network, YoPros. 



CHAMBER MEMBER - CAROL THOMPSON COMPLETES GOLDMAN SACHS 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES DETROIT PROGRAM
Carol Thompson_Headshot
Carol Thompson, Sterling Heights Regional Chamber member and owner of Synergy HomeCare of Macomb, was among the seventh cohort of 30 graduates who recently completed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Detroit program. 

Synergy HomeCare is the premier provider of quality private duty home care "10,000 Small Businesses has changed the way I think about being a business owner. Throughout the program I have learned skills that I have put into practice immediately." 

Click for more information on Synergy HomeCare or call 586.948.9144.



DABLON WINE DINNER - INFINITY HALL & SIDEBAR
In honor of Michigan wine month Infinity Hall and Sidebar has partnered with Dablon Winery  out of Baroda, Michigan. Dablon has a rich history and an amazing story which will be shared during the evening by Caitlin, their in house Sommelier. In addition, Infinity's own Executive Chef Phil Hubert has extensively planned a six course meal designed to perfectly pair wit h a variety of Dablon wine. Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. Individual ticket $75, couple ticket $140. 

If you have any further questions or are interested in reserving a spot, Please contact Infinity Hall and Sidebar at 586.879.6157.

*At the conclusion of the event the wines will be available to purchase directly from Infinity if you so choose.*


PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS PRESENTS 'FOOD FEST'
Parkway Christian Schools will host Food Fest on Friday, May 3, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., 14500 Metro Pkwy, Sterling Heights. 

Macomb County's largest Tastefest featuring 20 of Macomb County's finest restaurants and caterers. 

A live broadcast of WMUZ 103.5 FM, a silent auction, and raffle baskets.



UPCOMING ASE TRAINING COURSES WITH SPECIAL CHAMBER MEMBER RATES
Succession Planning for Leadership Positions - May 2, 2019
FOR:  HR Managers, Business Owners, Executives
Cost: Special SHRCCI member rate of $245 (a $65 savings) + 10% off if you register by March 15



Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!


HEALTH & WELLNESS FOCUS GROUP SEARCHING FOR NEW RECRUITS 

Please consider joining the Health and Wellness group on Thursday, May 2. This group of professional's works together on challenges they're trying to solve and offers each other encouragement and suggestions for becoming better equipped to manage and support their organizations. This process works to strengthen everyone who attends.

Their mission is to collaborate with other Chamber members to bring focus and awareness to their individual needs. Meetings include open networking, relationship building, problem solving with mutual support, all focused on the wellness of our community. 

You can join them on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The May 2 meeting is scheduled offsite at PACE Southeast Michigan, 35501 Mound, Sterling Heights. To learn more about this group or to schedule a visit, Please contact Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400 x 21.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
32 Years
Accents Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa

30 Years
Keejon Keys
Shelby Travel

21 Years
U.S. Farathane - Sterling Plant
  Technology Center

20 Years
Deland Manufacturing

17 Years
White's Home Improvement, Inc.

16 Years
Complete Interactive Technologies

13 Years
Henry Ford Optimeyes
Lucido Fine Jewelry
M & K Construction, LLC

9 Years
BAE Systems
Great Lakes Foot & Ankle
Parkway Christian School
Wal-Mart #4660

8 Years
Freddy's

7 Years
Metro Wire and Cable Corp.
Shelby Family Dental Care

4 Years
Uni Dig, Inc.

3 Years
Joseph's Auto Body, Inc. dba Carstar of         Sterling Heights

2 Years
The Hive Salon & Spa

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