Commerce Commentary Westland Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Serving the Business Community for 57 Years December 2019 Edition
Please Note: The Chamber office will be closed on Tuesday, December 3 for Holiday Taste Fest preparations! Thank You to All of Our 2019 Holiday Taste Fest Sponsors Presenting Sponsor - Wayne County Community College District Platinum - DTE Energy, Don Nicholson Enterprise, LLC & Michigan Chiropractic Specialists, PC - Dr. Amanda Apfelblat Gold Silver Community Financial Credit Union Allied Building Services Company of Detroit, Inc. Jack Demmer Ford • Joseph Tseng, DDS American House • C & M Printing Juenemann Insurance Agency Consumers Energy • Fausone Bohn, LLP My Lady's Florist Four Seasons Nursing Center Midwest Recycling • North Brothers Ford Jim Godbout - Westland Council President Parkside Dental Team Independent Carpet One Toarminas Pizza & Mickey's Dairy Twist Joy Manor Banquet & Event Center Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home Maria Mitter • Dan and Antoinette Martin Westland Fire Administration Public Awareness Midwestern Sanitation • OHM Advisors Westland Police Officers Association Paul Motz - Westland Youth Assistance Westland Police Community Partnership Re/Max Cornerstone Westland Shopping Center Sharon's Heating and Air Conditioning STEP - Services to Enhance Potential Sign-a-Rama/Garden City • Sleepyhead Mattress See page 5 for a list of State Representative Kevin Coleman participating restaurants! The Restoration Referee Wayne Rotary Club • Westland Democratic Club December Coffee Connection at Westhaven Manor
Please join us on Tuesday, December 17th, from 8-9 am at Westhaven Manor Retirement Community (34601 Elmwood St. ). Elmwood Street is located off of Wildwood, east of Wayne Rd. and south of Hunter. Bring your business cards!
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Ricardo Seir, D.D.S., Vice Chair of Business a shy person but becoming a business owner forced me to overcome that. Development I knew if I wanted to be successful and have a thriving business I would Parkside Dental Team ...... 734-261-6060 have to get out there and tell people about it! The fastest way to do that was networking with other local business owners. Here are some tips to Sharon P. Scott, help you get started networking. Wayne County Community College District 1) Have your “elevator pitch” ready- A short explanation of what you ...... 734-722-4651 do. Try to make it funny or phrase it differently so its memorable. My Timothy Gilbert, friend doesn’t just do pet waste removal she does “Poopin Scoopin” Koda Group, Inc...... 248-914-2861 2) Listen more and talk less- Ask questions about them, their business, them as a person, their Chamber involvement, favorite coffee, favorite sea - Dan Martin, son etc. Have about 5 go to questions ready in case a lull comes up. Martin Graphics ...... 734-776-9151 3) Be ok with awkward- Sometimes you’ll mess up your words or you’ll be standing in silence for a moment, don’t panic it happens to every - Michael M. McNamara, Fausone Bohn, LLP...... 248-468-4536 one. A natural break in conservation is a good opportunity to go find the next person to talk to. Gary Thomas, 4) Keep your phone in your pocket/purse- When you are talking to Westland Shopping Center ...... 734-425-5001 someone be fully engaged. 5) Ask for a business card and give a business card! Don’t forget to Chamber Staff bring your cards. Gretchen Heinicke, 6) Talk to everyone- Just because your industries don’t seem to line President and CEO ...... 734-326-7222 up now doesn’t mean they won’t in the future. Who was that person that Mary Vellardita, said they did “Poopin Scoopin” again… oh yea I have the card right here… Marketing & Membership ...... 734-326-7222 Hope these encourage you to come to the next coffee connection or after hours event. www.westlandchamber.com Westland Chamber of Commerce Page 3 The Mayor’s Corner By Westland Mayor William R. Wild
Dear Chamber Member:
It’s that time of year again where the temperatures dip down low and the holiday spirit soars. There is so much going on this time of year in our All American City, and I want to wish you and yours a very happy holidays and hope the New Year brings you happiness and prosperity.
We have officially kicked off the 10th annual Shop & Dine Westland Holiday Campaign. Shop and Dine is a 6-week multifaceted marketing campaign entitled "Shop & Dine Westland" which promotes Westland's premier shopping district as a location that bears "Everything you want. Everything you need" for everyone's holiday season shopping list. The Campaign includes television commercials, radio ads, billboards on major freeways and digital and social media pro - motions.
As part of the City of Westland’s Shop and Dine Campaign, we will once again be giving away a shopping spree to the Westland Shopping Center. This year we have amped it up and will be partnering with Jay Towers in the Morning to give away TWO $5,000 shopping sprees! Jay Towers, along with the WNIC promo team will be on site giving away additional prizes and doing a live broadcast from the event! Everyone present at the Mall on Saturday, December 14 from 10am to 12pm will have a chance to win the grand prizes and there will be additional prizes given away throughout the event!
As we continue with the festivities at this time of year and upon what I hope was an enjoyable Thanksgiving spent with loved ones, I would like to remind you that the City is hosting Deck the City Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9. On hand to kick off the holiday season in our All American City will be Santa and Mrs. Claus, City officials and all the good boys and girls who call Westland home. I hope you will take time from your jam-packed schedule to find a few minutes to spread holiday cheer with all of us as we throw the switch to light up city hall.
A number of you reached out over the holidays to list your job openings on our Westland Works! page. I hope that you found this to be a useful service and that you were able to find qualified, hardworking individuals to help get you through these busy months. Please keep in mind that we offer this service year round, so whenever you have job openings just contact the Economic Development Department at (734)467-3264 and we will be happy to help spread the word.
The City’s website www.cityofwestland.com, the City’s Facebook and Twitter and our cable station WLND remain the place to go for the latest on news, services and events happening here! Also, be sure to sign up for our E-Insider Newslet - ter on the city’s website to stay up to date on everything you need to know in our All American City.
In closing, I wish you and yours a joyous holiday and all the best for happiness and prosperity in the New Year. ɁȴljȶɰɥljƺɽȈɁȶծKȶʤȈɨɁȶȴljȶɽƃȢěljɰɽȈȶǼČljɨʤȈƺljɰ ɁȴljȶɰɥljƺɽȈɁȶɰӐÃɁȢǁȶɰɥljƺɽȈɁȶɰծěljɰɽȈȶǼӐĄƃǁɁȶ{ƃɰěljɰɽȈȶǼ Warm regards, ŚɁɁǁAljɰɽɨɁʰȈȶǼÝɨǼƃȶȈɰȴɰӯřӰȶɰɥljƺɽȈɁȶɰӐȶǁÃɁɨljә
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Please join us for Timothy Lutheran Church's 13 th annual Christmas Cookie Walk! Saturday, December 14th, 2019 Pre-sale starts at 9:30am (with a $2 admission).
Regular sales start at 10:00am. (no entry fee) Cookies are $7.50 lb. and other baked goods are individually priced.
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Thank You to Our Participating Restaurants In This Year’s Holiday Taste Fest! Their generous donation of food and talent makes this fundraising event possible! Anna’s House Hellenic Cultural Center S a m m y ’ s P i z z a 6601 N. Newburgh Rd., 36375 Joy Rd. Westland, MI 48185 35299 Warren Rd., Westland MI 48185 Westland, MI 48185 734-525-3550 734-728-6600 734-228-5361 Jonna's Market Westland Toarmina's Pizza Aubree’s Pizzeria & Grill 8631 Newburgh Rd., Westland, MI 48185 • 1311 S. Wayne Rd., Westland, MI 48186 37300 W. Warren, Westland, MI 48185 734-667-4420 734-729-4460 734-956-6030 • 32785 Cherry Hill, Westland, MI 48186 Karma Coffee & Kitchen 734-728-0060 Tim Horton’s 35634 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184 34412 Ford Rd., Westland, MI 48185 734-589-0304 William D. Ford Career & 734-728-3331 Technical Center – Culinary Arts Department Ram’s Horn 36455 Marquette Westland, MI 48185 Famous Dave’s Family Restaurant 36601 Warren Rd., Westland, MI 48185 734-419-2116 7020 N. Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48185 734-595-1000 734-641-0510 Hammon's Kitchen 50383 Chester Dr., Plymouth, MI 48170 Texas Roadhouse 36750 Ford Rd., Westland, MI 48185 734-578-5603 734-729-4570
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On November 19 the Westland Chamber hosted our first ever in-house Coffee Connection. Over 27 Chamber members filled the Board room and spilled out into the hallway! Don and Gayle Nicholson sponsored the event and provided us with coffee, juice, donuts and bagels. If you would you like to host a Coffee connection or After Hours at your location, we have open - ings in our 2020 calendar. Hosting an event at your location is a great way to let other members know about your business and services. If you’d like more information on hosting a Chamber event, call us at 734-326-7222 or email us at: [email protected]. Westland Chamber of Commerce Page 7
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! DECEMBER 2019 Comcast Business Calendar of Events Alexandra Barron 734-326-7222 • [email protected] 41112 Concept Drive Plymouth, Michigan 48170 734-277-9910 Telecommunications Chamber Events: Dec. 3 Holiday Taste Fest Hellenic Cultural Center 36375 Joy Rd, Westland. 6-8:30 pm. $25. Membership Renewals - Dec. 17 Coffee Connection @ Westhaven Manor, Tues. 34601 Elmwood St., Westland, 8 - 9 am. Thank You For Your Support! Please RSVP by December 10. Gateway Family Worship Center - Since 2017 Red Lobster - Since 2013 Chamber Meetings (at the Chamber Office): Dec. 10 Board of Directors 9 am. US Auto - Wayne INC. - Since 2005 Wayne Lawn & Garden Center - Since 1999 Dec. 20 Marketing Committee 9 am Intra Corporation - Since 1982 City Meetings: (in City Hall Chambers, 36300 Warren Rd.) Ken's Country Produce - Since 1974 Dec. 2 & 16 Westland City Council, 7 pm National Block Company - Since 1973 Upcoming Chamber Events: Jan. 8 Coffee Connection @ STEP, 450 S. Venoy, Westland, MI 48186 8 - 9 am. Please RSVP by January 3.
Jan. 16 After Hours @ St. John’s Episcopal Church 555 S. Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48186 5 - 7 pm. Please RSVP by January 13.
The Chamber office will be closed Dec. 24-25 & Dec. 31- Jan. 1. We wish all of our members and friends a safe and happy holiday season.
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