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Think Local for your Company Gifts in 09
Why order the same old cheese and cracker basket for your best clients and staff? Shop local and support your fellow Woodward businesses with gift certificates to these stores. They will please everyone on your list.
Food Lovers
Anita's Kitchen
The Beverage Coinsurer
The Techie
Computer Services of Michigan - (248) 585-6166
These are just a few suggestions to help you get started. For a more comprehensive a list please visit www.woodwardavenue.org. Happy holiday shopping! Supporting Michigan One Tree at a Time
Have you gotten your holiday tree yet? If the answer is no, then make it a point to stop by the Shrine Elementary School now thru Christmas Eve to pick yours up. Presented by the Shrine Dad's Club this fundraiser will not assist in supporting the many great programs of the school, but boost the states agricultural sector as well. Michigan is the nations third leading producer of Christmas Trees, generating over $1.3 million dollars for the state according to the Michigan State University's Jill O'Donnell. Buy a tree, help a school and your state. For more information about the Shrine Dad's Club Christmas Tree sale click here or call 248-541-4622.
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Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Presents: Coffee Connection
When:Tuesday, January 5
Where: Blumz, 503 E. Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220
Time: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Cost: Free to members and first time guests.
Oakland Chamber Network Presents: Social Media Marketing
When: Wednesday, January 20
Where: Oakland Community College, 739 S. Washington, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
For more information and to RSVP please call 248-232-4163.
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Presents: Business After Hours
When: Wednesday, January 20
Where: Peabody's, 34965 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI 48009
Time: 5:30p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: $10 members, $20 non-members until 1/18 $20 & $30 after.
Oakland County Presents: How to Write a Business Plan
When: Thursday, January 21
Where: Oakland County Executive Building, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford MI 48328
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $40
For more information please call 248-858-0783 or visit www.oakgov.com.
Oakland County Presents: Legal & Financial Basics for Small Businesses
When: Tuesday, January 26
Where: Oakland County Executive Building, 2100 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford MI 48328
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Cost: $40
For more information please call 248-858-0783 or visit www.oakgov.com.
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Quick Links
Want to know how to grow your business along the byway? Need to have your voice heard regarding governmental issues that affect your business? Just want to help Woodward Avenue grow? Then become a member of the WA3. For more information please visit www.woodwardavenue.org.
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 Greetings!
Welcome to the December eNewsletter of the Woodward Avenue Action Association! Its a great time to be in Michigan and on Woodward Avenue!
Thank You!
 The Woodward Avenue Action Association would like to thank each and every one of you for all of your support in what has been an incredible year for our organization.
Together in 2009 we: celebrated the best in design and business along the byway at our Woodward Corridor & Design Awards, helped brides discover bliss in finding all their needs with Weddings on Woodward, gave the corridor a spring cleaning with Clean the D, took steps to make Woodward communities walkable by brining in internationally renown Walkability expert Dan Burden for our Walkability Audit, organized the residents & business owners of the 6-8 mile Woodward area into the 6-8 Mile Business District and was awarded recognition as a ReFresh! District and $45,000 from the City of Detroit, Office of Neighborhood & Revitalization for facade improvements, recognized the 100th anniversary of the first mile of concrete paved highway in the world, met the Community Foundations' Arts & Culture Challenge, was awarded the All-American Road designation and more.
Without your support none of this would have been possible. To find out how you can become more involved in all that the WA3 does or to support us by becoming members please contact our offices at 248-288-2004. May you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season as always celebrating along Woodward.
WA3 Unveils Film Friendly Website Section
 Filmmakers can access valuable information on filming in Woodward's 11 communities and two counties in one stop in the new 'Film Friendly Woodward" section of the Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) website.
"The WA3 works with a diverse array of communities and businesses along the corridor and can assist filmmakers in finding everything from the perfect location to the best options in craft services and accommodations" Said WA3 Executive Director, Heather Carmona.
The film section includes a comprehensive listing of each community with the following information
· Community Overview
· Each community's film permit process & film office contact information
· Photo gallery
· Listing of local vendors with film experience
· Guide to various state and local government/film office contacts
Some of the films shot in Woodward communities include; Prayers for Bobby, Grand Torino, Whip it, Gifted Hands and more. To date the film industry has generated $40.3 million dollars for local businesses through the purchase of goods and services alone with an additional $25.1 million spent on wages and salary according to the recent Center for Economic Analysis/Michigan State University study regarding the Michigan Motion Picture Production Credit. "As the heart of Southeastern Michigan we want to continue to ensure that some of those funds benefit the communities and businesses along Woodward Avenue." said Carmona.
For more information about filming on historic Woodward Avenue please contact Executive Director, Heather Carmona at 248-288-2004 or admin@woodwardavenue.org.
Don't Miss the Holiday Event of the Season:
The 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Bash
When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Where: The Detroit Artists Market
4719 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8: 00 p.m.
Cost: $15 for members and young professionals, $25 non- members. Guests must be 21 and years of age and up.
Tis the season to celebrate with great food, fun and friends on the Byway! Join us for a great of night of networking and volunteer recognition while discovering one
of Woodward's great gems: the Detroit Artists Market. This year the WA3 is excited to honor the efforts of board of directors members, Norm Silk and Linda Zabik for their outstanding contributions to the organization in 2009. We are also honoring two amazing community volunteers who have tirelessly dedicated time and energy to ensuring Woodward Avenue continues to be a viable, safe, clean and historic corridor: Brian W. Carnaghi and Marianne Livezey. For more information on the event and to purchase tickets please contact Outreach & Promotions Coordinator, Nicole Brown at 248-288-2004 or nicole@woodwardavenue.org.
This event is made possible in part by the support of the following companies
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WA3 Announces $10,000 Available for Facade Improvements along 6-8 Mile Business District Corridor.
The Woodward Avenue Action Association is still accepting applications for façade improvement funding. The organization has $10,000 available for businesses along the Woodward in the 6-8 Mile Business District. Funding for the physical improvements are made possible by the City of Detroit's Office of Neighborhood Revitalization program ReFresh! program. In June of this year the WA3 was awarded $45,000 to support revitalization in this neighborhood. Most recently the WA3 and ONCR awarded the Italian bistro, La Dolce Vita $15,000 for improvement project. Façade design work was done by Steve Flum Inc. for LDV and construction is slated to start in spring of 2010. For more information on applying for these funds a requirements please contact Nicole Klepadlo at 248-288-2004 or nklepadlo@woodwardavenue.org.
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Entrepreneurial Spotlight: Paying it Forward, Two Business Owners Making a Difference
 It's easy to give during the holiday season but some local business owners make it their mission to pay it forward throughout the year. David Wachler & Sons Gary Wachler and C & N Party Rental's Lars Burkeen are shining examples of what it means to be a good neighbor.
Apart of the family business for over 20 years, Gary Wachler knows the jewelry industry inside out, however putting a smile on a future brides face isn't all that Wachler loves to do. Remembering his own childhood night spent in a lonely Children's Hospital ward and how puppets his mother left made the time spent there a little less anxiety filled, Wachler launched Comfort Bears. For a donation of $5 one bear will go to a child at one of the hospital and long term care facilities Comfort Bears have partnered with including fellow WA3 member, William Beaumont Hospital. "Giving back to those in need is a family tradition and this is just my way of continuing it." said Wachler. For more informationon Comfort Bears and Davdi Wachler & Sons Jewelers, click here.
A fixture on the Detroit's events scene, Lars Burkeen is the go to man for all your event design needs. The force behind C & N Party Rentals team of designers has worked on events from platinum weddings to 3,000 people galas. With such wide ranging list of clients, Burkeen is most passionate about the work he is able to do with local charities. A few of the organizations, Burkeen has worked closely with to assist them in their event planning and design needs include, American Cancer Society and AIDS Walk Detroit. According to Burkeen, " There is some name recognition aspects to being "out there " working with all the orgs we do, but the bottom line for me is that by giving back you gain so much. You get to help change the community you live in, save a life or help a child by just donating your time and talent". For more information on C & N Party Rentals click here.
Does your company "pay it forward"? Send us your story at nicole@woodwardavenue.com.
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Get Your Authentic Woodward Gear Here!
 Show your Woodward pride with authentic WA3 Woodward merchandise available just in time for the holidays. Visit the Woodward Store at www.woodwardstore.org to view the full collection of merchandise that will fit all of your gift giving needs. For the history buff in the your family there is no better gift than the Arcadia Publishing book, "Cruisin the Original Woodward Avenue". Show your love of Woodward no matter where you are in the world with a full line of gear from golf shirts to tee's in women's and men's sizes S - 3XXl, hats, totes and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of merchandise go to support the ongoing maintenance of Woodward Avenue. For more information please contact the WA3 at 248-288-2004. Follow The WA3 Online!
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