"At my age, flowers scare me.”
- George Burns
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"The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." |
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The Detroit Institute of Commerce, one of the first Black business schools in Detroit, was founded in 1941 by R. Louise Grooms. She had come to Detroit for work from her hometown of Mt. Vernon, Ill., working for years at the Great Lakes Mutual Insurance Co., where she was the chief account and office manager.
It was unusual for Black women to hold executive leadership roles, then, so Grooms found herself asked often for advice and informal training for those who saw her as a role model.
The Detroit Institute of Commerce opened in two rooms in the Tobin Building in downtown Detroit at Broadway and Gratiot, with an enrollment of 52 students. Over time, the school expanded, and in 1970 it relocated to new headquarters in the Cultural Center to accommodate a student body that had grown tenfold.
When Grooms died in 1984, the Detroit Free Press wrote that she had lived by the philosophy, "The greatest use of a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." The school closed in 1991, but while it existed, it trained thousands of students, Black and white, for white-collar jobs. Its graduates went to work at banks, insurance agencies, universities and government offices, and their careers and the families they raised on those salaries are certainly a living legacy of the school.
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SBAM Strategic Partnership |
As a member of the BACC, and a qualifying small business, you are automatically enrolled as a Premium Member of the Small Business Association of Michigan ($295 value for free). They continue to roll out more and more services for our Chamber members, take a look at the brochure ...
Employment Screening, Expert Advice, Need a Handbook? HR assistance, which is amazing!
This is the Value of your Chamber Membership! If you have any questions, connect with Kellie!
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Small Business Workshop
Wednesday Feb 23rd 7pm
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The library is sponsoring a series with a local specialist that is free. This months discussion will be about helping you with a marketing plan. If you are thinking about starting your own business, or a newly opened business, you will find value in this event. |
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Small Business Help From SCORE |
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE has a mentor for you.
Easily request a mentor to help you start, grow, or transition your business today! Browse their library of webinars, or sign up for one of their workshops. This amazing resource is available to anyone interested in small business!
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101 Small Business marketing ideas |
If you're starting a small business, a major factor in its success lies in how well you market it. Marketing attracts prospects, prospects become buyers, and buyers provide profit. But marketing is more than just putting your business name out into the world. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, marketing must create a connection: Marketing is everything an organization does to build a relationship between the company and consumer. |
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Member Promotions / Job Postings |
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The Ultimate Date Night - This Friday |
February 18th, 5:30 - 10pm |
Our Diamond Member Angel Food Catering, is hosting the "Ultimate Date Night" Friday February 18th. Dining, Dancing, Comedy, and more at The Garage - their newly renovated venue!
Tickets are $95 for two ... You can make your reservations directly here at this link, or you can call 734.697.1100
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Saturday 12pm BYC
Live Music 5-9pm
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The Special Olympics Polar Plunge is this coming Saturday! The BYC is open to the public all day! If you want to watch the plunge, it is at 12pm - Come out and enjoy one of the best places on the lake. Live music starts at 5pm. |
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We all love this time of year ... Paczki time. Get your order from the Rotary this year, fill yourself up in the various flavors, and help them raise some money for their club. Talk about a win, win ...
What are your favorite flavor and fillings?
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Jazz Night Fundraiser
BHS Commons
February 26th 5pm - 8pm
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Help raise money for the BHS Jazz Band with a spaghetti dinner! Don't want to come in for dinner ?? How about a carry out? Great way to support them! |
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Work at the DNR Boat Launch this summer! One of the best summer jobs to have! Be near the water, outdoors, and enjoy Belleville Lake and it's boaters! Applications are being accepted! |
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Thanks to our Corporate Members |
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248 Main Street - Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-7151
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