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Here is a great way to do just that!
The Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber Board of Directors is seeking candidates to fill three expiring seats on the Board. The term is three years and will begin January 1, 2010.
We are also looking for 4 businesses that would like to be a Chamber Ambassador. Ambassadors serve as representatives of the Chamber and goodwill ambassadors welcoming new businesses to the area and making our special events possible.
Please send in your nominee to the chamber by July 30, 2009.
Contact the Chamber for
more Information at
586-776-5520
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Please Support our Sponsors:
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Greetings!
It is hard to believe that it is the First of July! The City of Eastpointe and Roseville had great and fun events this past month.
And what a great time everyone had that particapated at these events. The Relay for life, Team Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber 4 A Cure came in 4th place in funds raised for this event, we had chamber members that supported Relay for life by donations as well as coming out and walking.
I would like to Thank the sponsors for the Wheelin Women's Car Show:
Best in Show: Midas Full Service Auto Repair of Roseville
Best Pre-1950's: Henry Ford Hospital Macomb-Warren
Judges' Choice: Lap's Bar and Grill
Most Girly Girl Car: Kim's Dog and Cat Grooming
Best Coupe: First State Bank
Best Convertible: Capers Steakhouse - Detroit
Best Custom: Controllor Security Systems
Best Dressed and Coolest Outfit: Healthland; House Call Physicians
Best Special Interest: First State Bank
Best Paint/Art Design: J's Silkscreens
Eastpointe Mayors' Choice: Suzanne Pixley
Best Pick-Up: First State Bank
Most of all I would like to thank our judges, Vince Pippa, Mayor Suzanne Pixley, Mayor John Chirkun and Judge Carl Gerds.
I am sorry that some of our judges were unable to judge do to the rain.
Catherine Green
Executive Director
P.S. Please visit this issues Sponsors! |
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New Members, Renewals & Membership Info Changes |
Welcome all new Chamber Members!
AT and T of Michigan:
Jon Peterson, Mt. Clemens (586) 469-9945
Thank You for your Membership Renewal!
DiComp Inc.
George Diamond, Grosse Pointe
Eastpointe Kiwanis
Norm Hahns, Eastpointe
Facial Art Permanent Cosmetics
Pat Yee, Roseville
Grand Dimitres
Tom Shkoukani, Eastpointe
Healthland P.C.
Ilona Hildebrandt, Eastpointe
Kim's Dog Grooming
Kim Quinn, Eastpointe
Michigan Spine Center
Dr. Jason Stanczank, Roseville
North American Coil
Len & Jeff Santamaria, Eastpointe
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What, Who, When, Why, Who: 2010 Census
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 The 2010 Census determines the distribution of $300 billion annually of government funding for community services such as hospitals, schools, roads and other facilities. A stronger community allows your business to prosper, attract employees and create a better market for your products and services. An incomplete count could mean your community does not receive its fair share of funding. The Census also determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as the redistricting of state legislatures, county and city councils, and voting districts.
The 2010 Census questionnaire asks a few simple questions of each person-name, relationship, gender, age and date of birth, race, and whether the respondent owns or rents his or her home. This questionnaire takes just a few moments to complete and return by mail. By law, the Census Bureau cannot share an individual's answers with anyone, including welfare and immigration agencies.
The Census Bureau must count everyone and submit state population totals to the U.S. President by December 31, 2010.
Households that do not respond will be called or visited by a Census worker. (Census workers can be identified by a census badge and bag.)
What: Count
The census is a count of everyone residing in the United States: in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. People should be counted where they live and sleep most of the year.
Who: Everyone
All residents of the United States must be counted. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens.
When: Every 10 years
Every 10 years, and the next census occurs in 2010. Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered to every household in the United States in March 2010. The questions ask you to provide information that is accurate for your household as of April 1, 2010.
Why
The U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 2) mandates a headcount of everyone residing in the United States. The population totals determine each state's Congressional representation. The numbers also affect funding in your community and help inform decision makers about how your community is changing.
How
The Census Bureau will mail or deliver questionnaires to your house in March 2010. We will mail a second form to households that do not respond to the initial questionnaire.
Your participation is very important!
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Comcast Business Class
Chamber Member opportunity |
Comcast Business Class gives Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce members the technology to compete for under $5 per day
Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce members have a new chance to save money and bring the latest technology inside their businesses through the Comcast Affinity Program.
The program enables members to access the proven and reliable Internet, phone and TV service included in the Comcast Business Class "Triple Play" bundle all for less than $5 per day.The package includes 16 Mbps Internet, unlimited long-distance and local phone service (two lines) and the best lineup of channels on TV. Chamber members are eligible to receive one free month of service, free installation valued at up to $3,500 and discounts on Comcast Spotlight advertising.
At 16 Mbps, Comcast Business Class Internet gives entrepreneurs the speed they need to compete. Customers access information and multimedia content more than five times faster than DSL users (3 Mbps) and at rates vastly superior to those using T1 lines (1.5 Mbps) or ISDN service (128 Kbps).
Comcast Business Class Voice phone service offers unlimited local and long-distance calling and all the voice features companies need to stay competitive and grow. Customers also benefit from Web-hosting and other services available through Comcast's partnership with Microsoft and 24x7 local support.
Interested Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce members can sign up now at www.comcastchamber.com or call 866-634-4856to learn how to take advantage of this special offer on the technology businesses need to succeed.Return to Top |
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Roseville's Tastefest: |
| Roseville's Tastefest event runs in conjunction with the City Fireworks -- which was held on Saturday, June 20th at Veteran's Memorial Park. 13 Roseville restaurants participated in the event, serving a variety of food options. The event ran from 5 - 7:30 p.m. and attracts between 400 - 600 people annually.
Bob Evans
Burger King
Chili's
CiCi's Pizza
Del Taco
Dolly's Pizza
Eastgate Pub
Kavan's
King's Pizza
McDonald's
Ram's Horn
Ruby Tuesday
Spinnakers Pizza
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July 2009 Calendar of Events
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Saturday, July 11,2009
Beaconpointe Homeowners Summer Festival
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hosted at: Beaconsfield Baptist Church
21801 Beaconsfield Avenue, Eastpointe
(South of Nine Mile Rd.)
Tables are still available to rent for just $15.00
or
two for $25.00
For more info please call
Mr. Jinkins at 586-772-8951
Vendors: Massage, Jewelry, Clothing, Beautification Commission and so much more...
Children's Events: Face Paintings, Bouncer and Small Train Rides
Other Attractions: Fire department, police department and Teen Outreach
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Chamber's Meet and Greet
Hosted at: Lap's Bar and Grill
16101 E. Ten Mile Road, Eastpointe
July 30-August 2, 2009
Eastpointe Lions Club Summerfest
Hosted at: Kennedy Park, Eastpointe
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2009 Road Construction and Improvement Program for Eastpointe-Roseville |
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The Road Commission of Macomb County is putting people to work as it rolls out its most ambitious road construction and improvement program.
The Road Commission this year is expected to work on about $82 million in construction and traffic improvement projects. They include this summer's $30 million construction plan; $17.3 million in work that will be paid by federal stimulus monies; and, $27 million in projects carried over from 2008.
Ten Mile Road: Phlox to Kelly Road, Summer 2009
Hayes Road: Common Road to 14 Mile Road, July- October 2009
Twelve Mile Road: Groesbeck to Gratiot, April-July 2009
Twelve Mile Road:Hayes to Groesbeck, April-July 2009
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From Addiction To Wellness
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Mind, Body and Spirit....
Q:How can one treat and manage an addictive and compulsive disorder? Whether it is with Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking, Eating Disorders, High Risk Behaviors and even Work!
A: Khalil Family Wellness & Intervention!
 Khalil Family Wellness & Intervention has two goals. First, to inform and educate the community about gateway behaviors that may result in self-destructive outcomes. Second, to provide a drug free, intensive outpatient program which empowers and supports an individual's decision to choose a life style free of self-destructive behaviors.
Laura Khalil, Executive Director, and her husband Dr. Keith Khalil, believe that through their experiences and commitment to daily drug-free living - their four children were born and raised in a drug-free environment - they can help others to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle. They can also help those who truly want to commit to daily drug-free living as well.
Both Laura and Dr. Khalil are board certified by the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. Laura has served in the health and wellness field for over 20 years. Kr. Keith Khalil is a Doctor of Chiropractic and is the co-founder of Khalil Family Wellness & Intervention. Both are deeply involved in the Eastpointe community and are working with the Detroit Public Schools to educate children in healthy eating, fitness and positive attitude.
You can find Laura and Dr. Keith at:
Khalil Family Wellness & Intervention
22790
Kelly Road Suite A
Eastpointe, MI 48021
586-771-7600
www.khalilcenters.com
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Michigan Makes Movies Expo On July 12
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 CBS Radio Detroit presents the "Michigan Makes Movies Expo" July 12, 2009 at the Rock Financial Showplace from 10am to 6 pm. Tickets are on sale now! CLICK HERE.
This event will include an expo portion where you can meet and
receive information from a variety of people and companies involved in
the Michigan film industry. There will be over 30 different breakout
sessions for you to choose from throughout the day. Topics will cover
acting, cinematography, TV production, film production, video gaming,
post-production editing, special effects, script writing, and much
more! Also hear from casting directors, listen
to the Michigan Movie Studios panel, and receive acting lessons from
working Hollywood character actor David Dean Bottrell!!
Tickets at $20 each in advance, available for purchase online (ages 16 and up only, please). CLICK HERE to buy tickets. Tickets will also be available for $25 at the door.
You are invited to attend as many sessions as you'd like. All
breakout sessions will be conducted by top notch industry professionals.
Click Here to see who will be speaking at the event.
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Dorsey Schools Culinary Academy Ribbon Cutting |
Tuesday, July, 21, 2009
Ribbon Cutting will be at 12:00 pm
Dorsey School Roseville Campus
31522 Gratiot Avenue, Building C
Roseville, Michigan 48066
R.S.V.P. by calling (586) 296-3225
A light lunch will be served!
"Despite Michigan's dismal economy "good things are still happening at Dorsey Schools" with its newest Roseville campus culinary arts building.
Building "C" marks the school's third site, and is located just off Gratiot Avenue and adjacent to J.C. Penney's.
After more than 30 years, students, staff and faculty, moved into the building, beaming with pride. According to Kim Peck, vice president and managing director, "the culinary arts program was deemed a viable option in Southeastern Michigan due to market demand and research." A career option since its September 2008 opening that continues to significantly impact the school's student enrollments.
Dorsey School's Roseville campus shares a combined 70 year history in Michigan education, with four other convenient campuses located in Madison Heights, Southgate, Wayne, and Farmington Hills.
Dorsey Schools is committed to supplying today's competitive job market with skilled and trained culinary arts, healthcare, legal, business and finance professionals."
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It doesn't take long to change a Business! by Greg |
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Things to consider, to change your future!
What a perfect storm for the businesses of the United States and specifically Michigan, a recession, the advent of the information age and the bankruptcy of major corporations! Situations like these are bound to impact a business. The question for the business owners of today is what to do, and specifically, what are you doing to respond?
A major role of the Chambers of Commerce across the country is to assist in providing perspective, ideas and hope to businesses in times of change. We are certainly in a time of change. For example, in 2006 there were 2.6 billion searches per month on google; in recent months that figure has grown to over 30 billion searches per month. You might ask what this has to do with my business? Some part of the additional 28 billion plus searches (questions customers are asking) per month used to be asked of local businesses and now people just automatically go to the internet. This does not mean you are going out of business, however It does mean you have to do business differently.
The following questions are designed to provoke thought. Please take the time to do a quick analysis of your current situation and then think about what you could do to affect change and profit in your business!
Your Current Path...
1. Do you have a vision of how much money, by month, you
want to make in the next 6 months? Yes / No
2. Do you have a specific strategy to get your word out about you and your business? Yes / No
3. Does your strategy include referral programs? Yes / No
4. When people search your name online are you happy with what they find? Yes / No
5. When customers look at the exterior of your store do they like what they see? Yes / No
6. Do you have any co-branding initiatives with other businesses or products? Yes / No
7. Have you ask your customers in the last 6 months how
you can better serve them? Yes / No
8. Are you leveraging your knowledge and information to
generate revenue online? Yes / No
9. Are you edifying and promoting the businesses around you? Yes / No
10. Are you interested in participating in a project to increase customer traffic, sales and profit in your business? Yes / No
Let me offer a few ideas that might just change your business tomorrow (or even today if there implemented):
Improve the appearance of your store both in and out
*Put a nice colorful pot of flowers out front (and then get the business on both side of you to do the same thing)
*Clean the windows
*Wash the walk down in front of your store and pick up any trash
Talk to your neighboring businesses and agree that you are going to tell every customer that comes in about there store's and specials and have them do the same for you and if they don't want to cooperate do it any way - be a leader
Start collecting information about your customers (more about this in a future article)
*Cell phone numbers *Email addresses *How you may serve them better or what specifically their looking for in a business like yours
Yes, times are challenging, though what a great time it is to be alive, never before have things change as much and as quickly as they are today and it is only going to increase in speed! We are uniquely positioned by being on the journey at this time in our lives, and have much to be grateful for, now go and make a change today!
Act today and enjoy tomorrow!
Greg
This article was contributed by Greg Rau & Associates, Inc. a branding/solution provider dedicated to working with the businesses and individuals of the world! Providing Information Age solutions and programs preparing you and your business for the challenges of tomorrow! We leverage the power of your vision, passion, will and brand, to develop you and your organization as an expert, impacting your financial future today and tomorrow! To learn more email or call Greg @ 248-721-834 or gregrau@theexpertsway.com and remember:
"Today if people cannot find you, you don't exist...the only question is "when they do, will you want what they find to define you"!
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