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CHALDEAN COMMERCE Official Newsletter of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
COME ONE COME ALL!
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CHALDEAN COMMERCE Official Newsletter of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce SPRING 2012
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GREETINGS
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From the Chairman and the President Mission Statement Survey Results Coming Chamber: By the Numbers
COVER STORY
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It’s Festival Time!
BRIEFINGS
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Join Us in Lansing! Our Doors Are Open A Healthy Idea Chamber Members Vie for Office ‘Virtually’ Amazing: Online Initiatives Members in the News Networking Opps
HAPPENINGS
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Ninth Annual Awards Dinner
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Employers Asking for Too Much Information Liquor Control Commission Starts Strict Enforcement Will Student Loans Stay Affordable? Pot, Meet Kettle Where’s the Budget? Awaiting a Ruling on Arizona
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2012 Corporate Partners
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Chamber Staff and Board of Directors
MARKETING
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Networking 101: Making the right impression, building relationships
MEMBERS
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New & Renewed Members
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
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Big O Productions Lace Boutique Napa AutoCare Center Their ‘Ship’ Is In Safe and Sound
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Greetings
Our Mission The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of Chaldean businesses and professionals working together to strengthen members’ business, increase job opportunities, encourage expansion and promote Chaldean business and culture. The Chamber seeks to service and represent Aramaic-speaking people, including Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs. SAAD HAJJAR
MARTIN MANNA
from the chairman and president
Stay tuned for Survey Results
CONFIDENTIAL
Look for the result of the Chaldean Business Survey in the summer Chaldean Commerce!
Chaldean Business Survey rEsEArCh CONDuCTED by
Walsh College of business and Data Driven Detroit
INSTRUCTIONS: This survey will be held in the strictest of confidence. Please fill out this form as soon as possible after receiving it. A postage-paid return envelope is provided for you to return this survey. IF yOu NEED AssIsTANCE FILLING OuT ThIs surVEy, CALL ThE ChALDEAN ChAMbEr OF COMMErCE AT 248-996-8340.
Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce
by the numbers MEMBERSHIP
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Membership is nearly 900 and includes a diverse range of businesses throughout Southeast Michigan.
18% Retail Includes Grocery/ Convenience Stores/Gas Stations
79% Chaldeans
14% Financial/Banking/ Insurance
21% Non-Chaldeans
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Oakland County
8% Telecommunications
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Wayne County
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Macomb County
7% Lodging/Travel
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9% Other
Real Estate
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ur Ninth Annual Awards Dinner was a thrill, as always, and once again it was a sell-out crowd with more than 850 people in attendance. The ballroom at Shenandoah Country Club practically hummed with good vibrations that night. Thanks to everyone who came out for our big shindig and to the sponsors who made it all possible. And a big salute to radio personality Mojo, who marked his fifth year as our emcee. We’re already mulling ideas to celebrate our big 10th anniversary dinner in 2013. We’d love your input; please drop a line to info@ChaldeanChamber.com. You may have to save us from ourselves since we keep picturing a theme centered around the 1979 film “10” and its star, Bo Derek. Back in present time, our electronic newsletter is now sent out weekly to keep members informed of pertinent news and upcoming events. And have you visited our Facebook page lately? We have received great feedback on our new feature highlighting a Member of the Day. One of the greatest benefits of belonging to the chamber is the opportunity to do business with your fellow members, and this allows you to learn more about them and all they have to offer. For now, we’re enjoying the calm before the storm. June is our busiest month – the Chaldean Festival takes place June 8-10 in Southfield and our Golf Outing (also the ninth annual!) is on June 21 at Shenandoah. There are details about each event in this issue of Chaldean Commerce. We hope to see you at one or, better yet, both occasions. As always, we greatly appreciate your membership and welcome feedback on how we can serve you better. Enjoy the rest of spring – even with our mild winter, nothing beats springtime in Michigan. As a wise man once said, “The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created spring.”
Health Care
3% Manufacturing and Wholesale 13% Other
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Did You Know? Chamber members get a discount on their booth! Call (248) 996-8340 to learn more.
It’s Festival Time!
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he Chaldean Festival on June 8-10 marks its seventh year in Southfield. With a bustling midway, scrumptious food, and the best in Chaldean music, the festival is a great place to tout your product or service.
5 Reasons to Exhibit at the Chaldean Festival • Reach 30,000 people over three days • Every ethnicity is represented – not just Chaldeans • Southfield is the crossroads of Metro Detroit • Parking is free and easy • Attendees are in a great, receptive mood!
Tips for a Successful Booth Be on time for the show and set up when it is time to set up. Also, do not tear down your booth earlier than permitted. • Be yourself and act natural to enhance customer comfort, but refrain from chattering away. People do not want you to follow them around, talking incessantly while they are visiting your booth. • Be sure customers can see your merchandise or literature clearly without the need for craning their necks or stooping low. Vertical displays work well – they allow the eye to fall on desirable items and do so quickly. Jewelry is best displayed in a lighted case.
• Keep plenty of stock on hand. If you walked into a store that had only five items displayed, would you buy anything? Probably not. Add filler items to hide empty space if you run out of stock – floral arrangements, decorative lamps or other items that go with the general theme of your booth. • Try to engage as many senses as possible in order to influence people positively. Every vendor can create marvelous visual appeal, and everyone can use scents to draw people in. Let people touch the merchandise, and if you are selling food or other consumables, provide samples. • If you have a website or sell online, remember to prompt customers to visit by handing out business cards or attaching the information to product labels. • Be respectful, be kind and follow the golden rule. Treat everyone you meet in the same way you would like to be treated. Remember to say thank you, and provide little items of value with purchases if possible. Going the extra mile is the number one key to customer satisfaction. • If you’re a food vendor, give out samples. This will certainly attract people to your booth. Just a small cup full of a drink or a tiny piece of baklava can be a good way to entice people to try more of your foods and drinks. • Bring a friend to keep you company and watch the booth while you take breaks.
Build Your Mailing List! Festivals are a great way to develop your customer database. Try putting a fishbowl on your table and offering people a chance to win a prize in return for giving you their contact information or business card. Giving away promotional items with your company’s name and logo works, too. This way, you can send out postcards inviting prospects to your next show. Don’t forget to collect e-mail addresses, too — it’s a lot cheaper to send out 100 e-mail messages than it is to pay for paper and postage. – Entrepreneur.com
Come One, Come All! Friday, June 8, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 12-10 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 12-10 p.m. 50/50 raffle ticket will be drawn at 9 p.m. on June 10. Winner need not be present.
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Briefings
‘Virtually’ Amazing! • Various members of the Chamber will be featured on Facebook daily as our Member of the Day. This brief and informative highlight will feature one business member each day through our social media outlets. • Also new and exciting: Our monthly feature highlighting a business that has received a boost from the Chaldean Chamber. We’ll create a brief video in which you can introduce your business and share how the chamber positively influenced your bottom line. Contact Lisa Kalou at lkalou@ chaldeanchamber.com to learn more about this program and check out your fellow chamber members at Youtube.com/User/ ChaldeanChamber. • Please visit the Detroit Independent Grocers’ newly designed website, MyDetroitGrocers. com. It features an interactive map, recent news and detailed profiles of the city’s many fine supermarkets. The website is a tool for Detroit’s independent grocers working to dispel the “food desert” myth and an aid to residents seeking a quality food shopping experience.
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Join Us in Lansing! May 17 is Chaldean Day in Lansing, sponsored by Comcast and DTE Energy. We’ll be traveling to the beautiful State Capitol Building via motor coach to accept this prestigious honor from the State Legislature. This is the third year that the Chaldean American Chamber has been recognized by Michigan’s lawmakers. To join us, call Lisa Kalou at (248) 996-8340.
Our Doors Are Open Join us! We are happy to announce a new program, a Monthly Member Open June 7 House, on the first Thursday of each July 5 month. All members are welcome to August 2 participate by sharing ideas, pitching special products or services or obtaining the Chamber’s assistance with local government. Hours are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. right here at the chamber office, 29850 Northwestern Highway (just south of Inkster), Suite 250 in Southfield. Reservations are encouraged but not necessary. Call (248) 996-8340. That same day, we’ll devote the noon hour to Mem-
ber Orientations. This informal luncheon session is designed to show you how membership works for you. It lasts just an hour to accommodate your busy schedule. You’ll meet chamber staff and ambassadors and learn all about the many perks of membership. Space is limited, so to reserve your spot or learn more, contact info@chaldeanchamber.com or (248) 996-8340.
A Healthy Idea High school students interested in a career in health care are sure to enjoy the Beaumont CAAHP Future Physicians Enrichment Program, a brand-new program offered in conjunction with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce and the Chaldean Federation of America. The program is sponsored by Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and the Chaldean American Association of Health Care Professionals. The two-week program runs from June 18-29 and exposes students to multiple professions within the medical field including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy. Twentyfive Chaldean students will be selected to participate by a committee comprised of Chaldean community members.
networking opps who represents Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake Village, Franklin, Bingham Farms, Beverly Hills and Sylvan Lake in the 40th District, provided an overview on the upcoming budget process. State Representative Jeff Farrington (R-District 30, which covers Sterling Heights and Utica) also attended the function.
Meet the CEO
Bank On It The Bank of Michigan sponsored the year’s first Quarterly Networking Meeting on January 26. Chamber members gathered at the Farmington Hills facility to mix, mingle and munch on a marvelous meal.
Face Time The Chaldean Chamber PAC hosted a meet-and-greet for State Representative Chuck Moss on February 21 at Shenandoah Country Club. Rep. Moss (above),
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Ric DeVore, regional president of Detroit and Southeast Michigan at PNC Bank, was our guest of honor at the March 28 Meet the CEO. Mr. Devore and other senior executives learned about the Chaldean business community and shared information on PNC Bank. Its PNC Foundation is one of Michigan’s largest corporate foundations. He also encouraged Chaldean businesses to apply for loans at PNC.
members in the news Another Senseless Murder Hundreds of mourners gathered at Mother of God Church in Southfield on May 5, to honor Faraj (“Fred”) Dally at a funeral mass. The 63-year-old was shot in the head on May 2 during a robbery at his Detroit store, the Medicine Chest. His death continues a sad Faraj (“Fred”) legacy of Chaldeans murdered at Dally their stores. Dally was remembered as a kind and generous store owner beloved by the Dexter Avenue neighborhood residents. He was a former chairman of the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers. Reward monies total $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of the killer. The AFPD is taking the lead in reward money with the chamber’s Waad Murad Advocacy Fund donating $10,000. Those with any information are urged to call the Detroit Police Homicide Unit at (313) 596-2260.
Chamber Members Vie for Office A number of Chaldean chamber members are running for office in the August 7 primary. Klint Kesto, a member of the chamber’s board of directors, is a candidate for the Michigan State Representative position for the 39th District (Commerce, Wixom and the western section of West Bloomfield). Kesto has been an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Wayne County for more than five years. Chief Justice Diane Dickow D’Agostini, of the 48th District, is running for reelection. She has served on the bench since 2000 when she won her first election and made history becoming the first woman judge elected of Chaldean decent. Michele Economou Ureste is Diane Dickow seeking reelection as a supervisor D’Agostini on the West Bloomfield Township Board while Al Zara is running for the first time. Also in West Bloomfield, Teri Adelberg Weingarden is running for reelection as treasurer of the Township. Clerk Cathy Shaughnessy is also running for reelection.
Anmar K. Sarafa has been appointed to the executive committee of the Michigan Economic Development Corp. He is the Chief Investment Officer of Steward Capital Management. Corporate member Spartan Stores has been named one of Fortune’s 2012 Most Admired Companies. Spartan operates nearly 100 stores across the state and supplies more than 350 independent grocers in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Spartan received its highest score for global competitiveness, followed by long-term investment. SpartanStores.com. Sandra K. Alexander, Esq. has opened a new law firm, Alexander Law Associates, PLLC, focusing on commercial litigation, business and real estate transactions, construction law, corporate formation and growth, probate and estate planning and guardian and conservatorships matters. AlexanderLegal.net. Matt Friedman, co-founder of Farmington Hillsbased Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, has been added to the Hall of Fame at legendary radio station WJPZ-FM on the campus of Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. TannerFriedman.com. ASTI Environmental has added two new members to its team: Anthony Lloyd Spencer, Technician, and Sean Alan Trowbridge, Associate I. Asti-Env.com. Schakolad Chocolate Factory held its grand opening in January. The gourmet chocolate café is located at 1728 W. Maple Road in Birmingham. BirminghamChocolate.com. Shenandoah Country Club has a new board of directors for 2012: President John Loussia, Vice President Francis Boji, Secretary Rodney George, and Treasurer Joe Abro. Serving as directors are: Frank Konja, Frank Jonna, Isam Yaldo, Kal Najar and Andrew Ayar. Attorney Steven Garmo spoke at the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Program Training on January 28 in Los Angles. Garmo is currently working as a supervising attorney on the Iraqi Relief Assistance Project out of New York with the University of California at Irvine, School of Law and Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. IRAP provides critical support to Iraqi refugees who must start over in the West. Five Star Professional has named Randall A. Denha, Esq. as a Detroit recipient of the 2012 Five Star Wealth Manager award. The award winners appear in a special section in the June issue of Hour Detroit. Fewer than seven percent of the 11,500 wealth managers in the Detroit area were selected. St. Catherine of Siena Academy in Wixom has named Bruno Fernandez to the position of Director of Student Affairs/Athletics. Mr. Fernandez comes to St. Catherine with nearly 13 years of experience in Catholic education. Andrew A. Ayar, Esq., has been named a Shareholder at his law firm, Strobl & Sharp, P.C. Strobl & Sharp is a full-service business law firm with 31 attorneys based in Bloomfield Hills.
Anmar K. Sarafa
Sandra K. Alexander
Matt Friedman
Steven Garmo
Randall A. Denha
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Happenings
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henandoah Country Club was the place to be on March 23 as a sell-out crowd paid tribute to this year’s award winners. Special thanks to this year’s gold and silver sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Comerica Bank, Country Fresh, DTE Energy, Ford Motor Company, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Greektown Casino & Hotel, Happy’s Pizza, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and Spartan Stores.
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Joseph A. Sesi Business Person of the Year
Sesi Lincoln of Ann Arbor is one of the nation’s oldest Lincoln Mercury dealerships. Joseph A. Sesi started working there in 1968 at age 14 and held every position over the years. He learned well from his namesake uncle, who started the business, and today the dealership has 68 full-time employees.
Chaldean American Association of Health Professionals’ Project Bismutha Humanitarians of the Year
Led by Nahid Elyas, M.D., the founder of the Chaldean American Association of Health Professionals, Project Bismutha offers quality healthcare – with dignity —to the needy and uninsured.
Eastern Catholic Re-evangelization Center PHOTOS BY DAVID REED
Special Tribute
Members of the Chaldean Catholic Church created the Eastern Catholic Re-evangelization Center (ECRC) more than 10 years ago for the laity to spread the word of the Lord. Today, it reaches more than 500 people a week through various programs.
Legislative Report
Employers Asking for Too Much Information
BY JOHNNY ORAM
Holders of liquor licenses must get on the ball and start filing the renewal way before the deadline.
Many employers throughout the country have been asking potential candidates for their log-in information for social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. Resistance has sometimes resulted in being denied a job offer. Michigan, as well as many other states, has taken the initiative to prohibit companies from seeking user names and passwords from future and current employees. House Bill 5523 would prohibit these employers from taking action against those who refuse to provide the information. Several lawmakers at the federal level have questioned the legality of such measures by employers and charge that it violates the Stored Communications Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and federal anti-discriminatory laws.
On April 27, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act, under closed rules. If passed by the Senate and signed by President Barack Obama, the law would prevent a hike in interest rates on new federally subsidized student Stafford Loans. If no action is taken, the interest rate will leap from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1. This law would extend the current 3.4 percent until July 1, 2013. The cost of extending the lower interest rate for one year totals about $6 billion.
Liquor Control Commission Starts Strict Enforcement The Michigan Liquor Control Commission is no longer being lenient with liquor license renewals, which had an April 30 deadline. The MLCC will no longer grant leeway or grace periods like they did in the past, so holders of liquor licenses must get on the ball and start filing the renewal way before the deadline. Failure to do so will result in the inability to sell liquor. On top of that, the commission has stated that it has no authority to quickly reinstate a license that has been cancelled due to paying dues late. As of April 30, 2012, licensees not properly renewed are simply being cancelled. A licensee has no immediate recourse available once their license is cancelled.
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Will Student Loans Stay Affordable?
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Where’s the Budget? It’s been three years since the U.S. Senate has passed a budget bill and Democrat Senator Harry Reid has indicated that he’s in no hurry to bring one before the Senate in 2012. “We do not need to bring a budget to the floor this year — it’s done, we don’t need to do it,” he told reporters in February. Both the U.S. House and Senate were supposed to reach a concurrent agreement on a budget by April 15, however, the Democratic-controlled Senate hasn’t submitted one since 2009. Critics argue that the Democrats are playing politics by not being serious enough in passing the budget bill. Some say Reid hasn’t put forth a budget because his Democratic majority in the Senate doesn’t want Americans to know the trillions of dollars being spent. However, Reid and Speaker Nancy Pelosi received praise from President Obama in 2009 when he thanked them for passing a budget resolution that will serve as an economic blueprint for America’s future.
Awaiting a Ruling on Arizona Pot, Meet Kettle The Democrats in the Michigan Legislature have recently cried foul for Republicans passing legislation with “immediate effect.” The Michigan Constitution clearly states that laws cannot take effect for at least 90 days after the current session year unless passed by two-thirds in both the House and Senate. But the Democrats have also violated this clause by pushing many bills through the Legislature with “immediate effect” and roll-call votes. The problem lies with both parties, regardless of who controls the Legislature.
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court is expected this June regarding Arizona’s tough immigration law. The U.S. Department of Justice says Arizona’s immigration laws conflict with federal immigration policy. Arizona has set a precedent that will allow police officers to check on immigration status of people they suspect are in the U.S. illegally, and then arrest them without a warrant. Chief Justice John Roberts challenged Solicitor General Donald Verrilli on issues beyond race. “No part of your argument has to do with racial or ethnic profiling?” he asked. “No,” replied Verrilli. The decision will boil down to federal power and states’ rights.
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2012 Corporate Partners Comcast Comcast Corporation is one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation’s largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Visit Comcast.com.
Comerica Bank Comerica has had a continuous presence in Detroit since 1849 – longer than any other bank – and offers more than 230 Michigan locations. In the late 1990s, Comerica recognized the increasing diversity of its customers and formed the bank’s Arab and Chaldean-American initiative. Visit Comerica.com
Country Fresh Country Fresh has been the favorite dairy brand in Michigan and nearby for generations because families know that when they choose Country Fresh, they’re taking home the dairy best. Visit EnjoyCountryFresh.com.
CIA The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent United States Government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior U.S. policymakers. Visit CIA.gov.
DTE Energy One of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, Detriot-based DTE is involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Visit DTEenergy.gov.
Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, manufactures and distributes automobiles across six continents. With approximately 201,000 employees and 90 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. VisitFord.com.
U.S. Ice Serving Southeast Michigan since 1984, U.S. Ice is the tri-county’s largest familyowned independent ice manufacturer and supplier with the newest fleet of trucks in the industry and the capacity to make 800,000 pounds of ice per day. Also provides coolers and helps with event planning. Visit USIceCorp.com. SPRING 2012 CHALDEAN COMMERCE
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Marketing
Networking 101: Making the right impression, building relationships
I BY DON TANNER
Meeting new people can often prove challenging and daunting.
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n the world of marketing – including promoting one’s self, business and services – there is often an overlooked area that is worthy of discussion and consideration. We call it strategic networking. And, believe it or not, it can be one of the most important marketing avenues you ever undertake. This refers to grassroots, face-to-face interaction taking place outside of your business and can take many shapes and forms: a chamber networking reception; a charitable golf outing; an industry business conference. What is key for each is not just a matter of participation (although that is Step 1), it is how you approach and make the most of such opportunities, both during and after each respective event. Start by taking an accounting of current, recent and prospective involvement. Your time is valuable. Are the events and groups you are participating in providing value? Why or why not? Keep in mind that “success” (typically developing new business and contacts) does not happen overnight. If you are expecting to attend a couple events, pass out and collect a few business cards and then watch the phone ring off the hook, you are likely to be sorely disappointed. Today more than ever, people do business with people they know and trust. Like any relationship, building a productive business relationship takes time and effort. Some are better at this than
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others. Meeting new people can often prove challenging and daunting. When joining a new organization, leverage existing relationships with longtime members as well as organizational leadership to help make initial introductions. Hone your “elevator speech” to the point that you can succinctly and compellingly communicate what you do and how you do it better in 60 seconds or less. And don’t forget those business cards (which hopefully contain all pertinent online information including web address and social media URLs). Often key to maximizing memberships or event participation is to become tangibly involved. Work toward joining a board or committee germane
to your area of expertise. Assist in the planning and implementation of an important event or organizational undertaking. The camaraderie developed in such scenarios can prove invaluable. But perhaps the most important element in all of your strategic networking outreach and interacting with people through such initiatives is listening. All too often individuals make the mistake of talking and “selling” and not being receptive to hearing the needs of those they are speaking with. Think: How can I help you? Finally: Stay in touch. Don’t discount particular individuals because they work in lines of work that, at face value, you are not interested in. Add everyone you meet to a master list for later outreach (for example, e-blast updates on your company and its accomplishments). Treat everyone you meet with respect – it’s the right thing to do and you never know when a friend of a friend of whomever you meet might just need your product or service. Remember that first impressions are as important as anything. Face-to-face interaction and discourse, through networking, is where it all begins. Don Tanner is a founding partner of Tanner Friedman, a strategic communications firm specializing in traditional and emerging media relations, marketing and public relations counsel. Visit TannerFriedman.com.
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CHAMBER AND FOUNDATION STAFF & CONTRACTORS Martin Manna President Lisa Kalou Director, Operations & Events Sharon Hannawa Program Manager, Refugee Acculturation Sustainability and Training Jumhoria Kaskorkis Program Manager, Mental Health Initiative Grant Eric Younan Director of Strategic Initiatives Sana Navarrette Membership Manager Valerie Cholagh Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Galia Thomas Tri-Lingual Translator/Case Manager Walid Abro Case Manager Kristin Jirjis Bajoka Case Manager Raad Yousif Case Manager Nidhal Hadid Case Manager Wisam Jirjis Case Manager Susan Kattula Case Manager
CHALDEAN CHAMBER EXECUTIVE BOARD
FOUNDING & LIFETIME MEMBERS
CHAIRMAN Saad Hajjar CEO, ABCOSAT Corporation
Ron Acho Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho
EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIRMAN Jeffrey Denha President, Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises VICE-CHAIRMAN Kevin Jappaya Senior Associate, Thomas A. Duke Company
Najib Attisha Lance’s Hometown Market Najib & Arvin Ayar Whitmore Lake Hotels, Inc. Carl Dallo 17th Street Bar and Grille John David Platinum Communications
TREASURER Sylvester Sandiha Managing Member, Pinnacle Management Group
John & Chris Denha Denha Investment Group
SECRETARY Mark Sarafa National Account Manager, Absopure Water Company
Jalal Garmo Majestic Wine & Deli
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Saad Abbo President, U.S. Ice Corporation DIRECTORS Iyad Alosachie, MD Physician, Hazel Park Medical Center Rick Farida Owner, Greenfield Supermarket Salim Gasso Agent, Creative Real Estate Agency
Karla Atchoo, Karla Atchoo & Associates Finance
Klint Kesto Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office
Joyce Wiswell Publications
Michael Romaya Associate, Varnum Law, LLP Sharona Shapiro Gerard van Grinsven President and CEO, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Terry Farida Value Center Markets
Jim Hiller Hiller’s Markets Frank Jaddou Mazen Foods Jamal Kalabat Kalabat Companies Waad & Joey Murad Metro Car Company Ameer & Jason Najor Super Fair Foods Dave Nona N&Y Properties Wisam Paulus Trepco Mazen Samona Smokers Outlet Basim & Mazin Shina Apollo Market FOUNDER Sabah Hermiz (Summa) Summa Engineering PARTNER MEMBERS
Jay Yasso Partner, Hertz Schram, P.C.
Joseph Atto Fox Realty, LLC
LEGAL COUNSEL
Rocky H. Husaynu Professional Insurance Planners
Ron Acho Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho, P.L.C.
Johnny Karmo Market Square
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
John Loussia Value Wholesale
Frank Jonna Jonna Companies
Steven Tapper Tappers Diamonds and Fine Jewelry
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new & renewed members New Corporate Members ABSOPURE WATER COMPANY Mark Sarafa, National Account Manager 8835 General Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 T (734) 459-8000 F (734) 451-0594 msarafa@absopure.com www.absopurewholesale.com Family-owned and-operated company manufacturing and supplying Absopure branded bottled water and private-label water products to retail and foodservice BEDROCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES Tamara Knapp, Executive Vice President 1092 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 T (888) 300-9833 F (877) 380-5353 info@bedrockmgt.com www.bedrockmgt.com Full property management and real estate services with the highest standard of service BROTHER RICE HIGH SCHOOL John Birney, President 7101 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 T (248) 647-2526 F (248) 647-8170 birney@brrice.edu www.brrice.edu Fully accredited, private four-year Catholic college preparatory school for young men with more than 8,000 alumni KEYSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Nick Sandiha, Managing Member 31000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 120 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 406-7100 F (248) 539-9711 nsandiha@keystonecm.com www.keystonecm.com Commercial real estate, retail establishments and various business ventures MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE Jeanne Nicol, Communications Director 14500 E.12 Mile Road Warren, MI 48088 T (586) 445-7204 F (586) 445-7540 nicolj@macomb.edu www.macomb.edu One of the leading community colleges in the nation, providing learning experiences to more than 50,000 students each year 14
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SPA RENAISSANCE Patricia La France, Member/Owner 85 E. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48083 T (248) 498-8100 F (586) 779-9733 renaissanceps@earthlink.net www.renaissanceps.org Health and wellness center offering a full-service hair and nail salon, spa and plastic/ reconstructive surgery
Upgrade to Corporate U.S. ICE CORP Saad Abbo, President 10625 W. 8 Mile Road Detroit, MI 48221 T (313) 862-3344 F (313) 862-5892 info@usicecorp.com www.usicecorp.com The tri-county’s largest familyowned ice manufacturer and supplier with the newest fleet of trucks in the industry and the capacity to make 800,000 pounds of ice per day
New Business Members 24/7 FITNESS CENTER Sly Sandiha, Managing Member 2083 N. Wixom Road Wixom, MI 48393 T (248) 926-4077 F (248) 926-4099 info@join247fitness.com www.join247fitness.com A 24-hour fitness center providing clients with the tools necessary to meet their fitness goals ACCOUNTING & TAX EXPERTS, INC. Dawsar Najor, CPA 32000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 140 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 885-5555 F (248) 282-0454 dawsarnajor@yahoo.com Keeps small and medium-sized businesses and individuals on track with accounting, payroll and tax requirements AFLAC Vickie Baxter, Agent T (248) 320-8108 vickiebaxter@talkamerica.net Provides supplemental insurance to individuals as well as business, accident, cancer, hospital, disability, dental and vision coverage
ALL POINT POS Jean Holland, President 111 Golfview Lane Ann Arbor, MI 48103 T (734) 761-9107 F (734) 761-9109 jean@allpointpos.com www.allpointpos.com Full-service point of sale, inventory control and credit card processing company ALL PRO AUDIO VIDEO Christ Cerovina, President 3189 Goodrich Street Ferndale, MI 48220 T (248) 757-4078 F (800) 672-2290 chris@allproaudiovideo.com www.allproaudiovideo.com Audio and video installation company specializing in home and business monitoring systems ALLEGRA – PLYMOUTH Andy Blitz, Marketing Specialist 47583 Galleon Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 T (734) 207-1311 F (734) 207-1301 ablitz@allegraplymouth.com www.allegraplymouth.com Provides small- to medium-sized organizations with a single source for convenient, cost-effective marketing solutions and advice AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE & ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY Laurette Yarmy, Agent 2800 Livernois Road, Building 165 Troy, MI 48083 T (248) 457-0147 F (248) 457-0162 laurette.yarmy@agla.com www.agla.com Life and health insurance coverage JALAL Y. ARABO, PC Jalal Arabo, President 31800 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 350 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 865-4300 F (248) 932-8601 debh@villagepk.net Law firm specializing in business and real estate legal matters AUREUS HOME CARE Biannca Jarbo, Public Relations 30445 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 280 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 865-7380 F (248) 865-7480 bianca.aureus@gmail.com www.aureushomecare.com Provides individuals with an alternative to the comprehensive care of a hospital, owned and operated by experienced clinicians
BEGONIA BROTHERS PARTY RENTALS, LLC Derrick Smith, Owner/General Manager P.O. Box 1345 Novi, MI 48376 T (248) 974-5621 O (888) 889-8282 F (866) 980-9559 derrick@begoniabrothers.com www.begoniabrothers.com Party supplies such as inflatable bounce houses, obstacle courses, mechanical bulls, dunk tanks, seating, tents and much more BENCHMARK INSURANCE SERVICES Steven Jaboro, Vice President 30600 Telegraph Road, Suite 3355 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 T (248) 642-0700 F (248) 642-0701 sjaboro@ben-fin.com Personal, life, auto, home and business insurance coverage BIG O PRODUCTIONS Omar Binno, Owner 5600 W. Maple Road, Bldg. C, Suite 309 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 444-9699 omarbinno@gmail.com www.bigoproductions.net Full-service recording studio producing music, audio and on-hold marketing for various purposes BRASS ALUMINUM FORGING Jeffrey Denha, President 1351 Jarvis Street Ferndale, MI 48220 T (248) 542-9258 F (248) 541-1780 jeffdenha@gmail.com www.baforging.com Non-ferrous forging manufacturing company specializing in prototype and high-production forged parts BRILAR Luke Kammer, Account Manager 13200 Northend Avenue Oak Park, MI 48237 T (248) 388-1471 F (248) 547-6439 lkammer@brilar.net www.brilar.net Multi-dimensional company providing a full spectrum of exterior facility maintenance services to multi-family housing complexes, commercial, municipal and retail centers
October 21, 2011 – April 30, 2012
CMP REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC Christopher Jonna, Managing Member 30201 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 160 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 538-2000 F (248) 538-9905 cjonna@cmprealestategroup.com www.cmprealestategroup.com Commercial real estate services
THE FISCAL CONCIERGE Debbie Stroup, National/Account Manager 8970 Huron Bluffs Drive White Lake, MI 48386 T (248) 227-0347 debbie@hd4revenue.com www.thefiscon.com Provides businesses with the gift of time by professionally handling payroll and accounts payable
CADILLAC HARDWARE Sal Yono, President 2479 W. Davison Avenue Detroit, MI 48238 T (313) 868-0071 F (313) 868-6177 cadillachdwr@att.net Hardware store
GPA FINANCIAL GROUP Steve Grogan, Managing Partner 48639 Hayes Road, Suite 3 Shelby Township, MI 48315 T (586) 991-1116 F (586) 932-3059 info@gpafinancialgroup.com www.gpafinancialgroup.com Full-service financial firm offering a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners
CREATIVE REAL ESTATE Atheer Poota, Real Estate Broker 28777 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 667-2020 F (248) 357-7848 artpootarealty@aol.com Real estate agency specializing in short sales, listing and finding homes CRITTENTON CANCER CENTER Sue Dayimaya-Mancuso, Manager 1901 Star Bat Drive Rochester Hills, MI 48309 T (248) 844-4000 F (248) 844-4071 suedmancuso@gmail.com www.crittenton.com State-of-the-art cancer center in hematology, oncology, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and gynecology with an Arabic and Chaldean-speaking staff CROWN BORING IND., LLC Sam Munaco, Owner 15985 Storgeon Street Roseville, MI 48066 T (586) 447-3900 F (586) 447-3902 info@crownboringsamco.com www.crownboringsamco.com Very high precision large capacity machining for automotive, heavy equipment and machine tool industries CUNNINGHAM GLASS CO., INC. Christopher Pluff, Vice President 30966 Industrial Road Livonia, MI 48150 T (734) 261-7010 F (734) 261-9409 chrispluff@cunninghamglass.net www.cunninghamglass.net Commercial glass and door services
Big O Productions
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Launched in 2007, Big O Productions is a dynamic studio serving artists, bands, commercial jingles and all other diverse forms of audio production. The company, led by Omar Binno, is excited to launch a new division, Art of Audio, which produces onhold messages for all types of businesses. On-hold messages are customized messages that play through your business’ telephone system relaying information such as your location, hours of operation, current promotions and upcoming events. They are an effective avenue for sharing important company information with your customers, and Art of Audio uses only the latest in technology. The company can change your messages as often as needed by remotely uploading them via the Internet — all at a comfortably affordable rate. Contact Omar Binno at (248) 444-9699 or omarbinno@gmail.com. DMC ADVANCED FAMILY CARE OF COMMERCE Dr. Adil Y. Arabbo, M.D. 4123 Martin Road, Suite 102 Commerce Township, MI 48390 T (248) 366-3700 F (248) 360-1760 advancedfamilycare@yahoo.com Family medicine office DISABILITY ATTORNEYS OF MICHIGAN Randall Mansour, Attorney at Law 30500 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite 400 Warren, MI 48093 T (586) 573-8800 O (888) 886-6400 F (586) 573-8804 randallmansour@gmail.com www.damichigan.com Full-service law firm dedicated to helping disabled individuals receive benefits
ELITE BANK CARD ATMS & CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Norman Koza, President 3231 Orchard Lake Road Keego Harbor, MI 48320 T (248) 681-3300 F (248) 681-4400 info@atmwholesaler.com www.atmwholesaler.com ATM wholesaler and credit card processing company FAMOUS FURNITURE Fadi Kaji, President 686 E. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48083 T (248) 740-3900 F (248) 740-9333 fredkaji@yahoo.com Full line of medium- to highend commercial and residential furniture
ROX GATIA, PHARMD Rox Gatia, Drug Information Specialist 44405 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48341 T (248) 858-3055 F (248) 858-3010 roxgatia@yahoo.com Pharmaceutical specialist GIGANTE PRINCE VALLEY SUPERMARKET Joe Gappy, General Manager 5931 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI 48210 T (313) 898-9717 F (313) 898-9778 www.gpvsupermarket.com Full-service grocery store offering a Mexican bakery, tortilla factory, restaurant, deli, payment center, post office and MetroPCS store GREAT LAKES SPINE Firas Jiddou, Surgical Implant Sales Rep T (248) 231-6314 21031 Michigan Avenue #C Dearborn, MI 48124 fjiddou@glspine.com Supplies for back and neck surgery in the field of orthopedic spine and neurosurgery HARMONY TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. Aeman Kallabat, President 34514 Dequindre Road, Suite B Sterling Heights, MI 48310 T (586) 909-5883 F (586) 909-1149 info@harmonytransportation.com www.harmonytransportation.com Non-emergency medical transportation provider providing quality, professional and reliable door-to-door medical transportation services SPRING 2012 CHALDEAN COMMERCE
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new & renewed members HERMIZ LAW Madana Hermiz, Attorney at Law 1985 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 320 Troy, MI 48084 T (248) 825-8042 F (248) 928-2036 madana@hermizlaw.com www.hermizlaw.com Full-service law firm specializing in criminal defense, bankruptcy, business and real estate legal matters
INSURANCE ADVISORS, INC. Ziad Jarbo, Vice President 8884 Commerce Road Commerce Township, MI 48382 T (248) 363-5746 F (248) 363-9554 zjarbo@agencyadvisors.com www.ins-advisors.com Insurance agency representing more than 20 companies and providing many coverage choices at competitive prices
HOWELL VILLAGE MARKET Tim Shamoun, Owner 505 E. Grand River Avenue Howell, MI 48843 T (517) 546-3722 F (517) 546-4052 tim@howellvillagemarket.com www.howellvillagemarket.com Full-service supermarket offering catering, gourmet gift baskets and a large wine and liquor selection
INTERLINK PAYMENT SYSTEMS Jimmy Jundy, Sr. Account Executive 39425 Garfield Road, Suite 27 Clinton Township, MI 48038 T (248) 667-2251 F (313) 838-8119 jimmyjundy@interlinkpayment.com Full-service merchant processing company with 24/7 merchant support, risk management, fraud control and statement support
ISC SERVICES Sandy Borg, Vice President of Marketing 1271 W. Maple Road Clawson, MI 48017 T (248) 786-0127 F (248) 786-0426 sborg@iscservices.net www.iscservices.net Full-service restoration company performing 24-hour emergency mitigation for fire, water or wind damage as well as content restoration as a general contractor for commercial and residential properties
INVESTICO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ned Hakim, President 22580 Telegraph Road Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 356-1230 F (248) 356-0163 nedhakim@investicodev.com www.investicodev.com Real estate development and property management
INDIGO SALON Linda Bashi, Owner 4867 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 T (248) 960-4990 Indigosalon411@hotmail.com www.indigobeautysalon.com Full-service beauty salon with innovative stylists utilizing the latest techniques in the industry INSIGHT BUSINESS COACHING Meredith Kinsel, Business Development 28345 Beck Road, Suite 402 Wixom, MI 48393 T (248) 449-5100 F (248) 850-2434 mkinsel@insightbusinesscoaching.com www.insightbusinesscoaching.com Professional coaching firm that works with small- to medium-sized businesses helping them perform at their highest potential
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JACKSON’S COLLISION Ray Shamoun, Owner 48733 West Road Wixom, MI 48393 T (248) 924-2044 F (248) 924-2046 rayshamoun@gmail.com www.jacksonscollision.com One-stop collision shop for all makes and models JAKE’S LIBERTY PACKING Robert Hwier, Owner 13220 Cloverdale Street Oak Park, MI 48237 T (248) 547-2717 F (248) 547-2772 robert@hwier.com Wholesale, packaged candy products at discounted prices KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY Brian Dabish, Associate Broker 200 N. Center Street Northville, MI 48167 T (248) 915-1538 F (248) 380-5145 briandabish@kw.com www.mirealestateguy.com Real estate services
KELLEY, BOLKOVIC, MARKUS, VITALE – KMBV LAW Doraid S. Markus, Partner 4036 Telegraph Road, Suite 205 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 T (248) 430-1000 F (248) 430-1015 doraid@kbmvlaw.com www.kellybilkovicmarkusbloomfldmi.com Law firm with 75 combined years of legal experience providing criminal, family and personal injury legal services KISS & TELL Anita Sabri, Owner 6311 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 859-5226 O (888) 525-KISS shopkissandtell@gmail.com www.shopkissandtell.com Boutique for the style-conscious and trend-savvy shoppers with an online store LAS VEGAS STONE Rob Kaoud, CEO T (248) 702-7070 F (888) 938-4532 robk@golasvegasstone.com www.golasvegasstone.com State-of-the-art, family-owned and -operated material supply and installation company offering highquality stone, mosaics, metals, tile, sinks and faucets, and experienced craftsmen LIFETIME SERVICES, USA Patrick J. George, President/CEO 7071 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 250 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 851-1515 F (248) 928-5009 Patrickgeorge816@gmail.com Property management company specializing in investments, general contracting and loan modifications LION SECURITY, LLC Steven Kashat, Owner P.O. Box 1253 Walled Lake, MI 48390 T (248) 798-7408 O (800) 553-8590 F (248) 937-1793 steven@lionsecuritygroup.com www.lionsecuritygroup.com Licensed and fully insured security company providing security services for clients’ personal, residential and business needs
LONG REALTY GROUP, LLC Jabari Long, Managing Member 243 West Congress, Suite 350 Detroit, MI 48226 T (866) 654-8655 F (866) 698-9580 info@longrealtygroupllc.com www.longrealtygroupllc.com Full-service real estate brokerage company specializing in acquisition, liquidation and leasing services MADISON GROUP REALTY Nick Najjar, Vice President 415 W. 11 Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 T (586) 206-9000 F (248) 542-5720 nicknajjar@yahoo.com www.nicknajjar.net Provides real estate services in Michigan, Arizona, California, Nevada and internationally in Iraq MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 7225 Lahser Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 T (248) 644-1946 F (248) 502-3012 www.marian-hs.org Catholic college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary THE MARIS BROWN AGENCY Tiffany George, V.P. of Marketing 26012 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 T (248) 486-4160 F (866) 614-8695 tgeorge@fbinsmi.com www.fbinsmi.com Unique insurance agency for both personal and commercial needs, striving to provide clients with the proper coverage and educating clients on why and what type of coverage is necessary MEDTECH MEDICAL PRODUCTS Christine Melkonian, President P.O. Box 20184 Ferndale, MI 48220 T (248) 259-6739 F (248) 542-7566 info@medtechmedicalpro.com www.medtechmedicalpro.com Medical products and first aid products, training, and safety as well as emergency products and services
October 21, 2011 – April 30, 2012
MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION Zephry Brown, Business Development Officer 27000 Evergreen Road Lathrup Village, MI 48076 T (248) 395-4021 O (800) 664-3828 F (248) 443-4299 zbrown@michiganfirst.com www.michiganfirst.com Provides financial services to more than 85,000 area residents and businesses MODERN COLLISION Robert Barash, Owner 21815 Republic Avenue Oak Park, MI 48237 T (248) 544-4330 F (248) 928-0374 Rob811@gmail.com www.moderncollision.net Automotive repair shop specializing in frame work and fiberglass repair and replacement for standardized vehicles, fleets and heavy-duty trucks MOTOR CITY OIL COMPANY Alan Dabish, President & CEO 6400 E. Eight Mile Road, Suite 125 Detroit, MI 48234 T (313) 892-3000 O (800) 750-6051 F (313) 892-2104 al_dabish@motorcityenergy.com www.motorcityenergy.com Gas, diesel, propane, lube wholesale distributor for southeast Michigan; also finances, designs and builds gas stations
POLTER LAW GROUP Stephen Polter, President 2000 Town Center, Suite 1490 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 213-6800 F (248) 213-6801 spolter@polterlaw.com www.polterlaw.com Boutique law firm specializing in tax controversy FBAR and property tax appeals
Lace Boutique
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Riva Kalasho & Joann Yaldo have marked a year with their Lace Bridal Boutique. The store carries “everything but the dress” for the big wedding day, including invitations, veils and headpieces, jewelry, shoes, lingerie, cake toppers and, of course, garters. They also have Communion and Baptism clothes. “So far a lot of people from the community have made their way in. We’re learning what people need and growing as we go,” says Yaldo. “We joined the chamber as a good way to network and meet people from different businesses.” 1885 E. Big Beaver (near the Somerset Collection) Troy, MI 48083 (248) 740-5500 Visit Lace on Facebook
NEW ENGLAND FINANCIAL Dale McNabb, Financial Representative 3000 Town Center, Suite 550 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 357-7632 F (248) 357-7610 dmcnabb@mi.nef.com www.nefmichigan.com Provides assistance with long-term planning, ultimate distribution of assets and risk management pertaining to estate and financial planning
ORCHARD CONSTRUCTION INC. Tom Shaffou, Owner 6346 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 16 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 538-0577 F (248) 538-9912 tshaffou@gmail.com Custom builders specializing in custom homes, high-end additions and renovations as well as site selection, project planning and feasibility
NICK’S CHIPS Nick Sulaka, President 2396 E. 10 Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 T (586) 619-7023 nichlas1@aol.com www.nickschips.com Distributes own line of snack foods such as the globally popular Nick’s Hot Sauce Corn Chips® among other favorites
PMG VENTURES LLC Sylvester Sandiha, Managing Member 7031 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 206 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 862-2844 F (248) 862-2306 info@pinnaclepmg.com www.pinnaclepmg.com Real estate investment and property management services
PLATINUM PROCESSING SERVICES Victor Attisha, Director of Sales 24911 John R Road Hazel Park, MI 48030 T (248) 546-6772 O (877) 500-3312 F (248) 237-4828 victor@atmofamerica.com Complete merchant service provider with solutions for credit card processing, debit processing, eCommerce, check services, gift/loyalty card programs, prepaid debit cards and more PLUM MARKET Dawn Stowe, Marketing Coordinator 30777 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 301 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 706-1400 O (855) PLUM-MARKET F (248) 681-8434 dawn.stowe@plummarket.com www.plummarket.com Full-service food market with the best selections of natural, organic, specialty and local products
PRICELESS PRESERVATIONS CONSTRUCTION Jabari Long, President 19785 West 12 Mile Road, Suite 825 Southfield, MI 48076 T (866) 204-0553 F (866) 698-9580 info@pricelesspreservations.com www.pricelesspreservations.com Property preservation and restoration company with more than 30 years of combined professional experience PUFF HOOKAH LOUNGE Todd Bally 4127 Orchard Lake Road Orchard Lake, MI 48323 T (248) 851-9900 F (248) 851-9901 tbally@puffhookahlounge.com www.puffhookahlounge.com Hookah lounge QUEST INSURANCE AGENCY Dennis Shallal, President 40700 Woodward Avenue, Suite 203 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 792-6325 F (248) 792-6317 dennis@questinsuranceusa.com www.questinsuranceusa.com Personal and business insurance coverage R.R. WHITE & ASSOCIATES Rafed White, Agent/Advisor 39209 Six Mile Road, Suite 202 Livonia, MI 48152 T (248) 939-2055 F (248) 247-2759 rwhite@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com Insurance agency providing auto, homeowners, life, business and specialty insurance products RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL Tim Knoblock, Financial Advisor 3336 W. 12 Mile Road Berkley, MI 48072 T (586) 770-2247 F (248) 399-6902 tim.knoblock@raymondjames.com www.raymondjames.com Diversified financial services holding company with subsidiaries engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to investment banking and asset management SPRING 2012 CHALDEAN COMMERCE
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new & renewed members RE/MAX CLASSIC Rodger Dabish, Realtor 29630 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 737-6800 F (248) 573-0909 rdabish@remax.net www.rodgerdabish.com Full-service real estate agency ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER Amir Shahnazary, Owner 37619 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 T (248) 987-4844 F (248) 987-4845 Amir821@aol.com www.roostersmgc.com The classic American barber shop, reconfigured and updated for the 21st century man, offering precision haircuts, signature shaves, groomsmen and signature packages ROUND HAUS PIZZA & PARTY SHOP Donald George, President 5970 Bridge Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 T (734) 483-9400 F (734) 484-5555 Roundhaus@comcast.net Convenience store, pizza and party shop SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY Marita Ladosenszky, Executive Director 28200 Napier Road Wixom, MI 48393 T (248) 946-4848 F (248) 438-1679 mladosenszky@ saintcatherineacademy.org www.saintcatherineacademy.org This 137,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art facility is the first all-girls Catholic high school to open in 50 years SECURATECH Rudy Patros, President 30777 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (877) 929-CCTV (2288) F (248) 964-0933 rudy@securatech.com www.securatech.com Security solutions provider with 50 years of combined experience in intrusion detection, burglar alarms, fire alarms, access control and executive protection
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SECURE CHECK CASHING, INC. Gus Brikho, CEO 812 S. Main Street, Suite 110 Royal Oak, MI 48067 T (248) 548-3020 O (800) 405-6527 F (248) 548-3231 gus@securecheckcshing.com www.securecheckcshing.com Develops and supports check cashing solutions with patented software that utilizes numerous scanning and online security protocols to ensure authenticity THE SHIP SHOP John Yasso, Owner 29864 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 327-7364 F (248) 327-7649 Theshipshop1@gmail.com www.theshipshop.com Authorized ship center for FedEx, DHL, UPS and USPS that also offers custom printing services and more at competitive prices SOLUTIONSPAL Samer White, President P.O. Box 252623 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (248) 232-3378 sales@solutionspal.com www.solutionspal.com Full-service web design company also focused on eCommerce, online marketing, SEO, hosting, eBlast and web-based applications SOMMERS SCHWARTZ, PC Tad T. Roumayah, Attorney 2000 Town Center, Suite 900 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 415-3210 F (248) 936-2170 troumayah@sommerspc.com www.sommerspc.com The region’s premier law firm specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment and commercial litigation STONE RESTORATION SERVICES David Glaser, Marketing Director 1700 W. Maple Road Troy, MI 48084 T (248) 220-1672 F (248) 220-1742 davidglaser@yahoo.com www.srsdetroit.com Restoration and maintenance for all natural stone surfaces
STUART M. FAYE PLLC Stuart Faye, CPA 31800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 626-1925 F (248) 855-4405 sfaye@sfayecpa.com www.sfayecpa.com Certified public accounting firm TRANSAMERICA INSURANCE Donatella George, Insurance Specialist 24100 Southfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 449-6973 Donatella25@aol.com Insurance agency specializing in life and health insurance and financial investments TREVCO SPORTSWEAR James P. George, CEO 1900 Stephenson Highway Troy, MI 48083 T (248) 526-1400 F (248) 526-1435 jpg@trevcoinc.com www.trevcoinc.com Manufacturer and distributer of licensed knit tops and tee-shirts to thousands of retailers nationally WHITEHALL REAL ESTATE INTERESTS Gary S. Jonna, President 39525 13 Mile Road, Suite 250 Novi, MI 48377 T (248) 324-0400 F (248) 324-0401 gjonna@whitehallrei.com www.whitehallrei.com Real estate development, property management and condominium management services WINDSOR BEAUTY Fadi Hakim, President 24280 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336 T (248) 474-2600 F (248) 474-2602 rhakim@windsorbeauty.com www.windsorbeauty.com Full-line beauty supply wholesaler
Upgrade to Business RE/MAX CLASSIC Brian Yaldoo, Agent 29630 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 737-6800 O (248) 806-9100 F (248) 539-0904 brianyaldoo@remax.net www.buyingorsellingrealestate.com Commercial and residential real estate services
New Individual Members Claudine Denha Gerald K. Doran Natalie Fuad Essak, CRNA Paul Jonna Abdul A. Khan John Rasak Brandon Shamoun Christopher Shamoun Brent Sitto Daniel Stahl Stephen Yatooma Sandra M. Yono David Yousif
New Student Members Tiffany Haio John Hirmiz Norman N. Yono, Jr.
Renewed Corporate Members BANK OF MICHIGAN Michael Sarafa, President 30095 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 865-1300 F (248) 865-0535 michael.sarafa@bankofmi.com www.bankofmi.com Financial institution for personal and commercial banking CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Recruitment and Retention Center Marilyn Blatnikoff, Diversity Recruitment Coordinator 4B14 DD1 Washington, DC 20505 marilbz@ucia.gov www.ucia.gov T (703) 785-5436 F (703) 482-1739 Government intelligence agency CITIZENS BANK Ray Diab, Branch Manager 31215 W. 14 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 737-0444 F (248) 737-9628 ray.diab@citizensbanking.com www.citizensbanking.com Financial institution for personal and commercial banking COMERICA BANK Amal Berry-Brown, Vice President 411 W. Lafayette, Mail Code 3392 Detroit, MI 48226 T (313) 222-7831 F (313) 222-5555 amberry@comerica.com www.comerica.com Financial institution for personal and commercial banking
October 21, 2011 – April 30, 2012
FIFTH THIRD BANK Byna Elliott, Senior Vice President 1000 Town Center, Suite 1300 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 603-0415 F (248) 603-0615 byna.elliott@53.com www.53.com Banking institution operating 1,300 banking center locations and 2,300 ATMs throughout 12 states FRITO-LAY, INC. Kathy Cole, Sales Executive 45325 Polaris Court, Suite 100 Plymouth, MI 48170 T (734) 416-4120 F (734) 416-4132 kathy.cole@fritolay.com www.fritolay.com Snack food distributor HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK Pamela Iacobelli, Marketing Director 801 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 201 Troy, MI 48084 T (248) 244-3599 F (248) 244-3605 pam.iacobelli@huntington.com www.huntington.com Financial institution for personal and commercial banking SESI MOTORS, INC. Joe Sesi, President 3990 Jackson Road Ann Arbor, MI 48103 T (734) 668-6100 F (734) 668-8794 jsesi@sesimotors.com www.sesimotors.com Full-service Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda and Volvo dealer STEWARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Anmar Sarafa, Founder 21 E. Long Lake Road, Suite 200 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 647-5990 F (248) 647-0537 asarafa@stewardcapital.com www.stewardcapital.com Investment management firm specializing in advising institutional and high net-worth investors U.S. MIDEAST TRADING Akram Hermiz, President 2394 Haff Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 T (586) 803-1205 F (586) 803-1206 akramhermiz@hotmail.com Global trading company
A.F. JONNA DEVELOPMENT, LLC Arkan Jonna, President 4036 Telegraph Road, Suite 201 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 T (248) 593-6200 F (248) 593-6203 ajonna@afjonna.com www.afjonna.com Commercial real estate and development
Napa AutoCare Center
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Napa AutoCare offers complete car care service from routine dealer-recommended maintenance to complete diagnostics and full-service repairs. Peter Mona’s shop has been in business since late 1997. “We do everything from brakes to mufflers to air conditioning,” he says. “The only thing we don’t do is collision work – but there is a collision shop just two doors down.” Napa is the busiest repair shop in the area, Mona says: “No one comes close to the business we do here, because we take care of people.” Visit their website for a treasure-trove of information on car maintenance and preventative care. 28799 Orchard Lake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 553-3302 NapaAutoFarmingtonHills.com VARNUM, RIDDERING, SCHMIDT & HOWLETT, LLP Michael J. Romaya, Associate 39500 High Pointe Boulevard, Suite 350 Novi, MI 48375 T (248) 567-7400 F (248) 567-7440 mjromaya@varnumlaw.com www.varnumlaw.com Regional business law firm providing services in a full range of practice areas WILLIAM BEAUMONT HOSPITALS Lauren A. Hill, Diversity Director 3711 W. 13 Mile Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 T (248) 423-2640 F (248) 423-3742 laahill@beaumonthospitals.com www.beaumonthospitals.com Regional and national leader in providing health care services, medical education and medical research
WIRELESS TOYZ Nate Hamama, President of Sales 21955 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 426-8200 F (248) 351-0544 nate@wirelesstoyz.com www.wirelesstoyz.com Cellular and satellite retailer with locations nationwide
Renewed Business Members ABF ENVIRONMMENTAL Frederick J. Abdou, Director/Principal 28511 Orchard Lake Road, Suite E Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (586) 405-5416 F (248) 499-7968 fjabdou@yahoo.com Highly responsive and competitive environmental and engineering services to governmental, banking, commercial and industrial clients
AKT PEERLESS ENVIRONMENTAL & ENERGY SERVICES Anthony J. Kashat, President 22725 Orchard Lake Road Farmington, MI 48336 T (248) 615-1333 F (248) 615-1334 kashata@aktpeerless.com www.aktpeerless.com Consulting firm providing environmental, redevelopment and energy services ABERDEEN VAN LINES Sam George, Owner 1030 Ladd Road Walled Lake, MI 48390 T (248) 644-7727 F (248) 624-5870 avmover1@aol.com www.aberdeenvanlines.com Full-service moving company ABRO & COMPANY, CPA, PC Joe Abro, CPA 30600 Northwestern Highway, Suite 310 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 671-1040 F (248) 671-2772 abrocpa@yahoo.com Certified public accounting firm ACCESSORIES BY STEPHANIE Stephanie Oram, Owner 2300 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 T (248) 669-4322 stephanie@fashionsbystef.com www.fashionsbystef.com Boutique offering fine jewelry and accessories located in the Lakes Area Medical Building in West Bloomfield ALLIED INSURANCE MANAGERS, INC. Paul Murad, Agent 1055 South Boulevard E, Suite 110 Rochester Hills, MI 48307 T (248) 853-0930 F (248) 853-1512 pmurad@alliedinsmgr.com www.alliedinsmgr.com Independent agency providing businesses with comprehensive, cost-effective insurance and risk management solutions
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new & renewed members ARTISTIC OUTDOOR SERVICES Tony Konja, President 31800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 140 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 855-8575 F (248) 855-6985 tonykonja@artisticoutdoor.com www.artisticoutdoor.com Professional grounds maintenance and landscaping services ATM OF AMERICA, INC. Sabah Ammouri, President 24911 John R Road Hazel Park, MI 48030 T (866) 5AT M-INC D (248) 932-5400 F (248) 932-5404 sabah@atmofamerica.com www.atmofamerica.com Complete, cost-effective ATM solutions for businesses BMG MEDIA CO. Blake George, Owner 30777 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 406-2050 blake@bmgmediaco.com www.bmgmediaco.com Website design, e-marketing, print materials for individuals and businesses of all sizes BAND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY, LLC Steven A. Band 18700 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 423-1133 F (248) 423-1144 bandcommercial@aol.com Commercial real estate agency BASIL E. NONA, D.D.S. Dr. Basil Nona 30411 W. 13 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 351-9060 F (248) 851-9060 bnona@aol.com General dentistry and oral surgery provider BAHOURA BARRINGER, PLC Evan Bahoura, CPA, Partner 31800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 210 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 539-7799 F (248) 539-7885 ebahoursa@b2plc.com www.b2plc.com Certified public accounting firm
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BIRMINGHAM DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Tommy Haji, President 1003 E. 14 Mile Road Birmingham, MI 48009 T (248) 425-7873 F (248) 792-2998 thaji@bhamdandd.com www.bhamdandd.com Real estate development THE BOJI GROUP, LLC Ron Boji, President 124 West Allegan, Suite 2000 Lansing, MI 48933 T (517) 377-3000 F (517) 377-3007 rjb@bojigroup.com www.bojigroup.com Family-owned and -operated company with interests in real estate development and property management, distribution and wholesale services, convenience stores, retail and hospitality BOULDER INVESTMENTS, LLC Ramzi Kasgorgis, President T (248) 884-1841 ramzikas@yahoo.com Property management and owner of BP Gas Station C & J PARKING LOT SWEEPING Ray Confer, President 2200 E. 10 Mile Road Warren, MI 48091 T (586) 759-3668 O (888) LOT-SWEEP F (586) 759-0858 service@cjsweep.com www.cjsweep.com Sweeping and washing experts with experience in commercial and residential service CAFÉ KABOB MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE & CATERING Ouse Gulli, Executive Chef & Vice President 25148 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 355-2222 F (248) 545-4103 ouse@ckgrille.com www.ckgrille.com Authentic Mediterranean cuisine with multiple locations CHALDEAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (CAAHP) Nahid Elyas, M.D. P.O. Box 250213 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (586) 722-7278 F (586) 722-7257 info@projectbismutha.org Non-profit organization providing donated healthcare services to qualified recipients
CHALDEAN AMERICAN LADIES OF CHARITY LeeAnn Kirma, President 32000 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 150 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 538-8300 F (248) 538-8320 info@calconline.org www.calconline.org Chaldean-American women working together to provide help to those in need THE CHALDEAN NEWS Vanessa Denha-Garmo, Editor in Chief 29850 Northwestern Highway, Suite 250 Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 996-8360 F (248) 996-8342 vdenha@chaldeannews.com www.chaldeannews.com Monthly news magazine highlighting the Chaldean community CHALDEAN OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY HOPE (COACH) Kristen Sagmani, President P.O. Box 252735 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (248) 522-2441 kristen@coachinfo.org www.coachinfo.org Non-profit organization with a mission to unite and educate within and beyond the Chaldean community CHURCHILLS OF WEST BLOOMFIELD Nash Zaitouna, Owner 6635 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 855-0300 F (248) 855-0302 nash@churchillsltd.com www.churchillsltd.com Wine, liquor and cigar bar and lounge CORRIGAN OIL COMPANY Timothy H. Corrigan, Vice President 775 N. 2nd Street Brighton, MI 48116 T (810) 229-6323 F (810) 229-4970 tim@corriganoil.com www.corriganoil.com Distributor of light- and heavy-duty fuels and lubricants in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL DETROIT-NOVI Ron Asmar, Owner 27000 Sheraton Drive Novi, MI 48377 T (248) 348-5000 F (313) 348-5060 info@cpnovi.com www.cpnovi.com Hotel and lodging CUSTOM DESIGN SECURITY Dale Pacynski, President 31411 W. Eight Mile Road Livonia, MI 48152 T (248) 442-2233 F (248) 442-7140 dale@evolutionavs.com www.evolutionavs.com Residential and commercial security and surveillance equipment provider and service DAVID REED PHOTOGRAPHY David Reed 1323 W. Farnum Avenue Royal Oak, MI 48067 T (248) 548-6340 davidsimages@wowway.com Professional photography services DAWN PULLIS STATE FARM Dawn Pullis, Agent 89 W. South Boulevard, Suite 300 Troy, MI 48085 T (248) 879-8901 F (248) 879-8912 dawn@dawnpullis.com www.dawnpullis.com Insurance and financial services DENHA & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Randall A. Denha, Esq. 255 South Woodward Ave., Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009 T (248) 265-4101 F (248) 265-4105 rad@denhalaw.com www.denhalaw.com Comprehensive array of legal services for the individual, business owner, physician and anyone in between DENHA MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Vanessa Denha-Garmo, President T (248) 702-8687 F (248) 855-5008 denhamedia@gmail.com Public relations, marketing and video productions DENHA PROPERTIES Kevin Denha, President 40700 Woodward Avenue, Suite 250 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 865-1515 F (248) 865-0901 kevin@denha.us Real estate developers
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DOMINO’S PIZZA – BIRMINGHAM Joe Abro, Operator 33692 Woodward Avenue Birmingham, MI 48009 T (248) 540-6000 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain
EXCLUSIVE IMAGERY Saher Yaldo, President 18942 Hayes Street Detroit, MI 48205 T (248) 436-2999 F (248) 372-7442 prints@eiimages.com www.eiimages.com Custom signs, banners, tee-shirts and promotional items
DOMINO’S PIZZA – COMMERCE TWP/WEST BLOOMFIELD Robert Kasgorgis, Operator 6081 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 313-9111 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain DOMINO’S PIZZA – MEXICAN TOWN Ziyad Yacoub, Operator 8928 W. Vernor Highway Detroit, MI 48209 T (313) 842-3278 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain DOMINO’S PIZZA – FARMINGTON Joe Abro, Operator 24063 Orchard Lake Road Farmington, MI 48336 T (248) 471-0594 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain DOMINO’S PIZZA – NORTHVILLE Joe Abro, Operator 44645 Five Mile Road Northville, MI 48168 T (734) 207-1000 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain DOMINO’S PIZZA – SOUTHFIELD Joe Abro, Operator 29854 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 352-6590 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain DOMINO’S PIZZA – WEST BLOOMFIELD Joe Abro, Operator 6245 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 851-9100 www.dominos.com International franchise pizza chain E’ROOTHA Wisam Naoum, President P.O. Box 884 Walled Lake, MI 48390 T (248) 863-7699 info@erootha.org www.erootha.org Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of the Chaldean community through cultural awareness, community service and education
EXECUTIVE LANGUAGE SERVICES, INC. Rita Denha, President/Director 21800 W. 10 Mile Road, Suite 117 Southfield, MI 48076 T (248) 357-0625 F (248) 357-1143 rita@execlangser.com www.executivelanguageservicesinc.com Language interpretation and translation services
Their ‘Ship’ Is In
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Ever wonder who offers the better deal, Fed Ex, UPS, DHL or the U.S. Post Office? As authorized dealers of all four options, the folks at Ship Shop can tell you how to save money on whatever you’re sending, be it an overnight letter, large box or complete automobile. Just opened in February, the new shipping shop at Northwestern and Inkster in Southfield also offers copy services, personal mail boxes (not a P.O. box), custom printing, office supplies, specialty paper and gifts — even special-occasion balloons. Clients enjoy fast turnaround on banners, flyers, custom invitations, posters and other printed items. “We can do a thousand business cards the next day for just $50,” says John Yasso, who opened the shop with a few partners. “It’s all about the customer service.” 29864 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 (248) 327-7364 TheShipShop.com EASTERN AUTO COMPANY, INC. Nabil Cholagh, President 26350 W. Eight Mile Road Southfield, MI 48033 T (248) 350-2820 F (248) 350-2723 easternautocompany@gmail.com High-tech auto shop specializing in European luxury and highperformance vehicles ELITE DENTAL CARE Dr. Leena M. Bahu, D.D.S. 6765 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 851-6166 F (248) 851-0012 Lmbahu01@yahoo.com www.elitedentalcaredds.com Comprehensive dental care for all ages
ELITE ERRANDS ETC. Marcine Karmo, Owner P.O. Box 251432 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (248) 798-4048 F (248) 356-3936 info@eliteerrandsetc.com www.eliteerrandsetc.com Errand and concierge service assisting clients with personal shopping services, administrative services and more ETCHEN GUMMA LIMITED John D. Gumma, Vice President 31000 Northwestern Hwy., Suite L-100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 865-5555 info@etchengumma.com www.etchengumma.com Architects, engineers and builders for commercial and residential properties
EXOTIC MARBLE & GRANITE Harmez Allos, Owner 14293 23 Mile Road, Suite B Shelby Township, MI 48315 T (586) 532-1965 F (586) 532-1969 Exoticgranite58@yahoo.com www.exotic-granite.com Custom granite and marble design and installation FAMILY FAIR FOOD CENTER Eli Thomas, Owner 700 Chene Street Detroit, MI 48207 T (313) 259-0416 F (313) 259-0416 Familyfair806@gmail.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce FERNDALE COLLISION & AUTO REPAIR, INC. Dennis Zoma, Owner 180 Vester Street Ferndale, MI 48220 T (248) 545-1920 F (248) 545-8797 dennis@ferndalecollision.com www.ferndalecollision.com Full-service auto body and collision repair FOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKET Ray Kalasho, Owner 14020 Grand River Detroit, MI 48227 T (313) 272-4500 F (313) 272-2620 ray@kalasho.com www.food4lessdetroit.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce
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new & renewed members FROMMER & ASSOCIATES Larry Frommer, Owner 31860 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 855-0080 F (248) 855-0405 larry.frommer@frommercapital.com www.frommercapital.com Comprehensive financial services firm FUTUREWAVE IMAGES Ivan George, Owner 30201 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 100 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 932-8900 ivan@futurewaveimages.com www.futurewaveimages.com Award-winning photography and videography GARMO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Danny Garmo, Partner 28230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 201 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 626-0050 F (248) 626-0051 danny@garmo.com www.garmo.com Law firm specializing in immigration matters GAV & ASSOCIATES Ghassan Abdelnour, CEO 31471 Northwestern Highway, Suite 2 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 985-9101 F (248) 985-9105 gav@gavassociates.com www.gavassociates.com Full-service architectural firm GIARMARCO, MULLINS & HORTON, PC James Y. Rayis, Attorney at Law Tenth Floor Columbia Center 101 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, MI 48084 T (248) 457-7173 F (248) 404-6373 jrayis@gmhlaw.com www.gm.com Full-service law firm practicing in almost every legal specialty; many of the firm’s attorneys have expertise in more than one subspecialty GREAT LAKES HY-SAVE Roy Rabban, Regional Manager T (248) 931-4999 F (517) 990-0669 Dino8161@aol.com Installation and maintenance of cost-saving HY-SAVE technology
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LAW OFFICES OF WALTER Z. GRAVES Walter Z. Graves, Esq. 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 170 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 433-9641 F (248) 433-1310 wgraves@wzglaw.com www.wzglaw.com Commercial real estate and business planning services GREENFIELD SUPERMARKET Rick Farida P.O. Box 251562 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (313) 837-1176 F (313) 837-2570 www.mygreenfieldmarket.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce HOLBROOK INSURANCE AGENCY Alicia Holbrook, Agent 29856 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 996-9188 F (248) 996-9178 Aholbrook21@yahoo.com Independent insurance agency dealing with more than a dozen carriers HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TAMPA Ron Asmar, Owner 4750 N. Dale Mabry Highway Tampa Bay, FL 33614 T (877) 863-4780 F (813) 549-1472 info@hiexpresstampa.com www.hiexpresstampa.com Hotel and lodging HOLIDAY INN SOUTHGATE Tom Gasso, Member/Partner 17201 Northline Road Southgate, MI 48195 T (734) 283-4400 F (734) 283-6855 tgasso@wwnet.net www.hisouthgate.com Full service hotel, banquet and conference center INTERNATIONAL WHOLESALE Shoki Konja, Vice President 21170 W. Eight Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 353-8800 F (248) 353-8801 iwsale@aol.com www.internationalwholesale.com Food distribution and suppliers to dollar stores, wholesalers, jobbers, supermarkets, convenience stores and other retailers and wholesalers
JARVIS PROPERTY RESTORATION Bill Jarvis, President/Owner 41800 Executive Drive Harrison Township, MI 48045 T (586) 954-4700 F (586) 954-4707 bjarvis@jarvisconstruction.com www.jarvisconstruction.com Provider of disaster recovery and restoration for more than 30 years JOHN PAUL HOME CARE Rafed Yaldo, President 15565 Northland Drive, Suite 803W Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 423-1212 F (248) 423-1722 rafed@johnpaulhomecare.com www.johnpaulhomecare.com Home health care agency JONNA FACILITY SERVICES Joseph Jonna, Owner 39533 Woodward Avenue, Suite 150 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 341-9696 F (248) 352-8649 jjonna@jonnafs.com www.jonnafs.com Full-service maintenance and repair for commercial and residential JONNA MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC Laith Jonna, President 2360 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 110 Sylvan Lake, MI 48320 T (248) 683-7355 F (248) 683-7366 info@jonnamanagement.com www.jonnamanagement.com Commercial real estate development and property management KENNEDY LIQUOR Martin Kajy, Owner 13344 W. Seven Mile Road Detroit, MI 48221 T (313) 342-6696 F (313) 342-9478 Liquor, lotto, food and general merchandise KENSINGTON INN George Jappaya, President 124 Holiday Lane Howell, MI 48843 T (517) 548-3510 F (517) 548-1022 kensingtonhowell@aol.com www.kensingtoninn.com Hotel and lodging
KEY BANK Dalia Alias, Key Center Manager 6525 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 855-6644 F (248) 855-6737 dalia_alias@keybank.com www.key.com One of the nation’s largest bankbased financial services companies, with assets of approximately $87 billion KUPELIAN ORMOND & MAGY, PC Paul Magy, Partner 25800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 950 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 357-0000 F (248) 357-7488 psm@kompc.com www.kompc.com Skilled representation in legal matters for individual, business and municipal clients LAFONTAINE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Carol C. Peters, Business to Business Coordinator 4000 W. Highland Road Highland, MI 48357 T (248) 887-4747 F (248) 887-0592 cpeters@thefamilydeal.com www.thefamilydeal.com Full-service Cadillac Buick GMC dealership for new and pre-owned vehicles LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY Stephen E. Brown, Vice President for University Advancement 21000 W. 10 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 204-2305 F (248) 204-2207 sbrown@ltu.edu www.ltu.edu Private technological university LEVINE, BENJAMIN, PC Lorenzo A. D’Agostini, Attorney 27700 Northwestern Highway 100 Galleria Officentre, Suite 411 Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 352-5700 F (248) 352-1312 ladagostini@levinebenjamin.com www.levinebenjamin.com Law firm specializing in Social Security disability, workers compensation and civil personal injury
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LUAY HADDAD, M.D., P.C. Dr. Luay Haddad T (313) 745-4644 F (313) 745-2788 lhadda@med.wayne.edu Board-certified psychiatrist
NAMOU & ASSOCIATES, PC Akram Namou, CPA 24775 Greenfield Road Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 557-9030 F (248) 557-0513 info@necpaoffice.com www.necpaoffice.com Certified public accounting firm
LUXOR LIQUOR Clint Kassab, Owner 10425 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221 T (313) 341-0071 F (313) 341-0680 luxorliquors@sbcglobal.net Convenience store with an extensive range of liquor, beer and wine MADISON HEIGHTS URGENT CARE Eman Toma, Manager 28037 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 T (248) 546-7300 F (248) 546-7303 Emantoma47@yahoo.com www.urgentcaremadison.com Urgent care center and dedicated member of CAAHP’s Project Bismutha MANRESA JESUIT RETREAT HOUSE Hugh Buchanan, Associate Director 1390 Quarton Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 T (248) 644-4933 F (248) 644-8291 office@manresa-sj.org www.manresa-sj.org Workshops and retreats based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola MANS LUMBER & MILLWORK Matthew Giuliani, Account Manager 3300 W. Jefferson Avenue Trenton, MI 48183 T (734) 676-3000 F (734) 676-7319 mgiuliani@namans.com www.namans.com Lumber, windows and interior products; sales and management MANSOUR & MANSOUR, PC Victor Mansour, President/Attorney 32000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 180 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 932-3322 F (248) 855-8304 victor@mansourlawpc.com www.mansourlawpc.com Criminal law firm
NEW CENTURY CREATIVE Jonn Shamoun, Creative Director 6689 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 345 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 737-2008 jonn@thenewcentury.com www.thenewcentury.com Graphic design, branding, packaging, interactive and advertising services for companies of all sizes
Safe and Sound
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Jared Lanzon (left), who has more than 10 years of law enforcement experience, and Stephen Kashat have launched Lion Security LLC. Lanzon spent six years with the Detroit Police Department and was hand-picked to work several high-risk assignments apprehending violent felons. In addition, he has hours of experience testifying in court at the state and federal level. He is currently employed as a detective at a major metropolitan police department. Lion Security provides professional and reliable services in every realm of personal, commercial and residential security – including watching the envelope box at weddings. The firm is on the vendor list at Shenandoah Country Club. (800) 553-19793 LionSecurityGroup.com MASTERCRAFT HEATING & COOLING, INC. Steven Bez, Vice President 26641 Grand River Avenue Redford, MI 48240 T (313) 533-5700 O (800) 924-2123 F (313) 533-5737 smbezzer@yahoo.com www.mastercraftheating.com Heating, cooling and plumbing METRO FOOD CENTER Jim Farida, Owner 6461 W. Warren Avenue Detroit, MI 48210 T (313) 894-0200 F (313) 894-5858 Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce
MIDWEST COMMERCIAL REALTY, LLC John J. Konja, Agent 25441 Witherspoon Street Farmington Hills, MI 48335 T (248) 478-4991 F (248) 478-4992 johnkonja@yahoo.com Commercial real estate group MILLMAN-DERR CENTER FOR EYE CARE Stephen M. Tait, M.D., Ph.D. 375 Barclay Circle Rochester Hills, MI 48307 T (248) 852-3636 F (248) 852-3631 stait@millman-derr.com www.millman-derr.com Board-certified ophthalmologists providing comprehensive eye care and specializing in surgical correction and medical treatment of diseases of the eye
NORTHWEST ANIMAL HOSPITALS Frank Miskena, DVM 17641 W. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48235 T (313) 531-1620 F (313) 531-0469 miskenadvm@yahoo.com www.drmiskenasanimalclinics.com Veterinary clinic with multiple locations serving Southeast Michigan ORCHARD MALL Kelly Taylor, Property Manager 6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 300 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 855-3330 F (248) 855-5002 ktaylor@fhmanagement.com www.orchardmallwb.com Enclosed neighborhood mall OUTDOOR ACCENTS Mark Garmo, Owner 2100 Fyke Drive Milford, MI 48381 T (248) 366-3052 F (248) 366-3053 mark.garmo@outdooraccentsinc.com www.outdooraccentsinc.com Full-service landscape construction PES GROUP, P.C. Salah Zoma, President 615 Griswold Street, Suite 805 Detroit, MI 48226 T (313) 964-1700 F (313) 964-1895 prense@aol.com www.prense.com Consulting and engineering firm
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new & renewed members PIC MAINTENANCE Dan Kuchersky, Account Executive 27734 Franklin Road Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 799-7720 F (248) 799-8430 dan@picmaintenance.com www.picmaintenance.com Full-service commercial janitorial cleaning company PALAZZO GRANDE Domenic Belcastro, Co-owner 54660 Van Dyke Avenue Shelby Township, MI 48315 T (586) 731-2100 F (586) 731-7155 info@thepalazzogrande.com www.thepalazzogrande.com Northern Macomb’s newest, largest and most luxurious banquet and event center PHOENIX REFRIGERATION Steve Roumayah, Mechanical Contractor 29333 Lorie Lane Wixom, MI 48393 T (248) 344-2980 F (248) 344-2966 steve@phoenixrefrig.com www.phoenix-refrigeration.com Mechanical contracting, installation, energy control and management, remodeling, preventative maintenance and repair services PINNACLE MANAGEMENT GROUP Sam Sandiha 7031 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 206 West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 862-2844 F (248) 862-2306 sam@pinnaclepmg.com www.pinnaclepmg.com Management firm providing services to the hospitality industry PAPA’S PIZZA Robert Bashi, Vice President 31455 Northwestern Highway, Suite B Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 487-7777 F (248) 487-7778 robbashi@yahoo.com www.eatpapas.com Family-owned and -operated pizzeria of the highest quality with 14 (and growing) locations, offering franchising opportunities
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PRECISION CONCRETE USA, INC. John & Mark Asmar, Owners 45700 W. 12 Mile Road, Suite A2 Novi, MI 48377 T (248) 374-9999 F (248) 374-8010 mark@precisionconcreteusa.com www.precisionconcreteusa.com Concrete specialists PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGES OF MICHIGAN Roger L. Myers, President/CEO 26200 Lahser Road, Suite 300 Southfield, MI 48033 T (248) 281-2020 F (248) 281-2062 rmyers@pvm.org www.pvm.org Provides senior living guided by Christian heritage, serving older adults of all faiths and creating new possibilities for quality living RAY’S PLANTS AND FLOWERS, INC. Raymond Hesano, Owner 32905 Northwestern Highway Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 855-1947 Plant and flower equipment and supplies REGENCY MANOR & BANQUET CENTER Jovann Dawood-Mihalian, Event Coordinator - General Manager 25228 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 353-1133 F (248) 353-4433 jovann@regencymanorbc.com www.regencymanorbc.com Luxurious banquet hall RUNNING RIGHT HEATING & COOLING, LLC Ronald Garmo, President P.O. Box 252152 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 T (248) 884-1704 F (248) 855-5008 runningright@gmail.com www.runningrighthvacr.info Residential and commercial HVAC service and repair RYAN’S FOODS Ryan Kathawa, Owner 5858 West Vernor Highway Detroit, MI 48209 T (313) 843-7440 F (313) 843-5350 rskathawa@aol.com Supermarket with quality meat, dairy goods and fresh produce
SAVE-A-LOT STORE #23387 Randy Rabban, Owner 15001 Houston Whittier Detroit, MI 48205 T (313) 839-0600 F (313) 839-0620 rabbanco@aol.com www.save-a-lot.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce SAVE-A-LOT STORE #23434 Ed Bahoura, Owner 1249 Baldwin Avenue Pontiac, MI 48340 T (248) 335-5151 F (248) 335-1153 edbahoura@gmail.com www.save-a-lot.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy and produce SCHAKOLAD OF BIRMINGHAM Doug Cale, Owner 1728 W. Maple Road Birmingham, MI 48009 T (248) 723-8008 birmingham@schakolad.com www.birminghamchocolate.com Chocolatier providing fresh, European-style handmade chocolates for special occasions and business gifting SERTA MATTRESS COMPANY Gary Gabrielse, Contract Sales Manager 38025 Jay Kay Drive Romulus, MI 48174 T (734) 727-9000 F (734) 727-0005 contract@sertaresto.com www.serta.com Mattress manufacturers to the hotel trade SEVEN STAR FOOD CENTER Mickey Khemmoro, Owner 11500 E. McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48205 T (313) 372-8430 F (313) 372-3850 Mkhem62@sbcglobal.net Supermarket with quality meat, dairy goods and fresh produce SHIMOUN, YALDO, KASHAT & ASSOCIATES, PC Sal Shimoun, Partner 31000 Northwestern Highway, Suite 110 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 851-7900 F (248) 851-3955 sshimoun@sycpas.com www.sycpas.com Certified public accounting firm
SKY CREATIVE, INC. Alex Lumelsky, President 3420 Evaline Street, Third Floor Hamtramck, MI 48212 T (248) 630-1444 O (248) 595-0703 info@skycreative.org www.skycreative.org Creative services for custompublishing projects, corporate branding, traditional and interactive marketing campaigns STILLWELL ASSOCIATES Ralph Stillwell 3370 Crestwater Court Rochester Hills, MI 48309 T (248) 880-7200 F (248) 375-2865 stillwellassociates@gmail.com www.stillwellassociates.com Insurance and financial services SOCKS GALORE WHOLESALE Chris Toma, Owner 10355 Capital Street Oak Park, MI 48237 T (248) 545-7625 F (248) 545-7855 socksgalore@sbcglobal.net Wholesale distributor of textiles, socks, tee-shirts and ladies hosiery SOUTHFIELD FUNERAL HOME Jerry Yono, Owner 18338 W. 12 Mile Road Southfield, MI 48076 T (248) 569-8080 F (248) 569-3454 jyono@southfieldfuneralhome.com www.southfieldfuneralhome.com Complete funeral services TAMOU’S ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. Tom K. Tamou, CEO 3102 Farmdale Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 T (810) 560-9665 F (586) 803-9700 tamouselectric@sbcglobal.net Electrical contracting services TANNER FRIEDMAN Don Tanner, Partner 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 298 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 626-0006 F (248) 626-0005 dtanner@tannerfriedman.com www.tannerfriedman.com Public relations firm
October 21, 2011 – April 30, 2012
TARGET TELCOM SALES & SERVICE, INC. Ron Janulis, VP Sales 4400 Martin Road Capac, MI 48014 T (248) 752-3611 F (810) 395-9941 ron@targettelcom.com www.targettelcom.com Telecommunications services TINELLE PROPERTIES Frank Asmar, President 29850 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 557-5454 F (248) 557-5959 frankasmar@yahoo.com www.tinelle.com Real estate development and investments TOP THAT TABLE Lawrence Yaldo, Partner 29310 Stephenson Highway Madison Heights, MI 48071 T (248) 431-8786 F (248) 539-0941 lawrence@topthattable.com www.topthattable.com Event planning, design and production TUCKER, YOUNG, JACKSON, TULL, INC. George Karmo, President 565 East Larned Street, Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48226 T (313) 963-0612 F (313) 963-2156 gkarmo@tyjt.com www.tyjt.com Full-service consulting firm established in 1984 to provide comprehensive environmental and civil engineering services UHY LLP Patrick Gregory, Managing Director 27725 Stansbury Street, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 T (248) 355-1040 F (248) 355-1084 prgegory@uhy.us.com www.uhy.us.com Tax and business consultants UNITED WHOLESALE Neb Mekani, President 25700 W. Eight Mile Road Southfield, MI 48033 T (248) 356-1900 F (248) 356-7301 nmekani@uwgrocery.com www.uwgrocery.com Cash and carry convenience store distribution operation with 12 locations
UNIVERSITY FOOD CENTER PLAZA Ed Yaldo, Owner 1131 W. Warren Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 T (313) 833-0815 F (313) 833-5648 nyaldoo@spartanstores.com www.niversityfoodsmidtown.com Grocery store featuring everyday low prices conveniently located near the campus of Wayne State University UPTOWN PARTHENON Paul Panagopoulos, Owner 4301 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 130 West Bloomfield, MI 48323 (248) 538-6000 Authentic Greek cuisine USA 2 GO Karam Bahnam, Owner 30560 Milford Road New Hudson, MI 48165 T (248) 446-8839 F (248) 446-8065 kbahnam@comcast.net Full-service gas station and convenience store VERAVAULT, INC. Samer White, President 280 W. Maple Road, Suite 212 Birmingham, MI 48009 T (248) 449-0422 F (248) 565-4445 sales@veravault.com www.veravault.com Data protection services for businesses VERITAS LIMITED Shakir W. Alkhafaji, President & CEO 2000 Town Center, Suite 2100 Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 559-5555 F (248) 204-0672 salkhafaji@veritaslimited.com www.veritaslimited.com Expert in the building and management of consortiums on a global basis VON’S SUPERMARKET, INC. Sam Ayar, Owner 1571 Holmes Road Ypsilanti, MI 48198 T (734) 482-0200 F (734) 482-6007 vonssupermarket@gmail.com Supermarket featuring quality meat, dairy foods and fresh produce
WALLED LAKE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT Judy Evola, Director Community Relations & Marketing 850 Ladd Road, Building D Walled Lake, MI 48390 T (248) 956-2011 F (248) 956-2123 judyevola@wlcsd.org www.wlcsd.org Public school district WALSH COLLEGE Admissions & Academic Advising Office Liesl Scullen, International Student Advisor 3838 Livernois Road Troy, MI 48083 T (248) 823-1610 F (248) 823-1611 lscullen@walsh.edu www.walshcollege.edu Detroit’s only all-business school offering undergraduate and graduate business programs WIRELESS USA Ed Najor, Owner 30780 Grand River Avenue Farmington Hills, MI 48336 T (248) 615-2211 F (248) 615-2255 najorawadisinc@earthlink.net Communication services and retail WITBECK HOME APPLIANCE MART Mark Bishar, Co-Owner 33086 Northwestern Highway West Bloomfield, MI 48322 T (248) 932-0870 F (248) 932-3384 mbishar@big-georges.com www.witbeckappliance.com Fourth-generation family-owned and-operated store specializing in luxury high-end appliances WORLD OF ERHARD Leslie Rhodes, Marketing and Community Relations Manager 38700 Grand River Avenue Farmington Hills, MI 48335 T (248) 306-6800 F (248) 699-3000 lrhodes@worldoferhard.com www.worldoferhard.com Full-service new and used BMW dealer YOUR PEOPLE LLC Lynne Meredith Golodner, Chief Creative Officer 25444 Southwood Drive Southfield, MI 48075 T (248) 376-0406 F (248) 443-8794 lynne@yourppl.com www.yourppl.com Public relations firm
ZACK & CHANDLER CPA, P.C. H. James Zack, President 29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 399 Southfield, MI 48034 T (248) 353-4650 F (248) 353-0585 hjzcpa@earthlink.net Certified public accounting firm
Renewed Individual Members Venus Abrahim Angela Arcori George Asker Andrew A. Ayar Mike Bacall State Representative Lisa Brown Jalal J. Dallo Clarence Dass Daniel Donohue Corey Faris David Flaisher Paul R. Good Walid Habboo Sandra Hanna Sami Hannawa Dora Hermiz Sokolowski Ryan Husaynu Sid Jamil Augeen Kalasho Kaeis Kalou Insam Susan Kattula Kamal Khami Norman Kiminaia Larry Kinaia Sonya Kory Jacoub Mansour Raed Mary Paul S. Mona Talal Mukhtar Faris Nalu Dunia Patros Jamal Qonja Zuher Qonja Nabil Roumayah Jerry Shaba Bassim Shallal Gus Shamoun Catherine Shaughnessy Michael Solaka Steve Suolaka Shelley Taub Manhal W. Tobia Teri Weingarden Nick Yono Eric Younan Silvia Zoma
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Industry Outlook
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OCTOBER 18
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Seventh Annual Chaldean Festival
NOVEMBER 14
Annual Meeting and Board Election
JUNE 21
Ninth Annual Golf Outing
DECEMBER 6
Annual Member Christmas Party
AUGUST 8
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