Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce April_2012_Newsletter

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Officers & Directors

President

Rev. William Kren

The Evangelical Church

Vice President

Chuck Zuerner

EQ-The Environmental Quality Co.

Secretary

Julie Allison

US Park/Qwik Park

Treasurer

Susan Wyputa

Public Service Credit Union

Directors

Terry Bridges

The Spiratex Company

William Crane

Crane Funeral Home

David B. Goodwin

Goodwin, Lademan & Associates

Ron Hopson

Hopson Financial

Keith L. Johnston

Johnston, Lithograph, Inc.

Roger Kadau

City of Romulus

Tim Keyes

City of Romulus

Mark J. Lewkowicz

Landis Machine Shop

Jakleen Ochalek

Wayne County Executive office

David J. Paul

Retired - City of Romulus

Oscar JR Rhoton

Metro Realty Group

Larry Williams

LWA Properties

Executive Director

Karen La Belle

Greater Romulus Chamber of

Commerceromuluschamber.org [email protected] April 2012

Phone: 734-893-0694 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fax: 734-893-0696

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Welcome

New Members

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 businesses,

non-profit institutions, government, and citizens can work together for the purpose of

enhancing the quality of life within the community.

Member of the Month

April 2012

Jack Demmer Automotive

Group

Congratulations to Jack Demmer Automotive Group, 37300 Wayne Rd.,Romulus, who was selected as the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerces

Member of the Month, for April 2012. Jack Demmer was selected for their

continuous contributions to the success of the Romulus Chamber of Commerceand to the community. Jack Demmer, William Demmer and Jim Demmer,

owners of Jack Demmer were presented a certificate by Bill Kren, President and

Karen La Belle, Executive Director of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Director Roger Kadau was also present. A history on Jack Demmer, isprovided on Page 2. This information is also available on the Chamber website,

www.romuluschamber.org, as well as on our Facebook.

Wayne County Fair

10871 Quirk Rd.

Belleville, MI 48111

734-697-7002www.waynecountyfairgrounds.net

Robert T. Kocembo OD, CDE, PLLC

40566 Alden Suite A1

Belleville, MI 481113313-719-6718

Chief Robert Dickerson

Romulus Police Department11165 Olive

Romulus, MI 48174

734-942-6865

Telegram Newspaper10748 Jefferson W.River Rouge, MI 48218

313-928-2955

www.telegramnews.net
http://www.romuluschamber.org/http://www.romuluschamber.org/http://www.romuluschamber.org/


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Member of the Month

Jack Demmer Automotive Group

The Jack Demmer Automotive Group has been

serving generations of customers for nearly 55years. They started as Spitler-Demmer Edsel,

located on Wayne Road, in 1957. Thedealership has evolved into two of the largest

Ford Motor Company Dealerships in the UnitedStates: Jack Demmer Ford, located in Wayne,

and Jack Demmer Lincoln, located in Dearborn.

Owned and operated by the Demmer Family, itsFounder and CEO Jack Demmer is proud to have

three generations of Demmers currently involved

in the business. Jack is joined by sons Bill andJim, as well as grandson Matt and granddaughter

Jackie.

The Jack Demmer Dealerships are known for

having a great selection of new Fords and

Lincolns, as well as providing a great Customer

Sales and Service experience. They believe ininvesting in the communities they do business in,

as evidenced by their sponsorship of various

community organizations and events. Theproducts and services offered at each Jack

Demmer location are done so with the quality,

respect and integrity that results in a level of

repeat and referral business that by far exceedsaverage

Jack Demmer Ford, at the corner of MichiganAvenue and Newburgh in Wayne, is situated just

2 miles east of I-275, directly across the street

from the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant.

The full line of Ford products include the

Focus, which is built in Wayne, along withFiesta, Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Escape,

Edge, Explorer, Flex, F Series and E Series

Trucks. Jack Demmer Ford is certified for

Ford Electric, Hybrid and Diesel vehicles.Located on 13 acres, there is always a large

selection of Pre-Owned, Ford Certified andother makes & models, on 2 separate lots.Service offers expedited maintenance and

competitive pricing on all repairs, including

brakes and tires. The Parts Department alsooffers Ford Accessories and Ford Racing Parts.

The Body Shop, known as Jack Demmer

Collision Center West, specializes in insurance

repairs large and small, done correctly.

Jack Demmer Ford, at the corner of Michigan

Avenue and Newburgh in Wayne, is situatedjust 2 miles east of I-275, directly across the

street from the Ford Michigan Assembly Plant.The full line of Ford products includes the

Focus, which is built in Wayne, along with

Fiesta, Fusion, Mustang, Taurus, Escape,

Edge, Explorer, Flex, F Series and E SeriesTrucks

The Jack Demmer Collision Center East,

located on Prospect Street in Dearborn, just

west of Shafer, is a full service collision repair

facility. Both Collision Centers feature ICARCertified Technicians, state of the rat frame

and welding equipment, PPG Paint and a direct

repair relationship with most insurancecompanies.

Visit the Jack Demmer Automotive Group

website at www.demmer.com.


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PresidentsPonderings

Tossing the Keys!

It seems like only yesterday. Our oldest son

passed all the tests. He was 16 years old and the

state now recognized him as a legal, licensed

drive.

Sue and I stood on the sidewalk near our home,holding hands and silently praying. It was a

transitional moment in the life of our family!Reluctantly, we handed our son the keys to the

car for his first solo run.

It seems like only yesterday. We watched him

pull away from the curb and out into traffic,

confirming to us that something tremendous hadjust taken place. This was a step of growth. We

had given our son an adult responsibility. Our

oldest had been released into an adult world andwe realized his life had permanently changed. Hewas moving forwardhe would never turn back.

Early in 1978 a group of individuals representingindustry, businesses, and local government met

together and incorporated the Romulus Chamber

of Commerce. Dr. Clarence Carpenter, RobertBureck, William Dorne, John Brimble, Doug

Baum, Bill Simonds, and Jay Young (just to name

a few) had a vision and a purpose. They worked

together for their community and when the timewas appropriate, they tossed the keys to another

group! They demonstrated their trust in a new

assembly of individuals who would serve as

elected officers in the Chamber; trusting that theywould move forward and never look back!

Thank You,

Renewing Members

Your Greater Romulus Chamber Commerce

continues to grow and find new and innovative

ways of promoting the community because ofthe fine work of volunteers past and present.

Ever moving forward we can be thankfuland we will celebrate on April 20 th when JimPoet will be honored as the

27th Romulus Person of the Year.

Jim and those who were honored before him

represent all that is good about Romulus.

Moving forward never turning back!

Bill Kren

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Judge Tina Brooks Green

34th District Court

11131 S. Wayne Rd.Romulus, MI 48174

734-941-4462

Detroit Metro Airport Marriott Hotel

30559 Flynn Dr.

Romulus, Mi 48174

[email protected]

Julie Allison8325 Merriman

Romulus, MI 48174

734-728-6068

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Rey-Mart Asphalt, Inc.

36124 Goddard

Romulus, MI 48174734-941-5580

A to Z Total Heating & Cooling24614 Van Born

Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

313-291-8200

www.atozheating.com

David Allison

City of Romulus Fire Department

28777 EurekaRomulus, MI 48174

734-941-8585

Westin Hotel at Detroit Metro Airport

2501 World Gateway Place

Detroit, MI 48242

734-229-6715

www.westin.com/detroit

Jack Demmer Automotive Group37300 Michigan Ave.

Wayne, MI 48184

734-721-2600www.demmer.com

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Thank You

Renewing Membersm

erA Touch of

Mardi Gras

Highlights

The Greater Romulus Chamber of

Commerce would like to thank the many that

contributed to the success of this years

Auction Dinner Dance. Proceeds from theevent assist the Chamber in developing and

enhancing programs to benefit the members

and community.

Thanks to the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott

Hotels Doug Zorn, Director of Catering and

its staff for assuring our guests of anenjoyable evening.

Renowned Auctioneer, Doug Dalton

provided some exciting entertainment, by

live auctioning some items.

Mardi Gras music was provided by Rob and

Shelley Davis.

Much thanks and appreciation to followingSponsors

King Creole Sponsor

EQ-the Environmental Quality Company

Jambalaya SponsorJack Demmer

Qwik ParkServPro

The Spiratex Company

Friends of the JesterAirlines parking

Goodwin, Lademan & Associates

Metro Realty Group, Inc.

Public Service Credit UnionWH Canon

Comedy & Tragedy

Midwest Health Center

Continued on Page 5

Auction Dinner Dance

photos provided byRoger Kadau

Additional photos

can be found on the

Chambers Website


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We can not forget our

many generous Auction

and Door Prize Sponsors!

Thank you!!

Airlines Parking

AllState BilliardsAndiamo, Detroit

Applebees, Belleville

B & L AutomotiveBladez Hair Studio

Bovitz CPA

Blue Sky Ice Cream & HamburgerBuddys Pizzeria

Buffalo Wild Wings, Southgate

Burger, Easton & Company

Clarion Hotel

Comcast CableCongressman John Dingell

Courtyard by MarriottCrane Funeral Home

Detroit Free Press

Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Metro Airport MarriottDetroit Pistons

Detroit Princess Riverboat

Detroit Red WingsDetroit Symphony Orchestra

Detroit ZooDiane Slavin

Dollar Tree, TaylorEagle Mechanical Services

Eastern Michigan University

Ellen Craig Bragg, City ClerkEmbassy Suites

EQ-The Environmental Quality Company

Erik HawpeFamily Video, Taylor

Fluff-n-Puff

Four Points SheratonFrankenmuth Jellystone ParkGateway Golf Course

General RV

Gerstner

Goodwin, Lademan & AssociatesGiulio & Sons, Dearborn

Hampton Inn & Suites

Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village


Touch of Mardi Gras Highlights

The Chambers hardworking Committee that

spent many hours to assure everyone attending

had an enjoyable evening.

Terry Bridges, Chair

Julie AllisonDebbie Bridges

David Goodwin

Bill Kren

Karen La BelleJakleen Ochalek

Chuck Zuerner

Roger Kadau for taking pictures throughout the

evening. Additional pictures can be found on theChambers Website and Facebook.

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on

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A Touch of Mardi Gras Highlights


Heritage Newspapers

Hilton Garden InnHonorable Judge Ted Metry

Hooters, Taylor

Hopson FinancialJakleen Ochalek

J & M Towing

J & T Crova Towing, John Bokon

John Barden, City CouncilJohnston Lithograph, Inc.

Julie Allison

Karen La Belle

Lakes of TaylorLandis Machine Shop

Leos Jewelry

Lexington HotelLodge Lanes

LWA Properties

Maria LambertMayor Alan Lambert

McLaughlin Veterinary

Melting Pot

Metro Realty Group, Inc.Metropolitan Parking Services

Mexican Gardens, Southgate

Midway Sports and Entertainment, Taylor

Midwest Health CenterMobil Gas Station, Romulus

Mr. Handyman

M. W. Morss Roofing, Inc.Nexeo Solutions

Oakley & Robinson, PLLC

Office DepotOlive Garden, Soutthgate

Outback Steakhouse, SouthgatePenny Lopze, Aztec ManufacturingPetes Place, Taylor

Pets Supplies PlusPizza Papalis

ProSource Wholesale FloorcoveringPublic Service Credit Union

Pump It Up, Taylor

Rams Horn, TaylorRenowned Artist Leo Kuschel

R. J. Perry Carpentry, Inc.

Rob and Shelley DavisRomulus Animal ShelterRomulus Athletic Center

Romulus Auto Supply

Romulus Flowers & GiftsRomulus Hardware

Romulus House

Romulus RotaryRough 2 Ready Restoration

Red Wing Shoes

Rev. William Kren

Sams Club, Southgate

Additional Pictures

can be found on the

Chambers Website

and Facebook

Continued on

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A Touch of Mardi Gras Highlights

Senator Debbie Stabenow

ServProSibley Gardens

Skore Lanes, TaylorSpecial Tree Rehabilitation SystemSporting News Grill

Spotlight Theatre, Taylor

SportsplexSt. Representative Doug Geiss

Streamco, Hal Rosen

Subway, Eureka Rd, Romulus

Sue KrenTaylor Lanes

Terry and Debbie Bridges

Texas Roadhouse

The Henry, DearbornThe Matador Restaurant

Toarminas, Romulus

Toledo ZooTotal Community Credit Union

Transgroup Worldwide

True Health ChiropracticUS Park

Veronicas Catering

Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano

Westin HotelWest Shore Golf and Country Club

Westside Beer

WH Canon CompanyWoodside Meadows


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March Business Luncheon

Highlights

Spring is Here

Spring is here and Summer is on its tail. Does

your store or windows need a face lift? Keepfresh new ideas and displays to attract custom-

ers and entice that buying decision. Even if you

just move things around and change colors, its

a new look. Ask your suppliers for any newsigns and in-store display material they can

give you. A new look can generate new sales.

-Small Business marketing Ideas,

Start-Up, Growth, Survival

Jack Richert provided an informative

presentation about Special Tree

Rehabilitation System. Special Tree is

located at 10909 Hannon, Romulus.

Photos provided by Roger Kadau
http://www.mpami.org/http://www.mpami.org/


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Calendar of EventsApril 20 27th Romulus Chamber Person of the Year Award Dinner, honoring Jim Poet, Detroit

Metro Airport Marriott Hotel, Romulus. Contact the Chamber at 734-893-0694 to

make your reservation. Ticket cost $35 per person.

April 25 Secretarys Day!!!April 27 Karaoke with the Clerk, Ellen Craig Bragg, Romulus Ale House. Cost is $20. For

tickets please call 734-837-8898.

Mark Your Calendar

May 2-3 Mastering Quickbooks, Intuit, Courtyard by Marriott, Detroit. For more information

call 800-564-2688 or visit www.live.quickbookstraining.com.

May 3 States Premier Business Awards Dinner, Lansing Center, Lansing. Form more

information call 800-362-5461 or visit www.MichiganCelebtats.biz.

May 7 The Dearborn Conference for Women, Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn. For more

information call 800-873-7545 or visit www.skillpath.com.

May 10 Excel Intermediate Training, Romulus Chamber, Public Service Credit Union. Cost is

$5, Chamber Members only. For reservations call 734-893-0694 or email

[email protected].

May 11 Romulus Animal Shelter 8th Annual 9 Pin No Tap Tournament, Romulus Lanes.

Cost is $25. For tickets, please call 734-941-0616.

May 12 Robert McLachlans 3rd Annual Bowling Party, Romulus Lanes. Cost is $20. For

tickets, please call 734-941-3829, email [email protected] or visit

www.rmclachlan.com.

May 14 Workers Compensation, Human Resources Council, Comfort Inn, Farmington Hills.

For more information call 800-601-4636 or visit www.skilpath.com.

May 15 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Kadima. For more

information call 248-559-8235 or visit www.kadimacenter.org.

May 15 Business Luncheon, Romulus Chamber, Cirrus Room, Romulus Athletic Center.

Guest Speaker, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Installation of Officers and

Directors for 2012-2013.

May 17 Enhancing Education through Games & Storytelling, Kensington Court, Ann Arbor,

University of Michigan Health System. For more information call 734-936-9180 or

email [email protected].

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