May, 2013 248 Main St. Belleville, MI 48111 Officers Chamber of Commerce 734-697-7151 Hours 8 am - 4 pm Fax 734-697-1415 Alicia McGovern President Keith L. Johnston Past President Craig Atchinson President-Elect Robert Thorne Vice -President Michelle Mahaffey Treasurer Beverly Neal Secretary Directors Randy Brown Jim Chudzinski Tim Grablick Bryon Kelley Douglas Raymond Ted Wisniewski info@bellevilleareachamber.org www.bellevilleareachamber.org Karen La Belle Executive Director Janet Millard Receptionist Workshop Agenda on Page 2 To serve our membership and community including being pro-active advocates of business interests in the Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren areas.
Page 2 President s Ponderings I must first start by saying, how honored I am to be the new President for the coming year. The Board of Directors that represent the Chamber are an amazing group of people. We are all excited to be helping the Chamber grow and become an integral part of each member's business. We are in the midst of adding new workshops, events and networking opportunities to support our membership. We appreciate everyone's patience with rescheduling the Road Rally. This is one of the most fun events we have. We have rescheduled the event for Saturday, August 17, 2013. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you to our sponsors and donators, thus far. There is still time to purchase tickets, and or be a sponsor or donator. Contact the Chamber office for tickets or if you would like to be a sponsor. The Strawberry Festival is June 14-16. We will have a booth there, so stop by and say HI. Just one housekeeping item, the nomination forms for our Chamber awards can be found on the Chamber website and in the Chamber office. Please submit your nominations for the following awards: Leona Van Buhler Chamber Member of the Year Award Ted Kuckelman Community Service Award Business of the Year The deadline to submit your nomination is May 15, 2013. I look forward to seeing you at the next event! Alicia McGovern President Our Golf Outing is scheduled for Thursday, June 6, 2013. It is always a great event to come out and enjoy the sunshine along with meeting other members. If you have not received your registration form, please contact the Chamber office. Sponsorship opportunities are filling up fast, so don't delay. Proceeds of this event will be used for Chamber building updates and improvements.
Page 3 The Chamber is busy working for our members. We have scheduled some exciting work/seminars you won t want to miss. We hope you will use these workshops to aid in advertising and/or promoting your business. Mark your calendar so that you are able to attend the following workshops: Monday, July 8, 2013 Grow Your Business Randy Perteet, US Postal Solutions & Kevin Johnston, Johnston Lithograph Romulus Senior Center 36525 Bibbins, Romulus 1: 00 pm - 3:00 pm (registration begins at 12:30 pm) Thursday, November 7, 2013 Superior Leadership Skills Glenda Haskell, Life Coach Wayne County Community College 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (lunch/registration begins at 12:00) These workshops are just one of the many benefits you receive, as a Member of the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce. We hope you will take advantage of this FREE Member benefit. Reservations are now being taken for any of the above events. Contact the Chamber at 734-697-7151 or email klbelle@bellevilleareachamber.org. Thursday, September 12, 2013 Better Business Writing Tiffany Colter, Author Wayne County Community College 9555 Haggerty Rd., Belleville 1:00-3:00 pm (lunch/registration begins at 12:00) Advertising Opportunity The Chamber office gives out Greeter Bags on a regular basis. If you would like to use this as an advertising opportunity and donate any promotional items, coupons or brochures, we would be happy to include them. Please drop by the Chamber office with your items, or we can make arrangements to pick them up. Contact us at 734-697-7151.
Page 4 Welcome New Member Highlights April Members Luncheon Meeting Uniquely U Photography 301 Main St. 734-707-8647 www.uniquelyupics.com Belleville Martial Arts 785 Sumpter Rd. 734-752-9682 Happy Memorial Day
Page 5 Chamber Officer/Director Results Congratulations to the following nominees who were elected to three year terms: Randy Brown - Gardner s Choice/Randy Brown Landscaping Tim Grablick - Sumpter Ace Hardware Alicia McGovern - Edward Jones Investments Beverly Neal - Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home The Executive Board for 2013-2014 is the following: Alicia McGovern - President Keith Johnston - Immediate Past President Craig Atchinson - President-Elect Robert Thorne - Vice-President Grand Re-opening & Ribbon Cutting McDonald s 10760 Belleville Rd. Friday May 17, 2013 10 am Michelle Mahaffey - Treasurer Beverly Neal - Secretary Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Belleville Martial Arts 785 Sumpter Rd. Saturday June 1, 2013 2:00 pm
Page 6 Thank You Renewing Members Twisted Rooster 9729 Belleville Rd. 734-697-6302 www.twisted-rooster.com Van Buren Township 46425 Tyler Rd., 734-699-8900 St. Anthony Men s Club 409 W. Columbia 313-304-0337 Wayne County Commissioner Kevin McNamara 500 Griswold 7th Floor Detroit, MI 48226 313-224-0944 Like us on Facebook R.T.J. Foods, LLC Tim Hortons 2141 Rawsonville Rd., 734-485-5283 10360 Belleville Rd., Van Buren Township, MI 48111 734-699-5278 Continued on Page 7
Page 7 Thank You Renewing Members Showroom of Elegance 6018 Canton Center Rd. Canton, MI 48187 734-207-1906 www.showroomofelegance.com Wellington Industries 39635 I-94 South Service Dr. 734-942-1060 Unified Communities Federal Credit Union 186 Main St. 734-697-4800/734-485-3300 www.unifiedcommunitiesfcu.com Congratulations Congratulations to Stephanie Mitchell, Director with Infinity Math Tutoring, for finding the Jumbled Word in the April issue of Members Marketing Don t Miss Out, and submitting the correct answer. The jumbled word was on Page 8 and tedious was the correct answer. Stephanie will receive a Tim Horton s gift card, valued at $10. Members Marketing Don t Miss Out Advertising in Members Marketing Don t Miss Out is a great way to promote a discount, service or event. This Chamber Member Benefit is FREE. Submit your flyer in pdf format by the 25th of the month to be included in the next month s issue. This publication is emailed to more than 300 email addresses and available in the Chamber office!
Page 8 Nominations Now Being Accepted The Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the following awards: Leona Van Buhler Chamber Member of the Year Award Ted Kuckelman Community Service Award Business of the Year The criteria to be eligible for these awards are the following: Leona VanBuhler Award Current Chamber member of at least 3 years Member can be Owner, Manager or Employee Recommended by Chamber Member only Nominee should have a dedication of self to business and exemplify business support of the community Ted Kuckelman Award Must be at least 18 years old Has been a participant in the Belleville Area Community or at least the last 6 months (preferably the recipient should have made a long term contribution to the community) Nominee is providing a service for the Belleville Area Community Have a letter of recommendation from at least one chamber member listing reasons for consideration Business of the Year Nominees for this award will exemplify the best in what people expect from a small town business, as well, as placing an emphasis on customer service, quality produce and beautification of their building and/or goods. Deadline to submit your nomination is Wednesday May 15, 2013. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office and on the Chamber website.
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Page 10 Calendar of Events May 11 May 11 May 12 May 1r5 May 17 Belleville Area Museum, Antique Appraisal Day, 12 pm - 5 pm. For more information call 734-697-1944. Letter Carrier s Food Drive. See Page 7 for more information. Mother s Day Deadline to submit your nomination for the Leona Van Buhler, Ted Kuckelman and Business of the Year Award. Please submit your nomination to the Chamber office. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, McDonald s, Belleville Rd., 10 am. See Page 5 for address. May 17-18 Rummage Sale, St. Anthony Church, 8 am - 2 pm. For more information call 734-699-6817. May 18 May 24-27 May 26 May 27 Belleville Church of God, Blessing of the Bikes, 11 am. For more information call 734-697-0927. Sumpter Country Festival. Animal Magic Show Faith Assembly Church, 11 am. For more information call 734-697-6704. Thunder Rolls, Belleville s 9th Annual Motocycle Ride. For more information call 734-697-5090. Mark Your Calendar June 1 June 6 June 14-16 June 22 July 8 July 13 Silent Auction, Euchre Tournament/Dinner, to benefit family of Dawn Gentz. For more information call 734-368-6354 or 248-894-3301. Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Links at Gateway. See sponsorship and ticket information on Page 9 or contact the Chamber office at 734-697-7151. National Strawberry Festival. Belleville Area Historical Society, Breakfast and Field Trip. For more information call 734-697-1944. Grow Your Business Workshop, Belleville Area and Romulus Chamber, Free Workshop for Chamber Members. See Page 3. Guiding Harbor/Girlstown Open House, 12 noon - 2 pm, 11875 Quirk Rd, Belleville.