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Commerce CommentaryWestland Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Serving the Business Community for 55 YearsAugust 2017 Edition
36900 Ford Road • Westland, Michigan 48185 (734) 326-7222 • www.westlandchamber.comwestland-carcare.com
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This month’s Coffee Connection will be hosted by Mr. Mike's Grill on Tuesday,August 8, 2017. A Coffee Connection is an informal gathering of Chamber Mem-bers over coffee. No need to RSVP, no need to sign in when you get there. Justbring plenty of business cards and a couple of bucks for breakfast. Mr. Mike'sGrill is located at 36640 Ford Rd.. We will be meeting from 8:00am – 9:00am.Just get there when you can make a few connections and head on to work. It’s agreat way to meet other busy business owners and still get some work done. Hopeto see you there!
“The BIGGEST Auto event in Michigan is right here in Westland!”stated Chamber member Don Nicholson. The 6th Annual Cruisin'Hines will be coming to town August 27th. Over 60,000 classiccars will be flooding Hines Drive. If you want to participate in thisfree event and you don't have a car, you are welcome to be a spec-tator. Parking is available at the Merriman Road entrance and theold Perrinville school property at Ann Arbor Trail and Farmingtonroad.
If you prefer to be more involved, we are looking for VOLUN-TEERS to work the entrance and exits. It's a fun day and we even
feed the help! Easiest way to sign up is to go to www.CruisinHines.com and sign upat the volunteer button. Cruisers enter at Ford Road. Just west of Evergreen. Gates openat 9:00 am.
The week before the event join us at our weekly cruises at Mr. Mike’s, The PalmerHouse, Cuda Automotive then the new NAPA. Drop in for free goodies and check outthe cars, raffles and drawings.
The biggest and best car show around is at the Crosspointe Family Fest which isour kick off party. Almost 600 cars and free food for everyone! August 26 on Glen-wood west of Wayne Road. Free kids games, free food, free car show, free fun! Fordetails, visit www.CruisinHines.com.
August 4 - 5, 2017See back page for more info!
August Coffee Connection at Mr. Mike’s Grill
Shown at right: Chamber members enjoying breakfast andnetworking at a previous Mr. Mike’s Coffee Connection.
Page 2 Westland Chamber of Commerce
2017Executive Board
sande Godbout, Chairman of the BoardSt. John’s Episcopal Church..........313-550-7498
dan Martin, Immediate Past ChairAmeriprise Financial ..................734-776-9151
Ricardo seir, d.d.s.,Vice Chair Business & Economic DevelopmentParkside Dental Team .................734-261-6060
Joe Lezotte, Vice Chair of Finance & OperationsRiver Oaks Wealth Advisors .........248-442-2323
Jim Hart, Vice Chair of Government AffairsRSM Technical Solutions................(734) 709-5307
dr. Amanda Apfelblat, Vice Chair Community &Educational Development
Michigan Chiropractic Specialists, PC ..734-838-0353
don NicholsonVice Chair of Marketing & MembershipDon Nicholson Enterprises ..........734-658-5296
Board of DirectorsGary BulsonMen On the Move ..........................734-729-6683
dick Isham,C & M Printing..............................(734) 729-5401
Bruce smoler, d.d.s.Community Dental Associates .........734-728-5600
Chamber StaffBrookellen swope,
President and CEO....................734-326-7222
Mary Vellardita, Marketing & Membership .........734-326-7222
Newsletter StaffBrookellen swope - Editor
Mary Vellardita - Advertising Sales/Production
www.westlandchamber.com
B.B. King sponsor $20,000+City of Westland DDA
Eric Clapton sponsors $5000AirTime TrampolineGarden City Hospital
Wayne County Community College
Muddy Water sponsors $2,500Bidigare Contractors
Clyde Smith Farms LLCDTE FoundationGordon Chevrolet
Michigan Chiropractic Specialists, PCNorth Brothers Ford
Ritter GISSOLE Construction
Weatherguard WindowsWOW! Business
John Lee Hooker sponsors $1000BCBSM
CityworksComcast
Comerica BankCommunity Financial Credit Union
Delta DentalETNA Supply
Fiore Enterprises, LLCK&B Asphalt Company
Konica MinoltaMidwest Sanitation
OHMPlante Moran
WCA AssessingBilly Gibbons sponsors $500
AmeriFirst Energy
Community Choice Credit UnionConsumers EnergyDenha Properties
Fausone Bohn, LLPJPMorgan Chase
Independent Carpet OneKoda Group
Liqui-Force Services USAMarquette House
MeijerMichigan Humane Society
Midwest RecyclingParkside Credit UnionParkside Dental Team
Retirement Plan AdvisorsUniversal Learning Academy
Village of WestlandWayne Ford Civic League
Westland Car CareWindstream
stage Hand $250Allied Building Services of Detroit
BS & A SoftwareCuda Automotive Services, Inc.
FutureNet Group, Inc.G.V. Cement Contracting
McCarthy & SmithMiller Canfield
RE/MAX CornerstoneRobert Kluczynski
SME - USA EnvironmentalSVT
WH Canon CompanyHarder Home Improvement
Our 2017 Blues, Brews & BarbecueSponsors & Vendors-Thank You!
2 Chicks and Old Goat - Ice CreamDetroit Mini Donut
Famous Dave'sGrindstone Smoke HouseHarold Old Daddy BBQ
Harvest Kettle CornHeaven on a Roll
Heavenly Hot Dog
Hill Billy Bone BBQManiaci’s Pizza
Off The Bone BBQSmoke Ring BBQStick A Pig In It
The Grill Father Ribs and BBQUncle Bebe's BBQ
Food VENdoRs
See last page of newsletter for entertainment schedule!
TheMayor’s Corner
By Westland Mayor William R. Wild
William R. Wild, Mayor
Westland Chamber of Commerce Page 3
820 N. Wayne RoadWestland, MI 48185
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BRUCE SMOLERDDS, FAGD, FICOI
Dear Chamber Member:
It has been a fun-filled summer in our All American City and I hope thatyou have been enjoying the sunshine and warm weather.
Westland is excited to officially welcome Anna’s House, a premier des-tination restaurant to the city. The new restaurant opened its doors at theend of July and filled the vacancy that was the former Max and Erma’s onWarren Rd. Anna's House is a successful restaurant with locations on theWest side of Michigan, including Kalamazoo and Holland and Westland isproud to be its first Metro-Detroit location. Anna's House is a retro dinerstyle restaurant that will specialize in providing all natural, fresh, uniquedishes and has a passion for meeting the dietary preferences of the commu-nity. They offer gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian options to accommo-date all lifestyles. They also offer all-natural, chemical free meats andprovide house-made items that are made fresh every day.
Garden City Hospital has announced that they will soon begin work onopening a new ambulatory facility here in Westland. The new 30,000 squarefoot facility will be located next to Westland City Hall at 35700 Warren Rd.and will include ambulatory and diagnostic services that will improve accessto high quality health services for our community.
Westland's premier annual event, Blues, Brews and BBQ takes place onAugust 4 and 5 this year. As in years past, thousands will be treated tosome of the Detroit Blues Society’s most popular acts, amazing barbequeand a wide variety of Michigan’s most popular micro-brews and back bypopular demand, a massive firework celebration on Saturday evening. Pro-ceeds from this event are donated back to area non-profits and communitygroups who volunteer to help plan, organize and operate the event. To date,over $150,000 has been donated to these local organizations. Sponsorshipopportunities are always available and we offer an array of packages to fitany budget. If you’re interested in sponsoring next year’s event, please visitour website or contact Brookellen Swope at the Westland Chamber of Com-merce at (734)326-7222.
We are committed to helping match talented, capable employees with re-warding jobs in our community. The City of Westland’s Westland Works!page is one of the most frequently visited pages on our website. Not onlydoes this page see a great deal of traffic, but it costs you nothing to post ajob opening with us. We also have a youth summer employment programcalled Wild About Youth! Works. We are currently wrapping up the 7th yearof the program and we had wonderful participation from 80 students and 42businesses. I would like to extend a special thank you to all of the busi-nesses who participated in our program this year. If you are interested inparticipating next year, please contact Paul Motz, the Director of WestlandYouth Assistance, at (734)467-7904.
The City’s website www.cityofwestland.com, the City’s Facebook andTwitter and our cable station WLND remain the place to go for the latest onnews, services and events happening here! Also, be sure to sing up for ourE-Insider Newsletter on the city’s website to stay up to date on everythingyou need to know in our All American City.Best regards,
Page 4 Westland Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to Zeal Credit Union for sponsoring goodie bags at the Westland Farmers & Artisans Market Kid’s Day eventon July 20. Hundreds of kids enjoyed their special day atthe market. Zeal representatives handed out bags withcolor-changing pencils and stickers. Children were thenable to take their bags to vendors throughout the market toget candy, more treats and balloons!
Thank you to all of our helpers/donors: Friends of theLibrary gave away FREE children’s books and videos,William P. Faust Youth services helped with crafts as didthe Westland/Plymouth Grange. State Rep. RobertKosowski Robert Kosowski donated coloring books, theWestland Farmers & Artisans Market donated crayons,bubbles and sunglasses!
Zeal Credit Union Sponsors Goodie Bags for Kids at Farmers Market
Above: Tiffany Sweet, Zeal Credit Union’s Youth and Com-munity Coordinator and Jenn Shelton, Business Develop-ment Coordinator at Zeal Credit Union.
Above:Friends ofthe Library.
Left: FreeBalloons!
Above: Crafts with William P. Faust Youth Services staff.
Below: Crafts with the Westland Grange.
Thanks to all of our donors,sponsors, vendors, shoppers,
and of course the kids, who make us feel so
young at heart!!
Below: A “young atheart” visitor!
Westland Chamber of Commerce Page 5
Thank you to Big Boy of Westland for hosting theJuly Coffee Connection. Members enjoyed morningnetworking and a great breakfast as usual! CoffeeConnections are always held at Chamber memberbusinesses but not always at restaurants. If you’dlike to host one, just let us know! Call us at 734.326. 7222.
Morning Networking at Westland Big Boy
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH555 S. Wayne Rd., Westland, MI 48186
[email protected] hours: 11am - 3pm
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Westland isLooking for Crafters & Vendors for Our
Annual Fall Festival Craft FairDate: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017
Time: Set-up begins at 8 amIndoor Craft Fair runs from 10 am - 3pm
Space Rental: $25 with rented 8’ table$20 if you bring your own table
Visit ZealCreditUnion.org for details.
* Variable rates as low as 8.00% APR . Your rate is based on your personal credit history.
Page 6 Westland Chamber of Commerce
Westland Chamber of Commerce asks you to please support this charitable event.
Dine onthe Vine
with Spirits!
Become a Vineyard Sponsor and Help Support a Westland Food Pantry
Guests Enjoying a Dine on the Vine Event
$150 Vineyard Sponsorship includes two $30 tickets and signage at the event.This upscale networking and social event features wine tasting and
appetizers in the beautiful Gallery and Patio of the Westland City Hall located at36300 Warren Road, Westland Michigan 48185
You’ll sample fine wines and spirits and dine on delicious appetizers catered by Jonna’s Market...all for a great cause!
Partial proceeds will go to the Food Pantry of St. John’s Episcopal ChurchPlease add your name or business to the list of those who support Westland’s hungry!
For more information or to reserve your sponsorship,call 734. 326. 7222 or email [email protected]. THANK YOU!!
Friday, september 22, 2017
FALL FUNGOLF OUTING!
WATCH FORMORE INFO!
Westland Chamber of Commerce Page 7
AUGUST 2017AUGUST 2017Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events
734-326-7222 • 734-326-7222 • www.westlandchamber.com
DH Solutions LLC - Since 2016Jonna's Market Westland - Since 2015
Canton Canopies - Since 2006Doral Income Tax Service - Since 2000Sign-A-Rama - Garden City - Since 2000
McDonald's 1675 S. Wayne Rd. Since - 1978
Membership Renewals - Thank You For
Your Continued Support!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Chamber Events:August 4 & 5 Blues, Brews and BBQ - Central City Park
August 8 Coffee Connection, Mr. Mike’s Grill,6047 N. Wayne Rd., 8-9 am
Chamber Meetings:August 1 Board Meeting,
Chamber Office, 9 am
City Meetings (in City Hall Chambers, 36300 Warren Rd.)Aug. 7 & 21 City Council 7 pm
Community Events:August 8 25th Annual WPd Golf Classic
(see next page for details)
Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31 Westland Farmers & Artisans Market1901 N. Carlson. Open 3pm-7pm
(closed Aug. 3 for Blues, Brews & BBQ set up)
August 10 senior’s day - special Event atWestland Farmers & Artisans Market1901 N. Carlson. 3pm-7pmEvent sponsor: Westhaven Manor
August 27 Cruisin’ Hines (see article on page 1)
Share your good news or special events with yourfellow Chamber members. Just email your info by
the 15th of each month for the newsletter,and we’ll help spread the word! Photos of eventsor your staff and customers are welcome too!
Send your news to: [email protected]
Send Us Your News!
Gateway Family Worship CenterDawn Stebleton34645 Cowan Rd.Westland, MI 48185(734) 576-2128
Church
PNC BankJeremiah Belton41652 Ford Rd.Canton, MI 48187(734) 981-0122
Bank
Time to Play Party RentalsEd Krupinski39025 Webb Ct.
Westland, MI 48185(734) 354-3188Party Rentals
H 7 DAYS A WEEKH INDOOR STORAGEH SENIOR DISCOUNTH BOXES & SUPPLIES
H OUT OF STATE MOVINGH SHORT NOTICE WELCOMED(734) 744-9547
FREE Internet QuotesFREE Wardrobe Usage
MPSC # L25824
www.michiganmovers.com
ChamberDiscounts!
NO Minimums!
Trust your hearing to aDoctor of Audiology!
Dr. Karissa JagackiAudiologist
Trusted by referring ENT & Primary Care Physicians. www.personalizedhearingcare.com
35337 West Warren • Westland, MI 48185(734) 467-5100 • fax (734) 467-5103
Celebrating over 20 years of superior Hearing Health Care to the Detroit Metro area.
Specializing in Hearing Evaluations & Hearing Aids
Audiology and Hearing Aids
PERsoNALIZEdHEARING CARE, Inc.
Page 8 Commerce Commentary - August 2017
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Discounts for Westland ChamberMembers and their Employees!
33652 Ford Rd.Westland, Michigan
www.juenemanninsurance.com
Jeff Juenemann, winner of Westland’s2009 Business Person of the Year award
Home • AutoRV • Motorcycle • Boat
Present for a$1000 Gift Card
With Any New AutoInsurance QuoteRestrictions Apply734-261-5010
Your One Insurance Agent
30900 Ford Rd., Ste C734-838-0353
FREE ConsultationIncluding One FREEPressure Point Muscle Release Therapy
Valid for all Family MembersSome restrictions may apply.
With coupon. Expires September 1, 2017
Member of:• International Chiropractic Association• Michigan Chiropractic Society• Council On Chiropractic Pediatrics• Diplomat of the National Board ofChiropractic Examiners
MICHIGANCHIROPRACTIC
SPECIALISTSa professional corporation
“Chiropractic Care At Its Finest”Gentle and Effective Chiropractic Care for the Whole Family Specializing in: Children & Maternity Care, Auto Accidents, Workers Comp.
Dr. Amanda Apfelblat
• Headaches (Migraines/Sinus)• Disc Herniations/Disc Bulges• Stress• Numbness in Arms and Legs• Neck, Mid Back, Low back& Hip Pain
• Fibromyalgia• Sports Injuries• Whiplash• Arthritis• Scoliosis • Sciatica• Spinal Stenosis
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We have begun reserving advertising space for the 2018 issue of the Westland Chamber of Commerce Community Profileand Membership Directory. The Chamber of Commerce sees this as a tremendous marketing opportunity for our membersto grow their business and show their commitment to our community.
Our annual directory will once again be in a convenient BOOKLET size of 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, and FULL COLOR through-out. This colorful magazine features local community information, color photographs featuring Westland and the sur-rounding area and advertisements to showcase Westland Chamber member businesses. These handy booklets aredistributed throughout the area via the Westland City Hall, William P. Faust Library, the senior Friendship Center, WestlandChamber of Commerce, participating members businesses, distributed to new residents in greeter packets and to WestlandFarmers Market shoppers.
This affordable marketing opportunity offers our members to get their messageout to our city and the surrounding area in a full color product that people use as a valu-able resource throughout the year.
We will provide design and typesetting free of charge for those that choose to usethis service.
This magazine is made pos-sible only with the support ofour Chamber member’s ad-vertising. If you are interestedin reserving an advertisementfor your business, please callour Chamber RepresentativeDan Martin at 734-776-9151or email him at:[email protected].
Membership Directory & Community Guide Sales in Full Swing
Westland Police Department25th Annual Golf Classic
benefitting the Westland Police CommunityPartnership Committee
Friday, August 8, 20178:30 am Shotgun Start at
Hickory Creek Golf Course3625 Napier Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198 • 734-454-1850
To register or for more information, contact Ofc. Jeff Kropodra at 734-713-3698 or
email [email protected]
Complimentary
Dr. Amanda L. Apfelblat
Presented by
a professional corporation
MICHIGANCHIROPRACTIC
SPECIALISTS
Health Sponsor
It’s a special day to honor our senior shoppers! Please join us on
Thursday, August 10, 2017SENIOR’S DAY
at WESTLAND’sFARMERS & ARTISANS
MARKET!!
In addition to your Marketplace favorites, we’ll be adding special vendors of interest to seniors.
Learn about local services and activities designed just for you!Veterans Health & Fitness will run an
exercise workshop specially geared to older folks.
MARKET BOUNTY RAFFLE!* Enter our raffle to a win a huge basket full of Market goodies,
donated by our vendors. *Drawing at 4:30 pm. Must be present to win.
Shop for your favorite market items, then enjoy a snack and live entertainment on the patio
The Marketplace is located at 1901 N. Carlson in Central City Park and is open from 3-7 pm.Westland Farmers & Artisans Market is brought to you by the City of Westland and the Downtown Development Authority.
The Market is managed by the Westland Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call 734-326-7222.
Event Sponsor
