By Robert Altizer The Arc Dearborn, which serves metro Detroiters with intellectual and developmental disabilities, celebrated the grand opening of its new Dearborn offices on Aug. 24. Located at 22450 Park St. in west Dearborn, the new building will serve as a resource for families of people with disabilities to learn about advocacy, community gatherings and more. The Arc Dearborn was established in 1954 by eight families whose children had developmental impairments. The organization has evolved over the years and has spent the … [Read more...] about Arc of Dearborn celebrates grand opening
Chamber Chatter
Chamber Events
After Hours and Art Gallery Opening Wednesday, Sept. 7 5 to 7 p.m. Padzieski Art Gallery 15801 Michigan Ave. Sponsored by DTE Energy and Dearborn Community Fund Free admission This first-ever event will fuse arts and culture with the business community in Dearborn. Artist Janet Kondziela has spent more than a year creating paintings of signature dishes featured in Dearborn’s finest eateries and will display these works of art. Business owners, corporate professionals and the … [Read more...] about Chamber Events
New Chamber Members
Henry Ford OptimEyes Steve Kabara, Manager 5500 Auto Club Drive Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 562-8000 www.myoptimeyes.com Henry Ford OptimEyes is a team of highly skilled doctors and health care professionals dedicated to providing the full spectrum of quality eye care for the whole family. Some of the services they provide are Optometry and Ophthalmology including medical/surgical sub-specialists whose area of expertise include pediatric eye care, retinal eye surgery, glaucoma and cataracts. They have in stock over 2,500 frames … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
Dearborn paints good food
By Jennifer Giering President Dearborn Chamber of Commerce The nonprofit arts and culture industry is an economic driver in communities—a growth industry that supports jobs, generates government revenue, and is the cornerstone of tourism. Nationally, the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $166.2 billion in economic activity every year—$63.1 billion in spending by organizations and an additional $103.1 billion in event-related spending by their audiences. This fall, the business and arts community will come … [Read more...] about Dearborn paints good food
Chamber hosts DMC Sports Medicine Golf Outing
The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce had a full house for its annual DMC Sports Medicine Golf Outing July 15 at Dearborn Hills Golf Course. Dearborn Hills Golf Course Manager Lee Morris gets the golfers revved up and ready to play. Golfers head out to their respective holes to await the start of the outing. Golf outing chairmen Dr. Steve Lemos (top) from DMC Sports Medicine, Mark Bublitz and Robert Altizer address the dinner crowd after the golfing was completed. … [Read more...] about Chamber hosts DMC Sports Medicine Golf Outing
Chamber 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 Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Chair Elect J. Michael Kirk Neumann/Smith Architecture Past Chairman Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial Vice Chairs: Bob Pierce The Dearborn Inn, A … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2011
Cruisin’ Dearborn Car Cruise Friday, Aug. 5 6 p.m., registration at the staging area, Police Headquarters, 16099 Michigan Ave., Dearborn 7 p.m., cruise to Ford Field 7:15 to 10 p.m., Cars on display at Ford Field $10 registration fee Sponsored by LaFontaine Automotive Group, Allstate – Schembri Agency, Jack Demmer Lincoln Mecury, Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan, Tire Discount House Begins at the Dearborn Police Station Register online at www.dearbornchamber.org Eye Opener Aug. 9 8 to 9 a.m. LaFontaine Automotive … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2011
New Members
ACO Inc. Steve Van Maele 22611 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 274-2121 www.acohardware.com Aco Inc. is your local hardware store that offers much more than everyday low prices. Think ACO when it comes to all your home improvement services. ACO has experts to help you with your lawn and garden products. Their fully trained experts will provide you with the best products, and great lawn care and gardening advice. Besides their great everyday low prices, you won’t find a better selection of fertilizers in town. … [Read more...] about New Members
DEARBORN HEIGHTS CHAMBER PROMOTES FAMILY FUN
The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce and Dearborn Heights Police have teamed up to offer local families an alternative to crime and drugs for children. The Chamber’s annual Family Fun Day and Business Open House is sponsored this year by Oakwood Healthcare. Families have the opportunity to spend some time together on Aug. 2 by visiting more than 30 participating Chamber member businesses from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and collecting tickets that will be used to redeem prizes (while supplies last). The more businesses people visit, … [Read more...] about DEARBORN HEIGHTS CHAMBER PROMOTES FAMILY FUN
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce has completed its annual membership directory. Contact information is included for all members and is categorized by business type for easy reference. Residents may request a copy by contacting the chamber at (313) 274-7480 or via email at [email protected]. … [Read more...] about MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS