July 2016 - Westland Chamber of Commerce

Commerce Commentary
Westland Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Serving the Business Community for 54 Years
July 2016 Edition
Coffee Connection at Mr. Mike’s Grill
Do you have trouble getting out of work in the middle of the day to attend one of the Chamber’s Luncheons? When 5:00pm comes
around are you ready to go home, instead of coming to an After-Hours event? Well then you no longer have an excuse not to be involved. This event is specially designed event for you! This month’s Coffee Connection will be hosted by Mr. Mike's Grill on
Tuesday, July 19, Mr. Mike's is located at 6047 N. Wayne Rd., Westland. We will be meeting there from 8-9am. Stop in for Coffee
and get some networking done before you have to go to work. No need to RSVP, just stop in when you can. Call the Chamber at
734-326-7222 for more information. We’ll see you there!
Our 2016 Award Winners
Coming August 5 - 6!
Central City Park
The band schedule is:
friday, august 5, 2016
5:30-6:30 - Dirty Basement Blues
7:00-8:00 - Kenny Parker and Jim McCarty
8:30-10:00 - Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials
saturday, august 6, 2016
12:00-1:30 - Jeff Hoagland Band
2:00-3:30 - Roadside Rick and the Breakdowns
4:00-6:00 - Detroit Blues Legends / Boa Constrictors
6:30-7:30 - Thornetta Davis
8:00-10:00 – Josh Gracin
10:00 – Fireworks – biggest display in the 50 year history
of the city – musically choreographed
This year’s winners were, from left to right: Westland’s First Citizen,
Diane Fritz. Westland Rotary’s 2016 Community Champion, Erskine
“Duck” Wade and Business Person of the Year, Pamela Prough from My
Lady’s Florist. For more Awards info, see page 2!
2015 Blues, Brews &
BBQ at Central City Park
Our fOOd vendOrs are:
Hill Billy Bone BBQ
Heaven on a Roll
Stick A Pig In It
Harold Ole Daddy BBQ
Smoke Ring BBQ
Uncle Bebe’s Barbecue
Harvest Kettel Corn
Detroit Mini Donut & Lemonade
Heavenly Hot Dog
Texas Roadhouse
On The Border
Famous Dave’s
Longhorn Steakhouse
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Westland Chamber of Commerce
2016 Executive Board
dan Martin, Chairman of the Board
Ameriprise Financial ..................734-776-9151
ricardo seir, d.d.s., Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair Business & Economic Development
Parkside Dental Team .................734-261-6060
sande Godbout, Chair Elect
St. John’s Episcopal Church..........313-550-7498
Joe lezotte, Vice Chair of Finance & Operations
River Oaks Wealth Advisors.........248-442-2323
Jim hart, Vice Chair of Government Affairs
RSM Technical Solutions................(734) 709-5307
dr. amanda apfelblat, Vice Chair Community &
Educational Development
Michigan Chiropractic Specialists, PC..734-838-0353
don nicholson
Vice Chair of Marketing & Membership
Don Nicholson Enterprises ..........734-658-5296
Awards Celebration
Wrap Up
On June 21, The Chamber and Westland Rotary joined forces to honor
three very special people in our community (shown on page one).
Westland Chamber Business Person of the Year - Pamela Prough from My
Lady's Florist (award sponsored by Men on the Move)
2016 Westland First Citizen - Diane Fritz (sponsored by Observer & Eccentric Newspapers)
2016 Community Champion - Erskine "Duck" Wade (sponsored by Westland Rotary Club)
We’d also like to extend a big thank you to our other event sponsor, Joy
Manor Banquet and Conference Center.
The Chamber also honored several Chamber members. Long standing
Chamber Members receiving awards from left to right:
Great Lakes Trophies - Ed Duprey 15 years
Parkside Dental Team -Drs. Richardo Seir & Steven Cohen 10 years
Rose Catering - Chico Rodriguez - 10 years
Community Dental Implant Group - Dr. Bruce Smoler 15 years
Glass Unlimited - Wally Krause 30 Years
Board of Directors
Gary bulson
Men On the Move ..........................734-729-6683
ed duprey,
Great Lakes Trophies.....................(734) 266-1815
Kathy hurt
Zeal Credit Union ........................734-522-3700
dick isham,
C & M Printing..............................(734) 729-5401
bruce smoler, d.d.s.
Community Dental Associates .........734-728-5600
Chamber Staff
brookellen swope,
President and CEO....................734-326-7222
Mary vellardita,
Marketing & Membership .........734-326-7222
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brookellen swope - Editor
Mary vellardita - Advertising Sales/Production
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Below: Community Champion, Erskine Wade (far left) and 2015 First Citizen Hank Johnson (second from right) along with some of his student boxers who showed up to support their coach!
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The
Mayor’s Corner
By Westland Mayor
William R. Wild
Last month was certainly eventful as we gathered to raise funds for the American
Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, to Dine on the Vine and to tour the recently renovated Police Department during their Open House. We also celebrated the grand
openings of several new Westland businesses including Tropical Smoothie, Zifit,
Alpha Screening & Drug Testing, and Good Deeds Upscale Thrift Shop. Joining
them is a new Firehouse Subs, 5 Below and Menchies Frozen Yogurt; and certainly,
I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge the reinvestment Bed, Bath & Beyond
has made in their relocation to Westridge Shopping Center. It is gratifying to see
so many choose Westland as the community in which to invest and hopefully, succeed professionally and economically. I wish all of these businesses the best of luck
in their endeavors.
Westland is home to countless talented and qualified individuals who may be
seeking new employment. If your business is looking to tap into this talent pool,
please consider sharing your job openings on our Westland Works page on the city’s
website. Simply contact my office with the description of the position and we will
be sure to post it.
Westland's premier annual event, Blues, Brews and BBQ is quickly approaching
and will take place on August 5th and 6th. As in years past, thousands will be
treated to some of the Detroit Blues Society’s most popular acts, amazing barbeque
and a wide variety of Michigan’s most popular micro-brews.
This year marks a special milestone as Westland celebrates 50 years as a city. In
commemoration of this momentous event, this year’s Blues, Brews and Barbeque
will be bigger and better than ever before with Westland’s own American Idol and
country music star Josh Gracin headlining the event and a historic firework celebration on Saturday evening. Proceeds from this event are donated back to area
non-profits and community groups who volunteer to help plan, organize and operate
the event. To date, over $150,000 has been donated to these local organizations.
As you determine what your annual community outreach activities and sponsorships
will be, we humbly ask that you consider becoming a part of this fun and charitable
event. As a sponsor, your business will be promoted in a comprehensive marketing
strategy that will be featured on radio, TV and creative print advertisements and
signage before and during the event. If you are interested in sponsoring this event,
contact the Westland Chamber of Commerce at (734)326-7222.
I encourage voters to make their voices heard by voting in the August Primary
Election to be held on Tuesday, August 2. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00
p.m. although voters may also choose to vote by absentee ballot. We are privileged
to live in a country that permits us to select our government leaders; please don’t
take that privilege for granted.
Reinvestment in the city’s infrastructure continues with work wrapping up on
Newburgh Rd. and soon we will begin the total replacement of Central City Parkway. Also, Wayne County will soon begin resurfacing Cherry Hill from Wayne Rd
to Merriman. While we are aware of the inconvenience road repairs can make in
adding to your drive time, I hope you’ll agree that these repairs are necessary and
this short-term pain during Michigan’s always limited construction season will lead
to long-term gain throughout the coming years.
And as always, remember to watch WLND, visit the City’s website www.cityofwestland.com, and the City’s Facebook site for the latest on news, services and
events happening in our All American City!
In closing, my family and I wish you and yours a wonderful Independence Day
holiday. Enjoy this all too short warm weather!
Best regards,
William R. Wild, Mayor
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Zeal Credit Union Supports Guinness World Record Event on July 23!
For the second year in a row, Zeal Credit Union will support chain reaction builders in their attempt to break the Guinness
World Record for the largest domino circle field and the U.S. record for the longest chain reaction. Zeal Credit Union’s
Incredible Science Machine: World Edition will take place at Westland Shopping Center on July 23, 2016 in Westland,
Michigan.
Zeal Credit Union’s Incredible Science Machine: World Edition will feature more than half a million objects, including
250,000 dominoes and thousands of other common items. The chain reaction will cover an area of more than 5,000
square feet.
Throughout the week beginning July 18, 18 builders from around the world will create the Incredible Science Machine
with Steve Price, a Canton native and recent Michigan State University graduate, who is leading the project. Price and
his chain reaction machines have been featured on national television shows such as “The Rachael Ray Show” and
“America’s Got Talent.”
“We are so excited to work with Steve and his team of builders again this year. It was very inspiring last year to watch
this team come together from around the world, and work to create something that they were truly passionate about,”
said Lisa Fawcett, vice president of marketing for Zeal Credit Union. “As the credit
union for hard working Americans, Zeal understands the hard work and passion required
to pursue a dream of this magnitude. We are
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Howe Collision: Celebrating 35 Years in Westland!
Howe Collision Inc. is a family-owned-and-operated auto-body repair
business. Please join us in congratulating Chamber Member Howe
Collision as they celebrate their 35 year in business in Westland!
family Owned and Operated
Brother and sister Darrell Howe and Beth Howe Simmons run the Westland operation together. The Howe family makes it their business to
give you honest, reliable quotes at competitive prices. All work is done
in house and personally inspected by a family member. “We’re aware
that some collision ‘specialists’ practice highway robbery on the side,
so we make sure to keep you fully informed about the work we perform
on your vehicle and how much it's going to cost” explained Beth “we
also offer a lifetime guarantee.” They will even work directly with your
insurance company to ensure you have one less thing to worry about.
very pleasant to deal with and great at communicating info.
-Beth Healy, May 09, 2016
The next time your vehicle needs work, please give this Chamber
Member a call!
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm; Friday 8am - 5pm
1148 S. Wayne Road, Westland, MI 48186
Phone:734-721-3420
Email: [email protected]
www.howecollision.com
services howe collision Offers
• Auto Body and Collision Repair
• Auto Detailing
• Bumper Repair
• Dent Removal
• Guaranteed Color Match
• Frame Straightening
• Unibody Frame Work and more
Apparently the collision business runs through the blood of this family’s
veins! Approximately 20 years ago Mark Howe and sister Lori Howe
Richardson decided to expand the business and opened a shop in Plymouth. The Howe’s goal is to “give our customers the fastest and best
quality of repairs”. From these testimonials, they must be achieving
their goal!
customer Testimonials
Awesome, friendly, if you just need stop in real quick for a small job
they get the job done! -Vivian Speakman, Jun 10, 2016
My family and I have been going to Howe for are collision repairs for
the last 5 plus years. They are always friendly, quick, and the repairs
are always top notch. I appreciate there attention to detail, consistent
follow up and updates with my vehicle during the repair process. I will
never go to another collision shop. -Maurice Nelson, May 17, 2016
My car was towed here after a pretty bad accident, a lot of damage to
my car. My car was fixed for lower than the estimate given to the insurance company and in less time, too. It looks brand new!! Beth was
It’s Kid’s Day...
...on July 21 at the Westland Farmers & Artisans Market!!
Kid’s music with Ms. Carissa,
Story Reading • Balloons
Crafts & Special Treats for Kids!!
Join us from 3 - 7 pm on July 21, at
Westland’s Farmers & Artisans Market.
Kid’s goodie bags sponsored by
The Westland Farmers & Artisans Market is open Thursdays
from 3pm - 7 pm. The Marketplace is located in Central City
Park, at 1901 N. Carlson between Ford & Marquette. For
more information call the Westland Chamber of Commerce.
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Parkside Credit Union Awards $3000 in Scholarships
Parkside Credit Union recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to three students for the
2016-2017 school year. Parkside’s
Scholarship Committee reviewed applications from nearly 70 local students,
and selected winners based on the students’ school and community involvement as well as an essay in which the
students detailed their educational and
career goals.
Recipients of the 2016 scholarships are:
• Samantha Best, who graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 2016 and will be attending Armstrong State University in the fall.
• Soundousse Zouani, who graduated from Plymouth High School in 2016 and will be attending Wayne State University in the fall.
• Stefani Taskas, who graduated from Northville High School in 2015 and will be entering her sophomore year at Michigan State University.
Parkside Management presented scholarship checks to the recipients at the 11th Annual Charity Car Show, an event held at Westland Shopping
Center on June 4. The event raised over $2,000 for the Lyman Foundation, which will be used to provide program enrichments and curriculum
support for the Burger School for Students with Autism.
Westland Police Department
24th Annual Golf Classic
benefitting the Westland Police Community
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Friday, August 12, 2016
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Your Continued Support!
Michigan Family Physicians - Since 2009
Rainfall Landscaping, Inc.- Since 2009
Wayne Ford Civic League - Since 2006
Ameriprise Financial - Since 2003
Michigan Chiropractic Specialists - Since 2003
Westland Community Foundation - Since 1997
Westland Floor Covering - Since 1982
JULY 2016
Calendar of Events
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734-326-7222 • www.westlandchamber.com
Chamber Events:
July 19
coffee connection, Mr. Mike’s Grill,
6047 N. Wayne Rd., 8-9 am
chamber Meetings:
July 5
board Meeting,
Chamber Office, 9 am
July 15
city Meetings
July 5 & 18
Marketing & Membership / ambassadors
Chamber Office, 9 am / 9:30 am
(in city hall chambers, 36300 Warren rd.)
city council 7 pm
Community Events:
July 9
all american cruise, Wayne road
July 7, 14, 21, 28 Westland farmers & artisans Market
1901 N. Carlson. Open 3pm-7pm
July 21
august 5 & 6
Kid’s day special event at
Westland farmers & artisans Market
1901 N. Carlson. 3pm-7pm
blues, brews and bbQ - Central City Park
(Fri 6pm -10 pm; Sat. 11 1m-10pm)
The Chamber will be closed
on Monday, July 4 for
Independence Day.
Have a safe and happy holiday!
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Commerce Commentary - July 2016
2016 Dine on theVine Networking Event Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
Approximately 75 people gathered at the Westland City Hall on June 10 to “Dine on the Vine”. This is the second year
for this elegant networking and social event fundraiser that also helps benefit local food pantries. This year partial proceeds went to the food pantry of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Westland. We are grateful to our Major Sponsor, Dr.
Amanda Apfelblat, all of Vineyard sponsors, Jonna’s Market, and all of our guests for supporting Dine on the Vine.
Thank You to All of Our Vineyard Sponsors
Fr. Steve Domienik,
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Don & Gayle Nicholson,
Don Nicholson Enterprises
Sue Mason,
Candidate for Wayne County Commissioner
Dan & Antoinette Martin,
Westland Residents Extrodinaire
Dick & Pat Isham
C & M Printing and Imaging
Domenic Policicchio III, Commissioner,
Westland Zoning Board of Appeals
Gary Bulson,
Men on the Move
James Godbout,
Westland City Council President
SGM Dave Laycock,
Veterans Health and Fitness
Ted & Sharon Scott,
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Ken & Sonya Kowalski,
Upstairs Downstairs Remodeling, Inc.
Charles Hopps,
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Joseph Lezotte,
River Oaks Wealth Advisors
Three Cities Art Club
(art displayed in the Gallery)
and UAW Local 900
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