ChamberNEWS - Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce

September/October 2014
ChamberNEWS
7th Annual Crazy Putt-Putt offers
wacky fun and support for local
organization Community
Crazy Putt-Putt hits the greens once again as the Huron Valley Chamber
of Commerce and the Milford Rotary Club team up to offer Crazy PuttPutt Round 7. The event will be held on Wednesday, September 10 (rain
date September 17) at Kensington Mills Falls, behind Holden’s Party
Store, located at 2055 S. Milford Road.
Not a golfer??? No problem. This isn’t your typical golf outing. The
rules will change for each hole as crazy/fun is the name of the game. No
serious golfers allowed! Check in begins at 5 p.m. with a shotgun start
at 6 p.m. Golfers enjoy 29 holes of Crazy Putt-Putt, yes “29” crazy holes
along with drinks (beer, wine & pop) and appetizers during play, with a
chicken and potato wedge dinner buffet afterwards.
Get even crazier this year and
wear your best theme/costume.
The craziest outfit will win a prize.
Upcoming Events
Friday, September 5 ~ The Coffee Club;
Fifth Third Bank, 115 E. Liberty Street,
Milford; 8 - 9 a.m.
Tuesday, September 9 ~ Ribbon Cutting/
Grand Opening-New Location; Your
Nesting Place, 105 W. Huron Street,
Milford; 9 a.m.
Wednesday, September 10 ~ Ambassador
Meeting; Milford Police Dept.(conference
room), 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford; 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 10 ~ Crazy Putt
Putt; (rain date September 17)
Kensington Mills Falls, 2055 S. Milford
Road, Milford; 5 p.m. check in starts/6 p.m.
putt-putt begins
Tuesday, September 16 ~ OCN Mixer;
59 West, 786 W. Highland, Highland;
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17 ~ Chamber
Member Orientation; Huron Valley
Chamber of Commerce, 317 Union,
Milford; 8 a.m.
Friday, September 19 ~ The Coffee Club;
Animal Neurology, Rehab & ER Center,
1120 Welch Road, Commerce; 8 - 9 a.m.
Space is limited and spots are
filling up fast so return your
registration form as soon as
possible. Registration form
included within newsletter.
Friday, September 26 ~ Brewed in
Michigan; Bakers of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Road, Milford; 7 p.m.
Friday, October 3 ~ The Coffee Club;
Anytime Fitness, 141 S. Milford Road,
Milford; 8 - 9 a.m.
Tuesday, October 7 ~ Chamber
Challenge; The Mad Hatter (Inside
Wonderland Lanes) 8265 Richardson Road,
Walled Lake; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 8 ~ Ambassador
Meeting; Milford Police Dept. (conference
room) 1100 Atlantic Street, Milford; 10 a.m.
Friday, October 17 ~ The Coffee Club;
Milford Rotary at MediLodge of Milford,
555 Highland Ave, Milford; 8 - 9 a.m.
Portion of the proceeds will benefit
Huron Valley Council for the Arts
Wednesday, October 22 ~ Membership
Appreciation Mixer; Coratti’s on Main,
335 N. Main Street, Milford; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
2014 Board of Directors & Staff
Executive Committee
Chris Baker, President ~ Bakers of Milford & The Comeback Inn
Kim Galbraith, President Elect ~ 2 Moms & A Mop & Aardvark
Peter Barnes, Vice President ~ Veterinary Care Specialists
Rick Kirchner, Past President ~ Advance Concrete Products Co.
Kellie Hett, Treasurer ~ First Securities Financial Services
Jack Shubitowski, Secretary ~ Huron Valley State Bank
Toni Vulaj, Member at Large ~ Americus Coney & Grill
Directors
Jim Baker ~ Huron Valley Schools
Andy Brown ~ Waterfall Jewelers
Don Green ~ Milford Township Supervisor
Bear Hall ~ DESI, FAV, THV
Rick Hamill ~ Highland Township Supervisor
Sharon Keenan ~ Associate Member
Brad Krause ~ Milford Laundry &
Huron Valley’s Horse Blanket Headquarters
Ryan LaFontaine ~ LaFontaine Automotive Group
Gordon Muir ~ Sierra Consulting Services
Don Nurkala ~ Merrill Lynch
Denise Sanborn ~ Flagstar Bank & MBA Liaison
Chamber seeks nominations for
Annual Community Awards
Nominations for the 2014 Huron Valley
Chamber of Commerce Community Awards
are now being accepted. Award winners will be
honored later in the year at the Annual Holiday
Gala which takes place the first Saturday in
December. Details on that event will be forthcoming.
Categories to be recognized at the Holiday
Gala include:
- Ambassador of the Year
- Business of the Year
- Citizen of the Year
- Chamber Volunteer of the Year
- Milford Memories Volunteer of the Year
Nomination forms for the Citizen of the Year
are available within this newsletter, at the
Chamber of Commerce office or on the
Chamber web site at www.huronvcc.com.
Email your nomination for Chamber Business
of the year to [email protected]
Pam Terry ~ Associate Member
Norm Werner ~ Real Estate One
Christian Wuerth ~ Milford Village Manager
Chamber Staff
Joell Beether, Executive Director [email protected]
Jennifer Barrett, Membership/Sponsorship Manager [email protected]
Laura Bolyard, Office/Events Manager [email protected]
Toni Hochstein, Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (248) 685-7129 Fax: (248) 685-9047
317 Union Street, Milford, MI 48381
www.huronvcc.com
SIERRA
CONSULTING SERVICES
Gordon J. Muir, LUTCF
LIFE • HEALTH • DISABILITY
INSURANCE • ANNUITIES
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE
560 N. Milford Road • Milford, MI 48381
Office (248) 684-2412 • Fax (248) 684-2401
[email protected]
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Recent Coffee Clubs
July 18 - Walgreens
140 S. Milford Road, Milford
August 1 - State Senator Mike Kowall
Hosted at Americus Coney & Grill
167 S. Milford Road, Milford
Ribbon Cuttings
July 15 - Rivers Edge Brewing Company
125 S. Main Street, Ste. 400, Milford
August 20 - Suzanne’s Main Street Dance Center
520 Highland Avenue, Milford
Upcoming Coffee Clubs
Friday, September 5; 8 - 9 a.m.
Fifth Third Bank
115 E. Liberty Street, Milford
Friday, September 19; 8 - 9 a.m.
Animal Neurology, Rehab & ER Center
1120 Welch Road, Commerce
August 15 - PNC Bank - Milford
334 N. Main Street, Milford
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
Friday, October 3; 8 - 9 a.m.
Anytime Fitness
141 S. Milford Road, Milford
Friday, October 17; 8 - 9 a.m.
Milford Rotary at MediLodge of Milford
555 Highland Ave, Milford
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BANKING
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR
Flagstar Bank
599 General Motors Road, Milford
Phone: (248) 676-2095
www.flagstar.com
Tuffy Auto Service Center of Highland
2675 S. Milford Road, Ste A, Highland
Phone: (248) 684-8833
www.highlandtuffy.com
Make your summer fun happen with a
Home Equity, Boat or RV loan! Great Rates!
Free suspension check & Free tire rotation along
with a Free 21 pt. inspection of your vehicle
GOLF COURSE
LAW FIRM
Mystic Creek Golf Club
1 Champions Circle, Milford
Phone: (248) 684-3333
www.mysticcreekgolfclub.com
Seglund Gabe Quinn Gatti & Pawlak, PLC
28345 Beck Road, Ste. 401, Wixom
Phone: (248) 869-0030
www.michlaw.biz
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FREE bucket of range balls
with a paid greens fee
Offer expires October 31, 2014
Estate Planning
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Litigation
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Probate
Bankruptcy
Municipal Law
Divorce and Family Law
PRESCHOOL
PEDIATRICS
Friends Preschool & Kindergarten
1200 Atlantic, Milford
Phone: (248) 684-6086
www.milfordfriends.com
Dr. Rekha Kostecke M.D., P.C.
1550 N. Milford Road, Milford
Phone: (248) 676-0991
www.milfordkidsdr.com
Sport physical specials. Please call for details
AVAILABLE
This spot could be for you!
You asked for it and here it is! A page to advertise your business!
The cost is ONLY $25 a year and your ad/special will be published in our bi-monthly newsletter.
You will be able to change your ad/special anytime during your twelve month period.
If you need more information, call Toni at (248) 685-7129
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Focus on . . . Chamber Ambassador Program
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, September 10 ~ Ambassadors Meeting, Milford Police Department, 1100 Atlantic, Milford; 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 8 ~ Ambassadors Meeting, Milford Police Department, 1100 Atlantic, Milford; 10 a.m.
Holly Brandt ~ Milford Township
Christi Brown ~ Waterfall Jewelers
Rodger Burskey ~ ING Financial Partners
Shelley Dickerson ~ Huron Valley State Bank, Highland
Ronna Freeland ~ Design Solutions: FORE
Kim Galbraith ~ 2 Moms & A Mop
Don Gillis ~ Raymond James Financial
Paul Graham ~ Graham Insurance Agency
Bear Hall ~ THV, Inc.
Rich Harrison ~ Insurance Advisors
John Hovitch ~ Associate Member
Brad Krause ~ Milford Laundry
Steven Peacock ~ Huron Valley State Bank, Milford
Carol Peters ~ LaFontaine Automotive Group
Rosalind Robinson, CPA, LLC
Romy Shubitowski ~ DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital
Joan Spiroff ~ The Clothing Cove
Chris Topley ~ Primerica
Norm Werner ~ Real Estate One
Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday ~ September 17, 2014
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, 317 Union Street, Milford
Meeting starts at 8 a.m.
Hosted by Chamber Ambassadors, members are invited to learn
more about the benefits of membership at this FREE gathering.
Light breakfast will be served. Space is limited
Reservations required, contact the Chamber at (248) 685-7129
Upcoming Networking Events
Membership Appreciation Mixer
Wednesday, October 22
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Coratti’s on Main
335 N. Main Street, Milford
2nd Annual Brainless Bowling
Join us again for a fun evening of bowling,
crazy games, food and a great atmosphere.
Event proceeds benefit the Huron Valley Schools
Scholarship Fund
Cost: $25/per person or $100 per team ~ Includes
2 games of bowling each and shoes, 2 pitchers of beer,
a pizza and endless popcorn for your team.
The event takes place on
Wednesday, November 5 ~ 6 - 9 p.m.
at Century Bowl in Waterford
(registration form enclosed)
Enjoy an evening of fun!
Appetizers will be served. Cash bar.
RSVP required, please call the
Chamber at (248) 685-7129
For more information call (248) 685-7129
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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6th Annual Brewed in Michigan
Mark your calendars....Our 6th annual Brewed in Michigan is coming up.
Join us on Friday, September 26, 2014. The event is from 7-10 p.m. with
special VIP hour 6 -7 p.m. for a limited number of guests.
Ticket price includes: Souvenir mini tasting mug, 12 pours from on-site brewers,
4 taste tickets from local restaurants, door prize raffle ticket and an all around great
time. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Community Sharing.
NEW this year - Outdoor Beer Tent with live entertainment by Rule 76. When the beer tasting ends the party goes
on - stick around for a rocking beer tent hosted by Bakers! Great beer specials and live entertainment - you can't go
wrong.
Michigan Craft Breweries Only. We will also have Michigan Meads, Ciders and a wine available for tasting.
Ticket Cost:
$30 Advance Purchase - purchase by midnight September 14, 2014
$40 after September 14th
$40 VIP Happy Hour Limited Number Special by September 14/ $50 after September 14th - if event is not sold out
For more information, contact the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce (248) 685-7129 or search
Facebook events, “Brewed in Michigan.”
21 and over ONLY!
Sponsored by: LaFontaine Automotive Group, Bakers of Milford, and Americus Coney & Grill
Additional Sponsors: Allegra Printing & Imaging, Flagstar Bank - Milford and Milford House Bar and Grill,
PineRidge Market and Rivers Edge Brewery.
Event has sold out past 5 years! Don’t miss out - buy your tickets www.eventbrite.com
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Welcome to our newest Chamber members . . .
Cole Taylor Mortgage
Huron Clinton Metro Parks
McCabe Outdoor Services, Inc.
James HeenanJohn UtterCindy McCabe
1328 South Main Street
13000 High Ridge Drive
P.O. Box 334
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Brighton, MI 48114
Highland, MI 48357
P: (734) 548-6338
P: (810) 227-8916
P: (248) 887-4488
C: (248) [email protected]@live.com
[email protected]/Install & Repairs
coletaylormortgage.com/jheenan
Recreation Mortgage Services
Keller Williams ACS Build, Inc.Shaklee
Lisa Sutter Brian McQuadeLois Spiter
304 W. 4th Street
28525 Beck Road, Ste. 118
1900 Horseshoe Drive
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Wixom, MI 48393
Highland, MI 48356
P: (248) 288-3500
P: (248) 348-9911
P: (248) 820-6429
[email protected]@[email protected]
lakefrontlisa.comacsbuild.comloisspiter.myshaklee.com
Real Estate/Realtor General Contractor
Nutrition (All Natural)
PNC Mortgage
Applewood Grille
Anne E. Linder, P.C.
Kitty DiNicolaMike MalekiAnne Linder
344 N. Main Street
160 S. Milford Road
1042 North Milford Road
Milford, MI 48381
Milford, MI 48381
Milford, MI 48381
P: (734) 459-9572
P: (248) 714-8105
P: (586) 335-2265
C: (248) [email protected]@gmail.com
[email protected]
applewoodgrille.comanneelinderpc.com
Mortgage Services Restaurants
Attorney
Aardvark Commercial Services
Lawton Lunce Mobile Entertainment
Kim GalbraithLawton Lunce
317 Union Street, Ste. G
3239 Fox Blvd
Milford, MI 48381
Commerce Twp., MI 48382
P: (248) 690-7885
P: (248) 974-5895
[email protected] [email protected]
aardvarkcleaning.netlawtonlunce.com
Commercial Cleaning DJ Lakeside Contracting Inc.
Aspen Technologies, Inc.
Bob EschrichKeith Quinn
2961 E. Highland Road
7963 lochlin Drive
Highland, MI 48356
Brighton, MI 48116
P: (248) 889-3435
P: (248) 446-1485
C: (248) 802-3388
[email protected]
[email protected] aspen-tech.net
Painter / General Contractor Manufacturer / Auto Products
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
Please
do business with fellow
chamber members when looking
for products and services
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Networking Opportunities
Chamber Challenge
Networking Mixer
DATE: Tuesday, October 7
TIME: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
COST: Free - reservations are necessary
ADDRESS: The Mad Hatter Pub ~ 8265 Richardson
Road, Commerce (Inside Wonderland Lanes)
Reservations required by October 3rd
Call (248) 685-7129 to reserve your spot.
Help your Chamber WIN the traveling
Challenge Trophy Cup!
Enjoy an evening of fun, friendly networking while
two chambers compete to see who can bring the most
members to the event. Come and help us win the cup
and get double exposure for your business at the same
time! It’s a great way to expand your business network!
We will be having several business card drawings,
so you are welcome to bring a door prize to promote
your business.
The Huron Valley Referral Network Groups (RNG’s) are category exclusive business referral groups that develop business
contacts and share leads with the members of the group. Each
group has 15 - 25 members, and only one person from any
profession or business specialty is eligible to join. Not only
will group members be potential customers for each other, but
they will be committed to finding referrals for other members
of their RNG group. The groups meet twice a month at the
following times/locations:
Tuesday ~ 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. @ Real Estate One, Milford
Wednesday ~ 8 - 9 a.m. @ The Comeback Inn, Highland
Thursday ~ 8 - 9 a.m. @ The Comeback Inn, Highland
The Cost is a $25 annual fee.
Questions can be directed to Toni Hochstein
at 248-685-7129 or [email protected]
We have openings in all 3 groups
If you’re interested in visiting one of these groups to see
if this might be a good fit for your business, contact Toni at
the Huron Valley Chamber office.
News from our Members
Your Nesting Place will be opening in
there new location on September 2nd
105 W. Huron, Milford
(corner of Huron and Main Street)
Come and check them out!
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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News from our Members
Milford Rotary Duck Race
Sunday - September 21, 2014
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pettibone Creek in Central Park
Join us for a day of family fun,
food, games, bounce house and
competions.
Ducks are $5 each or buy a bag of 30/$100
Milford Historical Society
38th Annual Home Tour
The 1st Annual “Flaming Pickle”
5K & 1 Mile Fun Run “The Gherkin”
Sunday - September 14, 2014
Highland, MI
For more info visit:
www.flamingpickle5k.com
September 20th 11:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
September 21st 11:00 a.m.–5:00p.m.
We’re Celebrating Milford’s History:
Visit five beautiful historic homes!
Admission also includes stops at the
Oak Grove Cemetery, Milford Historical Museum, and
Southside Park Log Cabin
Sunday additions – Antique Tractor and Car Shows
Admission: Adults $15.00
Seniors $13.00
Pre-sale sites include MHS Museum, Main Street Art, Acorn Farm, and Your Nesting Place
Annual Boo Bash
October 2, 2014 / 5 - 9 p.m.
Downtown Milford
Gather up all the girls and join
the downtown Milford merchants for an
evening of special shopping
discounts, prizes and food.
Sponsored by: Milford Business Association
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
October, 25, 2014 / 5-6 p.m.
Downtown Milford on Main Street
Downtown event for the kids.
Hundreds of little characters show
up in their favorite costumes to
mingle and get tricks and treats
from downtown merchants.
This is a blast!
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Milford Memories 2014 Highlights
What an amazing weekend it was. After last year's great weather, we never thought we would luck out like that again.
Better yet we broke records for this year's event all the way around. We could not have planned a more perfect
weather weekend if we tried. A year's worth of work came and went in the blink of an eye and we hope that everyone
enjoyed themselves.
At the Chamber, we work many hours to bring this event to life, we could not do it without the help of many amazing people. First, the steering committee who work closely with the staff to make sure it all happens; Jerry Aubry, AJ
Boehnlein, Kellie Hett, Scott Rolando, Dianne Quinn, Raychel Rork and Rob Young. The general committee puts
their heart and souls into their piece of the festival to make it shine; Robin Fletcher, Kim Galbraith, Aaron Goodnough, Jill Hancook, John Hawes, Bill Hermann, Todd Hibberd, Dave Janette, Debra Muller, Jennifer Murray, Don
Nurkala, Suzie Rolando, Denise Sanborn, Jason Sellers, Debbie Shew, Joan Spiroff, Mark Sutton, Lori Verbrugge
and Brien Worrell. Thank you to the 640 volunteers who do everything from picking up trash, running the water
stations to pouring beer at the beer tent - there is no way that we can do it all - You are the driving force that makes it
all possible. We could NOT do this festival without you!
Thank you to the Village of Milford, Milford Township, and the residents of Milford who put up with the traffic congestion, parking issues, noise and commotion. We know it is a tough weekend to live in the village, we appreciate you
opening your arms and allowing us to showcase the Village and our community to all of Michigan. Thank you to
Chief Tom Lindberg and all the Milford Police Officers and Kensington ATV Officers, Milford Fire Department and
Community EMS for being there to keep our guests safe. You all did an amazing job and are always so helpful to all
of us. Thank you to Bob Calley and his team at Milford DPW for all that you guys do, we know we ask a lot. You
are always there to help us out with a smile. Thank you to our presenting sponsors who come back year after year;
Atlas Home Improvement, Brien's Services Inc., DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, General Motors Milford Proving
Ground, LaFontaine Automotive Group, Independence Village, The Oakland Press, and Renewal by Andersen. To
the supporting sponsors who also never cease to amaze us with your generosity; 2 Moms & A Mop, AccuNet Web
Services, Advance Concrete Products Co., Allegra Print & Imaging, Americus Coney & Grill, Art in the Park, Bakers
of Milford, Brenda Smith & Co. CPA's, Camp Dearborn & Mystic Creek, Carls Family YMCA, The Clothing Cove,
Cole Taylor Mortgage, Community Choice Credit Union, Community EMS, Costco, The Digital Document Store, DJ
Meats, DTE Energy, Duncan Services, Eidemiller Precision Machining Inc., Exclusive Floor Covering, Fifth Third
Bank Milford, Five Sparrows, Flagstar Bank, For Feets Sake, Formula For Fitness, Friends Preschool, Frontier Communications, Genisys Credit Union, Heavner Canoe Rental, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, Heyn Properties,
Huron Valley Schools, Holden's Party Store, Huron Valley State Bank, Huron Valley's Horse Blanket Headquarters,
ITC Holdings Corp., Janette & Sons Excavating, Jet's Pizza, Kellogg's - Mary Pennebaker, Kensington Orthodontic
Specialists, Kroger - Milford, Lakeland High School Athletic Department, Lowes - New Hudson, Maplewood Family
Dental, McDonalds of Milford, M.J. Whelan Construction, MediLodge of Milford, Metro Parent Magazine, Michigan CAT, Milford Baking Company, Milford DDA, Milford Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast, Milford House Bar &
Grill, Milford Township, Monthly Shopper, Mosquito Joe, Norm's Ice Cream, North Valley Internal Medicine, Oakland County Parks and Recreation, Oak Pointe Church - Milford, Paradise Properties, PineRidge Market, Proud Lake
Recreation, Providence Family & Athletic Medicine, Portofino, River’s Edge Brewery, Schupan Recycling, Seglund
Gabe Quinn Gatti & Pawlak PLC, Senator Mike Kowall & Representative Eileen Kowall, Sierra Nevada, Spectrum
Construction, St. John Providence Health System, Tim Hortons, Tri County Beverage Company, University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, Veterinary Care Specialists, Village Canoe Rental and Village of Milford. Thank you to the
downtown businesses we appreciate your support and hope you had great success this weekend. Last but not least,
thank you to my staff who puts in endless hours planning and executing an event this size; Jennifer Barrett, Laura
Bolyard, and Toni Hochstein you are not only a hard working group, but an amazing group of ladies to work with.
Until next year!
Joell Beether
Executive Director
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Milford Memories 2014 Highlights
Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce
317 Union Street
Milford, MI 48381
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