From the President’s Desk Jackie Lovejoy President, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Quote of the month that has inspired me: “In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.” —Abraham Lincoln We’ve lost some iconic people in the past month, some nationally famous, many heroes, and those near and dear to our hearts. Let’s think about September, a time when the shedding of leaves is symbolic of future growth, and the value of education today as we charge forward into another school … [Read more...] about Make September a great month of renewal
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New members September 2014
SD Financial Pathways Steve Deceuninck 6 Parklane Blvd., Suite 438 Dearborn, 248-244-8900 www.sdfinancialpathways.com Financial planning doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. While there seems to be a maze of financial products and services to consider, at SD Financial Pathways, they aim to present your financial planning options to you in a way that is simple and straightforward. They will design a personalized financial plan by first listening to what’s important to you. From there, they will offer their insight … [Read more...] about New members September 2014
Seek, discover downtown west Dearborn at Community Challenge 5K Scavenger Race
DEARBORN — Area residents will have the opportunity to seek out unique clues, and discover the treasures of downtown west Dearborn at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Community Challenge 5K Scavenger Race at 2 p.m. Oct. 19. This creative and fun event, presented by American Laser Skincare, will include a costume contest, a scavenger hunt on a 5K route, family and team fun, an after party with music, cash prizes, and much more. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to host this wonderful, community event designed to … [Read more...] about Seek, discover downtown west Dearborn at Community Challenge 5K Scavenger Race
Chamber lighting enthusiastic ‘fires’ this month
From the President’s Desk Jackie Lovejoy President, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Quote of the month that has inspired me: “Catch on fire with enthusiasm and people will come for miles to watch you burn.” — John Wesley, 1705 I have a friend who knew from fourth grade he would be a brain surgeon. My brother always knew he would have a career in the military. They had enthusiasm early on for their passions which became their careers. I’m at Villanova University attending the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Management as I … [Read more...] about Chamber lighting enthusiastic ‘fires’ this month
CHAMBER EVENTS FOR AUGUST-OCTOBER, 2014
Special All-Stars Day Location: Ford Field Park-Dearborn Date: Friday, August 1, 2014 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm It’s never too early to think about summer fun and the Dearborn Homecoming Festival. The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the City of Dearborn, the Dearborn Community Fund, Polish League of American Veterans, Wade Shows, Inc. and Little Caesars Pizza of Dearborn (Monroe and Dartmouth) for “Special All-Stars Day,” an event catered to children and adults with special needs. We invite you and your … [Read more...] about CHAMBER EVENTS FOR AUGUST-OCTOBER, 2014
Family Fun Day Aug. 5
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Children take a ride on the Trackless Train as a part of Family Fun Day and Business Open House, an annual family fun event hosted by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce to promote safe family fun. HEIGHTS — As part of National Night Out, the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and Dearborn Heights Police Department have teamed up to offer local families an alternative to crime and drugs at Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 5. Families have the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Family Fun Day Aug. 5
Ford’s Joe Hinrichs speaks at Business Builder Breakfast
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Co. president of The Americas, spoke at the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Business Builder Series breakfast July 29 at the Dearborn Inn. Hinrichs spoke to an audience of nearly 200 about the move of Fusion production from Mexico to Flat Rock, and how Ford is revamping its Dearborn Truck Plant to produce all-aluminum F-150s. Hinrichs was the chamber’s third guest speaker this year in the Business Builder Series, a series of events designed to help … [Read more...] about Ford’s Joe Hinrichs speaks at Business Builder Breakfast
New Members
Massab Acres Chuck Massab 8305 Pardee Taylor 313-291-4505 www.massabacres.net Massab Acres has been serving the metropolitan Detroit area for over 20 years where they specialize with the area’s finest quality and largest variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and all your landscaping needs. Massab Acres has an award-winning landscape design and installation for commercial and residential. Utilizing Massab Acres to customize a landscape design and installation offers a unique and positive experience for the homeowner. … [Read more...] about New Members
Cities, organizations work together like a table
From the President’s Desk Jackie Lovejoy President, Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Quote of the month that has inspired me: That's the nice thing about collaborating with someone: Your work becomes a conversation. — Noah Baumbach Some of my colleagues, old and new, have asked me recently, “Why do you do all this stuff?” when I mention our involvement in other organizations, boards, city activities, chambers, charities and civic groups. I’ve always heard “it takes two to row the boat” whether it’s in a marriage, a … [Read more...] about Cities, organizations work together like a table
Student CEOs graduate from YEA!
Photo courtesy of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Twenty-two students in grades 6 to 12 graduated from the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneurs Academy June 10. A formal ceremony was held at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Maize and Blue Room. DEARBORN – Twenty-two middle and high school students from Wayne County received CEO status on June 10 at the 2014 Dearborn Area Chamber Young Entrepreneurs Academy Commencement. After months of hard work DACC President, Jackie Lovejoy awarded the class their … [Read more...] about Student CEOs graduate from YEA!