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Personally, I would like to give the chamber and anyone involved with the move to our new location, a round of applause, “WOW” our new sign, how professional we look! For many years the chamber has been a driving force behind raising awareness, provid-ing information and bringing recognition to our community and the surrounding areas. This happens through events, net-workings, educational semi-nars, ribbon-cuttings for new businesses, local happenings, and honoring our community local heroes. A few unknowns and miscon-ceptions about us are: The chamber is not a govern-mental organization. We run as a separate entity, we pay taxes, have payroll, keep a balanced budget and support the economic growth in our community - Yes
we run a business just like you!The chamber raises money for scholarships for our local gradu-ates from Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden schools, and we partner with our local and surrounding governmental agencies. Recently I met with our Membership Director, Lee Mitchell, and he shared that “this year we garnered an 84% retention rate. I believe this speaks volumes about the value of our chamber and how much local businesses understand the importance of the gap that is be-ing bridged between them in the community. I’m always happy to meet and clarify to both mem-bers and nonmembers alike of how their business can benefit from a chamber membership, as well as, help others who are unaware of our presence to understand our mission and what we do.”
Which brings me to MEM-BERSHIP - the building block of how we are financially support-ed! “That is you.” As members support us, we in turn support our members. Some new members feel once they become members the floodgates open and new business should flow through their doors. “I WISH!!!!” Being a member of ANYTHING is not for “WIMPS.” We have many great tools to use, some free and some at a small cost and there are many Hidden accommoda-tions, so called “FREEBIES,” shhh. The true tool is you, your participation, your charisma and ability to create relationships. Relationships build trust, trust brings referrals, and referrals bring sales. This doesn›t hap-pen overnight! “TIME,” the one thing that doesn›t cost anything UNLESS you’re out of it, needs to be used wisely and there is no
better place to use it other than the chamber. As an owner of a business that was established in 1947, and a member for many, many years, I find that time is an extremely hard factor to manage. I person-ally know the chamber is an unbelievable venue for business growth in this community. We all just need to carve out a little more TIME to spend TIME with our members. They are “WORTH” every penny. (relationships do not have a price tag! Side note: “Chipism.” Sometimes we have to shake a lot of hands and spank babies OR is that shake a lot hands and kiss babies? “Hoping to be successful and actually getting out there and doing it are two different things, so let us as your Chamber help you become successful and increase your business. Our members are very important to us!”
Learn how to ‘brand’ your businessnEveryone that attends will be entered in a drawing for a free ($100 value) Car Raffle Ticket By Sally Rummel [email protected]; 810-629-8282 Nike, Coca Cola and Apple are just a handful of businesses that have so successfully branded their products that they’ve become leaders in the global marketplace. If you’re a small business owner, perhaps you have struggled with how to brand your own business to be more successful and widely recognized. You can learn more about branding by attending a 60-minute session, “5 Tips to Create and Spread Your Brand” with “branding whiz” Chelsea Mills from Behind Your Design, on Thursday, May 12, at Brown & Brown Insurance, 1190 Torrey Rd., Fenton.
Sunday, April 24, 2016 9B
CHIP BELTINCK
FROM THECHAIRMAN
Building Business. Building Community. SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY Chamber UpdateMay 12 Growth Lab Seminar Series “5 Tips to Create and Spread Your Brand” Brown & Brown Insurance9-10am
May 19 Networking @ Noon Serv Pro of Fenton 11:30am-1:30pm
June 3 More Than Just Golf Scramble Fenton Farms Golf Course
June 16 Networking @ Noon Dr. Wax Orthodontics 11:30am-1:30pm
June 25 & 26 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament Hyatt & Linden Elementary Schools in Linden
June 30 Freedom Fesitval Queen Crowning Downtown Gazebo & Silver Lake Ski Show - 7pm
July 1 Grand Marshal Reception Fenton Community & Cultural Center - 7pm
July 4 Fenton Freedom Festival Event (see fentonchamber.com for details)
2016EVENTSDATELINE
nThis summer’s event marks second year to showcase Linden with 3-on-3 basketballBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is returning for its second year to Linden, thanks to a unique partnership between Linden schools and the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 at Hyatt Elementary School, with registration taking place on Friday, June 24. Linden schools provide the property to hold the Gus Macker, plus volunteers to help run it through their athletic pro-grams. They’ll get a monetary donation
back from the Chamber for all their hard work. “Linden schools is our ‘charity’ group,” said Linda Hathaway, who is coordinating the event with Russ Ciesielski, interim superintendent of Linden schools and Shelly Day, execu-tive director for the Chamber. “Manpower to run the Gas Macker comes from non-profit groups through-out the community, with many from Linden schools,” Hathaway added. “They help provide scorekeepers, trash
collection, traffic control, parking, etc., to name just a few.” Organizers are hoping for 150 teams this year, compared to 128 teams last year. A Food Court area will provide the following foods: • Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders – pizza. • Linden schools – sandwiches. • Linden Kiwanis Club – hot dogs and hamburgers. • Tami’s Sweet Treats – desserts.
TRI-COUNTY TIMES | FILE PHOTO
Gus Macker Tourney returns to Linden
BRICK AWARD TO RED FOX OUTFITTERS CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD TO SERENDIPITY WELLNESS SPABRICK AWARD TO THE CITY OF FENTON DDA
DIRECTORTracy AubuchonRejuv Ave. Skin Spa(810) 701-8088
DIRECTOR Les Beare The UPS Store(810) 750-2920 ext. 3
DIRECTORRuss CiesielskiLinden Community Schools810-591-0983
DIRECTORJoel GibbonsLewis & Knopf CPA’s(810) 629-1500
CHAIRMANChip BeltinckSawyers Jewelers(810) 629-7936
VICE CHAIRMANDoug FairbanksHartland Insurance Agency(810) 632-5161
TREASURERStacey WebbThe State Bank(810) 629-2263
SECRETARYMike GreenCrust(810) 629-8882
PAST CHAIRMANChelsea Mills Behind Your Design, Freeze Frame Photo Lounge(810) 513-0929
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPastor Andrew BarancikFaith City Church(810)750-2200
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Matt SherrowFenton Winery & Brewery(810) 373-4194
DIRECTORJason MatznickLink Up Mobile Solutions(248) 690-6929
DIRECTORShirley NormanNorman Bookkeeping Services 810-241-6368
DIRECTORJacquie OchsFinancial Plus Credit Union(810) 244-2543
DIRECTORWade PylesBerkshire Hathaway Home Services810-845-6759
DIRECTORTom RuppBrown & Brown Insurance(810) 629-1566
DIRECTORDennis SchaeferDennis Schaefer Building & Design(810) 602-1018
DIRECTORMike ScullySharp Funeral Homes(810) 629-9321
DIRECTOR Dr. Nicole Wax, Dr. Wax Orthodontics (810) 458-6188
2016FENTON REGIONAL
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Building Business. Building Community.
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DISCOVER & EXPLORE ITALYWITH THE FENTON REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCECALL 810-629-5447 OR VISIT FENTONCHAMBER.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION
$2,699 PER PERSON
if deposited by April 30th!
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORShelly Day, IOM
INTERIMMEMBERSHIPDIRECTORLee Mitchell
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Sign up now for ‘More Than Just Golf Scramble’n ’Early birds’ will get free 18-hole round of golf with cart at Fenton Farms Golf ClubBy Sally [email protected]; 810-629-8282 If you’re excited about getting out on the course this year, sign up now for the Annual Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce “More Than Just Golf Scramble” on Fri-day, June 3, at Fenton Farms Golf Club. “The Chamber changes the location of the golf outing every year,” said Shelly Day, chamber executive director. “It gives members a chance to try all our chamber member golf courses.” “Early birds” who sign up by May 2 will be given a complimentary 18-hole round of golf with a cart, for every paid registration. The coupon will be good for golfing Monday through Friday, anytime before the golf outing. The Chamber golf outing is a sell-out every year, according to Mike Scully, chairman for more than 10 years. “It’s
not so much a competition as it is a really good time,” he said. “You can network with your fellow business people while having fun.” The all-inclusive golf package includes 18 holes of golf with cart; breakfast, lunch and dinner; awards and prizes, plus entry into these contests: $2,500 50-foot Putt, sponsored by Vic Canever Chevrolet of Fenton. Every golf-er’s name will be entered into a drawing. Prior to the shotgun start, one woman’s and one man’s name will be drawn for a chance to sink a 50-foot putt and win $2,500. Putting, Long Drive and Closest to the Pin. The cost to participate is $460 per team, or $115 per golfer. Check-in is at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. To register, call (810) 629-5447, ext. 402 or visit online, fentonchamber.com.
AWARDS PRESENTED BY FRCC AMBASSADORS
S P E C I A L E V E N T S P O N S O R S :
P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R S :
2016 Linden Gus Macker
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016On the Fenton Community &
Cultural Center Grounds
4PM - 8PMIN CONJUNCTION WITH:
Fenton Farmer’s Market Concerts in the Park
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event
Thursday, August 4, 2016On the Fenton Community & Cultural Center Grounds
4pm - 8pm
In conjunction with:Fenton Farmer’s Market
Concerts in the Park
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event
Thursday, August 4, 2016On the Fenton Community & Cultural Center Grounds
4pm - 8pm
In conjunction with:Fenton Farmer’s Market
Concerts in the Park
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event
Thursday, August 4, 2016On the Fenton Community & Cultural Center Grounds
4pm - 8pm
In conjunction with:Fenton Farmer’s Market
Concerts in the Park
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the event
SAVE THE DATE
Behind Your Design is a local full-service graphic design, website development, event planner and marketing company. The seminar time is from 9 to 10 a.m., with check-in at 8:30 a.m. The cost for Chamber members is $15 and non-members $25. You can register online at fentonchamber.com, call the chamber office at 810-629-5447 or email the chamber at [email protected]. This workshop is one of a series of Growth Lab Seminars being sponsored by the Business Development Committee of the chamber. These informational workshops kicked off in January. “Our goal is to help you build your business on a foundation that is both efficient and profitable,” said Keith Green, committee chairman. For more information about the Growth Lab Series, you can watch a video on fentonchamber.org, by clicking on the Growth Lab Series graphic. “We are hoping to help all members retain employees, attract the best personnel, grow efficiently, and ultimately, take their business to the next level,” added Green. Other upcoming seminars include: Sept. 8 – Business Planning & Coaching Nov. 10 – Business Financing/Investment
