March/April 2016 - Livonia Chamber of Commerce
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March/April 2016 - Livonia Chamber of Commerce
March/April 2016 ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE, LIVONIA CHAMBER PARTNER TO PROVIDE SPREE INFORMATION CENTER Organizers of Livonia Spree and the Livonia Chamber have formed a new partnership to provide easier access to details for prospective vendors and supporters about the city’s annual festival. The Livonia Chamber office will serve as an information center for all businesses and organizations interested in participating in Spree 66, which takes place June 21-26 at Livonia’s Ford Field. During normal business hours, businesses and organizations looking to be in the Taste of Spree, provide a business promotional booth, or become a sponsor of the event can get the information they need to apply at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce office. The Livonia Spree attracts some 500,000 visitors during the annual six-day event. Since its creation in the 1970s, funds raised from Spree have enabled the Livonia Anniversary Committee to donate more than $1 million into many charitable community causes. INSIDE Upcoming Events..................2 New Chamber Members….......3 Ribbon Cuttings....................6 Renewals.......................7 & 8 Ambassador Briefs..............11 Chamber News Livonia’s Business Connection SOFT SKILLS DILEMMA IT IS A TOP CONCERN FOR MANAGERS, REGARDLESS OF INDUSTRY In my travels around town, I hear from business owners and managers about their struggle to find workers who consistently show up on time, ready to work, and with a professional demeanor. from this program have worked for the Livonia Chamber in recent years and each have been helpful and valuable to supporting our work. And this struggle generally involves younger workers, regardless of education level, and in all industries. Today’s managers cannot assume all young people understand the expectations for on-time, professional attire, customer service skills, problem solving, appropriate cell phone use at work, and so on. Managers need to take the time during orientation with new hires to explain these expectations, and how they want these skills executed in their operation. Dan West, President Other so-called “soft skills” include: Calling in to miss work is an exception instead of a norm, able to work without constantly handling a mobile device, ability to take initiative, and proper interaction with customers at the front door and on the phone. To many veteran workers, these attributes might seem like common sense. But for many of those veteran workers, these skills were emphasized by parents. With evolving family trends and overall attitudes in recent decades, soft skills are not discussed as much among young people entering the workforce. There is plenty of finger-pointing going around for why this is the case, but that does not solve the problem. Some high schools and colleges are starting to institute soft-skills training in their program offerings. There is an outstanding example a school program here in Livonia: The Career Intern Program. These interns work 12 hours a week, in lieu of traditional classes, and attend a seminar each Friday with program coordinator Mary Pat Benoit. In these seminars, students get training in resume writing, productive interactions with customers and co-workers, professional discipline, and problem solving. These interns come to work on time, with a smile on their face, properly dressed, and able to carry on professional conversations. These are impressive young people who will be great hires in the future. Several interns While this is a great school program, it can only service a limited number of students. Human resources experts say it is also important for business owners and managers to better explain their expectations for new hires. It is in everyone’s best interest for managers to take the time to provide clear and comprehensive orientations with a focus on soft skills. It will either provide a great, productive foundation for your new hires to have a successful tenure at your company, or provide good legal standing for you to dismiss a worker for not meeting expectations. HR experts say managers can have some legal issues if they fire a worker for not meeting expectations, no matter how basic they seem, if the expectations were not clearly explained. Nearly 250 people attended the Ken Holland Breakfast at Schoolcraft College’s VisTaTech Center on Feb. 9. After he shared stories and details on the current season, members of the Livonia, Westland and Greater Farmington Area chambers lined up for autographs. Chamber News 2 Upcoming Events 2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair KAREN SANBORN Madonna University Chair Elect DAN LAIBLE NYX, Inc. Treasurer CHARLES DARDAS AlphaUSA PAUL BOHN Fausone Bohn, LLP BRENDA DURLING Schoolcraft College/VisTaTech Center 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS TERRY CROUSON The Growth Coach of West Metro Detroit VANESSA DENHA-GARMO Denha Media Group STEVE FUTRELL Technology Solutions JOHN HILTZ OHM Advisors JAMISON JANDA Embassy Suites JOE MCCALLION Lis, McCallion, Raymor & Co., P.C. BETSY MCCUE Huntington Bank JOHN MURPHY Commercial Lawnmower ANDREA OQUIST Livonia Public Schools DAVID SPIVEY St. Mary Mercy Hospital MARK TAORMINA City of Livonia BEN TISEO Tiseo Architects KIMBERLY VAN VLIET Ford Motor Company PETER VENTURA Principal Associates STAFF DAN WEST President/CEO DAWNNE TOPPA Vice President/CCO DEBBIE FERENSIC Office Manager LAURA TAHMOUCH Director of Marketing & Events MARCIE CICCIARELLI Communications Assistant MAY Wednesday, May 4 Business Breakfast Roundtable Sponsored by Schoolcraft College, Edward Jones - Robin Whitfield, and BCBS of Michigan Detroit Marriott Livonia (17100 N Laurel Park Drive) 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. $15 per Member Panel includes Detroit Free Press’ Nancy Kaffer and Detroit News’ Nolan Finley Wednesday, May 4 30th annual Livonia Business Expo Presented by Madonna University, Laurel Park Place, AlphaUSA, Bright House Business Solutions Laurel Park Place (37700 Six Mile Road) 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free Admission & Parking $250 per 8’ Table Exhibit Space Featuring some 100 exhibitors and prize giveaways. Entrance Sponsors: Davenport University, Community Choice Credit Union, Consumers Energy, Livonia Anniversary Committee and Embassy Suites Hotel Wednesday, May 4 Tastefully Livonia Sponsored by Foresters Financial and Feldman Chevrolet of Livonia Detroit Marriott Livonia (17100 N Laurel Park Drive) 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $20 per person Features 10+ local restaurants and caterers and a silent auction for Livonia Chamber’s scholarship program Friday, May 13 Brewin’ Business Sponsored by Community Alliance Credit Union Starbucks Coffee Company (12679 Middlebelt Road) 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Free for Chamber Members Stop in for a cup of coffee and some networking! Friday, May 20 Congressman Trott Breakfast Sponsored by AlphaUSA St. Mary’s Cultural Center (18100 Merriman Road) 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. $20 per member or 2/$35 Hear from our U.S. Representative Congressman Dave Trott JUNE Thursday, June 2 Uncorked (formerly known as Wine Tasting) Sponsored by Upstream Investment Partners and Simply Social Media Andiamo Livonia (38703 Seven Mile Road) 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $28 per Ticket Have you activated your www.livonia.org login to register for events online? It’s easy! Contact the chamber by calling 734.427.2122 or emailing [email protected] to get started! RACHEL FETTER LPS High School Intern LIVONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 212 Livonia, MI 48154 734.427.2122 734.427.6055 (fax) www.Livonia.org djwest777 LivoniaChamberof TheLivoniaChamber LivoniaChamber Commerce.Blogspot Livonia Chamber of Commerce Livonia Chamber of Commerce Chamber News 3 NEW MEMBERS FOR FEBRUARY - MARCH 2016 Congratulations to the following organizations for recently investing in the work of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. A123 Systems Category: Manufacturing Contact: Jeff Kessen 39000 Seven Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-772-0300 734-213-3758 (Fax) www.a123systems.com Academy Mortgage Corporation Category: Mortgage Consultant Contact: Kristin Crain-Davey 3600 Green Ct. Suite 300 Ann Arbor, MI 48105 248-758-8699 888-506-8923 (Fax) www.academymortgage.com/ kristindavey Aflac Independent Agent, Lila Love Category: Insurance Contact: Lila Love 33830 Oakdale Livonia, MI 48154 734-536-1760 aflac.com Airflow Sciences Corporation Category: Engineering Contact: Robert Mudry 12190 Hubbard Livonia, MI 48150 734-525-0300 734-525-0303 (Fax) www.airflowsciences.com Boy Scouts of America Great Lakes Field Service Council Category: Non-Profit Contact: Stephen M. Grima 1776 W. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48208 313-897-1965 www.michiganscouting.org/ greatlakes CDC Energy Consultants, LLC Category: Home Energy Audits Contact: Carl D. Clark 248-225-1210 www.cdc-energyconsultants.com Coldwell Banker Preferred Category: Real Estate – Residential Contact: Autumn Hicks 44644 Ann Arbor Road Plymouth, MI 48170 734-846-8484 734-454-4517 (Fax) www.coldwellbanker.com/agents/ Autumn-Hicks-48170 Convert Solutions Company Category: Manufacturing Contact: Jeff Perenic 37523 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150 734-744-7050 www.ConvertSolutions.com Ductz of SE Michigan Category: Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning Contact: Dean Boomer 36955 Amrhein Livonia, MI 48150 734-402-0440 734-402-0443 (Fax) www.ductz.com/semichigan Educational Data Systems, Inc Category: Consulting/ Workforce Development Contact: Heba Alshimary 30206 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 734-793-6180 734-943-6081 (Fax) www.ESDIsolutions.com Elite Catering Company Category: Catering Contact: Craig Brown 33610 Seven Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152 248-476-3080 248-476-3090 (Fax) www.elitecateringcompany.com D Home Carpentry Category: Home Improvements – Contractors Contact: Garrett Deschenes 16700 Park Livonia, MI 48154 Flagstar Bank 734-497-0418 Category: Banks & Credit Unions Contact: Carrie Curnow David P. Mack D.D.S. 37655 Six Mile Road Category: Dentist Livonia, MI 48152 Contact: Dr. David P. Mack, DDS 734-953-6890 27855 Plymouth www.flagstar.com Livonia, MI 48150 734-261-5100 General Linen & 734-261-3580 (Fax) Uniform Services Category: Linen Rental Dream Dinners Contact: Jim Moss Category: Meal Prep 411 Piquette Contact: Kelly G Detroit, MI 48202 33591 7 Mile Rd 313-873-5980 ext. 115 Livonia, MI 48152 313-873-4677 (Fax) 248-536-2672 www.general-linen.com dreamdinners.com New Members continue on page 4. Chamber News 4 NEW MEMBERS FOR FEBRUARY Guardian Alarm Category: Security Devices & Systems Contact: Scott Lang 20800 Southfield Southfield, MI 48075 248-885-9746 [email protected] - MARCH 2016 CONTINUED Leo's Coney Island Category: Restaurant Contact: Noman Taiyash 17398 Haggerty Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 734-464-3484 www.leosconeyisland.com Houseway Construction LLC Category: Builder Contact: Jeff Houslander 9409 Westwind Dr. Livonia, MI 48150 810-560-2374 734-744-7546 (Fax) www.housewayco.com Liberty Mutual Insurance Category: Insurance Contact: James Benton 760 W Eisenhower Pkwy Suite 100 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 734-222-1742 ext. 56551 734-913-4632 (Fax) www.libertymutual.com/ james-benton Jeff Clatterbaugh, Certified Speaker, The John Maxwell Team Category: Speakers Contact: Jeff Clatterbaugh 41925 Edenbrooke Canton, MI 48187 248-790-1256 JohnMaxwellGroup.com/ JeffClatterbaugh Michigan Wolves - Hawks Soccer Club Category: Non-Profit Contact: Jerry Townes 18600 Haggerty Livonia, MI 48152 734-812-8207 www.michiganwolveshawks.com Kindle Rehabilitation Services Category: Physical Therapy Contact: Sudeshna Danu 17916 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 734-744-9370 734-744-9371 (Fax) www.kindlerehab.com Klassa Swaggerty & Associates (Ameriprise Financial) Category: Financial Planning Contact: Michael K. Klassa, CFP, ChFC 37677 Pembroke Ave. Livonia, MI 48152 734-432-6490 734-432-0635 (Fax) www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ michael.k.klassa Randazzo Formal Wear Category: Retail Contact: Family Owned and Operated 33925 Plymouth Road Livonia, MI 48150 734-525-0020 734-525-3232 (Fax) RandazzoFormalWear.com Right at Home Category: Non-Medical Home Care Contact: Diane Cowette 22226 Garrison Dearborn, MI 48124 313-203-3076 313-203-3072 (Fax) RightatHome.net Sandler Training Turning Point Training and Development LLC Category: Coaching Contact: Shannon Lipp 28175 Haggerty Rd Novi, MI 48377 248-238-8441 turningpoint.sandler.com So Savvy Hair Salon Category: Salon Contact: Angela Mims 16164 Middlebelt Livonia, MI 48154 734-655-9424 The Insulation Guys Category: Insulation Contractor Contact: Bryan Johnstone 24634 Five Mile, #32 Redford, MI 48239 734-679-4555 TIGinsulation.com Vision Realty Centers Angela McMillan Category: Real Estate – Residential Contact: Angela McMillan 33137 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 734-686-1220 www.VisionRealtyCenters.com Visual Compass Category: Web Development/ Marketing Consultant Contact: Kaitie Rutherford 19 E. Cross Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198 734-217-4530 www.vcwebdesign.com Chamber News 5 UNDERCOVER SELF STORAGE Lighted & Fenced Gated Entry Climate Control Units Short & Long Term Rental Extended Access Hours 7 Days a Week Locks, Boxes & Packaging Supplies Available s larm tal A y urit Ren Sec Every with 13995 Haggerty Road Plymouth, MI 48170 734-354-9855 www.undercoverselfstorage.com Thank you to all our Landmark Businesses & Trustee Members for their continued support! 6 Chamber News CONGRATULATIONS ! LIVONIA CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTINGS Leo’s Coney Island celebrated their grand opening on February 4. They are located at 17398 Haggerty Road, Livonia, MI 48152 and can be reached at 734-464-3484. www.leosconeyisland.com O’Malley’s - Supper, Spirits & Song celebrated their grand re-opening on March 1. They are located at 15231 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 and can be reached at 734-427-7775. Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union celebrated their grand opening on March 29. They are located at 20595 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48152 and can be reached at 586-263-8800. www.msgcu.org Chamber News 7 RENEWALS FEBRUARY - MARCH 2016 Thank you to the following organizations for continuing to invest in the Livonia Chamber. "NET" (N=Networking E=Empowerment T=Team) Cebella's Pizza HealthQuest of Livonia Century Instrument Company Home Instead Senior Care 3 Kings Marketing LLC Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church Huron River Hunting & Fishing Club Advanced Satellite Communications Community Financial Credit Union Hyatt Place Detroit, Livonia AFM Heating and Cooling Conci Painting Allstate Insurance Drewniak Agency Contractors Steel Co. 1 Under Craft Beer & Eats American Cancer Society Country Fresh Courtyard By Marriott Independent Financial Advisors ITT Technical Institute James C. McCann, Attorney At Law Creighton McLean & Shea PLC James R. Stewart, Jr., D.D.S., P.C. Cruz Clinic Joseph Productions Davenport University Kerr, Russell & Weber, PLC Delta Research Corp/ Delta Gear Kirk's Auto Care Koney Island Inn Detroit Bagel Factory Kramer Chiropractic PC Don-Lors Electronics Laurich Dentistry PLLC Arlington Agency, Inc. Dr. Mark R. Mortiere, MC, DDS, PC LB Office Solutions Ashton Outdoor Services Drs. Shaw & Jane Orthodontics Autumnwood of Livonia Skilled Nursing and Rehab Eastern Michigan University American Montessori Academy American Ring Mfg. Andiamo Restaurant Angela Hospice Annie's Family Restaurant and Bake Shop Applied Process Arc of NW Wayne County Billy's Roofing Binson's Home Health Care Services ERA Country Ridge Realty ETD Staffing Services Faith Bible Church Level One Bank Life Center Linear AMS Liquor Vault Little Caesars Pizza Livonia 16th District Court Bob Evans Restaurant Feblo International Bravo! Cucina Italiana Feldman Chevrolet of Livonia Brighton Gardens of Northville Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Busch's Forever Families Livonia Marketplace Canton Computers Gargaro Construction Cardwell Florist Guardian Plumbing & Heating Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition Catholic Vantage Financial GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. CDP Diamond Products Harris Funeral Home Harry J. Will Funeral Home, Inc. Livonia Anniversary Committee Livonia Community Foundation Livonia Lock & Key Livonia Woods Nursing & Rehab Lou LaRiche Chevrolet Renewals continue on page 8. Chamber News 8 SHINOLA LEADER TO SPEAK AT WESTERN WAYNE BANQUET Jacques Panis, the president of Shinola, will be the featured speaker at the fourth annual Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet to be held in October. regional promotion. The event is presented by Bank of America and Beaumont Health. Crain’s Detroit Business Publisher Mary Kramer returns as the emcee. Shinola, a newer Detroit company that is best known for manufacturing designer watches and leather products, is growing on the strength of its products, marketing, and trendy operation, and its management is proud to call Detroit Shinola’s home. The event is coordinated by the Conference of Western Wayne in partnership with the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, and several other neighboring chambers. Corporate table packages are now available. Most of the cost for these packages is tax-deductible. Hundreds of business and political leaders will gather for the Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet at the Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center in Dearborn on Tuesday, October 4, for this annual evening of influential networking and For more details, contact Chamber President Dan West or Director of Marketing and Events Laura Tahmouch at the Livonia Chamber at 734.427.2122. RENEWALS FOR FEBRUARY Lowe's Mama Mia Restaurant - MARCH 2015 CONTINUED RealComp II Ltd / MoveInMichigan.com Sunrise Assisted Living Tedder Whitlock Consulting Merri Bowl Lanes Rose Catering/ Monaghan Banquet Center Merry Maids SAVE on everything The Village of Westland Michigan Educational Credit Union SERVPRO of Livonia Tima's Home Improvement Sheehy Animal Hospital Time Out Sports Bar & Grill Shepard Insurance Agency Title One MJS Packaging Southeast Michigan Community Alliance TradeFirst.com Neely-Turowski Funeral Home St. Mary's Cultural Center Newburgh Swim Club Vibe Credit Union Standard Die & Fabricating Obregon Family Dentistry Walmart State Farm Insurance Ken Wagner Webasto Roof and Components SE WelcomeMat Services Panchero's Mexican Grill State Farm Insurance Ryan Wagner Parkside Credit Union Suburban Door Company Phantom Fireworks Suburban Eye Care Powers Building Sunfish Properties, LLC Printwell, Inc Sunny Media Group Michigan Sports & Spine Center Midas O'Malley's Supper, Spirit & Song The Crack Team Trinity Health Wilkins Floorcovering Wonder Janitorial Service XFER Communications Z Wireless Chamber News 9 Chamber News 10 NEW CHAMBER EVENT DESIGNED TO EXPAND LIVONIA’S BUSINESS CULTURE The Livonia Chamber is planning a new, eye-opening program that will help business owners and managers appreciate the increasingly diverse marketplace around metro Detroit. Leading representatives of various cultures engaged in metro Detroit business will provide the unique opportunity to learn about Asian, German, Chaldean, and Hispanic cultures, and new ideas to better prepare for productive interactions with business people from these respective cultures. The discussion will help the audience better understand these cultures, communication styles, and aid community and company leaders to develop more inviting resources to better interact with foreign-based companies. The Connecting Cultures to Business Luncheon will be held Thursday, September 8, at the Schoolcraft College VisTaTech Center. The following have committed to appear on the panel: Van Nguyen, Executive Director, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, Reinhard Lemke, attorney and senior advisor to American Chamber of Commerce in Germany, Martin Manna, president, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and the Chaldean Community Foundation, and Camilo Suero, president, Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Photo: Michael Shuster Photography “We are honored to have this panel of energetic, knowledgeable and well-respected collection of professionals spend time with us to help us better understand their cultures,” said Livonia Chamber President Dan West. “Our hope is that this will lead to more exciting business opportunities in and around Livonia, but it will be exciting just to learn about the reach and impact of these cultures across metro Detroit.” Each panelist will discuss the influence of their respective cultures across metro Detroit and in industry, and answer questions from the audience. Each panelist will be available briefly for individual meetings after the formal program. “Experts are saying that communities that do the best job in welcoming foreign investment will have the best chance of economic development success in the future,” West added. “This program will help our business and political learn how Livonia and our neighbors can improve our relationships with diverse people and industries.” Event sponsorships are now available. Individual seats will go on sale later. For more information on sponsorships, contact West at 734.427.2122, or via email at [email protected]. Chamber News 11 AMBASSADORS OF THE MONTH These featured members are honored as Ambassadors of the Month for their volunteer time for member retention, member development and Chamber events. MARCH APRIL Terry Crouson Jeff Graunke The Growth Coach of West Metro Detroit (734) 718-1640 Thunder Bay Protection (734) 259-4114 ext. 404 www.thunderbayprotection.com www.TheGrowthCoach.com/TCrouson Terry Crouson, head coach, is dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and self-employed professionals find their way by finding their why. He is a highly respected business coach, speaker, facilitator, and community builder. Terry is certified in the Strategic Mindset Process, and is also a Certified Behavioral Consultant. During his 25 years with the USPS, he worked with some of America’s largest corporations including GM, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, and Amway. Terry is passionate about leadership and personal development and believes that entrepreneurship and small business are the keys to building today’s economy. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Livonia Chamber and is past-president and an active member of Livonia’s LBN Group. Jeff Graunke is a Managing Partner at Thunder Bay Protection, Inc. He has been in the insurance and financial services industry for over 13 years. He has experience working with business owners and executive teams to protect and realize their financial goals. He also provides a Preventative Wellness Plan solution for business owners reducing costs and providing additional benefits at no cost to the employees. Jeff focuses on family and wealth protection, estate planning strategies, and retirement planning strategies. If you are interested in advertising in Chamber News contact Laura Tahmouch at 734.427.2122 or email [email protected] Don’t forget to ask about discount with a full year of advertising. Advertising Rates Business Card 2 x 3.5 $100.00 per issue Quarter Page 4 x 5 $200.00 per issue Full Page Inset $200.00 per issue Half Page 5 x 8 $350.00 per issue Full Page 8 x 10 $700.00 per issue
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