Business Builder Series Luncheon with Guest Speaker David Lorenz
Thursday, May 8
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Adoba Hotel
600 Town Center Drive, Dearborn
Join us for this premiere Business Builder Luncheon featuring guest speaker David Lorenz, who is the manager of Industry Relations & International Marketing at Travel Michigan (Pure Michigan). The luncheon will include a “Pure Michigan” menu made up of Michigan produced foods.
Lorenz will discuss the following topics that are critical to the economic success of our region and state:
1) Pure Michigan branding
2) Economic impact of travel and tourism
3) The economic impact of the southeast corridor of Detroit on the region
4) International marketing of Michigan
Early Bird registration is $30. Join us for this exciting and informative luncheon and learn about the marketing of our great state of Michigan. Register for this event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards
Wednesday, May 14
4 to 6 p.m.
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Ave , Dearborn
As in past years, the chamber will honor the best PK-2, 3-5, middle and high school teachers with a $1,000 prize presented at an afternoon reception presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. Over 500 Dearborn students, parents, faculty and community leaders will attend this event. Register for this free event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.
Opening Day for the Dearborn Farmers and Artisans Market
Friday, May 30
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Behind the Bryant Branch Library
22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn
Continuing the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce initiative to enhance the west Dearborn downtown business district, the 2014 Dearborn Farmers and Artisan Market will begin on May 30 with a kickoff celebration of spring. Besides past vendors of flowers, shrubs, and perennials, the market
will offer new vendors of many types.
Most of last year’s Michigan farmers, artisans, and vendors will again provide a wide variety of quality offerings in a community gathering in the parking lot behind Bryant Branch Library every Friday. The market has hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 17. The market will be closed on July 4. This year’s market is sponsored by Oakwood Healthcare Inc., Henry Ford Community College, the city of Dearborn and Bangkok 96 Restaurant.
Taste of Dearborn
Wednesday, June 18
6 to 10 p.m.
Downtown West Dearborn and Fairlane areas
Registration Bryant Branch Library
22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn
Sample the Dearborn area’s finest culinary delights. Patrons can stroll downtown west Dearborn enjoying various restaurants and cafes or can hop aboard a shuttle to escort them to their next destination. Attendees will get wristbands as their “ticket” into the restaurants. It’s a great way for restaurants to generate traffic. This has become a favorite for not only chamber members, but also members of the surrounding communities. Early bird registration is $25.
New in 2014 will be a VIP reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ford Field Park. The reception will include food from Bangkok 96 Restaurant, live entertainment from the Henry Ford Community College instrumental music department, and wine tasting. VIP tickets are just $40 and include access to the VIP Reception and Taste of Dearborn.
Register for this event at www.dearbornareachamber.org.