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Chamber News Livonia’s Business Connection

September/October 2016

A strong message of Detroit pride and re-emergence by Shinola President Jacques Panis inspired a crowd of regional business and political leaders gathered October 4 in Dearborn.

Some 370 convened at the Ford Motor Company Conference and Event Center for the fourth annual Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet, a program coordinated by the 18 western Wayne County communities and their chambers of commerce. Panis was the keynote speaker who shared the story of the popular rise of the young company that has manufactured 457,000 trendy watches in four years, and is expected to top $100 million in revenue in 2016.

In his blunt, irreverent style, Panis detailed the energy used to produce the quality work and branding of Shinola products, he captivated the audience with his passion for living and working Detroit.

“I travel all over the world, and I will get some cross-eyed looks from people when I tell them I am from Detroit,” Panis said. “But I am proud to say I run a business in the city of Detroit, I live in the city of Detroit, and I hang out with great people in the city of Detroit.”

The company’s story, Panis said, is deeper that making quality watches, bicycles, leather products, and plans for other new projects in the future. He talks about how Shinola has changed sections of Detroit and Detroiters’ lives.

Shinola built its Detroit flagship retail store in Midtown, which has evolved into an attraction surrounded by microbrews and restaurants, reviving an area that was crumbling several years ago.

Shinola’s Factory Headquarters is located inside a building shared with the College of Creative Studies, formerly a General Motors automotive research lab. People who used to work security in the building are now making better livings as watch makers and production leaders at Shinola.

“We are in the greatest city in the United States, I would argue,” Panis said. “This is the city that created the middle class of America. This is a city

(that) created a man like Henry Ford, and the assembly line. The stuff that has come out of this city; It’s like what can’t we do?”

Event emcee Ron Fournier, an award-winning national political analyst and author who returned to his hometown this fall to work at Crain’s Detroit Business, also expressed his excitement of coming home where there he feels like he can be a part of something on the rise.

Many in the audience felt inspired by the Banquet’s keynote program.

“The energy and excitement in the room was great,” said John Hiltz, president of OHM Advisors in Livonia. “Now our challenge is to take it to the next level. How do we take the story of Shinola, and use that energy here in Western Wayne County?”

The event was attended by elected leaders from Livonia, Plymouth, Westland, Northville, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and neighboring townships as well as U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingle and Dave Trott.

SHINOLA’S PANIS SHARES DETROIT PASSION WITH WESTERN WAYNE’S LEADERS

INSIDE Upcoming Events..................2 New Chamber Members....3 & 4 Ribbon Cuttings...........4, 5 & 6 Renewals.............................7

Manufacturing Day..........8 & 9

Erase Employment Barriers...12 Ambassador Briefs...............15

CHAMBER SEEKS

NOMNIATIONS FOR BOARD

OF DIRECTORS The Livonia Chamber of Comm er ce i s a c cep t ing nominations to fill at least three open spots on the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The 21-member Board is the governing body of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, a non-partisan, non-profit trade organization. Members in good standing can be nominated, or nominate themselves, to be considered for selection to the Board. All nominations must be submitted in writing by 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 15. Nominations should be sent to the attention of Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 734.427.6055. The selection process will be completed in December with those selected being invited to serve a three-year term beginning February 1, 2017. For more information, call the Livonia Chamber office at 734.427.2122.

Ron Fournier, left, and Jacques Panis address audience questions.

2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair KAREN SANBORN Madonna University

Chair Elect DAN LAIBLE NYX, Inc.

Treasurer CHARLES DARDAS AlphaUSA

PAUL BOHN Fausone Bohn, LLP

BRENDA DURLING Schoolcraft College/VisTaTech Center

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TERRY CROUSON The Growth Coach of West Metro Detroit

VANESSA DENHA-GARMO Denha Media Group

DENISE FAIR Henry Ford-Livonia Medical Center

STEVE FUTRELL Technology Solutions

JOHN HILTZ OHM Advisors

JAMISON JANDA Embassy Suites

JOE MCCALLION Lis, McCallion, Raymor & Co., P.C.

BETSY MCCUE Huntington Bank

JOHN MURPHY Commercial Lawnmower

ANDREA OQUIST Livonia Public Schools

DAVID SPIVEY St. Mary Mercy Livonia

MARK TAORMINA City of Livonia

BEN TISEO Tiseo Architects

KIMBERLY VAN VLIET Ford Motor Company

PETER VENTURA Principal Associates

STAFF

DAN WEST President/CEO

DAWNNE TOPPA Vice President/CCO

DEBBIE FERENSIC Office Manager

LAURA TAHMOUCH Director of Marketing & Events

RACHEL FETTER Marketing Assistant

LIVONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 212

Livonia, MI 48154 734.427.2122

734.427.6055 (Fax) www.Livonia.org

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Pop in for a cup of coffee and

networking on your way to work.

Thursday, November 10 Annual Member

Appreciation Reception Sponsored by AlphaUSA,

St. Mary Mercy Livonia, Schoolcraft College, Embassy Title Agency,

Bright House Business Solutions and Bill Brown Ford

Embassy Suites (19525 Victor Parkway) 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Free for All Members Members are invited to enjoy a

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for a great 2016!

Thursday, November 16

Neighborly Networking USA Hockey Arena

(14900 Beck Road, Plymouth) 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Free Networking Opportunity

Join us as we network with the Northville and Plymouth

Community chambers of commerce

DECEMBER

Wednesday, December 14 Holiday After Hours

Livonia Chamber of Commerce (33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 212)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Admission: $5 donation or toy donation to the Livonia

Goodfellows.

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New Overtime Regulations

Begins December 1

The new federal guidelines will significantly impact how businesses handle salaried employees.

All business and non-profit organizations must adhere to

these policies. Only teachers, doctors and lawyers, contract sales and contract IT personnel are exempt.

For more information, visit www.livonia.org

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101 Mobility of SE Michigan

Category: Medical Contact: Sheri Crocenzi

37475 Schoolcraft Road Livonia, MI 48150

734-779-2900

101mobility.com/LivoniaMI

3M Automotive Innovation Center

Category: MFG:Fabricated

& Metal Products Contact: Johnnie Williams

19460 Victor Parkway Livonia, MI 48152

734-779-5213

www.3M.com

Accurate Hoist Company Category: Manufacturing

Contact: John Plichota 38291 Schoolcraft Road

Suite 106

Livonia, MI 48150 734-293-5388

Advantage

Marketing Solutions

Category: Marketing Services Contact: Terry Krieg

39500 Orchard Hill Place Suite 155

Novi, MI 48375

248-912-1285 www.MarketingMich.com

Apple Graphics and Printing Category: Printing, Marketing

Programs & Services Contact: Kate Lambert

PO Box 701046 Plymouth, MI 48170

734-776-3000 www.applegraphicsandprinting.com

Burskey & Associates, LLC

Category: Financial Planning Contact: Rodger J. Burskey

30689 Jeffrey Court New Hudson, MI 48165

586-438-7413

CGI Communications, Inc

Category: Media Contact: Amy Curran 130 East Main Street

Rochester, NY 14604 800-398-3029

www.cgicompany.com

CJ Graphic Design, LLC

Category: Graphic Design Contact: Cathy Johnson

561-573-0801 www.CJGraphicDesign.com

Cousins Clothing Category: Retail

Contact: Rosemary Phillips 33180 Industrial Road, #B

Livonia, MI 48150 734-743-1152

www.cousinsclothing.com

Granite City Food & Brewery

Category: Restaurants & Bars Contact: Danielle Burciaga

39603 Traditions Drive

Northville, MI 48168 248-662-3400

www.gcfb.com

Helm Law

Category: Attorney at Law Contact: David Helm

598 N Mill Street Plymouth, MI 48170

248-679-8804

www.helmlawpc.com

Ian Clemens Foundation

Category: Non-Profit Contact: Michelle Clemens

9950 Levan Road Livonia, MI 48150

734-915-0180

IanClemensFoundation.org

Juice Plus+ Category: Health & Wellness

Contact: Angie Wilson

734-812-9044 www.angelawilson.juiceplus.com

Keys2Business, LLC Category: Consultants

Contact: Cyndi Collins 32401 W. Eight Mile Road

Livonia, MI 48152 248-991-3858

www.Keys2Business.com

Kroger

Category: Grocery Contact: Rick Hunly

30935 Five Mile Livonia, MI 48154

734-421-1685

www.Kroger.com

Liberty Tax Service Category: Tax Preparation Contact: Susan Hampton

32013 Plymouth Road Livonia, MI 48150

734-523-1040 www.LibertyTaxService.com

Pizza Fresca Category: Restaurants & Bars

Contact: Nicholas Roberts 27609 Plymouth Road

Livonia, MI 48150

734-421-2525 eatpizzafresca.com

NEW MEMBERS FOR AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2016

Congratulations to the following organizations for recently

investing in the work of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce.

New Members continue on page 4.

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NEW MEMBERS FOR AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2016 CONTINUED Staples, Inc. Corporate Office

Category: Office - Equipment & Supplies

Contact: Stephanie Bessen 17187 N Laurel Park Drive

Livonia, MI 48152

734-452-4734 www.staplesadvantage.com

The Smoke Shop Category: Retail

Contact: Abe Saif 33463 Seven Mile Road

Livonia, MI 48152 248-987-4159

Tip Top Temps

Category: Staffing Contact: Joe Coscia

38058 Jamison Street Livonia, MI 48154

734-756-7119

Triumph Chiropractic

Category: Chiropractors Contact: Dr. Alex Rodnick 20216 Farmington Road

Livonia, MI 48152 734-237-8916

www.triumphchiropractic.com

Zax Auto Wash

Category: Car Wash Contact: Bian Blasky

36001 Plymouth Road Livonia, MI 48150

734-422-1670

www.zaxautowash.com

Zonta Club of Northwest Wayne County

Category: Clubs & Organizations

Contact: Carol Naugle 734-427-8342

Rels Homecare Corp celebrated their grand opening on August 11.

They are located at 9206 Middlebelt Road,

Livonia, MI 48150 and can be reached at

734-215-2211. www.relshomecare.org

Radiant Wholesale celebrated their grand opening on August 8.

They are located at 34171 Schoolcraft Road,


734-206-2011. www.radiantflowers.us

LIVONIALIVONIALIVONIA RIBBONRIBBONRIBBON CUTTINGSCUTTINGSCUTTINGS!!!

Alkevicius Breads celebrated their grand opening on August 25.

They are located at 33825 Five Mile Road

Livonia, MI 48154 and

can be reached at 313-806-4354.

Phoenix Freerunning Academy celebrated their grand opening on August 26.

They are located at 12936 Farmington Road,


734-744-6220. www.phoenixfreerunning.com

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The Smoke Shop celebrated their grand opening on September 1.

They are located at 33463 Seven Mile Road,

Livonia, MI 48152 and

can be reached at 248-987-4159.

FDX Pure Sole LLC celebrated their grand opening on August 29.

They are located at 16312 Middlebelt Road,


734-466-5050. www.fdxpuresole.com

Pizza Fresca celebrated their grand opening on September 23.

They are located at 27609 Plymouth Road


734-421-2525. www.eatpizzafresca.com


HealthQuest of Livonia celebrated their grand re-opening on September 24.

They are located at 36016 Five Mile Road,


734-591-0404. www.healthquest.us

Fireside Church of God celebrated their grand re-opening on September 26.

They are located at 11771 Newburgh Road,


734-855-4056. fschurch.com

Lake Michigan Credit Union celebrated their grand opening on September 28.

They are located at 19025 Newburgh Road,


734-551-0015. lmcu.org

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XFER Communications celebrated their grand opening on October 5.

They are located at 31478 Industrial Road,

Suite 200 Livonia, MI 48150 and can be reached at

734-927-6666. www.xfer.com

Triumph Chiropractic celebrated their grand opening on September 30.

They are located at 20216 Farmington Road,


734-237-8916. www.triumphchiropractic.com

Livonia Family YMCA celebrated their grand re-opening on October 6.

They are located at 14255 Stark


734-261-2161. ymcadetroit.org/livonia


Congratulations to Financial & Portfolio Advisors on their 30th Anniversary!

Pictured above: Bill Joyner,

Dan West and Bob Hardies.

CHAMBER SNAPSHOT

More than 40 people attended our sold out Fall Into Opportunities event on September 22 at Buca di Beppo.

After a delicious lunch with some casual networking, members played a game that allowed them to meet new people and create their new business opportunities.

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Thank you to the following organizations for continuing to invest in the Livonia Chamber.

RENEWALS AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2016

A2Z Balloon Company

Aactus, Inc.

Abbey Flooring & Design

Accurate Hoist Company

Admiral Tool &

Manufacturing Company

Advance Novelty

American Cancer Society

American House

Angela Hospice

Aoun & Company, P.C., C.P.A

Arbor Crossing

Chiropractic Life Center

Aristeo Construction Co.

Bath Fitter of Livonia

BNI-Greater Livonia

Brass Mug Liquor

Brookdale Northville

C.C. King Entertainment

Camelot Hall

Convalescent Center

Century 21 Row

Charles Schneider, P.C.

Cheryl Bowker Agency-

Allstate Insurance

Claddagh Irish Pub

Community Alliance Credit Union

Costco Wholesale

D.A. Alexander & Co.

Designer Installation Services

DTE Energy

Elite Foot Spa

Emtek LLC

EnablePoint Websites by the

Menu

Ferguson Carpet & Furniture

Cleaners

First Centennial Title, Inc.

Gathering Place Clubhouse-

Lincoln Behavioral Services

Geisler Company

Glen Eden Memorial Park

Hellenic Cultural Center

Help Room, LLC.

Holiday Inn Hotel and

Conference Center-Livonia

Jay-Bilt Construction

Kenwhirl Appliance

KeyBank

Kirk’s Auto Care

Kopmeyer & Talty, P.C.

Laurel Manor Banquet

& Conference Center

Liberty Tax Service

Lis, McCallion,

Raymor, & Co., P.C.

Livonia Family Dental

Livonia Public Schools

Livonia Symphony Orchestra

Livonia Trophy &

Screenprinting, Inc.

MASCO Corporation

Men on the Move

Metro Cheer & Dance

Morello Law Group , P.C.

Morgan Stanley-

The Jacob’s Group

Neely-Turowski Funeral Home

Nemier, Mathieu,

Nash & Johnson, P.L.L.C.

NWC Program Administration

Primo’s Pizza

Qualigence

Realcomp II Ltd./

MoveInMichigan.com

Renewed Equipment

Robinson Welding Supply

Rx Optical

Shaw Construction

& Management Co.

Skyway Precision, Inc.

St. Louis Center

State Representative Laura Cox

The Packer Group

The Salvation Army Thrift Store

& Donation Center

Tri-County Title Agency, Inc.

Trinity Church of Livonia

UPS

Vento Decorative Concrete

W.J. O’Neil Company

Wine Palace

Woodridge Apartments

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Thank you for a successful

Manufacturing Day 2016!


More than 500 middle school students from four Livonia middle schools toured six local manufacturing facilities Oct. 7 as part of Manufacturing Day.

This is the second year Livonia students participated in the annual nationwide effort to introduce young people to the modern world of manufacturing and pique their interests in the industry’s high-tech careers. The daylong field trips were organized by the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), Schoolcraft College and Livonia Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Livonia Public Schools and the Clarenceville School District.

“There is a great demand for skilled and technical talent for manufacturing companies in Livonia and around metro Detroit,” said Dan West, president of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. “This is an important introduction to today’s industry for students and their parents.”

Last year’s Manufacturing Day in Livonia introduced 135 Emerson Middle School students to three Livonia companies. This year, students from Emerson, Holmes, Frost, and Clarenceville middle schools filled 11 charter buses to visit NYX Inc., Roush Performance Technologies, AlphaUSA, Quality Metalcraft, McLaren Engineering, and Delta Gear.

The students also toured the various applied sciences laboratories at Schoolcraft College, where they enjoyed lunch and saw industry displays from Linear AMS, Key Plastics, and Standard Die and Fabricating.

“We were able to grow the effort this year thanks to the generous support we received from the MMTC,” West added. “Experts say the majority of future jobs in the coming years will be for people trained in skilled and technical trades, so it is important for young people to have hands-on experiences like this.”

Harvard University recently reported that 60 percent of new jobs in 2018 will require post-secondary training in either a one-year certificate or two-year associate degree program in specific skills. These types of jobs include advanced manufacturing, welding, electronics, drafting, and IT. Meanwhile, Harvard estimates only 33 percent of new jobs in 2018 will require a bachelor’s degree or more.

With upcoming retirements for the aging skilled-trade workforce and increased demand for talent, experts estimate the U.S. manufacturing industry will have a shortage of at least two million workers by 2020.

This outreach by manufacturers to students is a vital part of the process of rebuilding the local talent pipeline, said Chuck Dardas,

president and chief operating officer of Alpha USA.

“It is so important for our industry to reach out to the community like this,” Dardas said. “Also, it is exciting to see the kids’ enthusiasm as they explore what we do.”

Across Wayne County, some 3,000 students

toured facilities as part of Manufacturing Day

2016.

LIVONIA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE PART IN MANUFACTURING DAY

Students learning about machine repair and maintenance trades at Innovative Manufacturing Engineering. Photo from I:ME.

Holmes and Clarenceville middle school students learn more about

NYX, Inc’s operations.

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Some 180 business people gathered Thursday at Schoolcraft College for an event to inspire more interactions among ethnic business cultures in and around Livonia.

The Livonia Chamber of Commerce organized a panel discussion featuring business leaders from Asian-Pacific, German, Chaldean and Hispanic communities, all of which continue to see an increase in residents and business ownership in metro Detroit.

“Experts say communities and companies that do the best job of attracting foreign investment will have the best chance for economic success in the future,” said Livonia Chamber President Dan West. “As our community and world become a more diverse place, it is important that we all learn to look beyond any cultural barriers and build productive relationships.”

The Connecting Cultures to Business panel included Van Nguyen, executive director of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce; Reinhard Lemke, a senior advisor to the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany; Martin Manna,

president of the Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce; and Paul Ureste, a Westland business owner who serves on the executive committee for the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Television reporter Roop Raj, from WJBK-TV (Channel 2), a first-generation American of Indian heritage, was the moderator.

Nguyen said connecting with the Oriental and Indian business people she represents takes patience and time to build a trusting relationship.

“It is really no different than building any good relationship with anyone else,” said Nguyen, who leads a chamber that represents 4,700 business and organizations across the Midwest.

Lemke said there is a lot of economic development opportunities with German businesses looking to establish operations in the United States.

“German companies are looking for communities that are willing to work with them long term,” said Lemke, who added 20 percent of Michiganders are of German descent.

The Chaldean Chamber looks to represent some 15,000 Chaldean-owned businesses in Michigan. Manna said 40 percent of his membership is not Chaldean, but those members see value in connecting with his chamber.

“While we look forward to connecting people to opportunities with our members, likewise, we encourage our members to meet new people themselves with the geographic chambers and other business groups,” Manna said.

The Michigan Hispanic chamber aims to be a gateway to the 11,000 Hispanic-owned businesses and 400,000 Latinos in Michigan.

“We continue to be a fast-growing community here in Michigan and across the country,” Ureste said.

Student leaders from all five of Livonia’s high schools were in

the audience. Also, municipal leaders from Westland, Wayne,

Macomb County and Livonia attended, exploring ideas for

more multicultural business interactions in their communities.

LIVONIA BUSINESSES GATHER TO EMBRACE

OTHER CULTURES

Fox 2 Detroit’s Roop Raj led the panel of chamber executives at the sold out event.

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IT’S TIME TO ERASE ALL BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT For many individuals with disabilities, including intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), employment is a source of pride. It gives that person a sense of community and allows them to be connected to normal, day-to-day life.

According to recent census data, there are more than 56 million Americans with disabilities, nearly 20% of the population. For those living with a disability, there are many challenges they have to overcome -- This includes finding a job.

October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month – A month dedicated to educating others about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.

However, most Americans with intellectual or developmental disabilities, which can include conditions such as autism or Down syndrome, remain shut out of the workforce, despite changing attitudes and billions of dollars spent on government programs to help them. Even when they find work, it’s often part time.

A job provides a crucial link for improving the quality of life. Yet only 34 percent of intellectually disabled adults are actually working, according to a survey by Special Olympics and conducted by Gallup and the University of Massachusetts at Boston.

Even with tremendous progress removing the barriers to employment, barriers still exist. The largest barrier to employing someone with a disability is perception. We can eliminate the barriers by continuing to educate others on the value and benefits of hiring workers with disabilities.

Men and women living with a disability are smart hires. Employing someone with a disability, such as behavioral health problems benefits both employers and employees.

We at STEP have had success with our Livonia neighbor DQB (Detroit Quality Brush). Our clients work there every day and have become a significant part of their team. The DQB administration believes in the value our folks bring, “DQB Industries and STEP have had a mutually beneficial relationship for more years that we can remember. Dan (the job coach) and his crew are an integral part of DQB Industries, and we credit our smooth-running packaging operation to all of their hard work and dedication to a job well done.”

Last year’s MI Hidden Talent tour, put on by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, featured Lt. Gov. Brian Calley and Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein who launched a partnership to highlight the opportunities for hiring Michiganders with disabilities across the state. The MI Hidden Talent tour was focused on highlighting the skills of people with disabilities that are often overlooked. “Employers that hire

disabled people are ultimately rewarded with team members who bring passion, energy, and loyalty to the workplace. Disabled employees rally their fellow workers and serve as a unified force who can teach the values of resiliency, compassion, and understanding,” said Justice Bernstein. “More often than not, people who have infirm bodies also possess the strongest souls and the most powerful spirits, traits which enhance the workplace and our economy as a whole. People with disabilities are hardworking, energetic, and engaged people who will be loyal to their employer. The offer of employment for a disabled person is a game changer – they do more and achieve more because they are thrilled to have been given an opportunity.”

Employing people with disabilities leads to increased independence and happiness not just for the person with the disability, but for everyone else in the workplace thus bolstering morale, People with disabilities are known to have a strong work ethic, low turnover and desire to succeed. Hiring people with a disability makes good business sense and is good for business. It also demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To sustain a workforce in Michigan the business community must hire smart and remove the barriers for employing people with disabilities, this includes the stigma of people with IDD.

It is time business leaders stop underestimating people with disabilities. Stop focusing on what they can’t do and focus on what they can do and can offer. A job is more than a paycheck. It is about respect, it is about dignity and it is about the opportunity to make your life a productive one.

We have made tremendous progress since the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed 25 years ago. However, a disability should not define a job candidate. We need to continue to support funding for special education, high school transition program and other ways to think beyond the label and encourage Detroit companies to support and celebrate workplace policies of diversity and inclusion in employing those with a disability.

Brent Mikulski is the President and CEO of Services to Enhance Potential a Community Based Non-profit organization helping individuals with a disability find employment. For more information visit stepcentral.org.

Brent Mikulski


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CHAMBER SNAPSHOT

Some 300 members of the Livonia community attended September 12’s #WeBackLivoniaBlue event at the Livonia Police Department. Six Livonia churches presented banners of support that was signed by their congregations to Chief Caid and the department. The event featured food and drinks donated by Primo’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s and Annie’s Family Restaurant. Children enjoyed talking to the officers, touring the department, meeting Kuno the LPD K-9 dog as well as climbing on and in the various police vehicles on site.


These featured members are honored as Ambassadors of the Month for their volunteer time for member

retention, member development and Chamber events.

SEPTEMBER

AAAMBASSADORSMBASSADORSMBASSADORS OFOFOF THETHETHE MMMONTHONTHONTH

OCTOBER Jeff Ukrainec

Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit (313) 557-8773

www.goodwilldetroit.org

Jeff, VP, has overall responsibility for the organization’s Donated Goods Division, including store operations, warehousing, distribution, transportation and e-commerce operations. Through his role with Goodwill, Jeff appreciates the opportunity to help restore lives through job creation. Each individual’s success story drives Jeff and his team to achieve the vision through strategy and execution of all aspects of the retail operations division. Goodwill is the leading non-profit innovator of Social Enterprise throughout Southeast Michigan dedicated to creating businesses to create jobs and giving people the skills necessary to get a job. Away from work, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children. He earned a bachelor's degree from MSU and a MBA from Wayne State. He’s also a 2015 graduate of the Goodwill Industries International Executive Development Program.

Stewart is a marketing consultant who helps organizations focus on the next sale. By applying his 35 years in marketing, he has created and initiated successful sales promotions, market research, mystery shopper projects, direct mail campaigns and initiatives to install product names. His successes include: Search Engine Optimization that has returned client’s investment overnight; a Direct Mail campaign that generated a 40% response; refined marketing plans to double Sales by eliminating wasteful operations. Recently, he serves as an Ambassador for the Livonia Chamber of Commerce where he helps staff by volunteering with a variety of projects. Like with marketing, he sees community involvement as essential to stay engaged with people and connect with the needs of the city.

Stewart McAlpine

McAlpine Marketing

(248) 756-4987

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