CHAMBER CONNECTION
August 14, 2019
FEATURED EVENT:
Breakfast & Business
Three structured networking sessions. The chance to network with 20 other business professionals in 90 minutes.
Don't forget your business cards!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019
MOD Pizza, Shelby Township
Upcoming Events | AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2019

6 - 8 p.m.
Johnny Black's
Sterling Heights

5 - 8 p.m.
Freddy's
Clinton Township

4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Freedom Hill
Sterling Heights
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Gina Rieck
at 586.731.5400 x 15 or grieck@shrcci.com
CHAMBER CHAMPION
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company: Home Depot

Main Contact: Dax Hofmann

Category: Home Improvement

Member Since: 1999
MEMBER TIP
How to Protect Yourself from a Social Security Scam

By: Legal Strategies, P.C.

The Federal Trade Commission is warning about a scam, involving your Social Security payments. In one version of the scam, a caller says your Social Security number has been linked to a crime (often the crime allegedly occurred in Texas. The caller says the Social Security number is now blocked, but for a fee he can either reactivate it or get you a new number. He then asks you to confirm your Social Security number for him.

In another variation of the scam, the caller says that someone applied for credit cards with your Social Security number that your benefits will be cut off. He might also warn you that your bank account is going to be seized and you'll need to withdraw all your money and follow his instructions for keeping it safe.

Here is what you need to know to protect yourself against this type of scam:
To view more member tips and Chamber blog posts, click below!
CHAMBER BOARD 2019 ELECTIONS
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 2020 - 2022, and we invite 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 2019 are David Beran, Mike Weatherly, Tony Licata, Nate Tallman, Frank Barnard and Jim Gianakopoulos. We currently have one vacant seat as well, so we will be filling seven (7) spots for three-year terms.

Members with an interest in serving on our board can submit nominations for consideration by our Nominating Committee.

Please contact Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400 x 21 or email , for more information and to obtain the required application.

MEMBER NEWS
THE COUNTY CUP KICKBALL CHARITY TOURNAMENT
The County Cup Kickball Charity Tournament will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Kyte Monroe Park in St. Clair Shores, 32701 Harper Ave., 48042.

Proceeds support St. Clair Shores Special Needs and Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Team registration $450 (only $30 per player). Over 21 Co-ed Kick ball for Business & Networking groups in Macomb County.

Prizes to best costume and best team uniform.

Register online at www.detroitbadgirls.com
MONTCLAIR AT PARTRIDGE CREEK
Montclair at Partridge Creek is a for-lease community located in beautiful Clinton Township. This multi-family community provides maintenance free resort-style living providing homes with the finest finishes and amenities. Every floor plan includes an attached garage, full size washer/dryer, and private front entry. Our property includes a beautiful outdoor salt-water pool, sauna, exercise room, clubhouse, fire pits and seating areas to gather with friends and neighbors. We are close to I-94, M-59 and M-53, providing residents easy access to dining, recreation and workplace destinations. Built by Moceri Companies, Montclair is a community you'd be proud to call your home.

Now leasing, please contact James Good, Property Manager at 586.330.1100 for details! Or visit our website www.rentpartridgecreek.com .
DAWN TO DUSK CLEANING THANKS ALL FOR SUPPORT
Dawn to Dusk Cleaning would like to thank everyone who voted for them in the recent Click on Detroit/Vote 4 the Best! They took third place in the category: House Cleaning.

To learn more about their business and services click here .

Contact Dawn to Dusk Cleaning today for a free estimate, 586.932.4090.
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!
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK
Phone and Internet Services (employer only)
Special pricing on business packages.
Networking Opportunities

BRAG

Please consider visiting the O'Reilly Rancilio BRAG group who meets on Thursdays at 8 a.m. at 12900 Hall Rd., Suite 350 in Sterling Heights. They are a very dedicated group and have members who offer warm referrals and provide a great potential for wonderful strategic alliances that will help you grow your business.

This group is actively seeking out the following categories: Accountant, Handyman, Carpet Cleaner, Electrician, Graphic Designer, Florist, and Window Cleaner. Please contact the guest host of the group, Jennifer Bott, 586.254.5711 or email to schedule a visit.
35 Years
Bagnasco Calcaterra Funeral Home

30 Years
Bethesda Christian Church

22 Years
Able Concrete Raising, Inc.

18 Years
Costco Wholesale

17 Years
Lover's Lane

13 Years
Integrate Home Help
Integrated Living, Inc.
10 Years
Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.

6 Years
Applebee's, Utica
Real Living Kee Realty / Sharon Wither

4 Years
Vitale's Perfect Game, Inc.

3 Years
Momentum
Sherwin-Williams Paint Co., Sterling Heights

2 Years
Burnham & Flower Insurance & Financial Group
Jimmy John's Field / United Shore Baseball League
Welcome T-Mobile!
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