Ford-Tel Marathon Center owner Mike Roy (fifth from left) and Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko (sixth from left) cut the ceremonial ribbon at the center’s 40th anniversary celebration. Joining them are Wendy Fichter (left), Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce; Bruce Mabee, Marathon Petroleum Co.; Mike Roy Jr., Ford-Tel Marathon; Jeff Whitmarsh, Servpro of Dearborn Heights North/East Garden City; Laura Rotizen, Canterbury Woods Apartments; Dr. Jennifer Kelly, Kelly Chiropracti;, and Chastity Townsend, Hometown Business … [Read more...] about Ford-Tel Marathon celebrates 40th anniversary
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Chamber member receives award
The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate long-time member Stan’s Garage, which recently received an Excellence in Customer Satisfaction award from Talk of the Town News. The Talk of the Town News rating system is based on countless hours of research and almost 1 million online user reviews. Ratings are calculated based on consumer-review websites and blogs, social networks, business rating services and other award information to determine the top companies across the country. Only those high ranking … [Read more...] about Chamber member receives award
Small Business Saturday
According to the 2011 Small Business Saturday Consumer Spend Survey, 89 million people said they plan to shop small on Small Business Saturday. Where will you shop? The second annual Small Business Saturday is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. On Nov. 26, we’re asking residents to shop small at their favorite local stores and help fuel the economy. When we all shop small, it will be huge. Also, for the second year in a row, American Express will help drive … [Read more...] about Small Business Saturday
Heights Chamber invites business owners to holiday luncheon
The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Holiday Luncheon and joint networking event with the Garden City Chamber on Tuesday, Dec 13. It will be held at the Garden City Historical Museum, at 6221 Merriman Road in Garden City. In addition to their regular networking, businesses have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win gift baskets. The raffle proceeds will be donated to a local charitable organization to help relieve hunger for the holidays. Did you know that one in five people faces … [Read more...] about Heights Chamber invites business owners to holiday luncheon
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Cigar and Cigarette Shop Abe Ghamlouche, Owner 22226 Van Born Road Dearborn Heights, Mich, 48125 “We treat our customers like family” Cigar and Cigarette Shop has been a family owned business for over 15 years. They provide a wide variety of imported cigars and tobacco from the Dominican and Nicaragua. ‘The American Spirit Award’ has been given to Cigar and Cigarette Shop as one of American Spirits top seller. They have also received an award for strictly adhering to minor tobacco laws. Abe Ghamlouche, the owner of … [Read more...] about NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Simple T-shirts for complex creatures
According to the Center for Women's Business Research, there are over 10 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating over $2 trillion in annual revenue. Women are starting businesses at nearly twice the rate of men, and founder & president of Puppy & Bean, Laurel Krueger, is a great example of a local mom turned entrepreneur. Laurel Krueger never envisioned celebrity stylist, Rachel Zoe and her husband Rodger Berman holding a Puppy & Bean onesie just months after launching the Dearborn-based online baby and … [Read more...] about Simple T-shirts for complex creatures
New Chamber Members
Tony's Barber Shop Larry Jesue and Mark Jesue 22045 Outer Drive Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 274-8734 Tony’s Barber Shop located at 22045 Outer Drive has two new additions, Larry and Mark Jesue. The two brothers have been handed down the business from master barber Tony Mangipane. The Jesue Brothers previously worked side by side in a family shop in Lincoln Park. Larry has been cutting hair professionally for four years and his younger brother Mark has been a licensed barber for ten years. The two of them are enthusiastic and … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
Heights Chamber receives proclamation from mayor
Dearborn Heights Community and Economic Development Director Ron Amen (left) presents a proclamation to Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Wendy Fichter (second from left) and Chamber President Lynne Killion. Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce President Lynne Killion and Excutive Director Wendy Fichter received a proclamation signed by Mayor Dan Paletko at the Dearborn Heights City Council meeting Oct 11 stating that October 2011 is Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce Month in the City of Dearborn … [Read more...] about Heights Chamber receives proclamation from mayor
New Chamber Members
The Michigan Cleft Network (MiCleft) has been in operation since January 2006. The 501(c)(3) public charity serves more than 250 Michigan families, bridging the gap between families and the specialized surgical teams that serve them. The network was founded by President Teresa Croughen, registered nurse, whose son Johnny, was born with multiple clefts and other health conditions. She is confident that MiCleft differs from other formal and informal organizations, and states “We are a statewide network that offers one-on-one support … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
Chamber awards college scholarships to 2 local students.
Crestwood High School student Michelle Nguyen (second from left) receives an Ed Wisniewski Business Scholarship from Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce President Lynne Killion (left) and Executive Director Wendy Fichter. The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce recently honored two local high school students with the annual Ed Wisniewski Business Scholarship. Each student received a $500 renewable scholarship to further their education in pursuing a business-related curriculum. The scholarships were awarded to Michelle … [Read more...] about Chamber awards college scholarships to 2 local students.