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GRAND BLANC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS INDEX
www.grandblancchamber.com
May 2014
Congratulations to our 2014
Chairman’s Award Recipients
and thank you to the
wonderful 2014 Nominees in Health Professional Hero
our community that find the Mark Plucer
time to do so much for others. Sponsored by:
Genesys Health Systems
Thank You to these
additional Sponsors:
Financial Plus Credit Union
Blessing Plumbing &
Heating
Grand Blanc Florist-Vogt’s
Brady Events
A-Frame Awards
NWA, Inc
Tri-City Construction
Educator of the Year
Cory Hutchinson
Sponsored by: Mott
Community College and The
Captain’s Club at Woodfield
Children’s Hero
Andy Molzon
Sponsored by: Advanced
Physical Therapy Center
Citizen of the Year
Kamal Gupta,
Sponsored by:
Grand Blanc View
Hometown Hero
Sonitrol Tri-County
Mike Buckel, Vice President
Sponsored by: MLive Media Group/
The Flint Journal
Chairman’s Award
Angie Hendershot
Phil Shaltz
New Director of Sloan Longway
The Flint Cultural Center
Corporation((FCCC)
announced the
appointment of
Todd K. Slisher as the
new Executive Director
of Buick Automotive
Gallery, Longway Planetarium, and Sloan
Museum (Sloan Longway) effective
April 16, 2014. He will replace Tim
Shickles who retired as Executive Director
in January 2014.
In a ten-year career with the Detroit Science
Center, Todd held several key positions.
He has also managed planetariums in
Memphis, Tennessee and Columbia,
South Carolina. Todd holds Bachelor’s
degrees in Astronomy and Physics from
the University of Michigan and is
pursuing a Master’s degree in Public
Administration from Wayne State
University.
Todd brings to Sloan Longway and the
FCCC a wealth of relevant experience in
growing and managing science centers
and history museums. The search
committee is excited about the energy he
brings to them, and they believe in a very
short period of time the community will
share their enthusiastic endorsement.
He is very pleased to be joining the team
at Sloan Longway, and looks forward to
working with the Flint Cultural Center
Corporation Board and with the staff at
these wonderful facilities that serve
important cultural and educational needs
for Flint and the surrounding region.
Friday, May 2nd
Breakfast Meeting
Brick Street Grand Blanc
7:00 am Networking
7:30 am Meeting
$5.00 per Person
Sponsor: You?
Sunday, May 11th
Happy Mother’s Day
Thursday, May 15th
Ambassador Meeting
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons
8313 Holly Rd, Suite A
Grand Blanc
8:30 am
Monday, May 26th
Memorial Day
Office Closed
Friday, June 6th
Breakfast Meeting
New Location - Genesys
Conference & Banquet Center
805 Health Park Blvd.
7:00 am Networking
7:30 am Meeting
$5.00 per Person
Ambassadors Lou Grady of CBS Outdoor, Lisa Cornell of BLC Enterprises, Chris
Geisler of Financial Plus Credit Union, and Katarina Lamphere of Qualified Staffing
visiting Grand Blanc Motorcars.
Grand Blanc Outdoors is Ready for Mothers Day
and Spring
Grand Blanc Outdoors has a showroom
full of beautiful, colorful and shinny new
spring merchandise. Over 40 new glass
birdbaths and stands, Henri stone cast
fountains, and statuary are on display.
The large selection of umbrellas that
come in most colors and fabrics. There
are hundreds of seasonal flags, America,
patriotic, and colligate that come in
standard sizes. Design a new patio set
from Telescope casual Furniture, made in
USA or choose from the many sets in
their large show room. Grand Blanc
Outdoors always provides free
assembly and delivery on all patio
furniture. Stop by to see the beautiful
yard art, especially the hundreds of
solar items, stools, bamboo wind
chimes, Weber grills and
accessories. Grand Blanc Outdoors is
open Mon. thru Fri. 9 am to 6 pm and
Sat 9am to 3pm. You can contact them
at 810-695-3580
A Realtor’s Best Resource: Mortgage Loan Officer Heather Hawkins
Experienced real
estate agents
understand
location is crucial
for client
satisfaction, but
ultimate success
of a home
purchase depends
upon another
professional working behind the scenes: the
mortgage specialist. Fail to secure
financing, and a carefully structured
purchase agreement can fizzle. Oxford
Bank Mortgage Loan Originator Heather
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Hawkins adds a level of professional
dedication to assists agents throughout
southeast Michigan to ensure the dream
of home ownership is obtainable.
A 1995 Michigan State University
graduate, Hawkins’ words are backed by
extensive industry knowledge. She’s
helped secure over $70 million in annual
mortgage sales through customer
relationship development. That
performance has earned the industry
veteran with nearly two decades of
experience recognition in the top five
percent nationally as a sales
representative.
“Realtors enjoy the peace-of-mind
Oxford Bank can deliver through a
referral-based business,” added
Hawkins, and Grand Blanc Chamber of
Commerce member. “Similarly,
customers seeking a loan are always
welcome. Her goal is to help facilitate
the lending process, without the
worries.”
Hawkins’s office is at the Oxford Bank
Finance Center, 64 S. Washington
Street in Oxford. Contact her at
(248) 259-2830 or via email at
[email protected].
May 2014
Mason Burgess Title
Company
Mason Burgess has
twenty one
locations
throughout the
State of Michigan.
They are a full
service title agency providing both
residential and commercial title insurance,
title search products, multi-faceted escrow,
closing services, and 1031 Exchange
service.
They are pure Michigan. Every title order is
data entered, researched, examined, word
processed, and delivered by local Michigan
employees. Each aspect of their closing
service is also performed by local Michigan
employees. Unlike most title providers, no
aspect of their service is outsourced. By
retaining control over all their service
processes, they are able to maintain
consistently high service standards and
provide responsive and flexible solutions to
title transfer related issues.
Ambassadors Lou Grady of CBS Outdoor, Katarina Lamphere of Qualified Staffing, and Lisa Cornell of
BLC Enterprises visiting Grand Blanc Road Montessori
Century 21 Recognizes CENTURY 21 Sabo Associates
with Prestigious Awards
CENTURY 21 Sabo Associates
announced that CENTURY 21 Real
Estate LLC, Franchisor of the world’s
largest residential real estate sales
organization recognized Merrie Johnson
with the Masters Emerald Award for sales
production and a Quality Service Pinnacle
Award. Jack Fox received the Masters
Ruby Award for sales production and a
Insurance products provided by their
Quality Service Pinnacle Award. Jackie
company are underwritten by the top five
Stratton received the Gold Sales
title insurance companies in the country,
including the nation’s oldest as well as the Achievement Award for sales production
and a Quality Service Pinnacle Award.
nation's largest title insurers. This allows
them to handle all types of transactions that Gina Yiannatji received the Silver Sales
Achievement Award for sales production
you may encounter.
They can close any transaction, anywhere,
anytime. Although day to day operations
are conducted 5 days a week, the Owner
and Account Executive make themselves
available 7 days a week to ensure that the
outstanding customer service does not end
at 5:00 pm.
CENTURY 21 Sabo Associates is a full
service brokerage, Located at
8311 Office Park Drive in Grand Blanc,
call anytime to discuss real estate
at (810) 695-3200.
Bud Design & Engineering Services, Inc is Continuing to
Grow
Bud Design has
hired Drew Pelkey
as a project
manager. He
They are very pleased to offer Realtors,
graduated from
Lenders, Banks, and their Customers the
highest quality of service. They have many Lawrence Technological University with
a Bachelors of Science in Architecture
different tools, products, and training
sessions that they offer that separates them and he is currently pursuing his Masters
from their competition. They are located at in Architecture.
5402 Gateway Center, Suite A. or give
Bud Design has many exciting projects in
them a call at 810-396-3200.
the works including retail centers, several
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and a Quality Service Pinnacle
Award. The Quality Service award is
an integral part of the CENTURY 21
system's commitment to excellence in
the area of customer service, Pinnacle
status is awarded after having Quality
Service excellence for 2 years in a row.
car dealerships in Michigan as well as
out of state, a 4-story Holiday Inn
Express & Suites along with several
other hotel projects this year. They are
also doing the rehabilitation of the
former Moore Ironwork Building right
here in Grand Blanc on Saginaw Street,
and transforming it into ASI Packaging.
To find out how Bud Design’s diversified
knowledge and skills can assist you, call
(810) 695‐0793 or visit their website:
www.buddesign.com.
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1. Nathan Shue and
Guest
2. Andy Kruse, Vice President Genesys Health
Systems announces Health Professional Hero
3. Kristy & Dave Cantleberry Katrina Khouri, and
Kevin Rhoades
4. Marjory Ramer sponsor for the Hometown Hero
Award
5. Angie Hendershot holds 6. Wes Smith, View Newspapers as Citizen of the
Chaiman’s Award
Year Sponsor presents award to Kamal Gupta
7. Children’s Hero sponsor Kim Turner , with
Co-hosts Scott Meier and Jet Kilmer
8. Reception Sponsor Financial Plus Credit Union
lights up the room for Chairman’s Award
10. Dr. Mark Plucer,
Health Professional
Hero Recipient
11. Co-sponsors Rafael Turner, Mott Community
College and Kari Stevens, Captain’s Club present
Educator of the Year award to Cory Hutchinson
9. Co-hosts Scott Meier
and Jet Kilmer
12. Steve Phillips and Jet Kilmer
New Century Chorale 20th Season Celebration
New Century Chorale is a community choir
made up of about 50 singers. NCC
rehearses on Mondays from 7:00 p.m. till
9:00 p.m., beginning the first Monday after
Labor Day and continuing through the final
concert in May.
This year they are celebrating by singing
favorite music from the past 20 years as
well as new music. They are also asking
alumni of NCC to join them to sing a few
songs. Stay for their reception and silent
auction after the performance.
Their 20th Season Celebration concert will
be held on May 4th at 4:00 pm.
Performances are at St. Christopher
Episcopal Church in Grand Blanc.
For ticket information and a schedule of
upcoming events, check out their website
at newcenturychorale.org
When School’s Out, Grand
Blanc Gymnastics’ Camp
Is In
Allsafe Driver’s Announces
New Owners
They offer four
exciting weeks of
summer camp. The
camps are educational
with theme based lesson plans, gymnastics,
team building activities, arts and crafts,
games and much more to exercise your
child's body and mind. Ages 3 and older are
welcome (must be fully potty trained),
Morning, afternoons and full days are
available. June 17th– Gardening,
June 23rd - Sports of All Sorts,
July 21st and August 25th - All About
Animals, Advanced registration is required.
Spaces are limited, so save yours today by
calling 810-694-3222. You can also stop in
at 3166 Tri Park Dr. Grand Blanc. "Like"
them on facebook to see all upcoming
events.
AllSafe Driver’s Ed, LLC is proud to
announce its new owners, Lorrice Miles
and Marie James. Lorrice is the Senior
Instructor at AllSafe, and has been with
the company since 2009. Her dedication
to the students continues to be a great
asset. She lays the foundation for them to
become safe drivers and goes the extra
mile whenever necessary. Marie, their
office manager, can create custom
schedules based on current classes to
accommodate nearly any busy student’s
schedule. All of their staff have been, or
are currently working as, educators in
local schools. Staff instructors include
Ronnie Lofton, John Peplinski, Mike
Warren, and Steve Faculak. Call them
today at 810-606-0094 or visit online at
www.allsafedriversed.com
Century 21 Sabo Associates
Earns Quality Service
Pinnacle Award Again
Wendy Sabo, Broker/Owner of
CENTURY 21 Sabo Assoc. announced
that Century 21 Real Estate LLC,
franchisor of the world’s largest
residential real estate sales organization
recognized the office with the
CENTURY 21 Quality Service
Pinnacle Award for the third year in a
row.
"The Quality Service Pinnacle Award is
an integral part of the CENTURY 21
System’s commitment to excellence
and recognizes CENTURY 21 Sabo
Assoc. dedication to making each and
every client interaction a positive one,"
said Rick Davidson, President and
CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC.
The annual award is based on
completed Quality Service Surveys
e-mailed to consumers immediately
after the purchase/sale of a home.
Completed surveys must have an
average score of at least 95 percent or
better.
C&L Ward Announces Rebranding of Company
CENTURY 21 Sabo Associates,
Open your door to a job well done; A
tagline as well as the new look and feel to located at 8311 Office Park Drive in
Grand Blanc, is a full service
tagline that will now be seen throughout all their company. Company officials took
of C&L Ward’s branding. As part of the
advantage of the rebranding to introduce brokerage, call anytime to discuss real
estate at (810) 695-3200.
rebranding, the company has announced a
their new site. The old website,
new website www.goclward.com and a new clwardbros.com , was launched in 2006,
toll-free number, 800-Go-CLWard. The last which in regular years doesn’t seem like a
time the company rebranded was in 2006.
dated site, but in website years, it is
ancient. “Launching a new site in a new
Teasers to the new identity launched
format lets them take advantage of some
throughout middle and southeast Michigan
of the amazing technology out there.
in February with a simple message - open
They have more that they will be
your door. March revealed the company’s
introducing into their site in the months to
new tagline -open your door to a job well
come, which is very exciting for them and
done. A two week “reveal” advertising
their customers.
campaign started showcasing the new logo,
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Hallmark Agency
Welcomes New Agent
Occupational Therapy Helping People Live Life to Its
Fullest
Located in the heart
of the city, the
Hallmark Agency
has been a staple in
the Grand Blanc
community since
1973. The agency
has just hired a new agent, Matt Gray.
Matt has been in the insurance industry
for over 10 years and was previously
employed by Auto-Owners Insurance
Company. Matt has worked closely
with independent insurance agents
helping them and their clients obtain
the right coverage at the right price.
Now Matt is ready to work directly
with the public and is excited to be a
part of the Grand Blanc community.
Whether it’s business, personal or life
insurance; consider giving Matt and the
Hallmark Agency a shot to be your
local, trusted adviser.
What is occupational therapy, or OT? It
is the art and science of rehabilitating and
re-educating patients, who have suffered
an injury; illness; or have a disability, to
return to their activities of daily living.
Advanced Physical Therapy Center offers
OT to help people become more
independent and live life to its fullest.
They help patients with strokes; arthritis;
work-related injuries; amputations; and
injuries from falls or sports gain back
functional strength, and help with things
like personal grooming; using utensils; or
You can Contact Matt at 810-695-0600
or [email protected].
Severance Payments are
Taxable Wages for FICA
Purposes
The U.S. Supreme Court decided
March 25, 2014, that severance
payments are wages for FICA tax
purposes, reversing decisions of the
Federal District Court for the Western
District of Michigan and the U.S. Court
of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in
United States v. Quality Stores, Inc. As
a result of the Supreme Court’s
decision, there will be no refunds of
FICA taxes withheld on severance
payments. Many taxpayers had filed
protective refund claims for prior
withholdings pending the final decision
in the Quality Stores case. It is
anticipated that the IRS will issue
rejection notices with respect to these
protective claims for refund in the near
future. Read more at plantemoran.com.
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returning to work.
Services provided may include:
Customized treatment programs to
improve one's ability to perform daily
activities, Comprehensive home and job
site evaluations, Performance skills
assessments and treatment, adaptive
equipment recommendations and usage
training and customized splint fabrication.
For more information about OT, call
APTC at (810) 695-8700.
Liberty Tax Raises Money for The Food Bank
Liberty Tax
Service of Burton
partnered with
the Food Bank of
Eastern Michigan
to help change
the face of
hunger this tax season. Coupons for their
Send-A-Friend program were distributed
starting in February, and March, Liberty
joined forces with the Michigan Warriors
in an effort to raise awareness and money
to help the Food Bank re-stock their
shelves.
Vendors were on hand with their wares
and attendees got the chance to get into a
money machine to win prizes for their
donation. So far, Liberty has raised over
$750 which equates to 4,500 meals.
Liberty is planning on continuing efforts
in the future to give back to the
community whenever possible. In
addition to working with the Food Bank,
Liberty has been working with the
Old Newsboys.
Joe Graves and Ken Thomas Running for 51st District
Joe Graves states,
“It has truly been an
honor to serve as
state representative
st
for the 51 District”. Joe Graves focus
has been on jobs for Michigan and
public safety for our region. They have
made great strides as the Michigan
unemployment rate hit a six-year low in
April and violent crime is down over 25
percent in Flint.
He will continue fighting for less
regulation, getting government out of
the way so local small businesses can
grow and expand. He is a proven leader
for the community and will continue
fighting on your behalf in Lansing.
Ken Thomas values
community spirit and
family. He knows the people
in the 51st District are
struggling. He believes your
family and neighbors deserve a
representative who shares your priorities
and understands your needs. Ken Thomas
wants to be your voice in Lansing.
Ken will work to restore funding to
schools so children can prepare for the
jobs of tomorrow. Roll back tax increases
on middle-class families and seniors.
Bring back funding for police and fire
services. Support small-business owners.
Protect natural resources so that future
generations enjoy our lakes, rivers and
forests.
May 2014
Presenting Sponsor Grand Blanc View
Firework Sponsor The D. M. Burr Group
Festival Shirt Sponsor
Carnival T-Shirt Sponsor
Information/Volunteer Tent
Festival Kick-off Celebration Sponsor
Special Needs Day
Cool Days In the Sun Sponsor Community Water Sponsor
Children’s Day Sponsor Cyberlink Computing Solutions
Too Much Fun Sponsor Fairy Tale Character Sponsor
Bagpiper Sponsor
Beautiful Baby Contest Sponsor
Rising Star Contest Sponsor
Nail Driving Contest Tri City Construction
Amusement Ride Sponsor Display your company banner on your choice of ride
Superhero & Princess Parade Grand Blanc Arches
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Vendor Space on Festival Grounds
We are providing an opportunity for businesses to purchase an 12’X12’space during the hours of
12:00 to 5:00 on Saturday and Sunday with your pop-up tent. You can use this space to highlight
your businesses services and/or products (This opportunity is not open to food vendors)
(1) 12’X12’ space for your tent to display your company’s products and services.
Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Member
Non-Member
$500.00
$700.00
Larger Vendor Areas - Contact Chamber at (810)695-4222
Display on Saturday only 12:00 p.m.
Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce Member
$350.00
to 5:00 p.m.
Non-Member
$550.00
Sign Up Today!
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