CHAMBER INFORMANT JANUARY—MARCH 2022
Business - People - Neighborhoods
Scheduled Chamber Events Member Breakfasts
2nd Tuesday each month
Police & Fire Awards Ceremony
Late summer/fall
Chamber Golf Outing
June 24th, 2022
Raffle Event
November 4th, 2022
“The best way to get the most out of your chamber membership is to get involved in the events.” Chamber Chat
Community Events: Redford Township
My favorite thing about Redford Township is its small town feel. We are a friendly little place, and whether you are in the neighbor-
Bowling with the Bunny
April 9th, 2022
es or the many parks, you will
Youth Easter Painting Class
April 14th, 2022
usually find a warm welcome. Our
Dad/Daughter & Mom/Son Dance
April 30th, 2022
hoods, the businesses, the church-
chamber members are a great bunch, and some of the most
Redford Little League Opening Day April 30th, 2022
pleasant and professional people
Movies in Park
May 13th , 2022/ Sept 9th
Tiaras & Tea
May 21st , 2022
Crusin’ to the Market
August 14th , 2022
to work with. , Come to our monthly breakfasts and other events. They are a wonderful place to network and to make lasting friendships. I look forward to seeing many of you at our future events!
Heather Christie, Redford Chamber Board President Real Estate One
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Specific details can be found at Redford Leisure Services www.redfordtwp.com or 313.387.2650
Chamber of Commerce - Member Spotlight We want to know about you!
Help Wanted Postings
We have a great opportunity for you to tell us about you. This is a chance for Chamber members to talk about their business. Tell us about your history, your success, your future, new staff, changes, and how great you really are. The story will be featured in our newsletter and social media, ie Facebook.
Please let us know if you are interested. We welcome you to change the questions to best suit your business, the questions below are a general outline, please consider answering at least 5-6 questions. Please provide business pictures. Pictures are encouraged! Questions to consider:
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Give us some background on yourself/your business. How many years have you been in business? What’s an interesting fact about your business most people don’t know? What is one thing you're most proud of so far? Do you have a personal or professional motto? Who are the people in the background of your organization?
Do you have any advice for new business owners? What brought you to the area? What keeps you here? What are your business goals? How can people keep up to date on what's happening at your organization? • Anything else you want the community to know about your business? How does being in this community affect your business? Thank you Brian Wolverton Executive Director
Submit your companies story today!!!!
Employers: Are you a Redford Twp Chamber member business looking to hire a new employee or an intern? Email your job description and details to: brian@redfordchamber.org we will post your position in the Chamber’s Employment Board in the weekly eblast and push to social media. Looking to hire but NOT a Chamber member? There will be a nominal fee of $50 for each job posting – you will receive an invoice after posting your job. Questions? Call (313)535.0960
brian@redfordchamber.org
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Thank You
January thru March 2022 Membership Renewals. Aircentric Corp
McDonald’s (Plymouth Rd)
Anchor Fence
Methodist Children’s Home
B & L Roofing
Mike’s Door Service, Inc
Cauzillo Plumbing
Progressive Sweeping Contractors
Coeus Creative Group LLC
Quattro Motors
Contractors Electric, Inc
Real Estate One—Heather Christie
Correct Care Chiropractic
Redford Garage Doors
Cummings, McClorey, Davis & Acho,
Redford Twp District Library
Detroit World Outreach Church
LMR Advisors, LLC
Hill Auto Electric, Inc.
Standard Scale & Supply Co. Inc.
Judson Center
LMR & Associates, PLLC
June’s Tailor & Dry Cleaning
Western Golf & Country Club
Kentucky Fried Chicken (5 mile) Lola Park Evangelical Lutheran Church McCarthy & Smith, Inc.
Welcome New Chamber Members When the opportunity presents itself, be sure to introduce yourself to our new members and personally welcome them into the chamber membership. We encourage you to do business with them so they may know the value
Caribbean Chill & Grill Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum 3LK Construction LLC
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History of Redford - Did you know? Redford Township District No. 9 School In 1874 Redford Township School District No. 9 bought an acre of land from Eugenius and Abigail Hodge and erected this school. Named Beech School, it served the Beech Park settlement that sprang up here and adjacent to the Detroit, Lansing & Lake Michigan Railroad. The school was built to accommodate sixty children – although only fifty residents lived in the settlement at the time – and was the largest in the township. Classes were held in Beech School until 1952. The building has housed meetings of the Masonic lodge and the Boy Scouts of America, served as school offices and storage facilities. The District paid $100 for the land and borrowed $500 to help pay for the new school. It was the only school in District No. 9 until Fisher Elementary was built in the late 1920’s. In 1938 the school received some updating, which included indoor plumbing, an electric stove, and replacement of broken windows. (From: Redford Township Historical commission www.redfordhistorical.com)
Chamber Pics - 2022
Swearing in Ceremony
Coffee & Conversation
Chamber— breakfast meeting
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Board of Directors— 2022
President Heather Christie Real Estate One Vice President Brian Galdes South Redford Schools Treasurer Christina Nietubicz Garwood, Buda, Knight Secretary Tim Young Renters Warehouse Past President Leo Snage Cardinal Barber & Hair Salon
Community Volunteer Opportunities REDFORD TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer work is a rewarding experience. This allows you to meet new neighbors in your community as well as develop new skills or share a skill you already possess. Many organizations serve the Redford Township community and we openly welcome volunteers to sit on local commissions & boards as well as assist in programs and activities. If you are looking for fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunities within Redford Township, contact the numbers below. Township Boards and Commission Vacancies: Clerks Office | 313-387-2750 Special Events, Township Activities and Park Cleanup Volunteers, Special skill or talent and are interested in teaching a class: Leisure Services Office | 313-387-2650 You can also visit our website and fill out a volunteer form under the Action Center. We hope to hear from you soon!
Director Garrett Hungerford Redford District Library Director Tom Karabatakis TomPro Marketing Director Jessica Leverenz LMR Advisors Director Dan Newton G & G Auto Services
Informant Advertising If you are interested in advertising in the Chamber Informant contact Brian Wolverton at 313.535.0960 or brian@redfordchamber.org. Advertising Rates Business Card $75.00 per issue 2” x 3.5” Quarter Page 4” x 5”
$125.00 per issue
Half Page 5” x 8”
$200.00 per issue
Full Page 8” x 10”
$375.00 per issue
REDFORD INTERFAITH RELIEF 18499 Beech Daly | Redford 48240 | Between 6 & 7 Mile Roads Redford Interfaith Relief operates to help meet the needs of Township residents. Everyone is treated with respect and no one should be ashamed to ask for emergency help or ongoing help (for those who qualify). Call (313) 3879802 for more information and an appointment. Redford Interfaith Relief is a faith-based coalition, in collaboration with community partners and volunteers that respectfully serves and empowers all people in need in the Redford Community by assisting with basic food, clothing and referrals. Free services provided include: • Client Choice Emergency Food Pantry • TEFAP (government food commodities) • Senior Liquid Nutrition (Ensure) • Gleaners Cooking Matters Classes • Client Choice Clothing Program • Referrals to other agencies for individual needs Donations are always appreciated! Connect with RIR at www.RedfordInterfaithRelief.org or on Facebook: Redford Interfaith Relief. Email to connect@ redfordinterfaithrelief.org to be added to our contact list; we never share your contact info. Donations are accepted the first and last Tuesday and Friday of the month between 10am-1pm (except during holidays) • New or gently used clothing of all sizes, bed linens, towels • Non-perishable food • Monetary donations may be made online or mailed to 18499 Beech Daly Road, Redford 48240. *Tax status: Redford Interfaith Relief is a 501(c)3 Non-profit organization*