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Young Professionals and emerging leaders by Maria Cifani-Stepp, Northwood University

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Produces the first retrofit sports seat for automobiles, the world's lightest car seat and the most innovative commercial vehicle seat in addition to new sport seats in a modern composite design.

A non-profit organization established by parents to raise funds for competitive robotics and other local STEM-related activities.

A volunteer, collaborative organization of area residents, professionals, business leaders, and community leaders.

Biggby Coffee - Joslyn & I-75
This popular cafe is now open and features a drive through for your convenience.  Family owned and operated.  


Offers a wide range of financial services for all our customers, from individuals and small businesses, to corporations and government entities.

Located on Auburn Road in Auburn Hills, this is a family-owned wholesale grower of high quality, zone hardy nursery stock.

Provides infants and children up to five years old with opportunities to master a base of intellectual, social, and life skills.  Opens March 2014!

Goyette Mechanical
Installs and services plumbing, heating, air conditioning, industrial and environmental process systems.

Moceri
Provides luxury home building, affordable housing alternatives, asset repositioning, consulting, property management or other real estate services.

Providing members with quality services that meet individual financial needs.

Reid Family Foundation
Supports local non-profit organizations, who work with children and families, to improve their quality of life by providing them with the, "Gift of Possibility."
Renewing Members:
We Thank You!

First Merit Bank

 

Cottage Inn

 

EcoStore USA

 

Hoops

 

Fairfield Inn  

 

Henniges Automotive

 

Central Michigan University - Auburn Hills

  

Auburn Hills Marriott  

Pontiac at Centerpoint

 

Flagstar Bank - Pontiac Branch

 

Rapid Prototype

 

Push 22

 

Hilton Suites

 

Sam's Club  

 

Gardner White  

 

ITT Technical Institute  

 

Cornerstone Community Financial

 

Courtyard by Marriott of Auburn Hills

 

Corporate Benefit Solutions


Thanks to Our 2014 Trustees!

DBusiness Magazine

Faurecia 

Oakland University

The City of Auburn Hills

Baker College

Cornerstone Community Financial 
New Chamber Staff
 
Meet new Membership & Marketing Coordinator Caroline Losicki.  A recent graduate of Oakland University's M.P.A. program, Caroline will support the chamber's marketing and promotions, while serving member needs on a daily basis. Please take a moment to welcome Caroline to the team.

  The March 2014 issue of Accent on Auburn Hills is sponsored by:

 

Greetings! 

Spring has arrived and it's time to freshen up our strategies to connect with commerce and community.  The Chamber can help!  Looking to engage with other professionals?  Check out our Spring event line-up to the left. There's something for everyone.  
 
While we're on the topic of spring, we're excited to introduce a new initiative called our Spring Serve.  Held during the month of April, we're offering three easy ways for members to support the community:

1.Donate gently used professional clothes to support the Rochester Area Neighborhood House's Clothes Closet.  This organization serves all of Auburn Hills and, among other things, helps women get back to gainful employment. The Chamber is collecting throughout April, and at our Leveraging Your Network Women's event. 
 
2. Sign up to volunteer for Meals on Wheels.  This daily program, offered by Auburn Hills' Senior Services Department, has an ongoing need for drivers every day of the week.  April is a great time to schedule your delivery date. Call Alyssa Hawkins at 248.370.9353 to learn more.  

3. Support breakfasts of champions.  Avondale Schools offers several food programs to help local families, and budgets (and supplies) run low at the end of the year.  Let's support the leaders of tomorrow with plenty of non-perishable breakfast foods to start their day off right. All items may be delivered to the Auburn Hills Chamber throughout April.  
 
We hope you enjoy the programs we've developed on your behalf.  Thank you for your ongoing support.

Denise Asker, Executive Director

Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce

[email protected] 

Connections Made at Workforce Expo 
At this Talent Town Hall event, educational leaders connected with HR professionals and each other to discuss recruiting, intern support, training, and staffing tools. The Workforce Expo provided a one-top resource, featuring 10 area partners, including:

Avondale High School Internship Program, Baker College of Auburn Hills, Central Michigan University, ITT Technical Institute, Oakland County Michigan Works!, Northwood University, Oakland Community College, Oakland Schools Technical Campuses, and Oakland University.
 
"As a presenter I really liked the structured networking and having it timed kept everyone on track." -Maria Cifani-Stepp, Regional Admissions Representative, Northwood University

"This kind of visibility is terrific for students and their robotics teams.  Employers were happy to learn of our purpose to help connect these students to employers nationwide."  
-Don Watza, Executive Director, HIVE Foundation.
 
The Chamber's Talent Town Hall program is sponsored by Faurecia, DBusiness, Oakland University, Baker College, Snelling Staffing Services, the City of Auburn Hills and Corp!
Lunch With Leaders Experience a Success  
Young Professionals networked with leaders from the Chamber's Board of Directors to gain insights on career development, industry trends, pathways to success and more. Leaders for this session included:
  • Bill Pilchak of Pilchak & Cohen, P.C. 
  • Todd Lancaster of YourSource Management Group
  • Lynn Kier of Delphi Automotive
  • Louay Chamra of Oakland University
  • Bernie Sinz of Hirotec America 
  • Pete Auger of the City of Auburn Hills 
According to Auburn Hills Chamber Board of Director, Lynn Kier, of Delphi Automotive, "I truly enjoyed the Chamber's Lunch with Leaders program. While I was happy to answer questions from the young professionals about leadership in the business world, it also was invigorating for me to hear about their experiences and share in their enthusiasm about their careers. Thank you for inviting me to participate!"    

The Chamber's Young Professionals Network is sponsored by Faurecia, DBusiness, Oakland University and the City of Auburn Hills.  
Michigan Education Trust (MET) Offers Free Lunch & Learn on April 22
Take the first steps toward your child's college education at this free Lunch & Learn offered at The University Center in Downtown Auburn Hills. Experts will discuss how to save for college and take advantage of the tax benefits offered through the Michigan Education Trust and the Michigan Education Savings Program.

R
egistration is preferred for the lunch count, but walk-ins are certainly welcome. There is no charge. Contact [email protected] or 248.853.7862248.853.7862 for more information.
Women's Networking & Educational Event Held April 24
Lori Blaker, President & CEO, TTi Global
Join us for our first women's event of the year! Leveraging Your Network will feature recognized business leader and speaker Lori Blaker, president and CEO of TTi Global.  Lori will help women tap their professional and personal network for win-win solutions. A group exercise will be included to reinforce the teaching.
 
This is a great opportunity for women of all stages of their careers.  Registration is only $30 for members and includes lunch at the Crowne Plaza. Contact [email protected] or 248.853.7862 for more information. 
 
Community Service Opportunity:  During this event, guests are encouraged to bring gently used clothing to donate to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House Clothes Closet.  The chamber will collect all month at its office, located at 3395A Auburn Road, Auburn Hills, 48236.  Stop in anytime with your donation.

The Chamber's Women's Alliance is sponsored by DBusiness, Faurecia and Oakland University.
Member News and Opportunities  

  

Auburn Hills Community Foundation accepting grant applications until March 31: the Foundation's areas of focus include senior citizens, veterans and active duty military, children, healthy living initiatives, and environmental issues impacting the Auburn Hills community. Grants are awarded to non-profit groups, schools, and local units of government. The Foundation plans to award at least $15,000 in grants. 

  

ITT Technical Institute offering vendor-authorized training: ITT's instructor-led training is available virtually from your home, office, or one of our 140+ campuses across the U.S. including our Troy campus located nearby.  

 

Baker College seeks Auburn Hills businesses looking to develop marketing plan this spring: businesses interested in a plan developed specifically for their business by marketing students please contact Dr. Andrew Muniz. 

  

Allegra Marketing Print Signs introduces new promotional products website and introductory discount: Allegra now has a website offering thousands of personalized gift ideas. As a special introductory offer, any orders of at least $500 placed through our website this month will receive a 10% discount.

  

Auburn Hills Police Department alert:  Scammers are calling businesses posing as a DTE Energy employee, threatening to shut off the utility. Please contact the Auburn Hills Police Department at 248.370.9444 for more information about this trend.   
 

DBusiness magazine is soliciting nominations for "Powered By Women"

and "Young CEOs" for the July/August issue: Promote your leaders and colleagues through these high-visibility events.  If you need the Chamber to provide a recommendation, just ask.  248.853.7862.

Pilhak & Cohen's new blog is up and available to members:  subscribers will receive notifications of legal developments, commentary on the law, current events related to the workplace, observations on the employer-employee relationship, and some editorial material expressing their views on responsibility, principles, and the personal and societal benefits of one's commitment to their occupation.   

 

Basso Design Group expands Troy office:  the 11-year-old digital marketing agency is moving into a new office in Troy. The 3,000-square-foot space is twice the size of its previous office, which will help accommodate the firm's growing staff.   

 

How to increase your Linked In presence with little effort: Matt Kramer, Account Executive at Commercial Contracting Corporation presented a lesson on LinkedIn, Sharing to Multiple Sources at our Ambassadors Meeting.
 
Northwood University's DeVos Graduate School holds open house Thursday, March 27 from 4 to 6:30 pm: $50 application fee waived for open house attendees who apply at event.To RSVP call 248.649.7220 or email.

Plante Moran, announces spring webinar series beginning April 2: 16 webinars cover a wide range of topics including tax, technology, employee benefits consulting, franchises, government, health care, higher education, K-12 education, not-for-profit, manufacturing, real estate and construction and business services. There is no charge to participate in the webinars, which are approved for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit.

 

Members save and support the chamber through Office Depot:  Several members are now taking advantage of Office Depot's national chamber savings program.  Promising a discount of at least 5 to 30%, Office Depot will assess your current orders and beat the competition.  Your participation provides the chamber with funding for office supplies.  To learn more, contact Steve O'Connor today.  

 

 

 

  
   


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