Genisys Credit Union – Heart Of - Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Business Update
August/September 2011
Commerce ● Walled Lake ● White Lake
Wixom ● Wolverine Lake ● Union Lake
Novi ● Waterford ● West Bloomfield
The Lakes Area Chamber
Genisys Credit Union - Heart of the Lakes Gala
“SUMMER CELEBRATION”
On stage, two magic shows featuring Magic Joe kept
both the kids and adults engaged with his magic tricks.
The delicious smell of grilled dogs and burgers filled
the air while live music from two bands, Lookin’ Back,
Bob Seger’s Tribute Band and Slight Return kept the
place jumping. The surprise appearance and vocals of
a friendly Mick Jagger look-a-like was an enjoyable
addition to the show. There were also new car displays
and a section of Michigan Marketplace vendors selling
everything from clothes, books, jewelry, garden
accessories and more!
The 2011 Genisys Credit Union - Heart of the
Lakes Gala - “Summer Celebration” on Saturday,
June 18, was indeed a day filled with fun for the
entire family!
Held against the beautiful backdrop of Multi-Lakes
Conservation Association in Commerce, the day
dawned warm and sunny. Perfect weather to enjoy
a summer festival in the lakes area!
In the Kids Zone, volunteers and the Detroit
Piston’s Palace Patrol delighted the kids with
numerous old-time games and bounce houses,
while talented face painters transformed them into
puppies, butterflies, superheros and more!
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ON THE INSIDE ●
FAREWELL TO A FRIEND ……………………………………….PAGE
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CHAMBER GOLF SCRAMBLE ..………………..……………..PAGE
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COMMUNITY AWARDS ..……….…..…...………………….....PAGE 6
SUMMER CELEBRATION ..…………..………………………...PAGE 8
PHONE: 248.624.2826
Fax: 248.624.2892
Executive Director
Jo Alley
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Executive Assistants
Sharon McGregor
Carol Bitner
Hours: weekdays : 9:00 - 2:00
E-mail: [email protected]
www.lakesareachamber.com
an effort to revamp the Chamber
newsletter into something more
newsworthy and readable. Under
his guidance, the publication morphed
into a real “news” letter that is
distributed not only to our members,
but is also requested at lakes area
municipal offices and community
libraries.
The Chamber formally recognized the
countless hours he volunteered to this
effort when he was named the
recipient of the Chamber Member of
the Year award in 2008.
JAMES W. FANCY
Sept. 27, 1933 - July 7, 2011
We are saddened to announce
the passing of our dear friend and
dedicated board member, Jim
Fancy. Jim served on the LACC
board from 1980 - 2011, the
longest active board member on
record. Jim was also the owner of
the SCN Communications Group in
Waterford and publisher of The
Spinal Column Newsweekly.
During the past eight years, Jim
shared his passion and expertise
for news and editorial comments in
"It has been such a privilege to have
had the opportunity to be mentored
by such a keenly perceptive and
brilliant mind”, said Chamber director,
Jo Alley. "We will all miss him deeply.
Unfortunately, for us, his absence has
left a void that will never be filled
again."
James W. Fancy, a resident of West
Bloomfield and owner/publisher of the
Spinal Column Newsweekly since
1969, died peacefully in his home
surrounded by family on Thursday,
July 7. He was 77 years old.
Mr. Fancy is survived by his sister
Noreen Fancy; son Steven Fancy
(Marisa) and daughter Susan Fancy
(Timothy Utter); grandchildren
Membership Manager
Jim Szegi
Ronessa Butler (Dave), Jeff
Fancy, Patrick Fancy and Alex
Fancy; great-grandchildren Lily,
Aevryn, Maddie and Zoe; and
former spouse Patricia Fancy.
He was preceded in death by his
brother, George Fancy.
Born September 27, 1933 in
Detroit to the late Oran and
Noreen (Ross) Fancy, Mr. Fancy
was a graduate of Cass
Technical High School in Detroit
and later earned his bachelor’s of
business administration and
master’s of business
administration degrees from
Wayne State University.
After working for the Ford Motor
Company and in the newspaper
industry on metro Detroit’s east
side, Mr. Fancy purchased the
Spinal Column Newsweekly in
late 1969 and continued in the
position of owner/publisher until
his death. He was an active
Board member of the Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce for 31
years.
In lieu of flowers, the family
requests making donations to an
animal charity of one’s choice in
his name.
2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Officers and directors all serve as volunteers.
PRESIDENT
Mark Steinberg, CFP, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Doug Browne, Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan
Phil Hough, CPA, Lakes Area Tax & Accounting
VICEVICE-PRESIDENT
Bill Illis, Michigan Catholic Credit Union
Jennifer Burley, Lotus Bank
Gordon May, PhD, Oakland Community College
Matt Burns, CPA, Thomas M. Burns, CPA’s
Bob McGee, Associate Member
Jim Fancy, Spinal Column Newsweekly
Carol Wagner, Travel Plus/Travel Leaders
Ida Goutman, Advertising Alternatives
Pat Wlodarczyk, Modern Floors//Carpet One
VICEVICE-PRESIDENT
Lynn Torossian, Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
TREASURER
Walter Rosenblum, Associates In Hypnosis
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Oakland County’s largest
business card exchange!
Spotlight
Lunches
Date: Wednesday August 31
Time: 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 prepaid or $15 at the door
Location: Bayside Sports Grille
142 E. Walled Lake Drive
Walled Lake - at the historic
downtown lakefront.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Informal networking lunch. No registration required.
Free soft drinks with your meal purchase.
Wednesday, August 10
Backyard Coney
Cash bar & appetizers provided by:
Bayside Sports Grille.
Door Prize drawing for all pre-registered guests.
49378 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
Thursday, August 18
Tubbys
Your Host:
1102 East West Maple Road, Walled Lake
Your Sponsor:
Wednesday, September 21
Pepino’s
118 Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake
See reservation form on page 19.
LACC MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
Looking for MORE Referrals?
Need to EXPAND Your Network?
Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce
Check out … LABAT
Lakes Area Business Alliance Teams
Teams of dedicated business professionals meet
bi-weekly for networking, relationship building & referrals.
Visit a meeting to see how it could benefit your business.
Every Other Tuesday, 8:15 – 9:30 am
Edgewood Biz Connectors
8399 Commerce Road, Commerce
Saturday, November 5, 2009
11 am - 4 pm
Every other Wednesday, 8:15 – 9:30 am
Walled Lake Central High School
1600 Oakley Park Road
Walled Lake
Professional Networking Group (PNG)
2655 Oakley Park Drive, Ste 206, Walled Lake
Every Other Wednesday, 8:15 – 9:30 am
More details coming soon!
Independence Village Lake Connectors
935 Union Lake Road, White Lake
Vendors and sponsors - sign up now!
248.624.2826
Call Chamber or check website for current meeting dates.
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A sincere thank you to our sponsors!
34th Annual Spring Golf Scramble
SUPPORTING SPONSOR
HOLEHOLE-ININ-ONE SPONSORS
CORPORATE HOLE SPONSORS
DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS
BVA
Aplastic Anemia Foundation of Michigan
Best Source Credit Union
Comfort Suites - Wixom
Huron Valley State Bank
DeLeonardo Salon & Spa
LaFontaine Automotive Group
Edgewood Country Club
Novi Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
LaVida Massage
Oakland Community College - Highland Lakes
Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Roy Wagers, CPA
Law Offices of Philip Weipert
Travel Plus/Travel Leaders
LuLu’s Coney Island
UBS Financial Services
Molly Maid
Volunteer Energy Services Inc.
PrePaid Legal
Westlake Health Campus
Travel Plus/Travel Leaders
Wright Renovations
Uncle Buck’s Party Rental
Thanks to Edgewood Country Club for their help in making the outing
such an enjoyable experience.
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VOLUNTEERS:
LACC GOLF COMMITTEE
Carol Bitner, Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Matt Burns, Thomas M. Burns, CPA
Jennifer Burley, Lotus Bank
Phil Hough, Lakes Area Tax & Accounting Services
Sharon McGregor, Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Bill Wright, Volunteer Energy
Megan Bergeron, Buttercream Bakery
Jo Alley, Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Michele Blok, Buttercream Bakery
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2011 Lakes Area 'Outstanding Citizens'
Annual Breakfast Honors Those Who Made A Difference
Outstanding Student
Outstanding Student
Outstanding Volunteer
GAVIN HARDEN
LOGAN CONNERS
AMIE KUPOVITS
Sarah Banks Middle School
Walled Lake Schools
Sarah Banks Middle School
Walled Lake Schools
Hospitality House
Walled Lake
The Lakes Area Chamber
of Commerce
extends a sincere thank-you
to these dedicated
students, citizens and
businesses.
Outstanding LACC Ambassador
BRIAN BROWN
Comerica
Their commitment and
enthusiasm for helping
others is why we believe
the lakes area is the best
place to live and work!
Outstanding Chamber Champion
DMC HURON VALLEY-SINAI
HOSPITAL
Commerce
Commerce
Outstanding Non-Profit
Outstanding Chamber Business
Outstanding Chamber Member
FRIENDS OF COMMERCE
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
ELTON BLACK & SON
FUNERAL HOME
CAROL WAGNER
Travel Plus/Travel Leaders
Commerce
White Lake
Award accepted by:
Pat Hillebrand
Award accepted by:
Bill Wozniak
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Commerce
Award accepted by:
Chris Livermore (L), Sandie Slusher (R)
Member Anniversaries Celebrated at June Awards Breakfast
Holiday Inn Express - Wixom/Novi
45 Years
Walled Lake Medical Center
Lawrence Technological University
Office Furniture Solutions
35 Years
Acromag
Panther Global Technologies
Andrew H. Berry, D.O.
Send Out Cards
Consumers Energy Company
Tapeman
Elton Black & Son Funeral Home
Tim Hortons’
Watkins Flowers
UBS Financial
30 Years
O’Dell Chiropractic Center
5 Years
Access Capital Group
Walled Lake School Employees
Berkman & Shapiro Orthodontics
Federal Credit Union
California Closets
Comfort Suites - Wixom
25 Years
City of Walled Lake
Corian Carpet & Furniture Cleaners
City of Wixom
DFCU Financial Credit Union
Pepino’s
Dream Dental Group
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
E-Tax Services
Eagle Graphics
20 Years
Joseph C. Lepak D.D.S.
Facial Beauty Dental,
Gordon P. Smith DDS
Judson Center
Fitness 19
Oakland Schools Technical Campus
Fit Zone For Women
Pontiac Trail Pharmacy
Flowers of the Lakes
15 Years
Genisys Credit Union
General Mill Supply Company
Long Family Orchard & Cider Mill
Lake Cleaners
Plymouth Physical Therapy Specialists
Lulu’s Coney Island
The Grand Court
Madonna University - Orchard Lake Center
Walled Lake United Methodist Church
Maher Restoration
Home Video Studio
Meijer, White Lake
10 Years
Allstate Insurance
Michael McNutt D.D.S
CEJMP Enterprises
Professional Insurance & Investments
Commerce Village Dentists
R&R Ventures
Cybernet Solutions
Shenandoah Banquet,
Golf & Conference Center
Data Image Systems
Specs Eyewear Studio
Highland Business Association
Varsity Lincoln Mercury
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Presented by the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
TITLE SPONSOR:
MUSIC STAGE SPONSORS:
VIP TENT SPONSORS:
UBS Financial Services
Farm Bureau Insurance of MI
MiG + Auch LLC
Best Source Credit Union
MAGIC SHOW SPONSOR:
DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital
UBS Financial Services
AUTO DEALER SPONSORS:
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Ram
Graphik Concepts Inc.
Hines Park Ford
Elton Black & Son Funeral
Homes
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Dr. L. Reynolds Associates, PC
KIDS ZONE SPONSORS:
Ferndale Electric Company
Huron Valley State Bank
Medtronic
Carls Family YMCA
O.C.C. - Highland Lakes Campus
Walmart
Hagerty Insurance
Senator Mike Kowall, and his wife, State
Representative, Eileen Kowall, enjoyed
a stroll around the Summer Celebration.
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Welcome New and Renewing Members !
Thank you for your support!
ATD Solutions LLC
Jackie Kopp - 248.620.1177
Clarkston
www.atdsolutions.com
Member since: 2010
Buttercream Bakeshop
Marsha Hogerheide - 248.926.2999
49046 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
www.buttercreambakeshop.com
Member since: 2010
DFCU Financial Credit Union
Linda Legris - 313.216.3110
2765 Commerce Crossing, Commerce
www.dfcufinancial.com
Member since: 2006
Acromag
Kurt Lipsky - 248.624.1541
30765 Wixom Road, Wixom
www.acromag.com
Member since: 1976
C.F. Long & Sons
Ronald Long - 248.624.1562
1555 E. West Maple, Walled Lake
www.cflongandsons.com
Member since: 2007
Diversified Machine
Kathy Bruning - 248.277.4400
28059 Center Oaks Court, Wixom
www.divmi.com
Member since: 2007
Allstate Insurance
Kelly Weaver - 248.960.3000
39540 14 Mile Road, Walled Lake
www.allstate.com
Member since: 2001
CJ’s Brewing Company
Anthony Asker - 248.366.7979
8115 Richardson Road, Commerce
www.cjsbrewingcompnay.com
Member since: 2004
Dwyer and Sons Volvo-Subaru
Frank Dwyer - 248.624.0400
3055 E. West Maple Road, Commerce
www.dwyerandsons.com
Member since: 2002
All Star Alarm
Gail Cresswsell - 734.449.7302
11072 Hi Tech Drive, Whitmore Lake
www.allstaralarmllc.com
Member since: 2010
Campbell’s Collision
Larry Campbell - 248.363.8004
6818 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford
Member since: 1980
Elite Merchant Services
David Suppnick - 248.681.3300
3231 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor
www.elitemerchantservicres.com
New Member
American Plastic Toys
David Littleton - 248.624.4881
799 Ladd Road, Walled Lake
www.americanplastictoys.com
Member since: 1967
Anca
Russell Riddiford - 248.926.4466
31129 Century Drive, Wixom
www.anca.com
Member since: 2005
Andrew H. Berry, D.O.
Dr. Andrew Berry - 248.363.7123
522 West Commerce Road, Commerce
Member since: 1976
At Home Health Services
Frank Costa - 248.539.8400
31555 West 14 Mile Road, Suite 311
Farmington Hills
www.athhs.com
Member since: 2010
Bayside Sports Grille
Johni Seema - 248.669.3322
142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake
www.baysidesportsgrille.com
Member since: 2007
Bloomfield Orchard Villa
Janet Hoobler - 248.360.4443
7222 Richardson, West Bloomfield
www.cienafacilities.com/communities/
bloomfield-orchard-villa
Member since: 2004
Carvel Ice Cream
Christopher Titus - 248.360.2200
3817 Damas Drive, Commerce
www.carvelcommerce.com
Member since: 2005
Casey’s of Walled Lake
Casey Ambrose - 248.669.5200
1003 E. West Maple, Walled Lake
www.caseysofwalledlake.com
Member since: 2008
Cold Stone Creamery
Mary Ellen Sedmak 248.926.5768
1741 Haggerty Road, Commerce
Member since: 2004
Commerce Township
Community Library
Connie Jo Ozinga - 248.669.8108
2869 N. Pontiac Trail, Commerce
www.commercelibrary.info
New Member
Commerce Village Dentists
Dr. David Pulgini - 248.363.5388
415 Commerce Road, Commerce
www.drpulgini.com
Member since: 2001
CO-OP Services Credit Union
Kevin Mankowski - 800.321.8570
1260 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
www.cscu.org
Member since: 1979
Clarkston State Bank
Angela Tenbusch - 248.886.0086
6600 Highland Road, Waterford
www.clarkstonstatebank.com
New Member
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Elton Black & Son Funeral Home
William Wozniak - 248.363.7135
1233 Union Lake Road, White Lake
www.eltonblackandson.com
Member since: 1976
Envision Diagnostic Center
Michelle DeVries - 248.471.0675
39475 Lewis Drive, Novi
New Member
Facial Beauty Dental - Gordon P.
Smith, DDS
Amy Tighe - 248.669.4141
3255 W. Maple Road, Wixom
Member since: 2006
For Feets Sake
Aaron Goodnough - 248.676.9080
440 N. Main Street, Milford
www.4feetssake.com
Member since: 2010
Goddard-Talmay Agency
Jon Retherford - 248.624.1531
347 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
www.goddardtalmay.com
Member since: 1963
Grand Dogs, LLC
Ellen Thomas - 248.931.8852
4698 Newcroft Street, Commerce
www.granddogs.net
Member since: 2010
Graphik Concepts
Marilyn Cainey - 248.473.8990
23555 Research Drive, Farmington Hills
Member since: 2007
Holiday Inn Express & Suites of Novi
Gary Ward - 248.344.8204
39675 West 12 Mile Road, Novi
www.holidayinnexpress.com
New Member
Lawrence Technological University
Bruce Annett, Jr. - 248.204.2206
21000 W. Ten Mile, Southfield
www.ltu.edu
Member since: 2001
Holiday Inn Express of Wixom
Keith Kozierowski - 248.735.2781
48953 Alpha Drive, Wixom
www.hiexpress.com
Member since: 2001
Life’s Sketches Photography
Tammy Kanar-Grube - 248.904.9748
Wolverine Lake
www.lifessketches.com
Member since: 2010
Homedics - U.S.A.
Mike Nelson - 248.863.3000
3000 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
www.homedics.com
Member since: 1999
Local Business Network
Chuck Gifford - 248.620.6321
Clarkston
www.locbusnet.com
Member since: 2003
Hospitality House
Kristy Moore - 248.960.9975
1600 West Maple, Suite C
Walled Lake
www.hospitalityhousefoodpantry.org
Member since: 2003
Local Stew
Stuart Carlin - 248.633.5857
5720 West Maple, West Bloomfield
www.localstew.com
New Member
Hot Works Orchard Lake
Fine Art Show
Patty Narozny - 248.684.8613
Milford
www.hotworks.org
New Member
Huron Valley Ambulance
Joyce Williams - 734.477.6285
1200 State Circle, Ann Arbor
www.hva.org
Member since: 2004
Insphere Insurance Solutions
Laura DuFour - 248.633.6068
26200 Lahser, Suite 150, Southfield
www.insphereis.com/laura.dufour
Member since: 2010
James W. Mann
West Bloomfield
Member since: 1983
Jet’s Pizza
Anthony Asker - 248.366.0312
1575 Union Lake Road, Commerce
www.jetspizza.com
Member since: 2005
Kurgan Woodworks
Terry Vettese - 248.921.3987
31205 Old Plank Road, Wixom
Member since: 2008
LaFontaine Automotive Group
Carol Peters - 248.887.4747
4000 West Highland, Highland
www.thefamilydeal.com
Member since: 2009
Lakes Cleaners
Robert Rockafellow - 248.624.4333
1198 E. West Maple, Walled Lake
Member since: 2006
Managing Change
David Parmenter - 248.669.5510
2655 Oakley Park, Ste 206, Walled Lake
www.managingchange.com
Member since: 2002
McCoy Sauna & Steam
Gary Moody - 248.348.8000
29445 Beck Road, Ste A-108, Wixom
www.mccoysauna.com
Member since: 2010
Meijer
Kela McDonald - 248.960.7000
1703 Haggerty Road, Walled Lake
www.meijer.com
Member since: 1992
Meijer
Allen Whipple - 248.889.6809
6001 Highland Road, White Lake
www.meijer.com
Member since: 2006
Michael Konopnick, D.D.S.
Dr. Michael Konopnick - 248.624.2021
1585 Glengary, Walled Lake
Member since: 1983
Michigan Catholic Credit Union
Bill Illis - 248.669.6228
7875 Cooley Lake Rd, West Bloomfield
Member since: 2006
Molly Maid
Holly Hempton - 248.360.7500
36977 Amrhein Road, Livonia
www.mollymaid.com
Member since: 2010
Monthly Shoppers
Jill Boven - 248.684.9433
1203 North Milford Road, Milford
www.monthlyshoppers.com
Member since: 1993
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Moon River Writing
& Resume Services
Nancy Rozum - 248.360.7113
Commerce
www.moonriverresumes.com
Member since: 1999
Morris Motors, Inc.
Rick Morris - 248.624.4500
2199 Haggerty Road, Walled Lake
www.morrismotorsmi.com
Member since: 1970
North Cromwell Paint
Steve Gack - 248.669.8754
2775 Haggerty - Suite 2, Walled lake
www.northcromwellpaint.com
Member since: 2010
Oakland County Clerk Bill Bullard Jr.
Melissa Hurst - 248.858.0560
1200 N. Telegraph Road—Dept 415
Pontiac
www.oakgov.com/clerkrod
New Member
Planet Fitness
Jonathon Abbott - 248.668.1100
31124 Beck Road, Novi
New Member
Pontiac Lake Service
Dave Valent - 248.666.1260
8437 Highland Road, White Lake
www.pontiaclakeservice.com
Member since: 1983
Professional Movers.com
Andrew Androff - 248.926.9999
1270 Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
www.professionalmovers.com
Member since: 1998
Revex
Ema DeMink - 248.669.8100
3190 Martin Road, Walled Lake
www.revex.us
Member since: 2010
Robin Aire Heating & Cooling
Matthew Winnie - 248.380.1857
28930 Wall Street, Wixom
Member since: 2008
Roy L. Wagers C.P.A.
248.669.8000
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste D, Walled Lake
Member since: 1983
St Matthew Lutheran Church
Lorrie Wonfor - 248.624.7676
2949 South Commerce, Walled Lake
www.st-matthew.org
Member since: 2010
Saf - T Storage
Rebekah Schroeder - 248.669.2999
29686 Beck Road, Wixom
Member since: 1983
New/Renewing Members . . . Continued from pages 10 & 11.
State Farm Insurance
Jennie Flowers - 248.363.4747
8322 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce
www.statefarm.com
Member since: 1989
Steven Z. Hecktman, DDS
Dr. Steven Hechtman - 248.669.5220
Center for Dental Medicine
55 N. Pond Drive, Suite 3, Walled Lake
[email protected]
Member since: 2004
Aaron Strand Insurance Agency
Aaron Strand - 248.669.6978
825 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
Member since: 1995
Studio Artiza - Hair, Skin, Nails
Susan Motley - 248.624.1200
1224 E. West Maple, Walled Lake
www.studioartiza.com
Member since: 2004
The Village Engravers
Bill Gailey - 248.714.9889
400 N. Main - Ste 203, Milford
www.thevillageengravers.com
Member since: 2010
Tubby’s
James Jarjosa - 248.859.5326
1102 West Maple, Walled Lake
www.tubby.com
New Member
United Way for
Southeastern Michigan
Judy Muhn - 248.874.1600
2600 W. Big Beaver, Ste 160, Troy
www.liveunitedsem.org
Member since: 2008
Walled Lake School Employees
Federal Credit Union
Kenneth A. Jackson - 248.624.5222
3095 South Commerce, Walled Lake
www.wlsefcu.com
Member since: 1981
Waltonwood Senior Community
Gary Kosten - 248.735.1500
7125 Orchard Lake Road - Ste 200
West Bloomfield
www.waltonwood.com
Member since: 2004
White Lake Township
Dena Potter - 248.698.3300
White Lake
www.whitelaketwp.com
Member since: 2000
NEW NAMEPLATE
Strand Insurance Agency is now
Aaron Strand Insurance Agency
825 North Pontiac Trail - Suite 1
248.669.6978
[email protected]
Mitch’s MusicXpress is now
MusicXpress DJ Entertainment
Mitch Swoboda, Owner
734.730.3537
[email protected]
NEW FACES
VG’s Food Center
Scott Jackson, Manager
7300 Highland Road, Waterford
313.223.7284
[email protected]
Independence Village
Judy Addis, Leasing Representative
935 Union Lake Road, White Lake
248.360.7235
[email protected]
Community Network Services, Inc.
Sheryl Williams, Supported
Employment Specialist
279 Summit Drive, Waterford
248.745.4900
[email protected]
www.cnsmi.org
Genisys Credit Union
Josh Stockton, Branch Manager
160 Wixom Road, Wixom
248.926.0648
www.genisyscu.org
[email protected]
NEW ADDRESS
Travel Plus/Travel Leaders
Carol Wagner, Owner
8101 Commerce Road, Ste. A
Commerce
248.360.4940
[email protected]
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at your business? Let us know and
we’ll pass it on! 248.624.2826.
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Government Affairs
Committee: SEEKING
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
works to strengthen our community by
advocating for a vibrant business
climate. The Chamber's Government
Affairs committee actively engages with
state and local elected officials on
issues that could affect your business.
This committee is currently looking for
interested members to work with them
on these issues. They meet once a
month.
For more information on how to get
involved, please contact the Chamber
office at [email protected]
or 248.624.2826.
“When you do nothing, you feel
overwhelmed and powerless.
But when you get involved, you
feel the sense of hope and
accomplishment that comes
from knowing you are working
to make things better.”
Faithful
CareGivers
Only the best for your
loved one will do!
Schedule the type of care your loved one needs:
• Hourly live-out care
• 24 hour live-in care
• Short 2 or 3 hour visits
• Day or overnight care
• Family respite care
• Hospital sitters
We provide these services and much more:
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Daily living assistance
Bathing/oral hygiene/dressing
Meal prep/feeding/diet monitoring
Incontinence management
Medication reminders/ordering/pick-up
Light housekeeping/laundry/bed changing
Call Sharyl Rubritius or Janet Watt today!
248.504.8422 or 866.716.2135
[email protected]
www.faithfulcaregivers.net
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Insurance & Benefits
Give us a call. We can provide Professional Insurance
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Recreational Vehicles
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Farms
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(Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Member)
We are located at :
100 N. Williams Lake Rd. Ste. A
Waterford, MI 48327
P: 248-698-7600
F: 248-698-7634
Without a travel agent, you are on your own !
Sheila Oliver
Professional Insurance
Agent
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Member Marketplace
“SHOP LOCAL”
Support Business and Build Your Community
ALLSTATE INSURANCE
Kelly Weaver - 248-960-3000
39540 Fourteen Mile Road, Walled Lake
Auto, home business, life, retirement,
and college planning.
GODDARD-TALMAY INSURANCE AGENCY
Jon Retherford - 248-624-1531
347 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
10% DISCOUNT See our advertisements in this
issue.
BEAUTY/HEALTH PRODUCTS
FOOD AND EVENTS
LEGAL SERVICES
AVON
Kim Szegi - 248-887-4384
275 Clyde Road, Highland
www.youravon.com/kszegi
20% off order placed by email or phone only.
WREN’S NEST BED & BREAKFAST
Irene Scheel - 248-624-6874
7405 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield
www.thewrensnest.bb.com
15% off your afternoon TEA event - includes
selection of teas, homemade scones, tea
sandwiches, fruit, cheese and homemade
dessert.
PREPAID LEGAL SERVICES
James Szegi - 888-261-3181
275 Clyde Road, Highland
www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/jamesszegi
$10 gift card on sign up.
BUSINESS ADVERTISING
SUDDENVALUES.COM
Bill Adams - 248-330-0836
1105 Addington Drive, Commerce
$300 OFF - 1 year customer loyalty, birthday
rewards and E-mail marketing programs.
BUSINESS/SERVICES
CYBERNET SOLUTIONS
Paul Ebaugh - 248.960.1810
3250 Old Farm Lane, Suite 7, Commerce
www.go-cybernet.com
10% DISCOUNT on all audio/visual, security,
automation products/installation services
OFFICE DEPOT
Sharon or Carol - 248-624-2826
For full details call the Chamber.
DISCOUNTS on most office supplies.
CARPET CLEANING
CORIAN CARPET & FURNITURE CLEANERS
John Tosoian - 248-344-0747
28525 Beck Road, Suite. 104, Wixom
20% DISCOUNT on carpet cleaning.
CLEANING SERVICES
HEALTH/FITNESS
BALANCE FITNESS
Kevin Wise - 248-669-3370
686 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
$0 INITIATION FEE. Processing fee applies.
FACIAL BEAUTY DENTAL
Gordon P. Smith D.D.S. - 248-669-4141
3255 W. Maple Road, Wixom
20% DISCOUNT on cosmetic, implants and
orthodontic procedures - Including veneer,
bonding, Restylane, Invisalign, bleaching.
JB THERAPEUTIC & SPORTS MASSAGE
Julie Finn - 248.787.1558
2344 S. Commerce, Walled Lake
$10 off one hour massage (regular price
$55). Special pricing on chair massages
on-site at Chamber member facilities.
HURON VALLEY AMBULANCE LIFELINK
Nicole Karbacz - 734-477-6453
1200 State Circle, Ann Arbor
SAVE $52.90 on activation/one month free.
KIMS CLEANING
Kim Szegi - 248-887-4384
275 Clyde Road, Highland
Residential and commercial
www.kims-cleaning.com
25% off third cleaning
OAKLAND VISION
Dr. Fred Weiser - 248-624-1707
519 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
20% DISCOUNT for LACC members & family.
EMBROIDERY
AAA MICHIGAN INSURANCE
Barbara A. Dukes - 248-366-2305
3050 Union Lake Road, Ste 5A, Commerce
www.aaamichigan.com
Discount of Auto/Home products. Free Atlas
with “No Obligation Quote”, waived enrollment fee with new membership.
CREATIVE STITCHING
Paul Riedel - 248-310-8703
[email protected]
NO SET-UP OR DIGITIZING CHARGE
$.50 per thousand stitches ($5 minimum)
INSURANCE
STORAGE
COLONIAL MINI STORAGE & TRUCK RENTAL
Eric Wolfe - 248-669-3237
48200 West Road, Wixom
10% DISCOUNT on storage and locks.
Truck discount on one-way only.
RETAIL
MODERN FLOORS///CARPET ONE & HOME
Pat Wlodarczyk - 248-624-0333
1145 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
15% DISCOUNT on carpet - hardwood laminate - vinyl - ceramic.
PONTIAC TRAIL PHARMACY
Carl R. Hendricks - 248-669-2776
620 North Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
10% DISCOUNT on all items in store.
TRAVEL
TRAVEL PLUS/TRAVEL LEADERS
Chris Livermore or Sandie Slusher - 248-360-4940
8101 Commerce Road, Ste. A, Commerce
$50 DISCOUNT on new bookings - 7 day
or longer cruise or tour. (restrictions apply).
ONLY $25
for one year!
Consistent visibility on this page
in every newsletter to Chamber
businesses and organizations.
Phone Sharon or Carol
for details. . .
248.624.2826
When you buy - support your Chamber members first!
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Around the Lakes
Wixom receives Trade Center reminder
White Lake locations spotlighted in
“The Wicked” movie
Through the efforts of the Wixom Firefighters Association
and the Wixom Fire Department, the City of Wixom will
receive a small portion of structural steel from the World
Trade Center. This steel will be memorialized at Fire
Station #1 and will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices
made during and after the World Trade Center terrorist
attack on September 11, 2001.
White Lake Township is happily singing, "We're in the
Movies", as they await the September release of the
feature film The Wicked. Most of the movie was filmed
within the township’s borders.
The Wicked features a small rural town named "Bogie
Lake", which is rumored to have a witch living in an old
house. While none of the characters early in the movie
knows whether the witch actually exists, the plot evolves
to the point where the witch is holding a child as a
hostage in her home, forcing local community leaders
and law enforcement officials into action.
As part of Wixom’s welcome of this piece of history, a
short ceremony was conducted at Fire Station #1 with
tributes by Mayor Kevin W. Hinkley, Wixom Firefighters
Association President, Jason Breitmeyer, as well as
various Police and Fire personnel. A formal dedication
ceremony will be scheduled later this year.
White Lake, along with the nearby communities of
Commerce Township and Clarkston, played a major role
in the film, including the White Lake Police Department
who loaned the producers their vehicles to use in the
movie.
Walled Lake Fire Department
receives grant
The Walled Lake Fire Department received a FEMA
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of
$18,000 for the purchase of two Thermal Imager
Cameras. The federal share of the grant is 95% or
$17,100. The City of Walled Lake is responsible for 5%
or $900 towards the camera purchase.
The witch’s house featured in the movie is located on the
1800 block of Hill Road in White Lake. Many other White
Lake sites and neighborhoods are featured in the film.
The horror/mystery film is being edited and sales agents
are currently looking to find a studio to distribute the film.
These cameras allow firefighters to see areas of heat
through smoke, darkness, or heat-permeable barriers.
They pick up body heat and are normally used where
people are trapped where rescuers cannot find them.
Wixom firm prepares for future growth
by ramping up production and hiring
Acromag took its lumps in the recession like everyone
else. But the Wixom-based high-tech firm has healed and
grown strong again, adding to its staff as it ramps up
production.
"We're very diverse," says Robert Greenfield, marketing
communications manager for Acromag. "We have been
able to weather a number of cyclical markets."
The firm specializes in high-tech computer design and
manufacturing for measurement instruments in a variety
of industries, such as aerospace. It also develops and
builds Ethernet and network hardware. It has averaged
6-percent revenue growth over its lifetime.
WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW . . .
If you have established business relationships or
partnerships, and/or realized a business success
as a result of your involvement with the Chamber,
we would love to hear from you!
An Internet sales manager was recently hired and there
are open positions for application and design engineers.
They are beginning to hire in preparation for more
domestic manufacturing and exporting.
Please contact chamber office at
[email protected] with your story. It just
might get you and your business some free publicity!!
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Around the County
Oakland County workshops are held
in the Executive Office Building, 2100
Pontiac Lake Road, Bldg. 41W in
Waterford.
PONTIAC TRAIL/WEST MAPLE - Repair work is
taking place as crews are available on weekdays
between approximately 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. One lane
in each direction on Pontiac Trail and Maple east of
Pontiac Trail will remain open, but motorists should
expect delays.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED at 248.858.0783 or
www.oakgov.com/peds/calendar. Fees are not refundable.
Pre-Business Research
Tuesday, August 9, 6 - 9:30 pm
Thursday, September 8, 9 - 12:30pm
No cost to attend
For those thinking of starting a business and desire to research a
business idea
CEED Microloan Orientation
Wednesday, August 10
9 - 11am - Free
Discover the requirements and process necessary to apply and
obtain a microloan.
M5 ROUNDABOUT - Pontiac Trail at M-5
Constructing a modern roundabout at the intersection.
Pontiac Trail is closed from M-5 to Welch Road, and
there are lane closures on M-5 and Pontiac Trail east
of M-5. Pontiac Trail will remain closed between
Welch and M-5 for the duration of the project.
Completion target is Nov. 1.
Social Media Marketing, Part 3
Thursday, August 4
6 - 9 pm - $40
Learn the core strategies and tactics businesses are using to get
customers talking through social media.
NOVI ROAD - between 10 Mile and Grand River closed through approximately Dec. 1 for widening and
reconstruction to five lanes, including constructing a
bridge over the railroad tracks. Access to businesses
will be maintained at all times
Fundamentals of Starting a Business
Thursday, August 11
6 - 9 pm - $30
Helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and
manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales
potential for their products.
NOVI ROAD - 12 Mile Road to Grand River Avenue Upgrading traffic signals and pedestrian crosswalks
will result in occasional lane closures, but most work
will be done out of the roadway.
Fundamentals of Writing a Business Plan (evening)
Thursday, August 18
6 - 9 pm - $40
Designed for individuals who want to increase their chances for
successful self-employment, the course, covers business planning
in detail.
Small Business Loan Workshop
Wednesday, August 3
9 am - noon
No cost to attend
Learn how the lending process works and what is expected of you
and you'll understand how the SBA can assist with an SBA
Guaranteed Loan Program.
“Save the Date” for the Oakland County
Heritage Conference
Wednesday, September 21, at the Pontiac Silverdome
white el·e·phant
noun: A possession that is useless or troublesome,
especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult
to dispose of.
This year’s conference will focus on several area
“white elephants” and examine the factors that may
have led to the abandonment, demise and
re-purposing of these built and planned local and
regional anchors.
Sessions will provide guidance to communities
working to save and promote their own historic,
cultural and environmental “white elephants."
If you have any questions or would like to register for
the conference, please email the
[email protected].
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Around the State & Beyond
Gov. Rick Snyder signs new bills into law
SB 214 and HB 4359 - Allows state to issue specially designed
motorcycle license plates to veterans of armed forces and
current National Guard members. Specialty license plates are
currently available for passenger vehicles, but not motorcycles.
this change will also give the state more ability to ensure the
incentive program creates jobs for Michigan residents.
HB 4315 - Renames the portion of US-31 between I-196 in
Allegan County and M-45 in Ottawa County the "Medal of Honor
Recipients Highway." The Michigan Department of Transportation
will work with local veterans organizations to develop a separate
sign bearing the names of Lt. Col. Matt Urban, Cpl. John
Essebagger, Jr., Sgt. Gordon Yntema and Sgt. Paul Ronald
Lambers.
SB 24 - Allows premium finance companies that are majority
owned by insurance agents to share profits with those owneragents. This change will level the playing field by allowing
insurance agents that are associated with premium finance
companies to compete for business with insurance agents that
are not.
HB 4666 - Will help the state collect an estimated $5 million of the
approximately $12 million owed to it from unpaid liens on farmland
by allowing landowners to pay the state at a reduced rate. The
legislation will also give farmers an incentive to pay in a timely
fashion by charging interest on future liens. Money collected will
support the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund.
SB 28 - Allows taxpayers to pay their income taxes using a
credit or debit card, which in addition to being more
convenient for taxpayers will also save the state money by
reducing costs associated with processing checks. Michigan is
currently one of only two states that does not offer taxpayers
this option.
HB 4727 - Allows children under the age of 18 to volunteer at
county fairs and other similar agricultural events without being
required to have a work permit, which will make it easier for scout
troops, youth ministries and students who participate in 4-H to
provide community service.
SB 383 - Gives the Michigan Film Office the ability to negotiate
the size of incentives it offers to film, television and video game
producers. Under current law, the incentive program is strictly
defined, resulting in fixed incentive percentages and greater
expenditure of taxpayer money than necessary.
HB 4759 and SB 223 - Amend the Commercial Rehabilitation Act
to expand the definition of qualified facilities and give local units
of government more flexibility to define rehabilitation zones,
helping community revitalization efforts.
With this change, the film office may offer productions lower
incentives packages than the current automatic 42 percent
subsidy. By having the ability to offer varying levels of support,
MichAgain Recruitment Campaign Brings
Smart Professionals Back Home
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has hosted
three Michigan Again road shows to Boston, Chicago and
Washington D.C. with a fourth job-recruitment trip
scheduled for Silicon Valley this November. Amy Cell,
Senior Vice President, Talent Enhancement for the
MEDC, said a dozens of professionals, with Michigan
roots, have expressed interest in coming home.
the Lakes Area
Chamber of Commerce
“People in Michigan hate leaving,” she said. “But someone
who has never been in Michigan is reluctant to consider
the state. Our easiest market is people with an association
with Michigan. We’re also looking for smart people to fill
jobs at our corporations. So we’re partnering with
university alumni associations because they track their
graduates.” “This program is not only about bringing great
talent back to Michigan, but making great connections with
alumni, site selectors and businesses looking to expand.”
“We got 10 to 20 talent leads of people who want to come
back to Michigan from those cities,” she said. “We also
had some Venture Capital leads from some that wanted to
invest in companies here. We even received a business
attraction lead; someone wanting to expand into Michigan.
All we need to do is show the quality of the opportunity.
We just show them MichAgain.”
Goddard-Talmay Agency, Inc.
347 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake
248-624-1531
[email protected]
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Genisys Credit Union is a Bright Spot!
Detroit #9 on list of American cities with
the most millionaires
Genisys Credit Union was recently nominated for Corp!
Magazine’s 2011 Michigan’s Economic Bright Spots award
and was honored on June 14th at an awards breakfast.
Are you surprised that Detroit has a single millionaire, let
alone over 90,000? Both the car industry and the large
number of companies that supported it with parts,
technology and components like tires all suffered as sales
fell. GM and Chrysler went into bankruptcy.
“Genisys is honored to accept this prestigious award for
the second year in a row,” said Jackie Buchanan, CEO.
“We stand by the ‘people helping people’ philosophy and
feel fortunate to be able to help make a difference in many
communities throughout Michigan.”
But the industry has begun an unexpected renaissance.
GM and Ford are routinely the top two manufacturers of
cars sold in the U.S. Each has cut costs enough to insure
profitability. Michigan has offered tax incentives to bring
new industries to the Detroit area, helping it become a
modest center for small tech firms.
Genisys was one of the honorees demonstrating that there
are Michigan-based companies who are growing, thriving
and standing out from the crowd.
In order to continue to position itself for success, Genisys
invested in additional staff training, re-organized reports
and accountability structures, continued development and
implementation of technologies to improve efficiencies and
add member convenience, and reduced expenses in response to the changing marketplace and economy.
“We found that this year’s winning companies seem to
share some common trails – a willingness to innovate and
look for new opportunities even in a down market, an effort
to diversify and adapt their business models even while
cutting costs, and a love and desire to do business in
Michigan,” said Jennifer Kluge, Corp! Magazine Publisher.
Read more: The American Cities With The Most
Millionaires - 24/7 Wall St. http://247wallst.com/2011/07/13/
the-american-cities-with-the-most-millionaires/
#ixzz1S0Ff5pV6
2012 Employment Survey
Almost two-thirds - 64% - of small-business executives surveyed
said they weren't expecting to add to their payrolls in the next year
and another 12% planned to cut jobs, according to a recent U.S.
Chamber of Commerce report. Just 19% said they would expand
their work forces.
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Date: Wednesday August 31
Time: 5:30 until 7:30 pm
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$15 after and at the door
Location: Bayside Sports Grille, 142 E. Walled Lake Drive,
Walled Lake - at the historic downtown lakefront.
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