January 2018 Chamber Newsletter

January, 2018
” What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Henry David Thoreau

New Members:

Welcome Real Life Church

UPCOMING EVENTS:

January 11th:

After Hour Mixer!

Hosted by CharlotteRising from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Located at 105 S. Cochran Ave.

January 27th:

The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce will host an Educational Workshop on Saturday the 27th from

9 a.m. -11 a.m. located at the Charlotte Public Library

This session will highlight member tips and benefits available on our updated Website.

Also, a Consumers Energy Representative will share strategies to help businesses thrive.

*This workshop is free for Chamber Members and $15 for

non-members. Breakfast and coffee are included!

Many Points of Pride in Charlotte

Charlotte Public Schools employs great teachers, the majority of whom have master’s degrees. CHS graduates continue to become great leaders including successful accountants, engineers, legislators, business owners and just great people. The facilities of the district are second to none for a community of our size.

Growth, Collaboration & Promotion

The Charlotte Chamber of Commerce has invested in your business and its future. There is a significant recognition that comes from being a member, including demonstrating that your business supports the community.

With these great business support systems come membership benefits designed to help members advertise on a higher level. As a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce a business listing on the Chamber Web Portal is available to you and your business. This feature provides many options. Please visit the site to keep your business up to date. If you are a member and have not taken advantage of this, please register your business today. For additional information on how to do this please call the office at 517-543-0400 or join us at the Educational Workshop on Jan. 27th at 9 a.m. at the Charlotte Public Library.

Our members also receive; a bold listing in the local phone book, the Chamber of Commerce weekly Business Blast and monthly newsletters. All businesses are printed in the local newspaper as a Chamber Member at least once per year.

MEMBER OF THE MONTH HIGHLIGHT:

Congratulations to Connection Group for your 20 years of service!

“Success in business starts with connections”

With Connection Group their core beliefs are to strive to create an environment of inclusiveness, diversity, satiability and fair labor practices. They succeed in this by providing many services for your company.

• Branding and Marketing
• Graphic Design, Logo Design and Web Design
• Publications, Print Design and Printing
• Business Consultation and Web Site Maintenance

For more information contact by email at info@connectiongraphics.com
or visit: www.connectiongroup.net

Chamber Ambassador Highlight:

My name is Shelli Burdo, I am a small business owner in Charlotte. My company, Learning the Ropes LLC Advocates, Educates, and Encourages people on “THEIR” journey through disability and the special education process. We specialize in advocacy  for individuals with disabilities in the education, and employment settings. We also provide employment education, assistance with college transition, and case management.

Learning the Ropes  encourages  individuals through education  on self- advocacy, self-determination, effective communication and disability awareness.

Advocacy, Education and Encouragement are the bases of our philosophy to provide individuals with the tools they need to be successful in life.

 I joined the Charlotte Ambassadors to be instrumental in advocating for inclusion of all and positively changing Charlotte. Thank you Shelli!

 CHARLOTTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
517-543-0400
214 S. Cochran Ave. Charlotte MI 48813
http://www.michrlotte.org

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