Vine & Dine 2009


Wednesday, September 23, 2009  6 - 9 p.m.

A food, wine and fashion extravaganza. A portion of the proceeds benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.

Entertain clients ● Treat your staff ● An evening out with friends & family

Tickets are $65 per person, corporate pricing is available. Visit www.vinendine.com for more information, to purchase tickets and for sponsor information.

  Professional in Transition Membership - NEW
Do you know a professional facing a career transition? The Chamber has created a unique membership to help professionals in the midst of a career transition have access to:

  ●  Chamber Membership Roster
  ●  Networking at "Member Only" events
  ●  Participation in LinkedIn Group, with Chamber Member job listings
  ●  Chamber E-Newsletter with opportunities listed

Click here for more information and pass it along to someone you know.

Contact Danielle Workman at (248) 644-1700 for more information.
 Ribbon Cuttings

Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Ribbon Cutting at 11:30 a.m.
Grand Opening Celebration
Sandella's Flatbread Cafe - 172 N. Old Woodward, Birmingham
Kelly and Joseph Brown invite you to celebrate the Grand Opening and to taste samples of their signature paninis, grilled flatbread, quesadillas, wraps and salads. All made with fresh and healthy ingredients. Each person that attends will receive a discount coupon for their next visit. Be sure to bring your business cards to network and to enter a drawing for a complimentary lunch. Click here for a map.
 Member Coffee
Thursday, August 27, 2009  8 - 9 a.m.
Fidelity Investments - 280 N. Old Woodward Birmingham
Stop in for a cup of joe and connect with fellow Chamber members. Complimentary and for Members only. Click here to register. For a map, click here.
 Oakland Chamber Network Business Card Exchange

Wednesday, August 26, 2009 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
You won't want to miss this great opportunity to meet fellow business leaders from 30 Chambers in Oakland County.

Location: 59 West entertainment Complex - 786 W. Highland Rd. Highland, MI 48357 (north side of M-59, just west of Milford Rd.)
Advance Reservations: $10 Day of the event  $15 at the door
Hosted by the Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Call (248) 685-7129 to register.

  Professional Edge

Thursday, September 10, 2009  7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Huntington Bank - 801 W. Big Beaver, Troy

Match.biz:  You had me at “Hello”

Business matchmaking is a lot like other relationships.  In order to find just the right person to work with you need a place to meet good people, a profile to tell others what you bring to the relationship and a description of what you’re looking for in a potential partner.  Once you review your matches and start dating your prospective business partner, a courtship, engagement and eventual marriage may ensue. Pre-nup contracts should be considered to prevent an ugly divorce.

Collaborating with other businesses or creating a synergy relationship will create greater opportunities than doing it alone. So stop waiting to meet that special business partner and join us at the Professional Edge.

Complimentary and for Members only. Click here to register.

  Investepreneur™ Roundtable

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  4 - 6 p.m.
Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham
Investepreneur™ Roundtable:
Real Estate Development and Investment

Speakers:
●  J. C. Cataldo, Principal, Mosher Dolan Cataldo & Kelly
● Victor Saroki, President, Victor Saroki & Associates Architects
● A demographer that analyzes how demographics impact real estate     decisions and economic growth
● An entrepreneur that is new to real estate investment/development

Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham
$65 Chamber Members; $85 Others
Click here to register.
Sponsored by Miller Canfield
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USO-style Tribute Evening Featuring 1940’s Music

Hosted by Andiamo Italia of Warren and the Townsend Hotel of Birmingham to support the production of the documentary film Detroit, Our Greatest Generation, a WDIV-TV4 primetime holiday special.

August 17th at Andiamo Italia in Warren
August 18th at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham

The $75 donation will include strolling appetizers, meet and greet with WWII decorated veterans, Michigan political leaders and an exclusive preview of the film trailer. Eight-time, Emmy Award-winning Executive Producer Keith Famie will speak about the project. For more information contact Visionalist Entertainment Productions at: (248) 869-0096 or www.detroitgreatestgeneration.com

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Grow Your Network – think about inviting a potential member to join the Chamber. Contact Danielle Workman at (248) 644-1700 for membership information.