Member News

AI Ribbon Cutting May 18
Please join us for new member AI Realty’s Ribbon Cutting ceremony of their second location on Friday, May 18 at 4:15 p.m. Light refreshments and an open house will follow. Located at 35135 Dodge Park north of 15 Mile in Sterling Heights.

AT&T Offers Career Opportunities for Veterans
Making the transition from military service to a civilian job can be difficult. A 2011 report indicated that 30 percent of 9/11-era veterans in Michigan were jobless.

AT&T is proud to offer career opportunities for those who served our country. AT&T’s Careers4Vets program offers online tools to optimize the job search experience for veterans.

Vets can also apply for open positions online. Positions as account managers, retail sales consultants and store assistant managers are examples of positions that were recently open in Michigan. Get a full listing of openings by logging on to att-veterans.jobs .

2012 Mount Clemens Art Fair:  Free Fun for All!
The Anton Art Center will present the 2012 Mount Clemens Art Fair June 1-3 along Macomb Place in downtown Mount Clemens.   The Art Fair will be open Friday, June 1, noon-9 pm; Saturday, June 2, 11 am-8 pm; and Sunday, June 3, noon-6 pm.  Fine handmade jewelry, photography, clay, textiles and much more will be on display and available for purchase.

Magic, puppetry, dance and musical entertainment will be featured on the Fountain Stage.  Complete entertainment details will be posted at www.theartcenter.org as they become available

The Baker College of Clinton Township Children’s Area will offer several make and take crafts for kids to enjoy free of charge.  Students and alumni of Fraser’s Art Academy in the Woods will serve as instructors.

Additional sponsors of the 2012 Mount Clemens Art Fair include Health Alliance Plan, Macomb Community College, the Macomb Daily, the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union, the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority, the National Endowment for the Arts and Orleans Billiards Café.

9-Mack Merchants Host June Fest
9-Mack Merchants Association presents June Fest on Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9 Mile and Mack in St. Clair Shores. The event will include an arts and crafts fair, Made in Michigan food court, dance performances, a chainsaw wood carver, Tootsie the Clown, a petting zoo, train rides and much more. Find the Saint Clair Shores 9-Mack Merchants Association on Facebook for full details or call 586-771-8510.

THE IMPACT OF INCIVILITY AND BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY:  Identifying Solutions Incivility and bullying are impacting all of us on some level.  In the school, workplace or community, incivility and bullying may be expressed as rudness, resisting perceived unfair practices of organizations and outward signs of workplace violence. A presentation  on Friday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Assumption Cultural Center will assist participants in identifying signs and symptoms of incivility and bullying and teach strategies to regain a sense of control over negative situations. Assumption Cultural Center is located at 21800 Marter Road in St. Clair Shores. Phone (586) 779-6111 with questions.

Senior Care Job Opportunity
Always Best Care Senior Services, the leader in non-medical in-home care and assisted living placement, is adding caregivers to accommodate its growing clienteleCaregiver positions are available in Chesterfield, Warren and Roseville. Applicants should have experience working with seniors, reliable transportation, be caring and compassionate. (CAN, PCT, HHA preferred.) In return, care providers receive a flexible schedule (perfect opportunity for retirees), competitive wages, comprehensive initial training, ongoing opportunities for area-specific training and more. .  If have a desire to work for a caring and compassionate company with potential for growth, please submit your resume at Keli at kfields@abc-seniors.com or fax 586-329-1951.

Business Marketing Seminars Coming Soon:
Kyda Technologies, Inc. and Choice One Marketing are planning a series of seminars on business marketing and social media campaigns designed to help business owners looking to increase business using modern, web-based tools. Speakers who specialize in helping to drive more clients to your door will offer real world advice and takeaways to help your business grow. They will also hold auditions soon for chamber members who sell a customer service product and are interested in promoting it at an upcoming seminar. Call Todd Brady at Kyda Technologies, Inc. at 586-307-3511 for more information. More details coming soon.