PIPELINE | July 2016 PAGE 1 MONROE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

JULY 2016Upcoming Events ......................... 1Members in the News .................. 2Thriving Michigan ......................... 3Calendar ....................................... 4

How to register for Chamber events and SAVE MONEY: www.monroecountychamber.com

FREE EVENT!

Tuesday, August 9th7:45-9:00 a.m.

Quality Inn & SuitesUS Migration to EMV

Chip Card TechnologyRSVP ONLINE BY AUGUST 4TH!

• Business Summit – September 2016• Dundee Grub Crawl – Monday, October 24th

Immerse Yourself in Monroe - Build Valuable Business Relationships

Applications are being taken for the 2016-2017 class.

Opening Retreat is Thursday–Saturday, September 15-17

For more information call 734-777-1516 or go to monroecountychamber.com, “About Us” tab

GRUBcrawlLocations: AJ’s Doolittle’s, ForestView Recreation Bar & Grill, Mason Jar Tap & Grill, Quimby’s, Sage, Village Pizzeria & Pub

Monday August 22, 20165:30pm - 9:30pm$25 per person

$120 for group of six

Wednesday, July 13, 20165:00-9:00 p.m. @ Newport Firefighters Park

9005 Brandon Rd., NewportTickets: Member $40 • Non-Members $65

“Our Largest Business Networking Event”

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2016

Monroe County Chamber of Commerce

Officers Don Lieto, ChairpersonMonroe Bank & Trust

Josh LaRoy, Chairperson ElectAdvanced Plumbing

Matt Budds, TreasurerRCO Law

Michelle Dugan, SecretaryChamber of Commerce

Board of Directors Aric Bennett The Mannik & Smith Group

TC ClementsPremier Cruise Planners

Shelli CrippenQuality Inn & Suites

Mark ElliottEastman & Smith Ltd.

Karen EssaryExciting Windows! by Couture by Karen

Jim JacobsJames S. Jacobs Architects, PLLC

John Kauffman Jr.DTE Energy

Stephen McNew, Ph.D.Monroe County ISD

Deborah SaboCooley Hehl Wohlgamuth & Carlton

Shelley TaylorFranklin Homes

Staff Tammy ChurchillOperations Manager

Laurie RostProject Manager

Michelle DuganExecutive Director

Contact us734-384-3366734-384-3367 (fax)chamber@monroecountychamber.com

Websitewww.monroecountychamber.com

A voluntary group of members who work together to help retain and grow Chamber Membership.• Milward Beaudry, MPACT• Jennifer Brown, Key Concern, Inc.• William Bruck, Visiting Angels Monroe• Brian Burns, Berkshire Hathaway Hudkins, Realtors• TC Clements, Premier Cruise Planners• Norm Johnson, Red Wings Shoes• Doug Kuras, LEADERSHIP MONROE Alumni• Jennifer Langenderfer, Monroe Bank & Trust• Marsha Oberleiter, LEADERSHIP MONROE Alumni• Ben Osborne, Brooks Insurance Agency• Jason Reinhardt, Go M.A.D. Fitness• Amy Zangara, Monroe Bank & Trust

Pipeline Submission Guidelines All Members in the News articles must be submitted by the 5th of each month

(for the following month’s publication) and be a short paragraph with no more than 125 words. Send to chamber@monroecountychamber.com

members IN THE NEWS

Custer Estates ApartmentsCuster Estates Apartments offers comfortable, spacious and affordable 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes complete with modern GE appliances including a dishwasher, large walk-in closets, a walk-out patio or balcony, professional 24 hour management and maintenance team and professional landscaping and snow removal. In addition; heat, water, trash & sewer services and gas are all included. Short or long term furnished corporate housing is available upon request. Experience the convenience and quality of living you deserve at Custer Estates Apartments. Let their helpful, caring staff take the worry out of your maintenance needs. For additional information, call 734-384-0044 or visit their website at: www.custerestatesapts.com.

Edward JonesMonica Wagner / Shawn SiddallIf you’re an older member of Generation X, born in the early-to-mid-1960s, you are saving for your own retirement while possibly wanting to help pay for your children’s college education and assisting your aging parents. How can you manage this juggling act? For starters, don’t scrimp on your retirement - put away as much as you can afford into your 401(k) and IRA. Your college-aged children may be able to get scholarships, financial aid and student loans. Your parents may not need direct financial assistance, but you can become familiar with their estate plans and any arrangements they have made if they become incapacitated. With planning, patience and realistic expectations, you can help yourself and the ones you love. Contact us at www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC

Flick’s Package LiquorSummer is here! July is always a busy month with everyone celebrating July 4th, going camping, having weddings and graduation parties and having friends and family gatherings. Make sure to stop into Flick’s for all of your adult beverages, party trays and gifts. They have recipes available to you for all types of liquor from single servings to summer punches. If there’s one you’re in need of that they don’t have they’ll find it for you. Don’t forget every Saturday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-7:00pm they have FREE In-Store samples with Jonah, where you can try different beers, liquors and wine! www.flicks4fun.com

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern MichiganGoodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Keith E. Trost to the post of Executive Director, effective June 1st. Keith has been an active leader for two years at Goodwill where he held the title of Chief Financial Officer. Keith succeeds Dan Buron, who after 4 years of dedicated service at Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan and 17 years total at Goodwill, announced he has accepted the position of CEO at Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan in Traverse City. “I look forward to building on the solid foundation Dan developed, and creating new strategies to help our consumers live to the fullest of their potential,” said Keith. The board looks forward to continued growth and expansion under Keith’s progressive leadership.

Monroe Community AmbulanceBedford Township: MCA Bedford Township Station - August 22 and August 23Monroe Community Ambulance’s Camp 9-1-1 registration is now open! Camp 9-1-1 is a free interactive two-day camp for children ages 8-12. At Camp 9-1-1, campers will learn simple first aid and CPR, explore emergency vehicles, tour the local emergency rooms and fire departments, engage in interactive presentations from local police and specialty teams, participate in demonstrations with paramedics and more! Camp runs from 9:00AM to 4:30PM on both days. They still have space available! Please visit www.camp911.org for more information. If you are ready to register, there is a registration link on their web page! Please feel free to contact them at camp911@emergenthealth.org or 734-477-6781 if you have any further questions.

Rising Sun InvestmentsWe all work hard for what we have; why put off planning to make your financial life the best it can be? At Rising Sun Investments, they have been helping their clients plan for retirement since 2003, and it would be their honor to do the same for you. Their process is centered on you, your goals, and your objectives. It is never too soon to start planning for the rest of your life. How long have you been meaning to start planning for retirement? Call Rising Sun Investments today to see how they can help you plan for a brighter future. With offices in Monroe and Troy, they proudly serve clients from all areas of southeast Michigan. Rising Sun Investments: 428 S. Monroe St. Suite 105 Monroe, MI 48161 (888)292-7601 www.rsinv.com Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Rising Sun Investments, LLC is not affiliated with NEXT Financial Group, Inc.

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welcomeNEW MEMBERS

LEVEL UP TRAINING, LLCJon Carrabino

987 Stewart RdMonroe, MI 48162

(734) 731-5640joncarrabino@levelupandevolve.com

Fitness

MY COMMUNITY DENTAL CENTER

Kelly Baltrip-Cosby5353 S. Custer Rd.Monroe, MI 48161

(734) 241-4855Kbaltrip-cosby@mydental.org

Dentists/Dental Labs/Dental Care

O’REILLY AUTO PARTSDave Dyer

461 Tecumseh St.Dundee, MI 48131

(734) 823-3566

Automobile Parts

Thriving Michigan Update

Remember, you may purchase inserts for The Chamber’s Monthly Newsletter Pipeline. A half page full color ad insert is $200. We also have a limited number of eBlasts available. An eBlast costs $250. Please contact Tammy Churchill at 734.384.3366 x1 or tammy@monroecountychamber.com for more information or to purchase.

Ad Sales for the 2017 Chamber Directory and Visitors Guide Harbor House Publishers will be selling ads for the 2017 Chamber Directory/Visitors Guide. Jennifer Martin or Denise Mazzetti will be contacting you soon to discuss your business’s advertising plans. Harbor House Publishers is a “Chamber Authorized” vendor that will soliciting our members. They are working on our behalf. Check out our digital Business Directory at www.monroecountychamber.com

Chamber News

T he Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is participating in a three year program that is intended to catalyze a state-wide shift to conscious capitalism as a “new business normal”. The initiative

aims to reach a “tipping point” of involving 15% of Michigan Chambers, 15% of participating Chambers members and 15% of the incorporated businesses in Michigan.Michigan can lead the nation on this effort of creating Thriving Businesses. In companies that Thrive, employees are more content and thus, behave differently at home and in the community. People that love

their jobs feel fulfilled and can be more impactful when they leave work. When people and businesses Thrive, communities Thrive. In the “New Business as Usual” model, there is a higher bar; our goal is to make it the new bar for all Monroe County - One business at a time.

If you are interested in participating on the Thriving Michigan Task Force to help The Chamber share the message of conscious capitalism with the business community please email michelle@monroecountychamber.com

Chamber Golf OutingThe Monroe County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Outing was held Friday, June 10th at Carrington Golf Club. It was a beautiful day for golfing and the Go M.A.D Fitness team took first place. Team members were Jason Reinhardt, Travis Vuich, Jaclyn Fanola and Tony Fanola. Longest Drive for Men was made by Dustin Duffey with the Republic Services team. Longest Drive for Women was made by Jaclyn Fanola with the Go M.A.D Fitness team. Closest to Pin Men went to Ric Moran with the Advanced Staffing team. Closest to Pin Women went to Debbie Dushane with the Monroe County Community Credit Union team. The Putting Contest winner was Terry Nisley of Monroe Bank & Trust. Our 50/50 Raffle big winner was Randy Guerrero with KCI Graphics. The platinum sponsor for the event was Guardian Industries. The Chamber would like to thank all the sponsors of the Golf Outing and all those who participated in the tournament. We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

Our Mission To be a resource that promotes, educates and assists in the growth

and success of Businesses in Monroe County, Michigan.

Hole and Tee SponsorsBacarella & Associates

Battery WholesaleBedford Business Association

Data Service CenterJames S. Jacobs Architects, PLLC

Knabusch Insurance ServicesMannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Perry ProTechSchall Automotive

The Employers’ AssociationUnited Insurance Services

THANKS TO OUR MANY SPONSORS!

GUARDIANGlass Automotive Building Products

P.O. Box 626Monroe, MI 48161

Upcoming EventsJuly 4 4th of July The Chamber will be closed.

13 45th Annual Steak Out/Luau @ Newport Firefighter’s Park 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

August9 Koffee Klub – US Migration to EMV Chip Card Technology @ Quality Inn & Suites 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.

22 Bedford Grub Crawl @ Various Restaurants 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. September5 Labor Day The Chamber will be closed.

8 LEADERSHIP MONROE Reception Location - TBD 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

September 13 Koffee Klub

Managing for Employee Engagement Location - Quality Inn & Suites 7:45 – 9:00 a.m.

15-17 LEADERSHIP MONROE Opening Retreat TBD Business Summit MCCC La-Z-Boy Center 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Did you know that The Chamber would love to promote your business on our Facebook page and Twitter feed? Let us help you connect your business with others by sharing your upcoming promotions, events and exciting news. This is one of your membership benefits that can help your business grow and bring you real results! Advertising on our social media is easy for you to do. Just email your information to chamber@monroecountychamber.com and we will do the rest!

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