Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

11189 Shook Road S u i te 2 0 0 Romulus, MI 48174

April 2014

Comedy Auction Night Fun in Romulus

What a night! A sell-out crowd filled the Marriott Hotel Ballroom in Romulus for an evening of laughs, fun and excitement. This marks the second year the Romulus Chamber of Commerce has hosted a Comedy Night Dinner!
One happy individual is enjoying their 40" LCD Flat Screen TV - donated by the Romulus Chamber. This is just a sampling of the many, many great items won during the live auction. Other attendees went home winners, courtesy of the

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Comedy Night Pictures 2 Business Luncheon John Clor, Ford Racing Legal Tips Workshop Members Free Golf Clinic April Luncheon With Gary Whited April 2014 Calendar Yankee Air Museum Fundraiser

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Auction fever gripped those in attendance and lucky winners went home with some fabulous gifts. The top item won was a Comerica Park Suite Package for a Detroit Tigers 2014 regular season game. This included 18 Tickets and 3 parking passes, donated by Robert Ficano, Wayne County Executive.
Silent and Chinese Auctions. Following a delicious meal, Dennis Davidson, Emcee, introduced the first of three comedy acts. It was non-stop laughter! David Luther, the opening act, is a local entertainer who works in major comedy clubs throughout the US and Canada. Kate Brindle followed and lived up to her billing as a "smart, original and hilarious comedian - a unique breath of fresh air on the comedy scene." The closing act brought the house down with his funny and bizarre tales of his life experiences. S t e v e Iott has appeared on A & E, Comedy Central and has been the opening show for Steven Wright, Chicago and Bill Maher. For 45 minutes he "owned" Romulus!

Your Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating

An original acrylic painting by Leo Kuschell is now hanging on the wall of

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one lucky auction winner!

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Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

Comedy Auction Night Fun in Romulus!

For more of the story in pictures (thanks to Roger Kadau) visit the Chamber Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
pages/Greater-Romulus-Chamber-ofCommerce/193326514041069

If you missed this event, your Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is making plans for their "Third Annual Comedy Auction Dinner" in 2015.

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March Luncheon With John Clor, Ford Racing

John Clor, veteran journalist and member of the Ford Racing Club, was the special guest speaker at the Romulus Chambers March Business Luncheon held at the Embassy Suites, 8600 Wickham Rd., Romulus. The March 18th event was a sell-out! Members and friends of the Chamber enjoyed a delicious meal, followed by a most interesting presentation on the history of the Ford Mustang.

Time to dust of the clubs and tune-up for another exciting season of golf! The Romulus Chamber is now taking reservations for a free golf clinic on Thursday, May 15th at the Links at Gateway Golf Course, 33290 Gateway Drive, Romulus. Opened to Chamber Members, the clinic will feature a free lesson from a Links at Gateway golf pro. A classroom event will also The Romulus Chamber Executive Director Bill Kren presented John with a Certificate of Appreciation and a small gift, following the luncheon. The Chamber is working hard to bring programs that are both interesting and relevant to the business community. The next luncheon will be April 15th at the Sheraton Hotel, 8800 Merriman Rd., Romulus. be offered for golfers who would like familiarize themselves with rules and golfing etiquette. Lessons will be given in 15 minute increments, from 35:00 p.m. Reserve your spot now! Call Bill at the Chamber Office: 734-893-0694 or email your request to: info@romuluschamber.com

Legal Tips Workshop

Some of the many benefits of Chamber membership bers! On March 26 the Romulus, Belleville, Wayne and Westland Chambers of Commerce sponsored a practical workshop dealing with employer/employee issues. include the many practical workshops provided at no cost to mem-

Attorney Sue Ellen Eisenburgs hour long presentation covered important topics like hiring and firing, complying with federal and state guidelines and how to take proactive measures to insulate a business or organization from liabilities. The event was graciously hosted by Wayne County Community College, Belleville.

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Business Mingle at Yankee Air Museum

On March 6th the Romulus Chamber of Commerce joined forces with the Ann Arbor, Belleville, Wayne and Westland Chambers in hosting a special Business Mingle Fundraiser at the Yankee Air Museum. A $10 donation at the door helped in the efforts to save the Willow Run Bomber Plant and create a new home for the Yankee Air Museum. Willow Run Airport was built by the Ford Motor Company in 1941 to serve as an airfield for their B-24 Bomber Plant. This was the first aircraft manufacturing plant to use Fords automotive mass production techniques, a leading technological innovation of the time. The Museum announced on March 28th that they have $1.5 million left to reach the $8 million goal. For more information on how you can helpcall 734-483-4030.

2014 Romulus Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors

President David G Goodwin Goodwin, Lademan & Associates Vice-President Mark Lewkowicz Landis Machine Shop Secretary Julie Allison US Park/Qwik Park Treasurer
Susan Wyputa Public Service Credit Union Directors Pete Bergeron Bergeron Financial Terry Bridges The Spiratex Co. William Crane Crane Funeral Home Harley Fisher Jack Demmer Ford Tim Keyes Vantage Port Jakleen Ochalek Wayne County Executive Office Oscar (J. R.) Rhoton Metro Realty Group Mary Sawyer Comerica Bank 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 info@romuluschamber.