OCTOBER 2021
PMB Newsletter
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Dear Supporter and Member:
PONTIAC MY CITY MY TOWN
Can I take a minute of your time to speak about my love of and for Pontiac? You remember the song that proclaimed, “My Kind of Town?”
Well, Pontiac is my kind of town…. I was not born in Pontiac or even in the wonderful state of Michigan. I came here with my wife JoAnn and family over thirty years ago. I moved here because of my job and what I later grew to understand.
It was by GOD’s Devine Plan and Direction. It led me to become Pastor of what I believe is one of the greatest churches in the city, state, and country, filled with so many wonderful, loving, and caring people.
I was inspired by Pontiac residents, leaders, business, and educational people who showed love for the city. They were dedicated, committed, engaged, friendly, helpful, and filled with a unique sense of pride.
They were all about Pontiac. I was Welcomed by them, helped by them, and they made me part of their family. They were strong, had a deep sense of their history, they were proud, united, and focused. They raised strong families, raised their kids with respect and pride, loved their schools, OH Boy,
The Huskies, The Chiefs competed and everyone wore their school colors to represent. The friendship they developed at Jefferson, Kennedy, Washington, Madison, Lincoln, Webster, Emerson, Crowfoot, Longfellow, Lebaron, Malcolm, Frost, Alcott, Owen, Walt Whitman, Bethune, WHRC, Edison Perdue, Pontiac Central, and Pontiac Northern were lifelong friends.
Families worked in the Automotive Industry (Plants), local restaurants, St. Joseph, Pontiac General Hospital, Osteopathic Hospital, Jo’s Dairy Queen, Frosty Treat, and of course Wisner Stadium. Pontiac built a unique feeling of belonging for all.
They faced many challenges, issues, setbacks, and disappointments, but they rose to the Challenges and overcame the obstacles. Their stamina, courage, willpower, and determination are what have made Pontiac show Pontiac sphinx pride. I have learned to love and respect their determination and pride, which is visible in their eyes, their conversation, and their reunions.
There is nothing Pontiac cannot do or overcome ask any child, resident, business owner, educator, or government leader. They will say you can never count Pontiac out!!! They know because they believe we will Rise as members of the Pontiac Community………. Full of Pride, Respect, Determination, and Resilience…
Pontiac my kind of Town!!!
Join us and let's promote the positive of the Great City of Pontiac!
Sincerely,
Rev. Douglas P. Jones
Chairman
The Pontiac Marketing & Promotion Bureau (PMB) is a product and project of the
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YOUNG PONTIAC PROGRESSIVES
admin@pmbintheloop.com
About the Young Progressives:
GPCC along with the Committee of 50 is engaged in creating and supporting leadership projects, efforts, and programs that will prepare (3) three tiers of citizens for future personal, family, educational, government, and business success; from mentor to shadowing, to training, sharing of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom. All are designed for a better city, community, state, and nation. This program is open to all based on the core belief.
“Grow the people and you grow the Nation.”
Tier three (3), of the three-tier plan, are our Young Progressives, a group of 25 to 50 plus year-old men and women interested in being a successful part of the mainstream business success model. Additionally, having high family values, ethnic values, and a vision encouraging: educational improvement, entrepreneurship, self-determination, and community participation. Tier one is young 12–24-year-old's, Tier two are young men and women who are socially and civically involved for social change. Find out more.
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Join us Tuesday, October 19, 2021, starting at 6 PM for a night to Mix and Mingle with local Professionals, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Aspiring Government Leadership, and MORE…
Register to enter a Raffle to win a One Year Pontiac Chambers Membership. Attend for your chance to win free business card designs, gift cards for local services, and other food, drinks, and prizes!
Phone: (248) 812-0067 | Email: Admin@PMBInTheLoop.com
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FUTURE LEADERS AND YOUNG PROGRESSIVES
In September of 2020 we the Greater Pontiac Community Coalition brought together a group of Future Leaders and Young Progressives, ages 24–52 years old. These leaders had the opportunity to discuss their ideas, hopes, dreams, and what they would like to see in Pontiac.
They also had a chance to discuss what changes they felt needs to take place and what opportunities are and should be available. Their interests range from locating support, starting a business, qualify for funding, tips for raising a family, and sharing in the positive qualities of life.
One of the key things that were voiced and made clear in this group was the recognition and acceptance of who they are and their presence in the city. They want to be able to express their point of view, their feelings, and their frustrations. To have the ability to be agreeable even when in disagreement. As well as being United in treating each person equally with respect, regardless of color or ethnicity, zip code, or education.
Over the next few weeks, we want to use this medium to list our upcoming and existing Young Leaders and Progressives. We invite your participation and name submission, as we give focus to the future leaders of our city, state, and county.
Whom do you view, or think is one of our upcoming leaders, such as Attorneys, Judges, Clergy, Activists, Musicians, Scientists, Athletes, Coaches, Teachers, Media Moguls, Business Owners, Doctors, Community Voices, Government Leaders, Organizers, and more…?
Looking forward to hearing from you and watch for our new and upcoming leaders of the future in the “PMB In the Loop Newsletter.”
Pastor Douglas P. Jones
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A Planned Leadership Symposium is being scheduled at
Oakland University to move to the next level in Business stability.
***Symposium Sponsorship Options are available contact Mrs. Ann Porterfield at (248) 335-8740 or email: GPCC1994@yahoo.com for additional information. ***
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Brayln Taylor with "Daily Prints with BT"
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Holiday Extravaganza Benefit
Mark your calendars! You're Invited to this year's Holiday Extravaganza!
This event will include a celebration and a whole lot of holiday fun! The best part is 100% of the profits from this event go directly towards the Holiday Extravaganza 501c3 Non-Profit!
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Come build with peers in pursuing excellence and changing the narrative of the
Great City that is PONTIAC!
PMB members will have full access to exceptional advancement experiences, a vibrant learning community, practical and compelling content, and essential tools that empower and inspire. Find out more.
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