Professional in Transition - NEW Membership
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.
 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

Fox 2 News - Tune in on September 16th at 11 a.m. to see
Chef Sharon Juergens from Streetside Seafood
prepare a signature dish and promote the event!

A portion of the proceeds benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.

Don't wait, purchase tickets today! $65 per person, corporate pricing is available. Visit www.vinendine.com for more information.
  Investepreneur™ Roundtable - NEW DATE

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  4 - 6 p.m.
Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend, Birmingham
Investepreneur™ Roundtable:
Real Estate Development and Investment

Straight from the experts:
Type of property to invest in
Short and long term strategy
Market for your property

Speakers:
●  J. C. Cataldo, Principal, Mosher Dolan Cataldo & Kelly
●  Victor Saroki, President, Victor Saroki & Associates Architects
●  Mark J. Bennett, Senior Counsel, Miller Canfield
●  Kurt Metzger, Director at Detroit Area Community Information System
●  An entrepreneur that is new to real estate investment/development

$65 Chamber Members; $85 Others
Click here to register. Click here for a map.
Sponsored by Miller Canfield
 Member Coffee
Thursday, September 17, 2009  8 - 9 a.m.
CoachMeFit - 2125 Cole St., Birmingham (located in the Rail District)
Coffee + Conversation = Connections
Complimentary and for Members only. Click here to register. For a map, click here.
 Small Business Conference: Super Brain Food To Go
Wednesday, October 21, 2009  7:30 - 1 p.m.
Birmingham Conference Center - 31301 Evergreen Rd., Beverly Hills
Join the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and other business professionals.

Keynote Speaker: Robert Wolfe, chief creative and chairman emeritus, Moosejaw Mountaineering

Breakout Sessions:
"Four-course Marketing on a Fast-food Budget" 
"Mix Social Media into Your Business Recipe"
"Need Dough?  Get It and Manage It"
"Entice New Clients and Get Them Back for Seconds"
"New Perspective: Stressed Backwards is Desserts"
"Recipe for Networking Success"

Register early to receive $10 off - now through September 24th
Breakfast and lunch is included.
Members $55, Nonmembers $75
With discount Members $45, Nonmembers $65

Click here to register. For speaker information, click here. Sponsorship opportunities are available, click here.
 Ribbon Cuttings

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 4 - 5 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 4:15 p.m.
ArtLoft - 123 W. Maple, Birmingham
Fun, form and functional art from around the world in downtown Birmingham . Registered dealer of Alessi home accessories. Celebrate the new location in Birmingham with a reception with refreshments. Click here for a map.

Monday, September 21, 2009 11 a.m. - Noon
Ribbon Cutting at 11:15 a.m.
Cheeburger Cheeburger - 755 E. Maple Rd., Birmingham
Celebrate the re-opening of Cheeburger Cheeburger under New Ownership with a Ribbon Cutting and receive a $10 gift card to stay for lunch.  Cheeburger Cheeburger is known for made-to-order, 100% Angus burgers, guaranteed to have no additives, antibiotics and hormones.  Choose from 5 sizes, 8 types of cheese, and over 30 toppings. Milkshakes, fountain soda, salad, fries and onion rings to compliment your burger.  Click here  for a map.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 4 - 6 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at 4:15 p.m.
Colorworks Studio - 2159 Cole St., Birmingham
Celebrating the new studio location in the Rail District of Birmingham and the launch of an exclusive line of custom home furnishings, made in Michigan.  For over 30 years, Colorworks Studio has assisted homeowners and businesses in creating beautiful interiors. The studio has recently been featured on HGTV and Styleline Magazine. Please join us for a toast & hors d'oeuvres honoring the latest achievements of Barbi Krass & associates.  Click here for a map.
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