May 5, 2016
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Chamber Golf Outing
-June 6-
Gowanie Golf Club
24770 South River Rd
Harrison Twp



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Coffee Connection
-May 13-
Central Michigan University
28241 Mound
Warren



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-June 2-
First State Bank
41240 Hayes
Clinton Twp.



Member Mixer
-June 14-
Blackfinn Ameripub
The Mall at Partridge Creek
17380 Hall Rd
Clinton Twp

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Advantage Detailing & Mechanical, LLC
35060 Cordelia
Clinton Twp.
586-344-7717

33515 Kelly
Fraser
586-293-3836

45160 Marketplace Blvd.
Chesterfield Twp.
248-434-7804

Dark Horse Productions
31 North Walnut
Mount Clemens
248-591-5432

50769 Waterside Dr.
Chesterfield Twp.
586-221-7002

14129 Rick Dr.
Shelby Twp.
586-566-6204

36290 Jefferson
Harrison Twp.
586-329-9146

36611 Gratiot
Clinton Twp.
586-790-2604

44472 Hayes Rd.
Clinton Twp.
586-412-0890

US Representative Levin Visits Chamber
The Public Policy Committee of the Macomb County Chamber welcomed United States Representative Sandy Levin to its meeting on Thursday, May 5.  He spoke to the Committee and their guests about issues, including the need to get small- and medium-sized business more involved in importing/exporting.  He also took questions from the group. The Chamber would like to thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to meet with them.

Member News and Events 

Mount Clemens Farmers Market Wins Readers Choice Award
Detroit Metro Times magazine has named the Mount Clemens Farmers Market as the Best Farmers Market in Macomb County in their annual Readers Choice awards.  The market is opening for the season on May 7.  Thereafter, it will be open on Fridays and Saturdays, 7 am-1 pm, 141 N. River Road in Mount Clemens.  Beginning July 20, it will also be open on Wednesdays, 2 pm-6 pm at 125 Macomb Place in the Roskopp Parking lot.  Click here for more information on the Metro Times award.


Network and Learn with dmaD
The Direct Marketing Association of Detroit is holding its May Mixer on Thursday, May 5, 6-9 pm at Amnesia in the Motor City Casino Hotel.  Raymond Drzala of IQense will speak on the topic of Through-Channel Management, the process of aligning channel marketing, sales and support initiatives with program execution and measured effectiveness at every level.  The mixer includes networking, a strolling dinner, open bar and free parking.  Clear here to register.


Westview Farm Market Opens For Season
Westview Orchards Farm Market is now open every day, 8 am - 6 pm.  The Farm Market includes a three-acre playground, petting farm and a log obstacle course.  Westview is also holding a Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8 in their Winery from 11 am-2 pm.  The brunch is $16.95/person and $12.95/child under 12.  Every mom gets a WOW Mimosa and a gift. Click here for more information.


INCubator Holds a Lunch and Launch
The MAComb-OU INCubator is holding "Starting a Business? Protect Yourself and Still Win!" on Tuesday, May 10.  Registration, lunch and networking begin at 11:30 am, the presentation is at noon.  The event will be held at MAComb-OU INCubator at Velocity Center for Collaboration, 6633 18 Mile in Sterling Heights.  Register here


Learn About Marketing Strategy and Get Free Advertising
SaveOn is holding a Lunch & Learn, "Building an Effective Marketing Strategy in Today's World" on Wednesday, May 25, 11 am-1 pm.  SaveOn will help you analyze your current strategy, guide you to resources and give you tips and tricks to do some things yourself. For attending, they will market your business on SaveOn.com at no charge for six months (no strings). Drawings will be held for free print advertising, local restaurant gift cards  and Tigers tickets.  This will be held at Ernie's, 16655 19 Mile in Clinton Twp.  Click here for more information.  Register here.


Learn Effective Grant Writing
Macomb County's Department of Planning & Economic Development is offering the workshop "Keys to Effective Grant Writing" on Thursday, May 26, 9 am-12 pm. This three-hour workshop will benefit any employee who may need to secure outside funding to ensure the success of a project.  It will be held at Velocity Center for Collaboration, 6633 18 Mile in Sterling Heights.  Class size is limited to 40 individuals and it is expected it to fill up quickly.  The fee is $25.  Click here to register.


Run for Hope Center
The Hunger Run (formerly known as Run For A Wish), a benefit for Hope Center in Macomb, will be on Sunday, June 5.  Registration will begin at 8 am, followed by a one-mile fun run/walk at 9:15 am, a 5k run/walk at 9:30 am and refreshments and awards at 10:15 am.  The fee for adults is $25 and students are $25.  Online registration and more information is available here.

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Be a Part of our Community Calendar
The Macomb County Chamber has launched a community-wide calendar of events on our website.  Each month, we will send out an email to interested organizations, giving them the opportunity to submit their event for consideration. If you'd like to get on the email distribution list, please email your contact information to: patricia@macombcountychamber.com.

 

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