Our monthly Member Coffee, held this morning, Wednesday, November 17 was hosted by the Birmingham Rotary Club at the Baldwin Public Library in their newly renovated Youth Section. Attended by 50+ BBChamber Members and guests, it was a great gathering!
Members joined us as Kim Eberhardt, Senior Account Executive at Identity PR presented “Marketing Trends: What 2021 Taught Us.” A key takeaway – Social Media Influencers are here to stay!
Our New Members were invited to mingle at The Reserve on Wednesday, November 3. The event was enjoyed by over 50 guests.
The BBChamber was honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The French Lady restaurant in Birmingham.
Our October Member Coffee was hosted by Henry Ford Medical Center in their new building located at 1961 S. Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Township.
We celebrated the grand opening of Beyond Juice + Eatery located at 3645 W. Maple Road in Bloomfield Hills on Wednesday, October 20. Congratulations!
We enjoyed our annual Community Leadership Breakfast and Non-Profit Showcase on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at The Village Club.
Thank you to our guests and to Comcast Business for supporting this morning’s Chamber 411 event!
We were honored to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for PKSA Karate Bloomfield Hills on September 30
Michigan United Credit Union hosted our September 23 Member Coffee in Birmingham. Join us October 28 at Henry Ford Medical Center!
A Benefit for Gleaners, presented by Chief Financial Credit Union
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber was delighted to host the 17th Vine & Dine on Tuesday, September 14 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Bloomfield Hills.
Congratulations to iCode Troy! Their Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 1. iCode troy is located at 2914 W. Maple Road in Troy.
Congratulations to Luxetrvelgirl on their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on Wednesday, August 25. Luxetravelgirl is located at 114 S. Old Woodward in downtown Birmingham.
The Community House hosted our August 19 Member Coffee on their beautiful terrace across from Shain Park and the Baldwin Public Library in downtown Birmingham.
The Chamber was honored to host Dr. Embekka Roberson and Patrick Watson for our annual Breakfast with the Superintendents. The event was held at Bloomfield Hills Schools’ Bowers Farm and sponsored by Michigan United Credit Union.
Dozens of Young Professionals met on Wednesday, August 4 at Emagine Palladium in downtown Birmingham and enjoyed networking, drinks and of course – popcorn!
Chief Financial Credit Union hosted our July 29 Member Coffee in their beautiful boutique branch in downtown Birmingham.
Congratulations to Michigan United Credit Union on their name change and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held on Thursday, July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
Thank you to COMCAST Business for sponsoring this morning’s Chamber 411 at the Baldwin Public Library.
Members gathered at beautiful Wabeek Golf & Country Club on Thursday, June 24, 2021 for coffee and networking.
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and the City of Birmingham celebrated the Peach Lab on Thursday, June 3 with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Congratulations to owners Eric Giaier and Dunia Hamed.
It was a wonderfully sunny and pleasant morning to meet for coffee and networking! Thank you to our host The Hills Eyecare and Optical and new BBChamber member Michigan Coffee + Creamery Co for providing coffee and snacks.
The BBChamber Member Coffee was held on May 27, 2021 and welcomed 42 guests.
Digital Skills Spring 2021
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BBChamber Members gathered at the Village Club for an in-person networking meeting. It was a gloomy morning, but spirits were high as everyone was glad to meet safely and in person.
Our annual Government Forecast held on April 20, 2021 featured United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, United States Representative Haley Stevens and Michigan State Representative Mari Manoogian.
Thank you for your support
Diamond Sponsor: Clark Hill, PLC
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor
Gold Sponsors: Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling PLC; Mercantile Bank
Silver Sponsors: BSD
Thank you to our Sponsors: Clark Hill, PLC; Bank of Ann Arbor; Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling PLC; Mercantile Bank and Comcast Business, Consumers Energy, Hall & Hunter Realtors, Dawda Mann; and the BSD.
March 10, 2020 – our Annual Real Estate Forecast features Ellen Mahoney with Re/Max Commerical Connection and Brad Wolf, President of Hall & Hunter Realtors. Event moderated by Kevin A. Fanning with Clark Hill PLC.
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Gail Patricolo moderates a conversation with BBChamber Members Ashok Kumar of Title Boxing Club and Evan Mountain of Fred Astaire Dance Club for the last edition of our Health Check 2021 Series held on February 24, 2021.
The BBChamber held a conversation with Dr. Hallie Armstrong and Kristin Baker of HR/AA moderated by Gail Elliot-Patricolo on how to support employees during tough times on February 10, 2021. Click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation.
Dr. Nicholas Gilpin, Head of Infectious Diseases at Beaumont delivers information and dispels myths regarding the Covid Vaccine. Health Check 2021 is sponsored by Beaumont and Health Guided
Members met this morning for networking and coffee online!
We hosted our annual Economic Forecast on Thursday, January 7, 2021.
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Senior Business Economist Paul Traub was the featured speaker and was joined by Todd Witmer Senior Vice President – Southeast Michigan President of Mercantile Bank.
Event Sponsored by: Diamond Sponsor, Clark Hill; Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor Gold Sponsors: Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling PLC, Mercantile Bank; Silver Sponsors Birmingham Shopping District; Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union
The Chamber’s 73rd Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 and featured Ryan Gleason of the US Chamber of Commerce. Event Sponsored by: Silver Sponsors: Bank of Ann Arbor and Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling PLC; Bronze Sponsor: Birmingham Shopping District; Patron Sponsor: Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union
PDF Presentation: Use YouTube to Grow Your Business Fall 2020 (1)
October 9, 2020
We “masked up” and met at Springdale Park for a Member Coffee sponsored by Oswald Companies.
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Member Coffee, August 27, 2020
We loved seeing so many of our members at this morning’s Member Coffee. We hope to see you again soon at our Golf Outing!
Webinar: Everything you want to know about Cybersecurity, but were afraid to ask featuring Jon Isenberg, President of Elijah Information Technologies
August 19, 2020
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Breakfast with the Superintendents
August 11, 2020
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Citizens Research Council Presentation – Click here
Medical Care During a Pandemic
August 5, 2020
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Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital’s President, Eric Wallis, and Infectious Disease Specialist and Chief of Medicine, Dr. Anne Chen, as they share what Henry Ford Health System is committed to doing to provide the best care possible every time. What you need to know now and why it’s still important to seek medical attention immediately when you are having a health emergency.
Brought to you by the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber, Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, Huron Valley Chamber of Commerce, Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
Auto Insurance Reform Webinar
July 15, 2020
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Government Town Hall Series Part 5 with US Senator Gary Peters and US Representative Haley Stevens
July 7, 2020
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Government Town Hall Series Part 4 with state Senator Mallory McMorrow and state Representatives Kyra Harris Bolden and Mari Manoogian.
July 1, 2020
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Government Town Hall Series Part 3 with Rep Andy Levin
June 23, 2020
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Virtual Coffee Break
June 18, 2020
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Webinar: Podcasting 101 with JAG in Detroit
June 17, 2020
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BBChamber Government Town Hall Series Part Two with Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter and Oakland County Director of Health and Human Services Kathy Forzley
June 16, 2020
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Engaging Donors During COVID-19
June 10, 2020
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PDF Presentation – Click BBCC – June 2020
BBChamber Government Town Hall Series Part One City Government with Joe Valentine and Leo Savoy
June 9, 2020
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Coffee Break – June 4, 2020
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The CARES Act with Vincent Gotko of Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC – May 27, 2020
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Small Business Marketing with Chief Financial Credit Union – May 20, 2020
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Coffee Break – May 14, 2020
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May 6, 2020
Regaining Calm in the Covid Storm Gail and John Patricolo combine their unique expertise to teach techniques to reduce personal stress and enhance your business communication during this challenging time. Gail is a recognized national leader in holistic medicine and stress reduction and John, an executive for over 30 years with an international consulting firm has worked with business professionals to facilitate their success. Both Gail and John are accomplished public speakers and have appeared on TV and in print offering their views and advise.
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April 29, 2020
Legal & HR Considerations for Managing a Remote Workforce As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our country and our businesses, many employees are working from home. Join Kristin Baker & Michele Hanson from HR/Advantage Advisory as they walk through what employers need to know to ensure they are compliant when permitting telecommuting, as well as learn best practices for managing a remote workforce.
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April 22, 2020
BBChamber Webinar Emerging Through Times of Uncertainty featuring BBChamber member George Haralampopoulos of One Degree Principle. Our experiences and our thinking process impact our results. During this presentation George Haralampopoulos shares the steps to maximizing daily productivity, creating opportunities and re-gaining momentum with courage, confidence and belief.
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Apr 16, 2020
Coffee Break – Chatting with the Chamber
BBChamber President Joe Bauman gives an update on assistance programs available to small businesses.
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April 8, 2020
Topic: How to Succeed Selling Remotely featuring BBChamber member Ken Seawell from Sandler Training. Ken discusses adjusting your mindset, virtual prospecting, and improving your communications for genuine next steps.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us last night at Eddie Merlot’s for our March Business After Hours networking mixer! Over 50 BBChamber members attended and enjoyed the delicious food.
This morning HR/Advantage Advisory gave a presentation to our members on HR Basics: Best Hiring Practices, Attracting and Retaining Exceptional Employees at the Professional Edge Workshop sponsored by Chief Financial Credit Union and hosted by Birmingham Public Schools. For more information on upcoming events and registration, visit www.bbcc.com.
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Nearly 70 BBChamber members showed up to network on a blustery, snowy day! The Member Coffee was held at the Baldwin Public Library and hosted by the Birmingham Rotary Club.
The 2020 Real Estate Forecast Breakfast was held Friday, February 14 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. Nearly 150 BBChamber Members heard from Scottie Lee, Vice President of Strategy and Research at Taubman Center and John North, CEO of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. The event was moderated by Kevin Washburn of Clark Hill, PLC.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor: Clark Hill, PLC
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor
Gold Sponsor: Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC and Mercantile Bank
Silver Sponsor: BSD
Bronze Sponsor: Comcast Business, United Shore
Thank you GACO Sourcing for hosting the first Member Coffee of 2020.
Over 60 members came out this morning for coffee and networking!
Don’t miss our next Member Coffee in February. Register here.
Our 2020 Forecast Breakfast was held at the Townsend Hotel and featured Paul Traub, Senior Business Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. The event was moderated by Nicholas Papasifakis of Clark Hill, PLC.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Diamond Sponsor: Clark Hill, PLC
Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor
Gold Sponsors: Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union, Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC and Mercantile Bank
Silver Sponsor: BSD
Today’s Chamber 411 was filled with enthusiasm and a dynamic presentation by Membership Engagement Manager Samantha Michalak. Chamber 411 is sponsored by COMCAST Business.
The BBChamber hosted the 2019 Holiday Mixer at Oakland Hills Country Club. Our members enjoyed live music, courtesy of Sono Orchestra, drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Event host sponsor, Bank of Ann Arbor provided complementary drink tickets to all guests. Thank you to our bronze sponsor, Baldwin House.
The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber hosted the 72nd Annual Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bloomfield Hills. The THRIVE Award was presented to Consumers Energy and accepted by Lauren Royston, Consumers Energy Community Affairs Manager. Our 2019 Ambassador of the Year is Andy Roisman. The Chamber presented outgoing BBChamber Board Members Jordan Bolton, Kelly Lewis, and Robert Pliska with plaques of recognition for their service. Photos by Doug Ashley
So many members and prospective members joined us last night at The Morrie for a fun Business After Hours mixer! Thanks to everyone who joined us for braving the cold November weather.
Kim Eberhardt, Account Director at Identity PR, presented our members with 2020 Communications Strategies at this morning’s Professional Edge Workshop sponsored by DFCU Financial and hosted by Birmingham Public Schools. The sold out crowd braved the first snow fall of the year to attend and gained insight on effective strategies on business communications. Click here to view Ms. Eberhardt’s presentation.
The Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union hosted a special spooky Halloween Member Coffee! Chamber guests were greeted by Minions on a mission to network! Thanks for having us BBCU!
Sunday, October 27, 2019, Shain Park
What began as a gloomy day concluded with the skies parting just as the band began to play for the 83rd Annual Halloween Parade! The parade capped of a day of fun in Shain Park with kids in costumes and the Junior League Pumpkin Patch filled with games and activities. Special thank you to the Birmingham Fire Department, the City of Birmingham and the Baldwin Public Library. Photos by BBChamber staff
Thank you to our sponsors: Birmingham Bloomfield Credit Union, Birmingham Shopping District, the Baldwin Public Library, Power Home Remodeling Group, Franklin Village Dental, Healthline Pharmacy, Barbara Merten-Dubensky State Farm, The Tutoring Center, Stella & Dot, Baldwin House, Next Step Broadway, Egg Children’s Boutique and Tutor Doctor.
October 16, 2019 at The Village Club
We’d like to thank all of the non-profit groups who participated in this year’s breakfast, our speakers, our sponsors and our host. This year’s Community Leadership Breakfast was hosted by The Village Club and attended by 100+ BBChamber Members, with 16 non-profits represented. Photos by Doug Ashley
Participating Non-Profit Groups: Academy of the Sacred Heart, BBAC, Beaumont, Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition, Birmingham Rotary Club, Bottomless Toy Chest, CARE House of Oakland County, Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan, FAR Conservatory DBA Far Therapeutic Arts and Recreation, Hope Against Trafficking, Kids Kicking Cancer ,Team GUTS, The Community House Foundation, The Pink Fund, Variety The Children’s Charity, YMCA
September 26, 2019
Bloomfield Christian School hosted the BBChamber September Member Coffee.
September 17, 2019
This year’s Vine & Dine at Double Tree by Hilton in Bloomfield Hills featured 25 food, wine and beer vendors, a Chef Challenge, a Wine Pull benefiting Gleaners Community Food Bank, and live entertainment provided by NUCLASSICA.
The event was presented by Mi Bank and sponsored by Clark Hill, PLC, United Shore, Bank of Ann Arbor,