Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

11189 Shook Road S u i te 2 0 0 Romulus, MI 48174

December 2013

Inside this issue:

Special Tree Rehabili- 2 tation Recognized 2013 Holiday Party State of the City Address Person of the Year Storm Damage! Calendar Chamber Officers
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November Business Luncheon With Florence

stantial increase in the number of requests for help. At the end of her presentation, Chamber President Dave Goodwin presented Florence with a $100 donation, along with several turkeys and canned goods.

The November 19th Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon , held at the Best Western International Hotel in Romulus, featured Florence Klein as guest speaker. Florence is the founder of the Helping Hand Thrift Shop located at 37510 Huron River Drive near Five Points and next to the Romulus Bowling Lanes. Helping Hand Thrift Shop has been in operation for 35 years, helping the less fortunate by providing food, clothing and dry goodsfree of charge. During the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, countless canned goods, turkeys, hams and other food commodities are distributed to families in the area. Klein shared her story and described how their mission to help the area families is being challenged in 2013. There is has been a subIn the photo are Chamber Executive Director Bill Kren (left), City Treasurer Stacy Paige, City Clerk Ellen Craig-Bragg, Florence Klein, Mayor LeRoy Burcroff, Mayor Pro-Tem John Barden and Chamber President David Goodwin. If you would like to make a donation to Helping Hand, the thrift shop is open 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-

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Romulus and Belleville Chamber Workshop

The Romulus and Belleville Chambers teamed up with Wayne County Community CollegeWestern Campus and offered a free management skills workshop to Chamber members. The November 7th event featured Glenda Haskell, owner of Full Spectrum Career Success. Glenda is Individual and Group Coach. Drawing from the work of experts in the field of positive leadership and her own experience, Haskell taught attendees practical strategies for those in leadership positions. A free lunch was provided by WCCC. Future workshops in 2014 are planned. Watch for details!

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Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

Special Tree Rehabilitation System Named Top Workplace

Special Tree Rehabilitation System, a leader in brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation, has been named one of the best places to work in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press on their annual Top Workplaces list. The Top Workplaces list was published Sunday, November 17, 2013 in the Detroit Free Press. The list recognizes the top 100 Michigan companies and is based entirely on how employees feel about their workplace. Special Tree is familyowned and operated since 1974. They provide a full range of care for children and adults including inpatient, outpatient, residential, home and community services at over 25 locations throughout Southeastern Michigan. Id like to give my special thanks to our employees, not only for all their hard work and dedication, but also for sharing their positive workplace experiences, said CEO Joe Richert.

2013 Chamber Holiday Party

Toasting in the
Holidays with the City of Romulus!

Invitations have been mailed out and plans are in place for the annual City Chamber Business and Industry Holiday Party hosted by the Elected Officials of Romulus, the Romulus Downtown Development Authority, Tax Increment Finance Authority and the Greater Romulus

Chamber of Commerce. This gala event will be held Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Romulus Athletic Center Ballroom, located at 35765 Northline, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The meet and greet celebration is to thank business, in-

dustry, civic and community leaders in making Romulus a great place to live and work. For additional information, contact the Chamber Office at 734-893-0694 or e-mail Bill Kren at: info@romuluschamber.com

Welcome Newest Chamber Member

The Chamber of Commerce extends a warm welcome to a new Romulus business and Chamber Member! The Romulus Touchless Car Wash, 29349 Northline Rd., Romulus is now open for business. Their uniquely designed car wash is equipped to clean service vehicles 7.5 tall, and 8.5 wide. They also clean dual-wheeled vehicles. Boasting Wash and Hot Wax, services offered are: under carriage wash; wheel blast, presoak soap, power wash, wax, spot free rinse and air dryers. They are also offering fleet special prices. 100 Wash & Hot Wax coupons can be purchased for $400 (a savings of $200) or the 100 Ultimate Wash coupons that include WASH & WAX, clear-coat conditioner, double soap and power wash and air dryers for $575 (an $800 value!)

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Who Will Be the 2014 Romulus Person of the Year?

The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is now receiving nominations for the 29th Person of the Year. Criteria for the nominees are individuals that have made significant contributions to Romulus and its residents. A biographical synopsis should be provided stating reasons the nominee should be awarded the Person of the Year. The award banquet will be held in the Spring 2014. You can pick up a form at the Chamber Office, 11189 Shook Road, Suite 200, Romulus or e-mail Bill Kren, Executive Director: info@romuluschamber.com. The deadline for nominations is December 15, 2013.

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The mission of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is to promote and meet business needs. The Chamber is dedicated to creating an environment wherein the Romulus business, non-profit institutions, government and citizens work together for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life within the community.

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A VOICE FOR THE COLLECTIVE CONCERNS AND DESIRES OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

Storm Damage and Fizzled Communications

November high winds and rain took its toll on the Romulus Chamber of Commerce Office! Storm damage to Chamber communications included the main computer shutting down, no internet access, phone service knocked out and links to the office copier lost! The office is slowly recovering from the damage. The computer has been repaired and internet access has been restored. Unfortunately, phone service is still out! When phoning the office, chances are you
2013 Romulus Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors
President David G Goodwin Goodwin, Lademan & Associates Vice-President Mark Lewkowicz Landis Machine Shop Secretary Julie Allison US Park/Quik Park Treasurer
Susan Wyputa Public Service Credit Union Directors Pete Bergeron Bergeron Financial Terry Bridges The Spiratex Co. William Crane Crane Funeral Home Tim Keyes Vantage Port Jakleen Ochalek Wayne County Executive Office J. R. Rhoton Metro Realty Group Mary Sawyer Comerica Bank Cecile Taylor Wayne County Community CollegeWestern Campus Larry Williams LWA Properties Chuck Zuerner EQEnvironmental Quality Executive Director William Kren

will reach a recorded message. Please dont hang up! Leave a brief message and Bill Kren will return your call. Thank you for your patience and your understanding. Because of a backlog of work the E-Savings Newsletter will be a few days late in publishing. If you have an ad you would like to have viewed in the January issue, send your copy to:

info@romuluschamber.com