Auto Show Sneak Peek & Holiday Auction Wednesday, December 5 6 to 10 p.m. At Village Ford Dealership 23535 Michigan Ave. Dearborn Celebrate 2012 and the successful integration of the Dearborn and Dearborn Heights Chambers. This event combines an elegant seasonal party with a raffle and high-end auction. Dinner will be a sampling of great food from area restaurants. Silver sponsors include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, University of Michigan-Dearborn, Numerico, ViaMedia TV. $40 per person, $75 per couple. Includes beer … [Read more...] about Chamber events for December 2012
Chamber Chatter
Chamber members participate in ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative
Jennifer Giering By Jennifer Giering President Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce “Small Business Saturday” is a nationwide campaign to spur business for small merchants on Nov. 24 – the Saturday after Thanksgiving. It began in 2010 when American Express founded Small Business Saturday to help small businesses get more exposure during one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. It is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Last year, more than 100 million people … [Read more...] about Chamber members participate in ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative
Ribbon Cuttings
Photo courtesy of Robert Ankrapp Cambridge Dental Group celebrated its 34th anniversary Oct. 2 with a grand re-opening ribbon cutting ceremony. The business — at 27281 W. Warren in Dearborn Heights — houses seven dentists, three specialists and nine hygienists. Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko (front row fifth from right) cuts the ribbon assisted by Councilwoman Lisa Hicks-Clayton (front row sixth from right), city officials, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives, and employees and friends of Cambridge Dental … [Read more...] about Ribbon Cuttings
New Chamber Members
P.K.S.A. of Dearborn James and Olga Howard 1844 Grindley Park Dearborn, Mich. 48124 313-330-0307 www.pksa.org Discipline. Respect. Focus. Confidence. These are just a few of the principles that are cultivated at P.K.S.A. of Dearborn’s dojang on a weekly basis. These strong principles provided the late Joshua Howard, at the age of 18, the strength and knowledge to build P.K.S.A. of Dearborn from a small community program to the successful karate school it has become today. James and Olga Howard, Joshua Howard’s parents, … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2012
Business Builder Breakfast Sponsored by Comcast Business Services Nov. 14 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Byblos Banquet Center 7258 Chase Dearborn Featuring panel of non-profit executives from: Forgotten Harvest Goodwill Industries Habitat for Humanity Detroit Starfish Family Services The non-profit sector is America’s largest employer. Successful charities are becoming America’s management leaders, in terms of strategy, motivation and production. The panel of non-profit leaders will discuss what traditional businesses can learn from … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2012
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 J. Michael Kirk Neumann/Smith … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Dearborn had sizzlin’ times all summer long
Jennifer Giering By Jennifer Giering President Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce This summer, Dearborn was bustling with community events providing citizens numerous options to enjoy food, festivals and music, specifically along the Michigan Avenue corridor. These events were made possible through public and private partnerships between the city of Dearborn, the downtown development authorities, Dearborn Community Fund, the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and others to enhance the quality of life in Dearborn. Music … [Read more...] about Dearborn had sizzlin’ times all summer long
Gentlmen First ribbon cutting
Photos by Tracy Besek/Besek Photography Gentlmen First Barbershop celebrated its grand opening Sept. 11 with a ribbon cutting at the shop, 949 S. Military Ave. in Dearborn. Top, co-owners Michele Jones (left) and Chris Jones (second from left) talk with Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. at the celebration. Bottom, Michele Jones and O’Reilly cut the ribbon amid Gentlemen First employees and Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce representatives. … [Read more...] about Gentlmen First ribbon cutting
New Chamber Members
Concordia University Suzanne Siegle, J.D. 4090 Geddes Road Ann Arbor, MI, 48105 734-995-7315 www.cuaa.edu Concordia University Ann Arbor is a private liberal arts university in Ann Arbor,. Its 187-acre campus sits on the banks of the Huron River, about 10 minutes outside downtown Ann Arbor. Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Concordia is an NAIA school and member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. The university offers over 40 academic programs, including graduate and undergraduate studies, in areas … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2012
Register for all events at www.dearbornareachamber.org Small BIZ Networking Lunch Oct. 9 noon to 1:30 p.m. Carino's Italian 23075 Outer Drive, Allen Park Join other small business owners for a great time of networking while supporting one of your chamber member restaurants. Be prepared to give brief information on your business and bring lots of business cards to pass. $14 includes lunch Eye Opener Sponsored by PNC Bank Oct. 11 8 to 9:30 a.m. Best Western – Greenfield Inn 3000 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park Meet … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2012