Staff Jennifer Giering President jgiering@dearbornchamber.org Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services raloe@dearbornchamber.org Peggy Richard Director of Events prichard@dearbornchamber.org (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial Chair Elect Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Treasurer Dale Bender Dale Bender, PLC Past Chair Marty Heger Dearborn Federal Savings Bank Vice … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Chamber Chatter
Mayor optimistic about future of city
Dearborn Heights Mayor Daniel Paletko addresses the crowd at the State of the City Address Jan. 11. By DANIEL HERATY Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — New business and redevelopment are among the things residents can look forward to in 2011. At the annual State of the City Address at Warren Valley Golf and Banquet Center Jan. 11, Mayor Daniel Paletko talked about upcoming signs of progress, as well as the difficulties facing the city. “I’m pleased to report that the city of Dearborn Heights is in good shape and is … [Read more...] about Mayor optimistic about future of city
It’s a new year; resolve to shop locally
Small is going to be huge this year. In 2011, keep showing your support by stopping by your favorite, local small businesses more often. It’s good for you. It’s good for your neighborhood. It’s good for small business. Here are four good reasons to support small business as stated by the Small Business Administration: • For every $100 spent at a local small business, $68 returns to the community. • Small businesses employ half of all private sector employees. • Small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all … [Read more...] about It’s a new year; resolve to shop locally
Heights Chamber offers social networking seminar
The Dearborn Heights Chamber will host a workshop for individuals who want to promote their business through social networking. The workshop will focus specifically on Facebook. The workshop will be held on Jan. 25 at the Dearborn Chamber Conference, at 22100 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn. The cost for the seminar is $15. Many businesses already have joined the craze by creating Facebook pages but just aren’t sure what to do to make them effective. This seminar will teach people how to market creatively and effectively using their … [Read more...] about Heights Chamber offers social networking seminar
Chamber offers businesses a chance to connect with suppliers
The Dearborn Heights Chamber, along with the chambers of commerce from Redford, Garden, Westland and Wayne, will offer businesses an opportunity for networking with members from the five chambers as well as meet with local representatives to help grow their business. Representatives from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Human Resources Solutions Point, Office Depot, Comcast Business Services, and TDS Metrocom will be at a luncheon and mini expo Feb. 10. Business owners will have a chance to visit with these representatives on … [Read more...] about Chamber offers businesses a chance to connect with suppliers
Chamber Staff
Staff Jennifer Giering President jgiering@dearbornchamber.org Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services raloe@dearbornchamber.org Peggy Richard Director of Events prichard@dearbornchamber.org (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial Chair Elect Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Treasurer Dale Bender Dale Bender, PLC Past Chair Marty Heger Dearborn Federal Savings Bank Vice … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Chamber Holiday Party
The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Holiday Party Dec. 16 at the Dearborn Country Club. Gillian Mashni (left) of Novoprint enjoys the festivities with Jennifer Giering (second from left), Chamber president; Peggy Richard, director of events; Renee Aloe, director of membership services; and Millie Judd, chamber volunteer. … [Read more...] about Chamber Holiday Party
New Chamber Members
The Counter Project Media Steve Veldheer P.O. Box 2282 Dearborn, MI 48123 (313) 731-2220 www.thecounterproject.com In this era of “think local,” the people behind The Counter Project want Dearbornites — specifically young adults — to “read local” too. The Counter Project www.theCounterProject.com is an interactive local web magazine celebrating all things entertainment, culture and Dearborn. Their mission is to promote Dearborn and all it has to offer; to provide an authentic take on news, entertainment and pop culture from a … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
Chamber Staff
Staff Jennifer Giering President jgiering@dearbornchamber.org Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services raloe@dearbornchamber.org Peggy Richard Director of Events prichard@dearbornchamber.org (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial Chair Elect Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Treasurer Dale Bender Dale Bender, PLC Past Chair Marty Heger Dearborn Federal Savings Bank Vice … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
Events
Eye Opener Networking Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 8 to 9:30 a.m. Oakwood Common 16351 Rotunda Drive, Dearborn Substantial breakfast in the beautiful setting of Oakwood Common dinning room. Sponsored by PNC Bank. Holiday Party Dec. 16, 2010 7 to 10 p.m. Dearborn Country Club 800 N. Military, Dearborn $30 per person includes dinner and cash bar. Bring a toy bear to donate to YWCA of Western Wayne County. Meet new Chamber board members and board chair. … [Read more...] about Events