Building Communities. Building Relationships. Building Your Business.
Chamber Chat Live! is a professional, pre-recorded video program—produced by Chamber member Hunch Free, an award-winning marketing firm headquartered in Mt. Clemens—designed to showcase our business community through high-quality storytelling and digital reach.
EPISODE ONE
Recorded on Thursday, September 25 at September Membership Luncheon
Featured Segments
Segment 1: Mayor Michael Taylor, Sterling Heights
Segment 2: John Long, Chief Operating Officer, SMCC
Segment 3: Eric Monzo, Owner, The Monzo Group
Segment 4: Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager, Great Lakes Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Segment 5: Jared Sparr, CEO, ZeroFee 123
Watch the individual segments!
Mayor Michael Taylor, City of Sterling Heights
"I like to defy expectations a bit and create my own brand of politics. I don’t easily fit into either of the two traditional parties, but I think that’s been a benefit for our residents and businesses in Sterling Heights."
John Long, Chief Operating Officer, SMCC
"We also make a point to really understand what our members do. Once we know that, we work behind the scenes to help them get in front of the right decision-makers. It’s all about mutual respect and reciprocity."
Eric Monzo, Owner, The Monzo Group
"The investor market is extremely competitive. We have people from all over the world coming to the Metro Detroit area to invest in our housing stock—REITs, investment funds, and private investors have been doing this for decades. But with inventory being so low, it’s more competitive than ever."
Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager, Great Lakes Region,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
"The U.S. Chamber is pushing for permitting reform to ensure that the funds allocated in 2023 actually make it to communities faster. Streamlining that process is essential to strengthening infrastructure and supporting local economies."
Jared Sparr, Chief Executive Officer, ZeroFee 123
"We have major competitors like Square and Stripe, and while they’re well-known brands, they often charge double the industry average for processing fees. Most business owners wouldn’t pay double the price for any other service."