Photos from Past Events

Member Coffee

Members gathered on Thursday, May 25 for coffee and networking at Henry Ford Medical Building in Bloomfield Township.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kirsch Daskas Law Group

We had a wonderful time celebrating Kirsch Daskas Law Group‘s new location (3883 Telegraph Rd., Suite 105, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302) with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 24, surrounded by our Chamber Members & community!

Photos by Doug Ashley, Kelly Bennett, and Rachel Devries

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Planning Alternatives

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was excited to host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the new offices of Planning Alternatives (255 S Old Woodward Ave, Ste 310, Birmingham, MI 48009) on Thursday, May 18.

Photos by Kelly Bennett

Professional Edge Workshop

Members came to Trion Solutions’ national headquarters to learn about “achieving efficiencies” and if it is the time right to consider a PEO. Thank you to our event sponsor, Michigan United Credit Union.

New Member Mixer

New Members joined by Chamber board members and ambassadors gathered at Hazel’s in Birmingham for a brief Meet and Greet. Guests enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvres and drinks in the sunny private dining space at Hazel’s.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Zahra

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate Zahra (227 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, Michigan 48009) on Wednesday, May 10.

Photos by Doug Ashley, Kelly Bennett, and Rachel Devries

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sugaring NYC

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was excited to host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Sugaring NYC (34110 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009) on Wednesday, May 3.

Photos by Doug Ashley, Kelly Bennett, and Rachel Devries

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Roche Salon

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for Roche Salon (555 S. Old Woodward, Unit 23U, Birmingham, MI 48009) on Thursday, April 27.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Member Coffee at The Lash Lounge Birmingham

Thursday, April 27, 2023
WOW! Thank you to the 80+ BBChamber Members who join us for our April Member Coffee at the beautiful space provided by The Lash Lounge. Coffee, muffins, bagels, and orange juice were enjoyed alongside tremendous networking. What a wonderful way to begin the day!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for First Merchants Bank

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for First Merchants Bank (35975 Woodward Avenue, Ste. 100, Birmingham, MI 48009) on Tuesday, April 25.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for RenU Acupuncture Center

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for RenU Acupuncture Center (189 Townsend St., Suite 302, Birmingham, Michigan 48009) on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Photos by Doug Ashley & Kelly Bennett

Business After Hours

April 13, 2023

Chamber Member Citizens State Bank hosted our Business After Hours at their beautiful branch in Royal Oak. Guests enjoyed adult beverages including a custom cocktail and food catered by fellow Chamber Member The Great Greek. 

Healthcare Forecast Breakfast

Our Healthcare and Healthy Workforce event featured Shanna Johnson, FACHE President, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Sinziana Luchian, MBA, Director, Health Care Initiatives, Wellness Works-Detroit Regional Chamber. The event was moderated by David Hansma, Member, Clark Hill.

Thank you to our sponsors – 
Diamond Sponsor: Clark Hill; Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor; Gold Sponsors: Citizens State Bank, Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC, Wellness Works; Host Sponsor: Henry Ford Health

Healthcare Forecast PowerPoint

Photos by Doug Ashley

Member Coffee

Thank you to Gaco Sourcing for hosting this morning’s Member Coffee. It was a full house where connections were made! Don’t miss our next Member Coffee on April 27.

Real Estate Forecast Breakfast

March 9, 2023

Our annual Real Estate Forecast Breakfast hosted over 120 Chamber Members and guests at The Village Club in Bloomfield Township and featured Todd Szymczak, SVP of Investment Sales, Farbman Group and Dan Elsea, Owner, Real Estate One. Michael Vogt, Senior Council, Clark Hill served as moderator. Photos by Doug Ashley and Chamber Staff

Todd Szymczak Presentation BBCC 2023 CRE Update_TS Presentation

Dan Elsea Presentation

The event was sponsored by the following Chamber Members: 

Diamond Sponsor: Clark Hill PLC

Platinum Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor

Gold Sponsors: Citizens State Bank; Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC, Consumers Energy

Silver Sponsor: BSD

Bronze Sponsor: Farbman Group, The Agency Hall & Hunter

Chamber 411

March 1, 2023

The Avalon of Bloomfield hosted a wonderful Chamber 411 this morning where new members learned how to best take advantage of their Chamber membership. The event was sponsored by Comcast Business.

Member Coffee

February 23, 2023

Thank you to @Properties for hosting our February Member Coffee in downtown Birmingham!
It was icy outside but nice & warm inside!

Economic Forecast Breakfast 

February 9, 2023

Our Annual Economic Forecast Breakfast held at The Village Club hosted nearly 100 Chamber members and gave an insightful update on what’s to come in the months ahead. Our event featured economist Paul Traub and Kim Trent, Deputy Directory of Prosperity for the state of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The event was moderated by Jonathan Roffe, Senior Attorney at Clark Hill.

Click the link below for the event PowerPoint Presentation.
Economic Forecast 2023

Event Video Recording

Photos by Dave Scott, 4 Scotts Photography

Thank you to our Economic Forecast Breakfast Sponsors.

Platinum Sponsor: Clark Hill

Diamond Sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor

Gold Sponsors: Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC; Citizens State Bank

Bronze Sponsor: COMCAST

Professional Edge Workshop

February 1, 2023

Our Professional Edge Workshop featured Gleba & Associates discussing “How to Grow Your Business: How to Attract, Retain and Reward Employees.” A wealth of knowledge was shared! Our Professional Edge Workshop Series is sponsored by Michigan United Credit Union.

Grow Your Business and Retain Employees Presentation

Member Coffee

January 26, 2023

Thank you to Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union for hosting our January Member Coffee at their Bloomfield Hills location! Wonderful turnout (despite the snowy weather) and many connections were made. 

Business After Hours “Back to Business” Mixer at Zao Jun

January 12, 2023

Dozens of Chamber Members and guests enjoyed appetizers and networking at our “Back to Business” mixer signaling the Chamber’s return to events after the holiday break.  Zao Jun hosted us with incredible food offerings and cocktails.  A great time was had, business relationships were strengthened and many new connections were made.

Member Coffee

We held our final Member Coffee of the year at Michigan United Credit Union’s Birmingham branch. Dozens of members gathered for informal networking and coffee.

Annual Holiday Mixer

The Chamber held their annual Holiday Mixer on Thursday, December 8 at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks while able to peruse incredible works of art as well as shop in the art center’s holiday shop. Thank you to our host sponsor: Bank of Ann Arbor for a fun and festive night! We are thankful for our Members: Venus Muse Bartending, Andiamo, and Tiffany Florist, for providing wonderful drinks, food, and flower centerpieces, respectively. 

75th Annual Meeting

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber celebrated a significant 75 years at their Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 1. During the event, new and retiring board members were recognized and the Chamber presented two awards. Chamber Member Brian Mutter of Forward Mortgage was selected as the Ambassador of the Year and Marx Layne & Company was presented with the THRIVE Award. The Thrive Award is given to a company that is notable for it’s contribution to the community. The breakfast event was held at The Community House.

Legislative Reception

On Tuesday, November 29, we were joined by many local legislators for our Legislative Reception at The Townsend Hotel. It was wonderful to get to know community leaders.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Poise Wealth

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for Poise Wealth is located at 251 E Merrill St., Suite 204, Birmingham, MI 48009.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for American House at The Village of Bloomfield

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for American House at The Village of Bloomfield, which is located at 1957 S. Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48341.

 Photos by Doug Ashley

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for O2PT in Birmingham

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for O2PT, which is located at 715 E Maple Rd, Birmingham, Michigan 48009.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Member Coffee

Thank you to Hästens Beds in downtown Birmingham for hosing this morning’s Member Coffee! Hästens Marketing & Sales Specialist Desmond Jones offered fellow Chamber members a warm welcome with Starbucks Coffee, muffins and bagels. 

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Professional Edge Workshop

This morning’s Professional Edge Workshop at the Birmingham Public Schools Administration Building featured speaker, George Haralampopoulos of One Degree Principle, who did a wonderful job encouraging us to step beyond our comfort zones and teaching us how to strengthen our mindsets to achieve our business goals and highest aspirations by using business and neuroscience principles. 

Thursday, November 10, 2022

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Partnr Haus The Studio

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand opening ceremony for Partnr Haus The Studio during their Oktoberfest celebration. Partnr Haus The Studio is located at 933 Eton Street, Birmingham, MI 48009.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Member Coffee

Wednesday, October 16, 2022

This morning’s Member Coffee was hosted by the Chamber’s Business Pioneers Action Group at M1 Concourse and featured fantastic networking, fresh coffee and European pastries!

Community Leadership Breakfast

Our annual Community Leadership Breakfast featured a non-profit expo and an inspirational message from Molly MacDonald, Founder and CEO of the Pink Fund. The event was held at The Village Club in Bloomfield Hills.

The event was sponsored by: Bank of Ann Arbor, Michigan United Credit Union, Leadership Oakland, Beaumont Health, Chief Financial Credit Union

Photos by Doug Ashley

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for The Avalon of Bloomfield

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to host a grand reopening ceremony for The Avalon of Bloomfield during their Oktoberfest celebration. The Avalon of Bloomfield is located at 100 W. Square Lake Rd., Bloomfield Township, MI 48302.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Member Coffee

Our monthly Member Coffee was held Thursday, September 29 at Samaritas Bloomfield Hills. Members enjoyed coffee and networking at this beautiful, newly renovated space.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Ortiz EduCare

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber celebrated the new downtown Birmingham sweetgreen with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  Ortiz EduCare is located at 1160 Grant Street, Birmingham, MI 48009.

Photos by Doug Ashley

18th Annual Vine & Dine

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s 18th Annual Vine & Dine presented by Chief Financial Credit Union was held on Tuesday, September 20 at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills. Guests enjoyed an evening of food and wine to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank of SE Michigan.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Chief Financial Credit Union
Platinum/Entertainment Sponsor: Citizens State Bank
Silver Sponsors: Bank of Ann Arbor; Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC, Comcast Business, Beaumont Health
Bronze Sponsors: Birmingham Shopping District
Media Sponsor: Downtown News Magazine
With Support from: Axis Music Academy, English Gardens, The French Lady and Tiffany Florist

Featuring: Bill’s, Cafe Ml, The Community House, Eddie Merlot’s, Escape, Fogo de Chao, Hazel’s, Kingsley DoubleTree Bloomfield Hills, The Morrie Birmingham, Joe Muer Seafood, Nothing Bundt Cakes, The French Lady, Roberts Restaurant Group, , Elie Wine Company, ML Spirits, Woodberry Wine, Hills Fine Wine & Spirits, Venus Muse Bartending, Michigan Beer Growler, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits

Chamber 411

New and prospective members experienced an opportunity to meet Chamber staff, Ambassadors and longtime members to learn how their companies may benefit from Chamber Membership. The event was hosted by WorkCo Birmingham and sponsored by Comcast Business.

Member Coffee

Members of the BBChamber gathered at Oakland County Bar Association for our monthly Member Coffee for great networking, fresh coffee, bagels and pastries.

Young Professionals Network

Our Young Professionals enjoyed an evening of fun at Escape in Troy!  The group spent time networking, eating great food and playing games. Thank you to Escape for sponsoring the event!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at sweetgreen

The Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber celebrated the new downtown Birmingham sweetgreen with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.  sweetgreen is located at 167 N. Old Woodward.

Photos by Doug Ashley

Breakfast with the Superintendents

Birmingham Public Schools hosted us at the Groves High School Little Gem Theatre where Dr. Embekka Roberson, Superintendent of Birmingham Public Schools and Patrick Watson, Superintendent of Bloomfield Hills Schools gave insight into the upcoming school year.  The event was moderated by Kelly Bennett, Marketing & Events Manager of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber and sponsored by Michigan United Credit Union and Oakland Community College.

In case you missed it, watch the event here.

Photos by Alan Ledford, Digital Media Producer, Birmingham Public Schools and Chamber Staff

Professional Edge Workshop

Lana Mini, Vice President at Marx Layne shared a wealth of information on social media best practices with our members who gathered at All Seasons in Birmingham.  Click here to view her presentation.

Member Coffee

Members of the BBChamber gathered at Partnr Haus Interiors + Coworking Den for our monthly Member Coffee and enjoyed fresh coffee, bagels and pastries.  It was a dynamic start to the day!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Congratulations to Hästens of Birmingham on their grand opening!
Hästens of Birmingham is located at 100 South Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009.