Jackie Lovejoy President [email protected] Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services [email protected] Ron Hinrichs Director of Events [email protected] Wendy Fichter Director of Small Business Development [email protected] (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Gary Kearns Kearns Brothers Chair Elect Melissa Demorest Demorest Law … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff
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May-June Events
Business Builder Series Luncheon with Guest Speaker David Lorenz Thursday, May 8 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Adoba Hotel 600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn Join us for this premiere Business Builder Luncheon featuring guest speaker David Lorenz, who is the manager of Industry Relations & International Marketing at Travel Michigan (Pure Michigan). The luncheon will include a “Pure Michigan” menu made up of Michigan produced foods. Lorenz will discuss the following topics that are critical to the economic success of our region and … [Read more...] about May-June Events
Ribbon Cuttings
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Joe’s Barber Shop, 10013 W. Vernor in Dearborn, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony April 1. … [Read more...] about Ribbon Cuttings
New Members May 2014
Dearborn Kiwanis Club Kerry Manseau P.O. Box 2411 Dearborn 313-212-5137 www.dearbornkiwanis.org The Kiwanis Club of Dearborn is proud to be one of the oldest community service groups in the city, local men and women that have been helping the community, children, seniors and the handicapped for over 86 years. You might know them from their annual peanut sale, when they spend a weekend in September on the streets of west Dearborn. That’s how they raise the money they use to do good things for the community the rest of the year; … [Read more...] about New Members May 2014
Here’s what’s fun and new in our community
Jackie Lovejoy President, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce From the President’s Desk: Quote of the month that has inspired me: “Spring beckons! All things to the call respond; the trees are leaving and cashiers abscond.” Ambrose Bierce Spring is beckoning! I think winter is exhausted and done with it’s last hurrah. The sun is brilliant and the temperatures are slowly rebounding. If you can imagine Monday the Tigers will play their opening day game! In Michigan we are used to winter being here one day, and balmy, bird … [Read more...] about Here’s what’s fun and new in our community
Ribbon Cuttings
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Tim Horton's, 4035 S. Telegraph Road, Dearborn Heights, March 3 Owners: Shannon and Scott Suryan Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Country Inn & Suites, 24555 Michigan Ave., March 6 … [Read more...] about Ribbon Cuttings
New Members
HomeSure Lending Matthew Demorest 322 W. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 300 Royal Oak (248) 955-3250 www.homesurelending.com At HomeSure Lending, they understand that each and every set of personal circumstances is different. They work with you to help you create a customized lending solution that perfectly fits your needs. HomeSure provides comprehensive mortgage options including conventional, FHA and VA loans. They are able to assist with both purchases and refinances. They also believe in educating their clients about all of their … [Read more...] about New Members
APRIL EVENTS
YEA! Investor Panel Wednesday, April 9 5:30 to 9 p.m. Arab American National Museum 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn Dozens of young entrepreneurs from the metropolitan Detroit region will share their pioneering and progressive business plans and social movement ideas in a unique and innovative “Shark Tank” style Investor Panel as a part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. The event is free and open to the public, and all are invited and encouraged to attend. A “meet and greet” reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the … [Read more...] about APRIL EVENTS
From the President’s Desk:
By Jackie Lovejoy President Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Quote of the month that has inspired me: “In the depth of winter I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” — Albert Camus It’s this time of year that usually we start pining for warmer days, easier times and something different to catch our attention. Hibernating has become claustrophobic, snow has ceased to be pretty and is now gray and slushy in the month of March. We find ourselves counting backwards and wondering with exasperation, “Did … [Read more...] about From the President’s Desk:
Networking Event
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Members of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce gathered Jan. 29 for a time of networking while enjoying the delicious breakfast prepared by the staff at Henry Ford Village in Dearborn. Attendees were invited to take a tour of the facility and learn about the many programs offered there as well as information on its foundation. The event was sponsored by PNC Bank. … [Read more...] about Networking Event