Members gathered on Thursday, May 25 for coffee and networking at Henry Ford Medical Building in Bloomfield Township.
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
February 23, 2023
Thank you to @Properties for hosting our February Member Coffee in downtown Birmingham!
It was icy outside but nice & warm inside!
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Our monthly Member Coffee was held Thursday, September 29 at Samaritas Bloomfield Hills. Members enjoyed coffee and networking at this beautiful, newly renovated space.
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
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
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.
Members of the BBChamber gathered at Oakland County Bar Association for our monthly Member Coffee for great networking, fresh coffee, bagels and pastries.
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!
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
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
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.
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!
Congratulations to Hästens of Birmingham on their grand opening!
Hästens of Birmingham is located at 100 South Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI 48009.