August 2014 Romulus Chamber Newsletter

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11189 S hook Road

S u i te 200

Romulus , MI 48174

Your Romulus

Chamber of

Commerce is

VOTING!

Michigan

Primary

Election

August 5th

Inside this issue:

September Business

Luncheon

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Library and Progres-

sive Hall Fundraising

2

Two Big Chamber

Events!

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Wyndham Garden Hotel

Renovation

3

Romulus Chamber Golf

Outing Information

4

August Calendar of

Events

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Pictures of the New


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One day a Romulus resident stopped by

the Chamber Office. He asked a simple

question: Exactly what does the Cham-

ber do?

The stock answer would be: The Cham-

ber is an organization that exists primarily

to represent and promote the interests of

its member businesses working to de-

velop and deepen local relationship net-works to promote business activity and

business-to-business exchanges. All

true but it only tells a part of the story.

The Romulus Chamber is actively in-

volved in the community. For example:

The Chamber gave $1,000 financial sup-

port to the City of Romulus Sounds of

Downtown concert series. This dona-

tion, along with a matching amount from

Public Service Credit Union (a member of

the Romulus Chamber of Commerce)

made it possible for the citizens of Romu-

lus to enjoy a series of five free concerts

during the summer months.

The Chamber also took part in an exciting

program, offered by the Detroit Institute of

Arts. For three months, Alexander the

Great was on display on the outside wall

of the Chamber building.

The DIA Inside/Out program brought re-

productions of great treasures from the

museum to the community. Ten beautiful

paintings in Romulusit was a fun expe-rience for all!

The Chamber is a big supporter of the

Romulus Library. Along with financial

support for various projects, the Chamber

loves a good fundraiser!

In June the Chamber and the Friends of

the Library teamed up for an evening of

Wine Tasting and Fellowship!

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Partners With the City of Romulus

Greater Romulus hamber of ommerce

August 2014


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Greater Romulus Chamber of CommercePage 2

Partners With The City of RomulusWe were able to raise over $300 for the Library. It was also decided that something this good needs to berepeated! So watch for "Wine Tasting 2" that will take place in January or February of 2015. Its a great

way to support the Romulus Public Library!

The Chamber is also playing an active role in support of the Romulus Progressive Club (another member ofthe Chamber). This past year the Pro-gressive Club has hosted two fundrais-ing concerts. The Chamber was there!

Remember the tribute concert to RayCharles, Tobey Keith and The BluesBrothers? And we cant forget theKing! The Chamber is helping supportand raise needed funds to keep our

beloved Progressive Club open. Needtickets for the Tribute to the King con-cert on August 9th? You can purchasethem at the Chamber Office.

The Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce believes in community. If something exciting, positive andgood is happening in Romulus chances are the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is nearby!

September Business Luncheon

Tom Naughton, Chief Executive Officer of Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) will be the featured guest

speaker at the Romulus Chamber Business Luncheon, to be held at the Clarion Hotel, 8600 Merriman Road,Romulus, MI, on Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Naughton is responsible for overseeing the independent governmental entity tasked withmanagement and operation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Willow Run Airport(YIP), Michigans busiest airport system and one of the worlds leading air transportationhubs.

Prior to assuming his role as CEO, Naughton was the Authoritys Chief Financial Officersince its inception in 2002, during which time he led the creation of the Authoritys financeand technology departments. He was responsible for assembling more than $2.5 billion infinancing for DTWs capital overhaul including construction of two new, award -winning

passenger terminals, a new airport access road from I-275, the 404-room Westin hotel and CrosswindsMarsh, a 1,000

-acre wetland preserve.

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Circle the dates in August! The

Romulus Chamber of Commerce

has planned two exciting events.

On Thursday, August 21st the

Romulus Chamber of Commerce

Annual Golf Outing takes place

at Links at Gateway Golf

Course. For registration forms or

additional information, contact

Bill at the Chamber Office, 734-

893-0694.

Two Big Chamber Events in August

On Wednesday, August 27th its Romulus Night at Comerica

Park. The Chamber has reserved two comfortable, air-

conditioned buses to transport fans from City Hall to the ballpark

and back. The ticket price of $65 also includes food and refresh-

ments. This will be a sell-out eventso dont delay! Its the first

place Detroit Tigers and Derek Jeters New York Yankees.

For additional informationcall Bill at the Chamber Office. Mail

check or money order to: Greater Romulus Chamber of Com-

merce, 11189 Shook Rd., Suite, 200, Romulus, Michigan 48174.

September Business Luncheon

Tom was named CFO of the Year amongnonprofit government agencies by Crains De-

troit Businessin 2009.

Seating for this luncheon is limited. Pleasephone in your RSVP (734-893-0694) or e-mail: [email protected]. The costis $20.00 for Romulus Chamber Membersand $25.00 for non-members.

The registration table opens at 11:30 a.m.The Luncheon Meeting will start promptly at12:00 pm. For additional information, pleasecall Bill Kren at the Chamber Office.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The OctoberLuncheon will feature Robert Howell, Director ofOperations for the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Cor-poration. This event will be held at the RomulusEmbassy Suite Hotel on Tuesday, October 21st.


A new sign and a sign of better things ahead! The

former Best Western Hotel in Romu-

lus is now the Wyndham Garden Ho-

tel. There is a fresh, new look out-

side and a major transformation tak-

ing place inside.

Chamber Executive Director Bill Kren

stopped by last week, and was given

a tour of the hotel. Renovation of all the rooms, a beau-

tiful new lobby and dining area and many more rea-

sons to book a room at this beautiful hotel in Romulus!

For additional information, phone 734-728-2800 or stop

in for a visit at 9191 Wickham Road, Romulus, MI

48174. (Additional pictures on page 5)


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11189 Shook Road

Suite 200

Romulus, MI 48174

Greater Romulus Chamber o f Commerce

The mission of the Greater Romulus

Chamber of Commerce is to

promote and meet business needs.

The Chamber is dedicated to

creating an environment wherein

the Romulus business, non-profit

institutions, government and citizens

work together for the purpose of

enhancing the quality of life withinthe community.

2014 Romulus Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors

A VOICE FOR THE COLLECTIVE CONCERNS AND DESIRES OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.

August 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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PRIMARY

ELECTION

6 7 8 9 Progressive

HallTribute

to the King

Fundraiser

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17 18 19 20 21 Romulus

Chamber

Golf Outing

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24 / 31 25 26 27 Romulus

Night @

Comerica!

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Phone: 734-893-0694

www.romuluschamber.com

President

Terry Bridges

The Spiratex Co.

Vice-President

Jakleen Ochalek

Wayne County Executive Office

Secretary

Julie Allison

US Park/Qwik Park

Treasurer

Susan Wyputa

Public Service Credit Union

Directors

Pete Bergeron

Bergeron Financial

William Crane

Crane Funeral Home

Harley Fisher

Jack Demmer Ford

David G Goodwin

Goodwin, Lademan & Associates

Tim Keyes

Vantage Port

Mark Lewkowicz

Landis Machine Shop

Jim Napiorkowski

Woodshop Creations

Oscar (J. R.) Rhoton

Metro Realty Group

Cecile Taylor

Wayne County Community

CollegeWestern Campus

Larry Williams

LWA Properties

Chuck Zuerner

EQEnvironmental Quality

Executive Director

William Kren

11189 Shook Road, Suite 200

Romulus, MI 48174

734-893-0694

[email protected]

The New Wyndham Gardens Hotel - Romulus!

August 2014 Romulus Chamber Newsletter

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