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August 2009 Volume 29, Issue 8
My Business Advocate Building Better Communities by Building Better Businesses City of Wyoming 50th Anniversary Celebration! A four day celebration, August 26th-29th, will feature familyfriendly fun events such as a bed race, fireworks, a parade down Division Avenue, and a special "Kid's Day" to just list a few. The celebration is open to all of West Michigan with many of the events free of charge.
Bill Engvall Performs on Metro Cruise® Friday!
Bill Engvall will bring his down-home style of humor to Wyoming for a special performance on Friday, August 28 at 7 pm at Resurrection Life Church. Tickets available at www.startickets.com.
In This Issue Wyoming 50th Anniversary 1 Metro Cruise® 1 Speed Networking 1 Opinion by John 2 Santa Parade 3&4 ChamberPartners 5 Hot Deals 5 3rd Fridays! 8 Business Expo 8 Chamber Ambassadors 9 Member 2 Member Discounts 10 Dues Payment Plan 10 Member 2 Member News 11 Metro Guide 12 Member Milestones 13 Metro Cruise Schedule 14 Celendars on Pages 6 & 7 Log on to www.southkent.org for details.
Barbecue Cook-Off at City Hall on Metro Cruise® Saturday August 29th from 7 am until 3 pm, join the City of Wyoming for award winning barbecue in the Wyoming City Hall Parking Lot. Come and enjoy some of the best BBQ this side of Memphis as more than 15 professional and amateur teams compete for top honors. Take time to enjoy the live blues music and festival atmosphere that only a BBQ cook-off can supply. With music featured by The Truckstop Cobras this free event promises to be fun for anyone who loves music, great BBQ and fun with friends and neighbors.
For complete information along with updates on all of the events check out the City of Wyoming's Official 50th Anniversary web site at www.wyoming50.com.
5th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise® Friday, August 28th 1 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, August 29th 9 am to 9 pm See Page 14 for a schedule of events.
Day of Event
Volunteers Needed!
Contact 531-5990 for details.
No-Cost Multi-Chamber Speed Networking
Skipp Knapp, from EdwardJones Investments and Mark Schabacker, from Cartridge Depot got six minutes to exchange info and business cards. Just two of the 70+ businesses from 3 area Chambers of Commerce that attended the April 2009 event. Expanded Networking Sessions will allow even more contact time at the August 14th event.
Friday, August 14th, 2009 7:30am to 10 am Hudsonville City Hall Community Room 3275 Central Blvd in Hudsonville 616-531-5990 to register
YOUR CHAMBER MANAGEMENT 2009 Board of Directors
*indicates Executive Committee Member
*John Crawford - President & CEO *Todd Duncan - Consumers Energy, Board Chair *Steve Marshall- MAS Advisory Service, Chair, Fin. & Budget *Norine Mulvihill - Sr. V. Chair - American Diabetes Association *Kathey Batey - Priority Health/Spirited Presentations *Brent Holland - Chameleon Ltd. *Skip Knapp - EdwardJones Investments *Tom Kruisenga - The Kruisenga Agency, Past Chair *Brent Vander Kolk - Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk PLC, Legal Counsel Community Relations Division (Blue) *Kathey Batey - Vice Chair Tommy Brann - Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille Dan Van Dyke - PCO Associates, LLC *Brent Vander Kolk - Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk,.PLC Lillian VanderVeen - Lenger Travel Services Member Relations Division (Red) *Brent Holland - Vice Chair Richard Chrisman - Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter Danna Mathiesen - Mercantile Bank John Schwartz - AT&T Membership Development Division (Gold) *Skip Knapp - Vice Chair Bob O'Callaghan - Citadel Broadcasting Rob Wells - VantagePointe Financial Group Financial Development Division (Green) *Norine Mulvihill - Sr. Vice Chair Betsy Artz - Loeks Theaters (Celebration Cinema) Joel Iakiri - Huntington Bank David Szidik - Proforma Infinite Marketing Matt Uhl - National City Ex-Officio Carol Sheets - City of Wyoming, Mayor Richard Root - City of Kentwood, Mayor Curtis Holt - City of Wyoming, Manager Bill Doren - Chamber Foundation Chair
My Business Advocate,
Copyright 2009 Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce 590 - 32nd Street SE Wyoming, MI 49548-2345 Tel: 616-531-5990 Fax: 616-531-0252 Newsletter/Advert Information: [email protected]
Building Better Communities by Building Better Businesses
Opinion by John August 2009 By John J. Crawford, Jr. President & CEO
The 5th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise® is August 28 & 29 Plan to be there and support the businesses on 28th Street! We’re expecting about 200,000 or more of our closest friends to be there with more than 12,000 Special Interest cars – it’s really a sight to behold!
Volunteer! It’s a Lot of Fun!
If you’re available in blocks of four hours, be a part of the Event Crew! Check out this newsletter and the web site at www.metrocruise.org or call the Chamber at 616.531.5990 for more details. We have super-dedicated Members that make up the Metro Cruise® Exec Committee this year. Joel Iakiri from Huntington Bank stepped up this year and serves as the Board Member Director-Coach for the project. Superb job! Dan Van Dyke was planning to Chair the event this year, but health issues changed his plans. Dan just re-joined the Committee (Welcome Back, Dan!!), but in the meantime, one of our Chamber heroes this year, Rick Sturim of Steve’s Antique Auto Repair stepped in and picked up the leadership flag and has done a beautiful job as Chairman! (THANKS, Rick!) Other Members include Charlie Steen who is heading up Car Owner Relations, Erin Bowen, our Intern from Lenger Travel & GVSU who is heading up Visitor Relations, Denise Hughes from eTool Developers (Public Relations) and Gregg Howard who is leading the Logistics, Site Mgmt and Public Safety efforts. The great folks from Citadel Broadcasting are also doing a great job above and beyond being the Radio Media Sponsor this year!
$10/Hour Minimum Wage Proposed for Michigan Last Week The Government Matters Committee, chaired by Dave Van Houten of HWC Corp, urges you to participate on the Committee! Stop by the Chamber the FIRST Monday at Noon and plug in! There is a veritable tsunami of tax and regulation changes headed toward your business! Some may help, some may not. High on the list are a proposed $10 Minimum Wage introduced in the Michigan House last week and the nationalization of many industries in this country. Right now, we need you to contact our Representatives Ehlers & Hoekstra and Senators Levin & Stabenow and tell them to STOP the take over of the nation’s health care system. The system has issues, but nationalization is not the solution! Plug in today! We need your input and help to make our voices heard. At least, that’s my Opinion by John!
2008 SANTA PARADE MEMORIES
Entries Limited Only By Imagination - Sponsorships Available Some of the more than 50 entries in the 2008 Santa Parade were from (left upper) Steelcase, The Rapid, (center top) Lake Michigan Credit Union, Express Employment Professionals, Celebration Cinema, Cap'n Jack, (upper right) Window World, Two Men and a Truck of course, Santa himself in his very own sleigh and many many more!
Head Elf - Dave VanHouten from Home Works Corporation and Window World chaired the 2008 committee.
Santa is Coming!
We expect hundreds of families to line S. Division Avenue between 34th and 43rd Streets beginning at 10 am on Saturday, December 5, 2009 when WKACC Members welcome Santa with a BIG parade.
phone 616.281.0611 fax 616.281.1737
Client Relationship Manager [email protected] 333-44th St SE Grand Rapids MI 49548 www.expresspros.com
Members of the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to join not-for-profit organizations, local churches and schools and not-yet-member businesses in welcoming Santa to help kick off the 2009 Christmas Shopping season and to begin the celebration of one of our most loved holidays. To be a part of this celebration, contact [email protected] or call 616-531-5990 today. Sponsorships are available for every business budget.
2009 Wyoming/Kentwood Santa Parade Saturday December 5, 2009
Member Sponsorship Packages* Tree Topper Sponsor (Only 1 Available) $2500 • • • • • • • •
Logo on 2 Billboards – (Brought to you in part by…) 3’ X 8’ Company Banner carried toward head of Parade Logo prominently displayed in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 3 entries in parade
Sleigh Bell Sponsor (4 Available) $1000 • • • • • •
Logo (1/8 page ad) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 2 entries in parade
Band Sponsor** • • • • • • •
$750
Logo (1/8 page ad) in all print advertising 3’ X 8’ Company Banner carried in front of Band Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entries in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Silver Bell Sponsor (6 Available) $500 • • • • •
Logo (1/16 page ad) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Jingle Bell Sponsor $250 • • • • •
Logo (Text Print) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Reindeer Sponsor $100 • • • • •
Business name in Text Print in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Santa Float Sponsor Additional $300 •
Additional to a Silver Bell, Sleigh Bell, or Tree Topper Package
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Santa and trailer provided, your support adds the decorations!
* Sponsorship Packages subject to slight changes ** A Portion of Sponsorship Money Will Be Given To Each of the Participating School Bands
Application/Agreement Company Name: ____________________________________________ [Member? YES / NO] Note to Sponsors: Contact Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ________________ To participate in the parade, you Address: _________________________________________________________________ MUST also fill out a Participant Application/Agreement. City, St, Zip ________________________ e-Mail ______________________________ We hereby apply for and agree to be a Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade as indicated below. We understand that this application shall become an Agreement when the Company receives a copy of this Application/Agreement signed by the Chamber President. We hereby agree to pay the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce the amount indicated when invoiced. We further agree that we will provide logos, artwork and other materials for promotion, signage, etc. to the Chamber for use in this event on or before the stated deadline. We also agree that displays, floats, banners and other marketing presence at the event shall be at the Company’s sole expense.
AD COPY & MATERIALS “Drop Dead” Deadline Date: NOVEMBER 5, 2009- Check appropriate Sponsorship Package above: Company Rep Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________ Chamber Representative: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Chamber President: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________
It pays to be a Member of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce! Annual Dues in the Chamber are extremely reasonable! If your company is not currently a Chamber Member, you can receive Chamber Member pricing simply and quickly by joining the Chamber of Commerce! Just request a Membership Application! Various Sponsorships are filled on a First-Signed, First-Served basis.
CHAMBERPARTNERS Always Free to Members
Meet Our Newest ChamberPartner
Debra Bates, President and Owner, contact her at deb@ choicebiz.com
Choice Business Services; Professional Office Support at Special Member Rates
Choice Business Services and Business Center provides youthe entrepreneur, home-based business owner, sole proprietor, telecommuter, satellite office, and sales office, with professional business support through our Business Address, Conferencing Services, Clerical/Administrative Support, Telephone Answering, Temporary and Permanent Office Leasing and much more…..You give us the task we figure out the best way to complete it! As a Chamber Partner, Choice Business Services offers any member of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce a significant discount on all office support services. All Chamber Partners provide discounts or special rates to members of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce that can help grow their business, cut expenses and increase income, while at the same time providing financial support to the Chamber.
Member to Member Discount Programs
You don't have to be a Chamber Partner to advertise your Member to Member Discounts. (This is not the same as Hot Deals). Member to Member Discounts are offered for as long as your business cares to run them for the low cost of only $25.00 per month. For this months discounts check out page 10 of this publication.
If you don't have your login information and password you can get it by contacting the Chamber Office. For help posting Hot Deals, log on to www.southkent.org or contact [email protected] or call the Chamber Office at 616-531-5990.
How Does My Business Become a ChamberPartner? The Committee looks for Members that provide services that benefit WKACC Members at a discounted price that will help improve our members’ profits by reducing their expenses for items they need to run their business.
A ChamberPartner must also provide the Chamber with a source of non-dues revenue. Revenue earned through all ChamberPartner Programs helps keep your annual membership dues rates low. Call 616-531-5990 for more information.
Take the Benefits Challenge! 1)
It would be beneficial to have an Employee Benefits plan that ‘ b e n e f i t e d ’ all employees - including our lower-paid hourly and part-time staff at NO-COST to me, the employer.
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I’d like our group health insurance rates to decrease by 40% immediately and remain stable into the future.
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Working with Chamber Partners is Good Business!
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Non-Dues revenue that help keep our fair share dues rates low and provide extra funding for Chamber events and programs throughout the year. If your business would like more information on becoming a Chamber Partner contact Committee Chair, Carol Crawford at [email protected] or sue@ southkent.org.
The Chamber offers free-anytime ad space on the website. It's simple to use your member login information and password to access your Hot Deals Site. Start at www.southkent. org and click on the Hot Deals Logo.
TAB has been a ChamberPartner since 2008 and recently renewed their partnership for another year.
TAB offers business owners peer advice, at a discounted rate, to empower you and your organization to achieve your business vision.
The Alternative Board helps you grow your business, make more money and work fewer hours. Contact Carol Crawford at 616301-8081 or email her at carol@ tabmichigan.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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August 2009
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Staff Meetings on the Thursday before 3rd Fridays! and on all other Fridays at 10am
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Noon Gov Matters at the Chamber 4p Education Comm No Meeting in July
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8a Activation & Retention
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9a Bus Growth 10 am 3rd Fri! Committee 11:30a Board of Directors Meeting 10 am 3rd Fridays! Planning Committee
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11:30a-1p 3rd Fridays! Pizzazz Banquet 1p Chamber Partners
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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8a Gov Matters at Wyoming City Hall
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Noon Gov Matters at the Chamber
11a Santa Parade Committee
8:15a Chamber Foundation
8a Activation & Retention 10a, Finance 11:30a, Executive Committee
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8a Recruiting Committee
7:30a Multi Chamber Speed Networking 10 a 3rd Fri! Comm 11:30a Board of Directors
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NETWORKING Friday, August 21 11:30a - 1 pm Showcase Tables still Available for August
The WKACC's Most Popular Networking Event
"We are averaging 45 businesses at each 3rd Fridays! Networking Event with many new faces each time," Committee Chair, Linda Singer informs the Advocate. "Twice already in 2009 our numbers have topped 70 businesses at one event. If you get one or two referrals for your $15 lunchtime investment, (member rate w/early registration), your lunch pays for itself. YOUR business can't afford to miss these opportunties," Linda advises. If your business isn't able to Showcase, consider placing your information on each chair for a minimal fee of only $15. This charge is payable at the door the day of the event. Just let them know when you register that you will be paying to place info on the chairs.
Being Active on a Chamber Committee is Good Business!
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The Biggest and Best Networking Event of the Year Is Coming Thursday October 29, 2009 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mark Your Calendars Now!
Sponsorship and Showcase Applications Now Being Accepted. SPACE IS LIMITED! For Information Contact Sue Bynum at 531-5990 or [email protected] Produced By The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
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Promote Your Brand at 3rd Fridays!
!!! FREE !!! Attendance not required.
We Need bags with YOUR COMPANY LOGO AND / OR NAME
We'll use them to package handouts at 3rd Fridays! Luncheons each month. Our members are leaving each month with armloads of info and business cards. Make it easier to get everything back to the office with your donation of logo'd plastic or paper bags. No limit or minimum number. We'll take 1 or 100.
Let them know who you are!
CHAMBER EVENT COMMITTEE NEWS Don't Forget!
August 2009 Fall is just around the corner and so are the last two Chamber After Hours of the Year. Mark your calendars for October 8th and November 12th. 5pm7pm. Each of the After Hours will provide a great opportunity for casual networking, or you could choose to purchase a showcase table for the evening. You can stop in for a few minutes, but we'd love to have you stay all night. Food and drinks are always provided by our hosts. More details on the locations is coming soon.
This is also a great opportunity to meet your Chamber Ambassador if you haven't already had the pleasure. The Ambassadors are there to introduce you and help you make connections with other members. Please use your Ambassador as your representative to stay in touch with the Chamber and therefore the community. We are currently seeking applications for After Hours hosts for the Spring of 2010. Please contact the chamber office if you are interested and someone will be in contact with you.
Download your Criteria Information/Application to Host or your showcase applicaton for
Chamber After Hours
Marketing incentives available from Citadel Broadcasting to all new and renewing members. Ask Sue, Julie or John for all the details before your Membership is due. Refer a New Member and receive a $25.00 Chamber Bucks Credit toward your next invoice. Contact the Chamber with your referral information and when your referral activates their membership you will receive credit for the referral. Don't forget to mention the marketing package valued at $1500. from Citadel.
Referring New Members Is Good
by logging on to www.southkent.org and going to document downloads. Send to [email protected] or fax to 616-531-0252.
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City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation WYOMING, MI, July 6, 2009 – The T.E.A.M. 21 After-School Program, a collaborative effort between the City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department and Wyoming Public Schools. Students will be selling student made and grown items at the Metro Health 2009 Farm Market to raise money for the City of Wyoming Dog Park. Contact them at 616-530-3164 and don't forget to ask about the new Pickle Ball Courts opening in Wyoming.
City of Wyoming Senior Center Blogspot
Want to know what’s going on at the Wyoming Senior Center? You can now follow their blog at www. wyomingseniorcenter.blogspot. com. The blog is another way to share information with individuals currently participating in Wyoming Senior Center programs and those who would like to learn a little more about them.
Members Team Up and Dr. Suzette Ona Healthy Smile COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Healthy Smile Parking Lot 2021 44th St SE, East of Kalamazoo More than 140 pints of blood must be donated every day year-round to care for patients in Kent and Barry county hopitals! In conjunction with Michigan Community Blood Centers - the only source of blood for all hopitals in Kent and Barry county, Healthy Smile is sponsoring a blood drive on August 4th from 2pm to 6pm, in the MI Community Blood Bus located in the back parking lot. Please join the cause to save lives in our community. To sign up, contact Molly Lang at 616-281-8338 or e-mail healthysmile.dr.ona@gmail. com. "We will be scheduling donors every 15 minutes. Please call or e-mail to reserve your spot today! Thank you", Dr. Suzette Ona & Healthy Smile Staff
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Members Team up to Provide Affordable Family Get Away The Country Inn & Suite South Grand Rapids has a new Family Fun Package that includes 4 free passes to Craig's Cruisers (a $52. value) that includes: • 4 complimentary All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet passes • 4 activity passes, each good for Go-Karts, Out Door Go-Karts, Laser Tag, High Ropes Course or many other options plus 5 Game Credits The Hotel also offers: • Free Breakfast • Free access to the indoor pool • Free High Speed Internet and much more! Make your reservation today by calling 616-246-6612 or on line at www.countryinns.com/womingmi For a limited time: Stay with Country Inn & Suites and get 15% off your roomrate.
Study Skills Class Offered
August 17-20 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost is only $150 per student! Specialized learning Development Center is offering students entering grades six through eight basic study skills to help prepare for back-to-school days. Areas covered include: • Learning Survey • Time Management • Effective Study Strategies • Note Taking Skills • Reading for Information • Test Preparation To Register email [email protected] or call us at 616-361-1182. Located at 3056 Walker Ridge Dr NW. Call them at 616-361-1182 for more information.
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Used by the Chamber of Commerce to: � Stimulate interest in the Wyoming-Kentwood area � Fulfill information requests � Provide visitors and residents with a useful buyer’s guide to local businesses � Promote the Wyoming-Kentwood area business community both inside and outside of the area � As an economic development tool � As a device for business recruitment � As a business-to-business sales tool
Extensive and highly targeted distribution � Full Chamber membership � Business prospects � Trade shows � Information requests � Educational and financial institutions � Governmental agencies � Visitors to the Wyoming area � Newcomer packets
Your advertisement will appear both in print and on the Chamber’s web site in an interactive format
Promote your business in this high quality publication with a full year of circulation Business Features also available In addition to display advertising, business features are available to those wishing to convey their message in an editorial format: • This combination editorial/advertising vehicle resembles a magazine article in content and appearance. • Each business feature consists of 100 to 150 words, plus photography. • Features are available in full and half page sizes.
Call 800-491-1760 or Book your ad online: www.harborhouse.com/wyoming.htm
MEMBER NEWS AND NOTES
Showcase Your Business
Member Spotlight
Board Executives meet monthly and select the outstanding volunteer and Committee for their effort and results on behalf of WKACC.
July Volunteer of the Month Congratulations to David Van Houten from Home Works Corporationa and Window World on being named Volunteer of the Month in July. David chairs this years Government Matters Committee and was the 2008 chair of the Santa Parade Committee. The committee, led by Van Houten has spent the first half of 2009 revamping the committee, recruiting new membership and making stronger connections in local, state and federal government. July Committee of the Month 2009 Government Matters Committee- Our thanks to this dedicated group for connecting with legislators and keeping our membership informed. John Schwartz-AT&T Tommy Brann-Brann's Steakhouse & Grille Joanne Voorhees-Council Member, City of Wyoming Megan Sall-Director of DDA, City of Wyoming Barb VanDuren-City of Wyoming Yolanda Lewis-Consumers Energy Roger Royer-DTE Energy Bill Hahn-Flagstar Bank Dave Van Houten-Home Works Corp & Window World Joel Iakiri-Huntington Bank, Bayberry Lillian VanderVeen-Lenger Travel Center Vic Krause-Metro Health Hospital Steve Middleton-Middleton Printing Kathey Batey-Priority Health & Spirited Presentations Rusty Richter-Rietberg Companies John Stedman-Stedman Insurance Brent Vander Kolk-Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk, PLC Julie Janes-Brown-Chamber Staff
Welcome New Members
Applause CateringFriday, August 21 Stephanie McIntyre, 61611:30 am to 1 pm 940-0001
Our second of three Luncheons at Pizzazz Banquet Center with catering by Schnitz' Deli. Members pay only $15 with early registration. Not-yet-members and late member registration is still only $21.00 Showcase tables are available for August while they last. Reserve yours today for only an additional $35.00. Contact [email protected] for more information or download the application at www.southkent.org. Register on-line and don't forget your business cards!
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Gebbens Management, Inc -Dexter Gebbens, 616-5300051 One on One ComputersJody Horton, 616-774-8480 (welcome back Jody!) Rainbow International of South Grand Rapids- Scott Morehouse, 616-281-1234 Who Do You Know That Should Be A Member?
Renewing Members
Metropolitan Building Maintenance • MiBiz • Micro Visions, Inc • Motel 6 • Multi Products Credit Union • Net Options, LLC • Remax Lifestyles • Reverend Father Keith W. Lowe • Springthrough • Timmer’s Service • Tony’s Tunes Entertainment Services • Trivalent Group • United Foam • Voss Lighting • Walgreen Drug Store #11801 Member Milestones
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Broadmoor Motor Sales C & K Floor Covering Chris’ Therapeutic Touch Dan Pfeiffer Lincoln Mercury F.D. Lake Machinery Fed Com Credit Union Hearthstone Assisted Living Holiday Inn Express & Crossroads Banquet Center Huntington Bank – Bayberry Interlogic Outsourcing, Inc. J & S Car Care Center
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Businesses listed on this page are marking a Member Milestone. Please take the time to welcome new members and congratulate renewing members, especially those celebrating an anniversary, on their continuing support of YOUR Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on any of these members log on to www.southkent. org and click on information request or call 616-531-5990 for more details.
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Car Show Car Club Parking Apparel-MI Easter Seals & Food Vendors Metro Health Hospital First Aid Station Grand Rapids First Church Waterfest Citadel Broadcasting Entertainment & Beer Tent for Catholic Charities of W Michigan
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GM Futurliner Display presented by Wyoming Downtown Development Authority Foremost Insurance VIP Area o 0XVLFE\7RQ\¶V7XQHV Huntington Bank NASCAR Simulator & INDY500® Trip give-away 1969 Mercury COUGAR give-away by Harold Zieglar Ford & Citadel Broadcasting )DUPHU¶V,QVXUDQFH0RELOH&ODLPV2IILFH Wyoming Youth Coalition Kids Carnival at .OLQJPDQ¶V3DUN Metro Million Display of High-Valued Cars Food Vendors
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Look for the Great Deals Booklet at the Cruise and Shop at Stores Displaying the Metro Merchant sign!
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Apparel-MI Easter Seals & Food Vendors Swap Meet & Car Corral Sales Area Metro Health Hospital First Aid Station Grand Rapids First Church Waterfest Citadel Broadcasting Entertainment & Beer Tent for Catholic Charities of W Michigan
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CHAMBER MEMBERS are VIP!! In addition to our Official Sponsors, as a Member in Good Standing, you may request up to TWO (2) 9,33DVVHVIRUWKLV\HDU¶V&UXLVHBut, when 100 are gone, they are gone! LOGIN and REGISTER ONLINE at www.southkent.org to receive your Two FREE VIP Member Passes!
Sears Auto Center ± Woodland x x x x x
Safety City Food Vendors MI Masons Child I.D. Program Vehicle Inspection by Sears Auto Center Child Safety Seat Inspections by Sears Auto Center
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www.metrocruise.org Web Design by eToolDevelopers
Car Show/Street Rod Display
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Italian Car Show
3rd Fridays! SHOWCASER REGISTRATION Event: Month______ Day _______________ Year_______ Business Showcased Contact name & phone Contact e-mail address SPACE IS LIMITED PLEASE RESERVE EARLY, TABLES ARE FILLED FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED WHAT ARE YOUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 8’ covered and skirted table provided
Other (please describe)__________________________________
Will you offer a Raffle Prize Yes___No ___ __________________________________________________________________________________ Prize Description Will you need Electrical
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SHOWCASER AGREES: x Verbal presentation is limited to two minutes x Hand-out materials to be placed on chairs – not on tables x Set up may start as early as 11 a.m., with showcases ready to go at 11:30 a.m. Tear down not before 1:15 p.m. x Raffle tickets to be collected between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon – not at time of raffle drawing. x Payment of $35.00 will be made to the WKACC. Lunch is not included in the Showcase Fee. Signature ___________________________________________________Date _________________
Questions or concerns? Contact the Chamber at 616-531-5990. Log on at www.southkent.org
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment is Enclosed Credit Card Other________________________________ Visa MasterCard Card N umber: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________ CC ID: ________________ Name and Address on Card: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only: Registered: _________________ Adv: _______________________ Other: ______________________ ChamberPartner (50%) ________
Invoiced: ________________ Paid: ______________ Signage: _________________ Logo: _____________ Division: _____________________________________ Chamber Bucks: ______________________________
Criteria for Hosting a
Chamber After Hours
The Chamber is proud to introduce a unique opportunity to network, look at what other businesses are doing, and have a great time doing it. As the Host, you will be in the unique position to network to other Chamber Members on a one to one basis. Any business wishing to host the Chamber Members at their place of business may do so for a nominal fee and assumes the following responsibilities. 1.
The Host Business will be asked to pay a $100 non-refundable fee to the Chamber of Commerce prior to hosting the event. This is to cover the cost of signage and promotion which includes your business logo and contact information in My Business Advocate and on our website at least one month prior to the event. Host is responsible for providing an electronic file or clean copy of their company logo to the Chamber office 8 weeks prior to hosting the After Hours.
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The Host will be responsible for food, beverages and a door prize. (Unless there is an opportunity to utilize a cash bar.)
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At the Chamber After Hours other Member businesses will be invited to participate by “showcasing” their business. We will ask the host to provide tables, table cloths, and skirts for a limited number of participants. Number of Showcase Tables will be based on available space at the discretion of the hosting business.
Tours of your facility may be conducted upon your direction. The Chamber assumes no responsibility for these tours.
Business After Hours are generally held February, March, October and November. In January we hold our Annual Meeting; in September, the Taste of Wyoming; and in December the Chamber’s Open House. In order to provide consistency Hosts are asked to please schedule on the second Thursday, 5 - 7:00 pm. Other arrangements can be made at the Hosts request. You can host one of these fun events and take advantage of this opportunity to spotlight your business by contacting Sue at the Chamber office at 531-5990 or simply complete this form and fax it to 531-0252. Remember, Hosting opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis.
Company Name: ________________________________Contact Person: ____________________________ Date: _______________________ Address: ___________________________________________________Phone:_____________________Fax:_____________________ e-Mail Address: _________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (Signature required)
Please Indicate Your Preferred Date: (1st & 2nd Choices) Oct. Nov. Feb. Mar ____ ____ ____ ____ Space for other Businesses to Showcase _____We have room for _____tables and will provide tablecloths and skirts. Tables size _____ x _____. _____We would like to host, but we don’t have room for any other businesses to Showcase. If you need help with ideas for our promotional flyer, or door prizes, please feel free to contact the Chamber office for ideas. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment is Enclosed Visa MasterCard
Credit Card Other________________________________ Card Number: _____________________________________________
Exp. Date: ________________ CCID: ________________
Name and Address on Card: _____________
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__________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only:
Registered: _________________ Adv: _______________________ Other: ______________________ ChamberPartner (50%) ________
Invoiced: ________________ Paid: ______________ Signage: _________________ Logo: _____________ Division: _____________________________________ Chamber Bucks: ______________________________
My Business Advocate Building Better Communities by Building Better Businesses City of Wyoming 50th Anniversary Celebration! A four day celebration, August 26th-29th, will feature familyfriendly fun events such as a bed race, fireworks, a parade down Division Avenue, and a special "Kid's Day" to just list a few. The celebration is open to all of West Michigan with many of the events free of charge.
Bill Engvall Performs on Metro Cruise® Friday!
Bill Engvall will bring his down-home style of humor to Wyoming for a special performance on Friday, August 28 at 7 pm at Resurrection Life Church. Tickets available at www.startickets.com.
In This Issue Wyoming 50th Anniversary 1 Metro Cruise® 1 Speed Networking 1 Opinion by John 2 Santa Parade 3&4 ChamberPartners 5 Hot Deals 5 3rd Fridays! 8 Business Expo 8 Chamber Ambassadors 9 Member 2 Member Discounts 10 Dues Payment Plan 10 Member 2 Member News 11 Metro Guide 12 Member Milestones 13 Metro Cruise Schedule 14 Celendars on Pages 6 & 7 Log on to www.southkent.org for details.
Barbecue Cook-Off at City Hall on Metro Cruise® Saturday August 29th from 7 am until 3 pm, join the City of Wyoming for award winning barbecue in the Wyoming City Hall Parking Lot. Come and enjoy some of the best BBQ this side of Memphis as more than 15 professional and amateur teams compete for top honors. Take time to enjoy the live blues music and festival atmosphere that only a BBQ cook-off can supply. With music featured by The Truckstop Cobras this free event promises to be fun for anyone who loves music, great BBQ and fun with friends and neighbors.
For complete information along with updates on all of the events check out the City of Wyoming's Official 50th Anniversary web site at www.wyoming50.com.
5th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise® Friday, August 28th 1 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, August 29th 9 am to 9 pm See Page 14 for a schedule of events.
Day of Event
Volunteers Needed!
Contact 531-5990 for details.
No-Cost Multi-Chamber Speed Networking
Skipp Knapp, from EdwardJones Investments and Mark Schabacker, from Cartridge Depot got six minutes to exchange info and business cards. Just two of the 70+ businesses from 3 area Chambers of Commerce that attended the April 2009 event. Expanded Networking Sessions will allow even more contact time at the August 14th event.
Friday, August 14th, 2009 7:30am to 10 am Hudsonville City Hall Community Room 3275 Central Blvd in Hudsonville 616-531-5990 to register
YOUR CHAMBER MANAGEMENT 2009 Board of Directors
*indicates Executive Committee Member
*John Crawford - President & CEO *Todd Duncan - Consumers Energy, Board Chair *Steve Marshall- MAS Advisory Service, Chair, Fin. & Budget *Norine Mulvihill - Sr. V. Chair - American Diabetes Association *Kathey Batey - Priority Health/Spirited Presentations *Brent Holland - Chameleon Ltd. *Skip Knapp - EdwardJones Investments *Tom Kruisenga - The Kruisenga Agency, Past Chair *Brent Vander Kolk - Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk PLC, Legal Counsel Community Relations Division (Blue) *Kathey Batey - Vice Chair Tommy Brann - Brann’s Steakhouse & Grille Dan Van Dyke - PCO Associates, LLC *Brent Vander Kolk - Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk,.PLC Lillian VanderVeen - Lenger Travel Services Member Relations Division (Red) *Brent Holland - Vice Chair Richard Chrisman - Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter Danna Mathiesen - Mercantile Bank John Schwartz - AT&T Membership Development Division (Gold) *Skip Knapp - Vice Chair Bob O'Callaghan - Citadel Broadcasting Rob Wells - VantagePointe Financial Group Financial Development Division (Green) *Norine Mulvihill - Sr. Vice Chair Betsy Artz - Loeks Theaters (Celebration Cinema) Joel Iakiri - Huntington Bank David Szidik - Proforma Infinite Marketing Matt Uhl - National City Ex-Officio Carol Sheets - City of Wyoming, Mayor Richard Root - City of Kentwood, Mayor Curtis Holt - City of Wyoming, Manager Bill Doren - Chamber Foundation Chair
My Business Advocate,
Copyright 2009 Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce 590 - 32nd Street SE Wyoming, MI 49548-2345 Tel: 616-531-5990 Fax: 616-531-0252 Newsletter/Advert Information: [email protected]
Building Better Communities by Building Better Businesses
Opinion by John August 2009 By John J. Crawford, Jr. President & CEO
The 5th Annual 28th Street Metro Cruise® is August 28 & 29 Plan to be there and support the businesses on 28th Street! We’re expecting about 200,000 or more of our closest friends to be there with more than 12,000 Special Interest cars – it’s really a sight to behold!
Volunteer! It’s a Lot of Fun!
If you’re available in blocks of four hours, be a part of the Event Crew! Check out this newsletter and the web site at www.metrocruise.org or call the Chamber at 616.531.5990 for more details. We have super-dedicated Members that make up the Metro Cruise® Exec Committee this year. Joel Iakiri from Huntington Bank stepped up this year and serves as the Board Member Director-Coach for the project. Superb job! Dan Van Dyke was planning to Chair the event this year, but health issues changed his plans. Dan just re-joined the Committee (Welcome Back, Dan!!), but in the meantime, one of our Chamber heroes this year, Rick Sturim of Steve’s Antique Auto Repair stepped in and picked up the leadership flag and has done a beautiful job as Chairman! (THANKS, Rick!) Other Members include Charlie Steen who is heading up Car Owner Relations, Erin Bowen, our Intern from Lenger Travel & GVSU who is heading up Visitor Relations, Denise Hughes from eTool Developers (Public Relations) and Gregg Howard who is leading the Logistics, Site Mgmt and Public Safety efforts. The great folks from Citadel Broadcasting are also doing a great job above and beyond being the Radio Media Sponsor this year!
$10/Hour Minimum Wage Proposed for Michigan Last Week The Government Matters Committee, chaired by Dave Van Houten of HWC Corp, urges you to participate on the Committee! Stop by the Chamber the FIRST Monday at Noon and plug in! There is a veritable tsunami of tax and regulation changes headed toward your business! Some may help, some may not. High on the list are a proposed $10 Minimum Wage introduced in the Michigan House last week and the nationalization of many industries in this country. Right now, we need you to contact our Representatives Ehlers & Hoekstra and Senators Levin & Stabenow and tell them to STOP the take over of the nation’s health care system. The system has issues, but nationalization is not the solution! Plug in today! We need your input and help to make our voices heard. At least, that’s my Opinion by John!
2008 SANTA PARADE MEMORIES
Entries Limited Only By Imagination - Sponsorships Available Some of the more than 50 entries in the 2008 Santa Parade were from (left upper) Steelcase, The Rapid, (center top) Lake Michigan Credit Union, Express Employment Professionals, Celebration Cinema, Cap'n Jack, (upper right) Window World, Two Men and a Truck of course, Santa himself in his very own sleigh and many many more!
Head Elf - Dave VanHouten from Home Works Corporation and Window World chaired the 2008 committee.
Santa is Coming!
We expect hundreds of families to line S. Division Avenue between 34th and 43rd Streets beginning at 10 am on Saturday, December 5, 2009 when WKACC Members welcome Santa with a BIG parade.
phone 616.281.0611 fax 616.281.1737
Client Relationship Manager [email protected] 333-44th St SE Grand Rapids MI 49548 www.expresspros.com
Members of the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce are invited to join not-for-profit organizations, local churches and schools and not-yet-member businesses in welcoming Santa to help kick off the 2009 Christmas Shopping season and to begin the celebration of one of our most loved holidays. To be a part of this celebration, contact [email protected] or call 616-531-5990 today. Sponsorships are available for every business budget.
2009 Wyoming/Kentwood Santa Parade Saturday December 5, 2009
Member Sponsorship Packages* Tree Topper Sponsor (Only 1 Available) $2500 • • • • • • • •
Logo on 2 Billboards – (Brought to you in part by…) 3’ X 8’ Company Banner carried toward head of Parade Logo prominently displayed in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 3 entries in parade
Sleigh Bell Sponsor (4 Available) $1000 • • • • • •
Logo (1/8 page ad) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 2 entries in parade
Band Sponsor** • • • • • • •
$750
Logo (1/8 page ad) in all print advertising 3’ X 8’ Company Banner carried in front of Band Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Advertisements at Main Street Pub – shown between Trivia games Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entries in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Silver Bell Sponsor (6 Available) $500 • • • • •
Logo (1/16 page ad) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Jingle Bell Sponsor $250 • • • • •
Logo (Text Print) in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Reindeer Sponsor $100 • • • • •
Business name in Text Print in all print advertising Elementary School handouts - approximately 10,000 handouts Public Service Announcements on Radio and TV Logo (Printable coupon) on Santa Parade web site 1 entry in parade (Additional entries available for $15)
Santa Float Sponsor Additional $300 •
Additional to a Silver Bell, Sleigh Bell, or Tree Topper Package
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Santa and trailer provided, your support adds the decorations!
* Sponsorship Packages subject to slight changes ** A Portion of Sponsorship Money Will Be Given To Each of the Participating School Bands
Application/Agreement Company Name: ____________________________________________ [Member? YES / NO] Note to Sponsors: Contact Name: _____________________________________ Phone: ________________ To participate in the parade, you Address: _________________________________________________________________ MUST also fill out a Participant Application/Agreement. City, St, Zip ________________________ e-Mail ______________________________ We hereby apply for and agree to be a Sponsor of the 3rd Annual Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce Santa Claus Parade as indicated below. We understand that this application shall become an Agreement when the Company receives a copy of this Application/Agreement signed by the Chamber President. We hereby agree to pay the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce the amount indicated when invoiced. We further agree that we will provide logos, artwork and other materials for promotion, signage, etc. to the Chamber for use in this event on or before the stated deadline. We also agree that displays, floats, banners and other marketing presence at the event shall be at the Company’s sole expense.
AD COPY & MATERIALS “Drop Dead” Deadline Date: NOVEMBER 5, 2009- Check appropriate Sponsorship Package above: Company Rep Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ___________ Chamber Representative: _______________________________________ Date: __________ Chamber President: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________
It pays to be a Member of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce! Annual Dues in the Chamber are extremely reasonable! If your company is not currently a Chamber Member, you can receive Chamber Member pricing simply and quickly by joining the Chamber of Commerce! Just request a Membership Application! Various Sponsorships are filled on a First-Signed, First-Served basis.
CHAMBERPARTNERS Always Free to Members
Meet Our Newest ChamberPartner
Debra Bates, President and Owner, contact her at deb@ choicebiz.com
Choice Business Services; Professional Office Support at Special Member Rates
Choice Business Services and Business Center provides youthe entrepreneur, home-based business owner, sole proprietor, telecommuter, satellite office, and sales office, with professional business support through our Business Address, Conferencing Services, Clerical/Administrative Support, Telephone Answering, Temporary and Permanent Office Leasing and much more…..You give us the task we figure out the best way to complete it! As a Chamber Partner, Choice Business Services offers any member of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce a significant discount on all office support services. All Chamber Partners provide discounts or special rates to members of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce that can help grow their business, cut expenses and increase income, while at the same time providing financial support to the Chamber.
Member to Member Discount Programs
You don't have to be a Chamber Partner to advertise your Member to Member Discounts. (This is not the same as Hot Deals). Member to Member Discounts are offered for as long as your business cares to run them for the low cost of only $25.00 per month. For this months discounts check out page 10 of this publication.
If you don't have your login information and password you can get it by contacting the Chamber Office. For help posting Hot Deals, log on to www.southkent.org or contact [email protected] or call the Chamber Office at 616-531-5990.
How Does My Business Become a ChamberPartner? The Committee looks for Members that provide services that benefit WKACC Members at a discounted price that will help improve our members’ profits by reducing their expenses for items they need to run their business.
A ChamberPartner must also provide the Chamber with a source of non-dues revenue. Revenue earned through all ChamberPartner Programs helps keep your annual membership dues rates low. Call 616-531-5990 for more information.
Take the Benefits Challenge! 1)
It would be beneficial to have an Employee Benefits plan that ‘ b e n e f i t e d ’ all employees - including our lower-paid hourly and part-time staff at NO-COST to me, the employer.
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I’d like our group health insurance rates to decrease by 40% immediately and remain stable into the future.
Let us show you something new.
WKACC Chamber Partner
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Broker Director (616) 490-0911 - direct
Working with Chamber Partners is Good Business!
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Non-Dues revenue that help keep our fair share dues rates low and provide extra funding for Chamber events and programs throughout the year. If your business would like more information on becoming a Chamber Partner contact Committee Chair, Carol Crawford at [email protected] or sue@ southkent.org.
The Chamber offers free-anytime ad space on the website. It's simple to use your member login information and password to access your Hot Deals Site. Start at www.southkent. org and click on the Hot Deals Logo.
TAB has been a ChamberPartner since 2008 and recently renewed their partnership for another year.
TAB offers business owners peer advice, at a discounted rate, to empower you and your organization to achieve your business vision.
The Alternative Board helps you grow your business, make more money and work fewer hours. Contact Carol Crawford at 616301-8081 or email her at carol@ tabmichigan.com.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Multi Chamber Speed Networking 8a PAC 9-11a SCORE by appt.
11:30a-1p 3rd Fridays! Pizzazz Banquet 1p Chamber Partners
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Noon Gov Matters at the Chamber
11a Santa Parade Committee
8:15a Chamber Foundation
8a Activation & Retention 10a, Finance 11:30a, Executive Committee
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8a Recruiting Committee
7:30a Multi Chamber Speed Networking 10 a 3rd Fri! Comm 11:30a Board of Directors
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NETWORKING Friday, August 21 11:30a - 1 pm Showcase Tables still Available for August
The WKACC's Most Popular Networking Event
"We are averaging 45 businesses at each 3rd Fridays! Networking Event with many new faces each time," Committee Chair, Linda Singer informs the Advocate. "Twice already in 2009 our numbers have topped 70 businesses at one event. If you get one or two referrals for your $15 lunchtime investment, (member rate w/early registration), your lunch pays for itself. YOUR business can't afford to miss these opportunties," Linda advises. If your business isn't able to Showcase, consider placing your information on each chair for a minimal fee of only $15. This charge is payable at the door the day of the event. Just let them know when you register that you will be paying to place info on the chairs.
Being Active on a Chamber Committee is Good Business!
South Kent
Business Connections
Great Learning and Great Connections to Build Your Business
The Biggest and Best Networking Event of the Year Is Coming Thursday October 29, 2009 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mark Your Calendars Now!
Sponsorship and Showcase Applications Now Being Accepted. SPACE IS LIMITED! For Information Contact Sue Bynum at 531-5990 or [email protected] Produced By The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce
Building Better Communities by Building Better Businesses
Promote Your Brand at 3rd Fridays!
!!! FREE !!! Attendance not required.
We Need bags with YOUR COMPANY LOGO AND / OR NAME
We'll use them to package handouts at 3rd Fridays! Luncheons each month. Our members are leaving each month with armloads of info and business cards. Make it easier to get everything back to the office with your donation of logo'd plastic or paper bags. No limit or minimum number. We'll take 1 or 100.
Let them know who you are!
CHAMBER EVENT COMMITTEE NEWS Don't Forget!
August 2009 Fall is just around the corner and so are the last two Chamber After Hours of the Year. Mark your calendars for October 8th and November 12th. 5pm7pm. Each of the After Hours will provide a great opportunity for casual networking, or you could choose to purchase a showcase table for the evening. You can stop in for a few minutes, but we'd love to have you stay all night. Food and drinks are always provided by our hosts. More details on the locations is coming soon.
This is also a great opportunity to meet your Chamber Ambassador if you haven't already had the pleasure. The Ambassadors are there to introduce you and help you make connections with other members. Please use your Ambassador as your representative to stay in touch with the Chamber and therefore the community. We are currently seeking applications for After Hours hosts for the Spring of 2010. Please contact the chamber office if you are interested and someone will be in contact with you.
Download your Criteria Information/Application to Host or your showcase applicaton for
Chamber After Hours
Marketing incentives available from Citadel Broadcasting to all new and renewing members. Ask Sue, Julie or John for all the details before your Membership is due. Refer a New Member and receive a $25.00 Chamber Bucks Credit toward your next invoice. Contact the Chamber with your referral information and when your referral activates their membership you will receive credit for the referral. Don't forget to mention the marketing package valued at $1500. from Citadel.
Referring New Members Is Good
by logging on to www.southkent.org and going to document downloads. Send to [email protected] or fax to 616-531-0252.
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MEMBER 2 MEMBER NEWS
City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation WYOMING, MI, July 6, 2009 – The T.E.A.M. 21 After-School Program, a collaborative effort between the City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department and Wyoming Public Schools. Students will be selling student made and grown items at the Metro Health 2009 Farm Market to raise money for the City of Wyoming Dog Park. Contact them at 616-530-3164 and don't forget to ask about the new Pickle Ball Courts opening in Wyoming.
City of Wyoming Senior Center Blogspot
Want to know what’s going on at the Wyoming Senior Center? You can now follow their blog at www. wyomingseniorcenter.blogspot. com. The blog is another way to share information with individuals currently participating in Wyoming Senior Center programs and those who would like to learn a little more about them.
Members Team Up and Dr. Suzette Ona Healthy Smile COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Tuesday, August 4, 2009 Healthy Smile Parking Lot 2021 44th St SE, East of Kalamazoo More than 140 pints of blood must be donated every day year-round to care for patients in Kent and Barry county hopitals! In conjunction with Michigan Community Blood Centers - the only source of blood for all hopitals in Kent and Barry county, Healthy Smile is sponsoring a blood drive on August 4th from 2pm to 6pm, in the MI Community Blood Bus located in the back parking lot. Please join the cause to save lives in our community. To sign up, contact Molly Lang at 616-281-8338 or e-mail healthysmile.dr.ona@gmail. com. "We will be scheduling donors every 15 minutes. Please call or e-mail to reserve your spot today! Thank you", Dr. Suzette Ona & Healthy Smile Staff
Remember to tell them "I saw it in My Business Advocate!"
Members Team up to Provide Affordable Family Get Away The Country Inn & Suite South Grand Rapids has a new Family Fun Package that includes 4 free passes to Craig's Cruisers (a $52. value) that includes: • 4 complimentary All You Can Eat Pizza Buffet passes • 4 activity passes, each good for Go-Karts, Out Door Go-Karts, Laser Tag, High Ropes Course or many other options plus 5 Game Credits The Hotel also offers: • Free Breakfast • Free access to the indoor pool • Free High Speed Internet and much more! Make your reservation today by calling 616-246-6612 or on line at www.countryinns.com/womingmi For a limited time: Stay with Country Inn & Suites and get 15% off your roomrate.
Study Skills Class Offered
August 17-20 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Cost is only $150 per student! Specialized learning Development Center is offering students entering grades six through eight basic study skills to help prepare for back-to-school days. Areas covered include: • Learning Survey • Time Management • Effective Study Strategies • Note Taking Skills • Reading for Information • Test Preparation To Register email [email protected] or call us at 616-361-1182. Located at 3056 Walker Ridge Dr NW. Call them at 616-361-1182 for more information.
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Community Profile & Metroguide Magazine Full and half-page advertisers also receive a banner ad on the Chamber web site for one full year at no additional cost.
By advertising in this important publication your company will gain valuable exposure to thousands of individuals, companies and prospects that will use this tool to make their buying decisions over the next year. In addition, with your support, your Chamber can produce this high quality tool to be used for economic and business development. Used by people who want to be your customers � Well written � Beautifully illustrated � Full color, magazine style � Designed for easy use and readability � Coffee table quality, the user will use over and over again � One low cost gets a full-year of selling your services and products
The publication is designed to both stimulate interest and fulfill requests for information � 4,000 targeted copies distributed � Useful directory and community profile to local business and industry � Chamber member listings � This is THE tool used by the Chamber to promote business recruitment and retention
Used by the Chamber of Commerce to: � Stimulate interest in the Wyoming-Kentwood area � Fulfill information requests � Provide visitors and residents with a useful buyer’s guide to local businesses � Promote the Wyoming-Kentwood area business community both inside and outside of the area � As an economic development tool � As a device for business recruitment � As a business-to-business sales tool
Extensive and highly targeted distribution � Full Chamber membership � Business prospects � Trade shows � Information requests � Educational and financial institutions � Governmental agencies � Visitors to the Wyoming area � Newcomer packets
Your advertisement will appear both in print and on the Chamber’s web site in an interactive format
Promote your business in this high quality publication with a full year of circulation Business Features also available In addition to display advertising, business features are available to those wishing to convey their message in an editorial format: • This combination editorial/advertising vehicle resembles a magazine article in content and appearance. • Each business feature consists of 100 to 150 words, plus photography. • Features are available in full and half page sizes.
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MEMBER NEWS AND NOTES
Showcase Your Business
Member Spotlight
Board Executives meet monthly and select the outstanding volunteer and Committee for their effort and results on behalf of WKACC.
July Volunteer of the Month Congratulations to David Van Houten from Home Works Corporationa and Window World on being named Volunteer of the Month in July. David chairs this years Government Matters Committee and was the 2008 chair of the Santa Parade Committee. The committee, led by Van Houten has spent the first half of 2009 revamping the committee, recruiting new membership and making stronger connections in local, state and federal government. July Committee of the Month 2009 Government Matters Committee- Our thanks to this dedicated group for connecting with legislators and keeping our membership informed. John Schwartz-AT&T Tommy Brann-Brann's Steakhouse & Grille Joanne Voorhees-Council Member, City of Wyoming Megan Sall-Director of DDA, City of Wyoming Barb VanDuren-City of Wyoming Yolanda Lewis-Consumers Energy Roger Royer-DTE Energy Bill Hahn-Flagstar Bank Dave Van Houten-Home Works Corp & Window World Joel Iakiri-Huntington Bank, Bayberry Lillian VanderVeen-Lenger Travel Center Vic Krause-Metro Health Hospital Steve Middleton-Middleton Printing Kathey Batey-Priority Health & Spirited Presentations Rusty Richter-Rietberg Companies John Stedman-Stedman Insurance Brent Vander Kolk-Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk, PLC Julie Janes-Brown-Chamber Staff
Welcome New Members
Applause CateringFriday, August 21 Stephanie McIntyre, 61611:30 am to 1 pm 940-0001
Our second of three Luncheons at Pizzazz Banquet Center with catering by Schnitz' Deli. Members pay only $15 with early registration. Not-yet-members and late member registration is still only $21.00 Showcase tables are available for August while they last. Reserve yours today for only an additional $35.00. Contact [email protected] for more information or download the application at www.southkent.org. Register on-line and don't forget your business cards!
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Gebbens Management, Inc -Dexter Gebbens, 616-5300051 One on One ComputersJody Horton, 616-774-8480 (welcome back Jody!) Rainbow International of South Grand Rapids- Scott Morehouse, 616-281-1234 Who Do You Know That Should Be A Member?
Renewing Members
Metropolitan Building Maintenance • MiBiz • Micro Visions, Inc • Motel 6 • Multi Products Credit Union • Net Options, LLC • Remax Lifestyles • Reverend Father Keith W. Lowe • Springthrough • Timmer’s Service • Tony’s Tunes Entertainment Services • Trivalent Group • United Foam • Voss Lighting • Walgreen Drug Store #11801 Member Milestones
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Broadmoor Motor Sales C & K Floor Covering Chris’ Therapeutic Touch Dan Pfeiffer Lincoln Mercury F.D. Lake Machinery Fed Com Credit Union Hearthstone Assisted Living Holiday Inn Express & Crossroads Banquet Center Huntington Bank – Bayberry Interlogic Outsourcing, Inc. J & S Car Care Center
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Businesses listed on this page are marking a Member Milestone. Please take the time to welcome new members and congratulate renewing members, especially those celebrating an anniversary, on their continuing support of YOUR Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on any of these members log on to www.southkent. org and click on information request or call 616-531-5990 for more details.
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GM Futurliner Display presented by Wyoming Downtown Development Authority Foremost Insurance VIP Area o 0XVLFE\7RQ\¶V7XQHV Huntington Bank NASCAR Simulator & INDY500® Trip give-away 1969 Mercury COUGAR give-away by Harold Zieglar Ford & Citadel Broadcasting )DUPHU¶V,QVXUDQFH0RELOH&ODLPV2IILFH Wyoming Youth Coalition Kids Carnival at .OLQJPDQ¶V3DUN Metro Million Display of High-Valued Cars Food Vendors
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Apparel-MI Easter Seals & Food Vendors Swap Meet & Car Corral Sales Area Metro Health Hospital First Aid Station Grand Rapids First Church Waterfest Citadel Broadcasting Entertainment & Beer Tent for Catholic Charities of W Michigan
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CHAMBER MEMBERS are VIP!! In addition to our Official Sponsors, as a Member in Good Standing, you may request up to TWO (2) 9,33DVVHVIRUWKLV\HDU¶V&UXLVHBut, when 100 are gone, they are gone! LOGIN and REGISTER ONLINE at www.southkent.org to receive your Two FREE VIP Member Passes!
Sears Auto Center ± Woodland x x x x x
Safety City Food Vendors MI Masons Child I.D. Program Vehicle Inspection by Sears Auto Center Child Safety Seat Inspections by Sears Auto Center
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3rd Fridays! SHOWCASER REGISTRATION Event: Month______ Day _______________ Year_______ Business Showcased Contact name & phone Contact e-mail address SPACE IS LIMITED PLEASE RESERVE EARLY, TABLES ARE FILLED FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED WHAT ARE YOUR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 8’ covered and skirted table provided
Other (please describe)__________________________________
Will you offer a Raffle Prize Yes___No ___ __________________________________________________________________________________ Prize Description Will you need Electrical
Yes___No___
SHOWCASER AGREES: x Verbal presentation is limited to two minutes x Hand-out materials to be placed on chairs – not on tables x Set up may start as early as 11 a.m., with showcases ready to go at 11:30 a.m. Tear down not before 1:15 p.m. x Raffle tickets to be collected between 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon – not at time of raffle drawing. x Payment of $35.00 will be made to the WKACC. Lunch is not included in the Showcase Fee. Signature ___________________________________________________Date _________________
Questions or concerns? Contact the Chamber at 616-531-5990. Log on at www.southkent.org
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment is Enclosed Credit Card Other________________________________ Visa MasterCard Card N umber: _____________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________ CC ID: ________________ Name and Address on Card: __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only: Registered: _________________ Adv: _______________________ Other: ______________________ ChamberPartner (50%) ________
Invoiced: ________________ Paid: ______________ Signage: _________________ Logo: _____________ Division: _____________________________________ Chamber Bucks: ______________________________
Criteria for Hosting a
Chamber After Hours
The Chamber is proud to introduce a unique opportunity to network, look at what other businesses are doing, and have a great time doing it. As the Host, you will be in the unique position to network to other Chamber Members on a one to one basis. Any business wishing to host the Chamber Members at their place of business may do so for a nominal fee and assumes the following responsibilities. 1.
The Host Business will be asked to pay a $100 non-refundable fee to the Chamber of Commerce prior to hosting the event. This is to cover the cost of signage and promotion which includes your business logo and contact information in My Business Advocate and on our website at least one month prior to the event. Host is responsible for providing an electronic file or clean copy of their company logo to the Chamber office 8 weeks prior to hosting the After Hours.
2. 3.
The Host will be responsible for food, beverages and a door prize. (Unless there is an opportunity to utilize a cash bar.)
4.
At the Chamber After Hours other Member businesses will be invited to participate by “showcasing” their business. We will ask the host to provide tables, table cloths, and skirts for a limited number of participants. Number of Showcase Tables will be based on available space at the discretion of the hosting business.
Tours of your facility may be conducted upon your direction. The Chamber assumes no responsibility for these tours.
Business After Hours are generally held February, March, October and November. In January we hold our Annual Meeting; in September, the Taste of Wyoming; and in December the Chamber’s Open House. In order to provide consistency Hosts are asked to please schedule on the second Thursday, 5 - 7:00 pm. Other arrangements can be made at the Hosts request. You can host one of these fun events and take advantage of this opportunity to spotlight your business by contacting Sue at the Chamber office at 531-5990 or simply complete this form and fax it to 531-0252. Remember, Hosting opportunities are available on a first come, first served basis.
Company Name: ________________________________Contact Person: ____________________________ Date: _______________________ Address: ___________________________________________________Phone:_____________________Fax:_____________________ e-Mail Address: _________________________________
_____________________________________________________ (Signature required)
Please Indicate Your Preferred Date: (1st & 2nd Choices) Oct. Nov. Feb. Mar ____ ____ ____ ____ Space for other Businesses to Showcase _____We have room for _____tables and will provide tablecloths and skirts. Tables size _____ x _____. _____We would like to host, but we don’t have room for any other businesses to Showcase. If you need help with ideas for our promotional flyer, or door prizes, please feel free to contact the Chamber office for ideas. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment is Enclosed Visa MasterCard
Credit Card Other________________________________ Card Number: _____________________________________________
Exp. Date: ________________ CCID: ________________
Name and Address on Card: _____________
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ Office use only:
Registered: _________________ Adv: _______________________ Other: ______________________ ChamberPartner (50%) ________
Invoiced: ________________ Paid: ______________ Signage: _________________ Logo: _____________ Division: _____________________________________ Chamber Bucks: ______________________________
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