Park Forest Apartments is hosting a Shopping Expo on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1pm-4pm in the Courtyard. Park Forest is located at 23700 W. Warren Ave. in Dearborn Heights. Join The Arc of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights for their Annual Golf Outing on Sept. 27 at Western Golf and Country Club 14600 Kinloch in Redford. The Arc helps children and adults with developmental disabilities, so come out and have fun for a great cause! Call (313) 562-1787 for more information. The Taylor Community Chorus (TCC) is having an open rehearsal … [Read more...] about AROUND TOWN
Chamber Chatter
CHAMBER HOSTS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Tue, September 14, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Join us for a networking lunch at Mid-way Golf located at 22381 Van Born Rd in Taylor. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to give an update about your business. After our catered lunch by Sports Cafe, plan to stay and hit a bucket of balls, challenge your collegues to a game of mini-golf, hit some pitches or tear it up on the bumper cars. Poten-tial members are invited to attend this event. RSVP to 313-274-7480. Event is $10. … [Read more...] about CHAMBER HOSTS NETWORKING LUNCHEON
Chamber Hosts Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
The Dearborn Heights Chamber of Commerce will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Fundraising Tournament in September. The four-day event will be held at Vision Lanes located at 38250 Ford Rd in Westland on Sep 23, 24, 25, and 26. Participants must be 18 or older to play. For more information contact the Chamber at 313-274-7480. … [Read more...] about Chamber Hosts Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
How’s business? It’s all in your head
Jennifer Giering Dearborn Chamber of Commerce President If someone you know is looking for work, consider volunteering as a transitional career. You will make new contacts, enhance your resume and learn new skills all while making a difference. If you search volunteer opportunities online, you will be surprised at the opportunities. I found www.dosomething.org/volunteer was a good resource. You can volunteer at church, for a political campaign, a local school, the animal shelter or at an office simply assisting the already … [Read more...] about How’s business? It’s all in your head
September Events 2010
Eye Opener Tuesday, September 14 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Ford Land Headquarters 330 Town Center Drive, Suite 1100 Network before the work day begins at this elegant local gem. Register online at www.dearbornchamber.org. Chamber members are free. Taste of Dearborn East Wednesday, September 15 6 p.m., check-in at East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority office 13750 Michigan Ave. Shuttle or walk to east area restaurants to sample food offerings and drink specials Tickets are $25; for 10 or more, $20 per person Restaurants … [Read more...] about September Events 2010
Dearborn Chamber empowers small business with exclusive networking group
To empower small business in Dearborn, the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce has created Chamber Connect. This highly motivated networking group of professionals and entrepreneurs helps generate business opportunities via referrals for fellow Connect members. Membership in this group, which celebrates its second anniversary in 2011, is limited to one representative per business category (such as financial, retail, graphic design, etc.) to enable members to acquire valid leads to help grow their companies. “The Dearborn Chamber … [Read more...] about Dearborn Chamber empowers small business with exclusive networking group
Partying on the Patio
Photos courtesy of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce hosted Party on the Patio Thursday at the Double Olive in downtown west Dearborn. The fundraiser benefited the Dearborn Firefighters Burn Drive and Dearborn Education Foundation as well as the Chamber. Patrons enjoyed free pizza and drink specials served up by guest bartenders from the Dearborn Fire Department. The Dearborn Education Foundation funds innovative programs and technology for the Dearborn Public Schools. … [Read more...] about Partying on the Patio
New Chamber Members
Alpha Technical Associates Daniel Stanley/Tom Saad By Appointment Only Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 912-6242 www.atsixsigma.com Dan Stanley and Tom Saad, Salaried Ford Motor Co. employees in Dearborn witnessed first hand the dramatic changes in the automotive industry over the past few years. They have transformed that experience into a vision that they hope will change the way local companies conduct their business as well as providing Six Sigma training to individuals enhancing their resumes and marketability. As Six Sigma … [Read more...] about New Chamber Members
Chamber Staff
Staff Jennifer Giering President jgiering@dearbornchamber.org Renee Aloe Director of Membership Services raloe@dearbornchamber.org Peggy Richard Director of Events prichard@dearbornchamber.org (313) 584-6100 (313) 584-9818 (fax) 22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 www.dearbornchamber.org Board Executive Committee Chairman Jim Thorpe Ameriprise Financial Chair Elect Eddie Fakhoury PLMarketing Treasurer Dale Bender Dale Bender, PLC Past Chair Marty Heger Dearborn Federal Savings Bank Vice … [Read more...] about Chamber Staff