Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives Rick Morrone (left) and Gary Kearns (right) present the Innovator of the Year award to Henry Ford Community College President Gail Mee (second from left), Dearborn Public Schools Trustee Roxanne McDonald and DPS Supt. Brian Whiston. Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives Rick Morrone (left) and Gary Kearns (right) present the Business Leader of the Year … [Read more...] about Dearborn Area Chamber announces Innovator of the Year at BRACE
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New carry-out restaurant opens in Heights
Photo by Robert Ankrapp Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko joins city officials, representatives of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, and owners, employees and friends at the April 5 grand opening of Moo Cluck Moo, the city’s newest take-out restaurant. The restaurant is at 8606 N. Telegraph, between Joy Road and Ann Arbor Trail. HEIGHTS – Burger and chicken aficionados – particularly those with a passion for natural foods – have a new outlet to check out in north Dearborn Heights. Moo Cluck Moo, at 8606 N. Telegraph, … [Read more...] about New carry-out restaurant opens in Heights
New Members
Adrians Collision Dave Bandula 25353 Trowbridge Dearborn 313-791-6100 www.adrianscollisioncenters.com Adrians Collision Center Dearborn was opened in 1997 on the corner of Trowbridge and Gulley under the name Collision Craftsmen. Over the years as the business grew Adrians Collision was able to grow to six locations throughout metropolitan Detroit. Although their name has changed, their commitment to customer service and dependable and quality collision repairs continues. At Adrians they strive to satisfy their customers first. … [Read more...] about New Members
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR MAY 2013
Eye Opener Thursday, May 9 8 to 9:30 a.m. Oakwood Regional Dearborn Center 22731 Newman Sponsored by PNC Bank Network before the work day begins and enjoy continental breakfast. Teacher of the Year Awards Wednesday, May 15 4 to 6 p.m. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center 15801 Michigan Ave. Presented by LaFontaine Automotive/Toyota Celebrate excellence in education at the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards. More than 800 students nominate deserving Dearborn teachers. Top three win cash contribution and … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR MAY 2013
Dearborn Area Chamber announces Innovator of the Year final nominees
Peggy Richard ‘To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.’ — Albert Einstein By Peggy Richard Director of Events Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Thank goodness the true innovators. True inventors never listen to the naysayers. Henry Ford invented the Model T Car and founded the Ford Motor Co. John C. Sheehan created the synthesis of natural penicillin; Daniel Gerber invented canned baby food; William Boeing founded … [Read more...] about Dearborn Area Chamber announces Innovator of the Year final nominees
Flamingo Grill celebrates grand opening
Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko (with scissors) joins Flamingo Grill owner Adam Fayli, family members, city officials and Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives at the March 16 grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration for Fayli’s new restaurant. The restaurant is at 25675 Joy Road. DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Mayor Dan Paletko joined city officials, representatives from the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and employees and friends of the Flamingo Grill for the new restaurant’s March 16 grand opening and ribbon cutting … [Read more...] about Flamingo Grill celebrates grand opening
New Members
Moose's Martini Pub Hisam Elawad 22217 Michigan Avenue Dearborn 313-730-1630 We welcome you to Moose's Martini Pub. We are west Dearborn's favorite gathering place that makes you feel right at home. We serve a great lineup of over 200 specialty martinis, specialty drinks, seasonal cocktails, and shooters. Also, serving appetizers and oven made flat bread melts. Happy hour is seven days a week here at Moose's from 3 to 7 p.m., and each night we have specials starting at 7 p.m. Something is always on special here; it's the “way … [Read more...] about New Members
Chamber Staff
Staff Jennifer Giering President [email protected] Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services [email protected] Peggy Richard Director of Events [email protected] Wendy Fichter Director of Small Business Development [email protected] Joan Reed Farmer’s & Artisan Market Manager (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Rick Morrone Blue Cross Blue … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Heroes wear camouflage, not capes or jerseys
By Jennifer Giering President Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce I was slow to wake last Sunday morning and out of habit turned on the television as I walked to the kitchen to pour a cup of coffee. As I heard the news from the other room, my heart shattered. I was breathless; I could not believe what I had heard. There must have been a mistake. Ex-Navy Seal Chris Kyle was killed. My hero had fallen in an instant. Chris Kyle defined valor, patriotism and sacrifice, he was a voice for those who couldn’t use theirs. He brought … [Read more...] about Heroes wear camouflage, not capes or jerseys
Ribbon Cuttings
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Salon West Dearborn, 22085 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Jan. 25. Helping Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. (ninth from left) are co-owner Maha Nasser, general manager Rosie Haidar and co-owner Yaser Berry (fourth from left). Others participating in the ceremony are salon staff, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce staff and DACC ambassadors. Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Tim Horton’s Cafe & … [Read more...] about Ribbon Cuttings