Photo by Bruce Harkness The Courtyard by Marriott, 5200 Mercury Drive in Dearborn, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand re-opening June 12. Officials and dignitaries attending the ribbon cutting included Wendy Fichter (front row, second from left), director of Small Business Development, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce; Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko; Julie Jacoboni, area director, Marriott International; Maria Wyatt, general manager, Courtyard Marriott; Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr.; Renee Aloe, director of … [Read more...] about Grand Re-Opening
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Personal Nutrition Solutions, LLC Lina Mustafa, Registered Dietitian 2330 Monroe St. Dearborn, MI, 48124 313-274-2100 Lina Mustafa is a registered dietitian in west Dearborn. She is the founder of Personal Nutrition Solutions, LLC, where she helps clients make the connection between health and good nutrition. After graduating with honors from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Lina realized her passion was to help individuals achieve a healthy lifestyle. She pursued her Dietetics education at … [Read more...] about New Members
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR JULY 2012
Register for all events at www.dearbornareachamber.org Eye Opener Wednesday, July 18 8 to 9:30 a.m. Henry Ford Village 15101 Ford Road Dearborn, MI, 48126 Network before the work day begins at this exclusive and beautiful retirement community. Extensive breakfast offered featuring coffee bar, pick-me-up mimosas, omletts, French toast, etc. Sponsored by PNC Bank Free to Chamber members SAVE THE DATE!! DMC Sports Medicine Presents the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing Friday, July 20 9 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR JULY 2012
Chamber honors top Dearborn teachers
By Jennifer Giering President Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Last week, the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Mrs. Muirhead spearheaded the initiative several years ago to highlight the extraordinary commitment made by the teachers in this community. This year, we received nearly 500 nominations from elementary, middle and high school students in the Dearborn Public Schools. After three rounds of judging, a teacher … [Read more...] about Chamber honors top Dearborn teachers
Packed house listens to Lewand at Business Builder Breakfast
Photos courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Lewand addresses the audience. Lewand (left) and Dearborn Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. share a laugh during the breakfast. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Builder Breakfast May 16 at Doubletree Hotel Detroit/Dearborn, featuring Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand. A standing room only crowd listened to Lewand talk about his career, the Lions’ business philosophy, the team’s 2012 draft and the team’s off-the-field issues. The breakfast was sponsored by … [Read more...] about Packed house listens to Lewand at Business Builder Breakfast
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Motor City Brass Band Stewart Hay 20300 Civic Center Drive, Suite 100 Southfield, MI 48076 248-788-6618 www.mcbb.org Motor City Brass Band has been an active member of the Dearborn community since 2003 when they presented their first four-concert series at Ford Community & Performing Arts Center – a traditional that continues to this day. In 2010, MCBB was awarded “The Organization Award” by the Dearborn Community Arts Council’s Mayor’s Arts Awards, for their outstanding contributions to the advancement and support of the arts … [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] (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 Architecture Chair Elect Rick Morrone Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Past Chairman Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Vice Chairs: Melissa … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Chamber events for June 2012
Eye Opener at Comfort Inn – Greenfield Village Thursday, June 7 8 to 9:30 a.m. 20061 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 Network before the work day begins at this newly renovated hotel and enjoy continental breakfast. Sponsored by PNC Bank Register online at www.dearbornchamber.org Free to Chamber members Mind Your Own Business-Succession Planning Thursday, June 14 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 Succession planning employment policies with Clark … [Read more...] about Chamber events for June 2012
TechShop named Innovator of the Year at Chamber BRACE
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce honored TechShop with its Innovative Spirit Award at its annual Business Recognition Awards Ceremony & Expo April 26 at The Henry. TechShop CEO Mark Hatch (left) and Will Brick receive their award from Chamber President Jennifer Giering and Chamber Board of Directors Chairman Mike Kirk. DEARBORN — TechShop, a membership-based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, was awarded the 2012 Innovator of the Year award at the Dearborn Area … [Read more...] about TechShop named Innovator of the Year at Chamber BRACE
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TechShop Carrie Motamedi 800 Republic Drive Allen Park, MI 48101 313-583-3831 www.techshop.com TechShop Inc. is the first membership-based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, providing access to a vibrant community of highly creative people and more than $1 million worth of high-quality machines, tools, and software. TechShop offers classes and hands-on training for people of all skill levels, using TechShop's tools and equipment to build their dreams. A collaborative effort between TechShop and Ford Motor Company, … [Read more...] about New Members