CHAMBER CONNECTION
October 2, 2019
FEATURED EVENT:
YoPros Fireside Chat: An Evening with Deputy County Executive JP Rea
Moderated Q&A with JP to find out more about his career path and the lessons he learned along the way as a YoPro.
Light apps and refreshments provided, cash bar available.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
Italian American Cultural Center, Clinton Twp.
Upcoming Events | OCTOBER 2019

9 - 11 a.m.
Sterling Heights City Council Chambers

5 - 7 p.m.
Montclair @ Partridge Creek
Clinton Twp.

8 - 10 a.m.
Shelby Gardens
Shelby Twp.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We are so excited to be welcoming more new businesses to the SHRCCI family.
Click on the link to view our newest Chamber members!
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Gina Rieck
at 586.731.5400 x 15 or grieck@shrcci.com
CHAMBER CHAMPION
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company: Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea

Category: Food & Beverages

Main Contact: David Grimes

Member Since: 2019
MEMBER TIP
The 2020 Census and How You Can Help

By: Ashley Edwards

The once-a-decade population count affects your representation in government, determines how much funding your community receives, and provides data to help you plan for the future. Join us to spread the word about the importance of the 2020 Census and help ensure a complete and accurate count.

Benefits of a Complete Count
A complete count of every person living in the United States has tremendous benefits for you and for your stakeholders.

Census Data:
  • Accurately determine how many representatives each state has in Congress and inform the redrawing of congressional district boundaries.
  • Are used as the basis for distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to states, counties, and communities to support resources such as schools, hospitals, and fire departments.
  • Inform business decisions, policy, community initiatives, and consumer advocacy.

What it means to be a 2020 Census Partner
You can make a difference - no matter how much time you're able to commit. As trusted voices in the communities they serve, partners are critical to the success of the 2020 Census. There are some of the many ways you can get involved:
  • Use U.S. Census Bureau tools, information, and messaging in creative ways to increase public participation; for example, share newsletter articles and co-branded products and post on social media.
  • Host a workshop to devise possible solutions to 2020 Census challenges in your community and generate commitments to tackle them.
  • Provide information to stakeholders about the importance and benefits of participating in the 2020 Census, for example, invite Census Bureau officials to speak to your audience.
  • Encourage people in your community to work for the Census Bureau, and share this link with them: 2020census.gov/jobs.
To view more member tips and Chamber blog posts, click below!
MEMBER NEWS
How to be featured in upcoming Chamber Connections:
To have your message included (four are complimentary annually with your paid membership), they should include a contact name and phone number, not be longer than 100 words, and emailed to Ashley Edwards by Thursday at 5 pm for inclusion in the next week's edition.

The Chamber Connection is our weekly newsletter that is emailed to more than 4,000 emails of members and associates each Wednesday morning!
HEALTHY LIVING EXPO SUCCESS
The September 12th, Annual Healthy Living Expo event once again drew in well over 500 seniors.
Our 22nd partnered year with the City of Sterling Heights and our wonderful local hospitals and health systems that include, Ascension Macomb-Oakland, Beaumont, Henry Ford Macomb, and McLaren Macomb.

We thank this year's committee and active life center volunteers for their time spent with meetings, pre-event bag stuffing, setup, day of duties, and tear down with a courtesy lunch held at local Chamber member, Olive Garden in Sterling Heights.

If you missed us this year, make sure to put September 2020 on your calendar to come and participate in our totally free half-day event that offers resource information, presentation speakers and health services testing.
STERLING HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL - MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM
Moderator: SHRCCI Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, David M. Beran

Candidates participating: Brian Alsobrooks, Nicholas A. Cavalli, Jazmine M. Early, Deanne Koski, Michael Radtke, Maria G. Schmidt, Elizabeth Sierawski, Henry Yanez, and Barbara A. Ziarko

The candidates will have an opportunity to share their qualifications, expectations, and ideas for guiding Sterling Heights into the future. This will allow the voters to have a better insight when completing their absentee ballot or visiting the polls on November 5th. 

Please note that the SHRCCI does NOT endorse any candidate appearing on the ballot in the City of Sterling Heights.

Open to the public. 

The event will be taped by Sterling Heights TV and the replay schedule will be determined by the Community Relations Department and approved by the City Manager, subject to airing date limitations. 
6TH ANNUAL BREAD BOWL & BINGO FUNDRAISER LUNCHEON
Where can you get Lunch, Shop and Play Bingo for only $20? Tote Bags of Love will be having the 6th Annual Bread Bowl & Bingo Fundraiser Luncheon. What is involved - vendors, 2 different kinds of Soup in a Bread bowl, Salad, Dessert & Coffee, Pop, Tea, Cash bar, plus 3 games of Bingo.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR COME FEAST WITH FIDO!
Sunday, October 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Budd Park, 19000 Clinton River Road.

Pet friendly vendors, Food Trucks, pet adoptions, and much more!

This is a FREE admission, family friendly event.
We are now accepting new, pet friendly toys, blankets, leashes, etc. for donation to help the local Humane Society of Macomb. Additional items for purchase will be available from vendors.

For more information, please contact Joe Aragona at 586.484.1909 or email .
METRO PARENT'S JOLLY JACKPOT
This year's Metro Parent "Jolly Jackpot" 6 week marketing campaign for November & December is now available. Reach the #1 market that spends the most money during the Holiday's - mom's!

  • Provide a holiday present valued at $250
  • You'll receive a dedicated page at MetroParent.com
  • We'll list your giveaway in November & December
  • We'll promote your page and business on Instagram and Facebook
  • We'll promote your page in a geotargeted newsletter to 40,000 local parents
  • ...plus much more. You'll see a boost in web traffic and sales during the Holidays

Investment is only $1,500 with a total of $3,800 in revenue.
Deadline is November 1st.

Email Ben for further details and to set up a time to discuss.
I PINK I CAN AT PARTRIDGE CREEK
The Henry Ford Cancer Institute has teamed with The Mall at Partridge Creek to host I Pink I Can, a breast cancer awareness event on Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the mall's Center Court.

Attendees will enjoy free fitness classes, games, giveaways, pampering and more. Dr. Lindsey Petersen will speak along with some HFCI breast cancer survivors.
The new mobile mammography bus will be available for tours.

(No mammograms offered that day.) 

Lauren Puranen,
Branch Manager
MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT CREDIT UNION
At Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, being not-for-profit allows us to give back to our members through market-leading rates, fewer fees, and free financial education.
It fuels us to work hard every day to personalize plans that help members meet their financial goals. 

Visit our branch on 16 Mile, east of Dequindre, and meet Lauren, who will put her 12+ years in the financial industry to work for you.

Learn more at msgcu.org or 866-674-2848 ext. 528.
Insured by NCUA.
(L-R): Kellie Guinan, Safeco Insurance; Sandy Bower, Vets Returning Home; Joe Haney, Sterling Insurance Group
STERLING INSURANCE GROUP AWARDED MAKE MORE HAPPEN AWARD
Sterling Insurance Group was awarded a Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Awards through their volunteer work with Vets Returning Home, a nonprofit and non-government funded organization dedicated to helping veterans transition into stable lives. This award includes a $10,000 donation which will go directly to Vets Returning Home to purchase a new van for the facility to help transport Veterans to VA offices and job interviews.
BIG BOY BRAG™ HOSTS VISITORS DAY
Big Boy BRAG group is hosting a visitors day on Wednesday, October 16th from 8 - 9 a.m.  

Would you like to get referrals weekly? We are currently looking to add a few new members to our group? 

If you would like to check out our group- please call our Guest Host Lynn at 586.604.6907. 

We are currently looking for a Dentist, Car Dealer, IT, Web Design, Handyman, Tradesmen or Women, Home Care Services, and more.
JOE'S ITALIAN TAKEOUT RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING
Join us on October 3rd, 2019 for our ribbon
cutting, homemade food & bakery samples,
raffle items and more!
Grand Opening Celebration: 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ribbon cutting @ 12:00 p.m.  

Raffle: Win Lions Tickets or Beats by Dre headphones!

12399 23 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp. 48315
586.488.3085
A NIGHT TO KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!
Glitz & Glam, Tuesday, October 22 at Penna's of Sterling Heights, 38400 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights.

Join us for this ladies night out fundraiser benefiting Henry Ford's Emergency Department.

Shop 30 Boutique Vendors
Dinner
Live Dj
Mystery Box Raffle

Tickets $75, please call 586.263.2968.
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.
Networking Opportunities

The BRAG Experience - What does it mean for your business?

If you want to know more about how this trademarked referral program can work for your business, then plan on attending this event on Friday, October 11 from 8 - 10 a.m. Join us for an informative breakfast session on how to expand your business through BRAG. It's a benefit of your Chamber membership with a one-time lifetime fee of just $100.

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To view recent ribbon cutting and grand opening pictures, click the picture above.
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