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SMCC CHAMBER REVIEW 2021
Despite the ongoing challenges, 2021 was a very fruitful year for the chamber and its membership. Read a full recap of the year's events and successes from CEO, John Johnson.
SMCC IN NUMBERS:
Number of Chambers: 3
Total Participants:
1000+
Cities Covered:
43
WHO WE ARE
Approximately ten years ago, the Gratiot Avenue Business Association was formed and worked closely with the Macomb First Business Alliance. In 2015, they combined and became the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce (GACC), serving all 9 communities along the corridor: Eastpointe, Roseville, Clinton Township, Mount Clemens, Chesterfield, Lennox, Richmond, the Village of New Haven and Macomb Township. These communities total more than 350,000 residents. The vitality of the Corridor has significant implications not only for the businesses located on or in near proximity, but also for the communities within which they are located, as well as Macomb County at large.
THE BENEFITS
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
The chamber staff assists in marketing your business and helping to build your base with monthly luncheons with educational programs and a chance to network.
A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Board leadership activity.
Community projects. Fundraiser participation.
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GET ACCESS TO BUSINESSES IN 11 COMMUNITIES
GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Supports 10 communities. Approximately 10 years ago, the Gratiot Avenue Business Association was formed and worked closely with the Macomb First Business Alliance. In 2015, they combined and became the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce (GACC).
WARREN CENTER LINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Third largest city in the state with a large business base. The Warren Center Line Chamber is part of the overseeing body to the Warren Community Foundation which hosts events such as: Run Warren and Cruisin' 53.
2021 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce, along with our affiliates the Warren Center Line Chamber of Commerce and the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce, had another banner year raising money for worthy causes in our community. Through sponsorship of our annual events and member contributions made on behalf of the chamber, we raised a staggering:
$56,500
$25,250
Heritage Ministries Warren (food pantry)
$4,000
Liberty Church Warren Return to School Backpack Program
$1,000
Interfaith Caregivers
$750
MCREST
$4,000
Warren Woods Tower High School Athletic Program
$1,000
Thrilla at the Villa Sponsor
$2,000
Juvenile Diabetes, Henry Ford Macomb, National Multiple Sclerosis, Vietnam Veterans 154, FAN, Friends of Foster Kids
Homeless to Homeowner
$1,500
Center Line Festival Foundation
$2,000
Warren Police & Fire Benevolent Association
$2,000
Kentucky Rescue Mission
$5,000
VETS Returning Home
$2,000
$750
New Baltimore Lions
$750
$11,000
Friends of Chesterfield Police
$2,000
Chesterfield Fire Department
$2,000
Selfridge North Chesterfield Lions
$1,000
Anchor Bay High School Athletic Program
$1,000
Chesterfield Historical Society
$1,000
Chesterfield Senior Citizen Program
$1,000
Chesterfield Library Building Fund
$1,000
Chesterfield Veterans Memorial
$1,000
Benny Freeman Inclusive Playground Project
$1,000
$18,500
Clinton Township Inclusive Playground
$15,000
New Baltimore Lions
$3,000
New Baltimore Civic Club
$500
$1,000
New Baltimore Lions
$1,000
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES IN 2022
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in getting more involved with the Chamber and would like to take a leadership role you might want to participate with one of the following committees. Please give me a call if you have interest in any of the following:
Membership
Speakers Bureau
Events
Boat Outing
Golf Outing
Cruises
Running Events
Ambassadors
INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
This year we will be revisiting our former Chamber model of hosting informational workshops prior to the regularly scheduled luncheon meetings. If you would like to present to the Chamber membership, please contact me to discuss further.
LUNCHEON SPONSOR WITH SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY
If you would like the opportunity to address the Chamber attendees at one of the monthly luncheons, you may do so as a result of your sponsorship of that particular location. You will have the opportunity to distribute your information to the attendees as well as having 5-10 minutes to tell your story prior to the introduction of that month's guest speaker. If you have interest, please contact me to discuss further.
WARREN CENTER LINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Warren Area Chamber of Commerce will be announcing at the January luncheon its affiliation with the City of Center Line and will be known as the Warren Center Line Chamber of Commerce. Welcome aboard to our good friends in Center Line!
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2021: MACOMB HOMELESS LEADERSHIP
Once again, the Chamber lead the way in terms of supporting the Homeless Community here in Macomb County, primarily through the Chamber's leadership role with MCREST (Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team) and the Macomb County Warming Center. This past year the Chamber played an integral role in providing safe harbor to as many as 250 individuals in a given night. The Chamber continued to play a leadership role in the culmination of the new MCREST Women and Children's Shelter in Mount Clemens. MCREST finally has its Certificate of Occupancy and is in the process of moving its administrative offices to this new facility. We are putting the finishing touches on the building and should be ready to house our Women and Children in the next 30-60 days. I would like to say a special thanks to the Chamber members that are also board members for MCREST: Robert Boccomino, Hank Luks, and Scott Zemens for their dual leadership roles. Great job, guys!
SUCCESS: 2021 POLITICAL ACTION COALITION REPORT
The Chamber PAC (Political Action Coalition)* supported a number of successful candidates for public office in 2021. Support came in the form of endorsements, financial, consulting services, campaign management services or a combination of the aforementioned.
HERE ARE THE SUCCESSFULLY ELECTED CANDIDATES SUPPORTED BY THE CHAMBER:
Re-election of New Baltimore City Councilman Dave Duffy
State Representative Doug Wozniak for State Senator
Re-election of Eastpointe City Councilman Cardi DeMonaco
Re-election of City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan
Re-election of Sterling Heights Mayor Mike Taylor
We remain incredibly proud of the accomplishments of these elected officials and express gratitude on behalf of their constituents for their good works.
*THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POLITICAL ACTION COALITION IS NOT AN OFFICIAL BODY OF THE CHAMBER. CHAMBER MEMBERS THAT HAVE INTEREST IN THE LOCAL POLITICAL APPARATUS MEET INFORMALLY TO INITIATE SUPPORT FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
SUCCESS: 2020 POLITICAL ACTION COALITION REPORT
The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) Political Action Coalition (PAC) had another highly successful election season. County wide seventeen candidates: Congressional, City Council, Township Trustees (7), Township Clerks (2), Township Treasurers (2), Township Supervisor, County Treasurer, County Commissioner and a Judgeship. Representing eight communities: City of Eastpointe, City of Utica, Chesterfield Township, Clinton Township, Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Washington Township and Macomb County were supported by endorsement, financial support, consulting services, campaign management services or a combination of the aformentioned.
ALL SUPPORTED CANDIDATES WERE SUCCESSFUL EXCEPT ONE.
In addition to its winning record, the PAC had a number of particularly proud accomplishments including:
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Kathleen Galen to the Judgeship in the Eastpointe 38th District Court
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Tammy Patton to Trustee in Clinton Township
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Tammy was the first African American elected to the Clinton Township Board of Trustees.
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The PAC also helped a great deal with the re-election campaign of our good friend Macomb County Treasurer Larry Rocca.
*THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POLITICAL ACTION COALITION IS NOT AN OFFICIAL BODY OF THE CHAMBER. CHAMBER MEMBERS THAT HAVE INTEREST IN THE LOCAL POLITICAL APPARATUS MEET INFORMALLY TO INITIATE SUPPORT FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
SMCC CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON VIDEO
The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce held its Christmas luncheon on Thursday. Checks were presented to various charitable organizations, including $15,000 from Priority Waste to AnnMarie Ottoy, Chair of the Clinton Township Inclusive Playground Committee. The Inclusive Playground Committee’s goal is to expand recreational opportunities for all persons in Clinton Township, including persons with disabilities and their families and the entire community with recreational and social growth opportunities. Priority Waste is Michigan's premiere waste management and dumpster rental company.
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