EVENTS
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MONTHLY LUNCHEONS: FEBRUARY
TOPIC: CLINTON TWP. PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MARIJUANA REFERENDUM
PRESENTED BY:
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Clinton Townhip has a Marijuana Referendum in front of the voters at the time of the Presidential Primary coming up March 10. The GACC is hosting a “discussion” on the matter with lead speaker, Clinton Township Supervisor, Robert Cannon.
Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, February 24th to John Johnson
586-214-9116 or email to
BRAVADO EVENT VENUE
36217 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Twp, MI 48035
NEW UPSTAIRS VENUE
A LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER FOR
CHESTERFIELD TWP. CLERK CINDY BERRY
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
11:30AM - 1:00PM
POLITICAL ACTION COALITION
We are hosting a luncheon fundraiser through our Southeastern Michigan Chamber of Commerce Political Action Coalition for the 2020 campaign of our longtime supporter, Chesterfield Township Clerk Cindy Berry.
**This event is limited to only 20 people.**
Recommended contribution: $100
No corporate checks, please.
Make check out to CTE Cindy Berry.
Louis' Chop House
586-949-9566
50355 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051
Please R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, March 3rd to:
John Johnson, 586-214-9116 or email to
2020 SCHEDULE
AFFILIATE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Listed below is the 2020 meeting schedule for the SEMC and it's connected organizations:
the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce and the Warren Area Chamber of Commerce.
The meetings vary in topic and scope, but attendance is heartily encouraged to any and all events.
These events do not include the monthly luncheons held by the SEMC.
To learn more about registration or participation for any events on our calendar, please contact:
John Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
586-214-9116
Joie West
Chief Operating Officer
586-291-2188
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Macomb County Update
Speakers: Macomb County Clerk Fred Miller
Macomb County Treasurer Larry Rocca
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020
BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER: SHELBY TWP SUPERVISOR, RICHARD STATHAKIS*
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Pantry Restaurant, Clinton Township
8:00AM - 9:30AM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Clinton Township Marijuana Ballot Initiative 2020 Discussion
Clinton Township Supervisor Robert Cannon
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020
LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER: CLINTON TOWNSHIP CLERK, CINDY BERRY*
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Louis' Chop House, New Baltimore
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: WARREN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Gazebo Banquet Center, Warren
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chesterfield Township Update
Macomb Township Update
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020
MCREST ELIMINATION RAFFLE
American Polish Century Club, Maple Lane, Sterling Heights
6:00PM - 10:00PM
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: WARREN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2020 Preview: Cruisin' 53, Run Warren 5K,
Center Line Independence Festival
Gazebo Banquet Center, Warren
11:30AM - 1:00PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
CRUISIN' 53 & RUN WARREN 5K
ORGANIZER: WARREN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Warren and Center Line, Multiple Locations TBA
9:00AM - 6:00PM
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 5-7, 2020
CENTER LINE INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
PARTNER OF: WARREN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Memorial Park, Center Line
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020
AWARDS LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ORGANIZER: WARREN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10th Congressional District Update
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020
NORTH GRATIOT CRUISE
ORGANIZER: NORTH GRATIOT CRUISE FOUNDATION
Art Van Parking Lot, Chesterfield
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020
GOOD SAMARITAN AWARDS - MCREST AWARDS DINNER
Mirage Banquet Center, Clinton Township
6:00PM - 10:00PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: WARREN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Gazebo Banquet Center, Warren
12th Congressional District Update
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
MONTHLY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Macomb County Elections Wrap-Up*
Bravado Banquet Center, Clinton Township
11:30AM - 1:00PM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
ORGANIZER: GRATIOT AVENUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ORGANIZER: WARREN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Location TBD
11:30AM - 1:00PM
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*THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE POLITICAL ACTION COALITION IS NOT AN OFFICIAL BODY OF THE SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUT RATHER A GROUP OF CHAMBER MEMBERS THAT HAVE INTEREST IN THE LOCAL POLITICAL APPARATUS AND MEET COLLECTIVELY TO INITIATE SUPPORT FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
SEMC members get together for a sponsored lunch each month to meet other members, see old friends and listen to speakers that provide up to the minute insight into what is happening in our local area. Expect educational and cost savings opportunities, exposure to local and state elected officials and community updates. We focus on booking speakers and topics that matter to our members.
PAST LUNCHEON SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Andy Dillion, Speaker of the House
Anthony Forlini, State Representative (24th District)
Anthony Wickersham, Macomb County Sheriff
Antonio Viviano, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge
Barbara Dempsey, Mount Clemens Mayor
Bob Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor
Candice Miller, Congresswoman (10th Congressional District)
Cindy Berry, Chesterfield Township Clerk
Dan Acciavatti, Chesterfield Township Supervisor
Harold Haugh, State Representative (22nd District)
Goldman Sachs: 10,000 Small Businesses
James Fouts, Warren Mayor
James Thomas, Attorney
Jim Jacobs, Macomb Community College President
John Chirkun, State Representative (22nd District)
Kathy Vosberg, Macomb County Commissioner
Larry Rocca, Macomb County Treasurer
Larry Smith, New Baltimore Mayor
Marilyn Lane, State Representative (31st District)
Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive
Mark O'Halla, Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center President
Matthew Moron, Owner of Detroit Ambassador Bridge Company
Michigan Works
Mike Bouchard, Oakland Sheriff
Mike Tierney, Flagstar Bank President & CEO
Mitch Albom, Nationally syndicated radio host and best-selling author
Paul Mitchell, Congressman (10th Congressional District)
Peter Lucido, Michigan State Senator (8th District)
Phil Pavlov, Michigan State Senator (25th District)
Rick Snyder, Governor
Richard Notte, Sterling Heights Mayor
Sander Levin, Congressman (9th Congressional District)
SCORE
Ted Wahby, Macomb County Treasurer
Tom Brisse, McLaren Macomb President
Virg Bereno, Lansing Mayor
RECENT FUNDRAISERS HELD:
Eastpointe City Councilman Cardi Demonaco
New Baltimore City Councilman David Duffy
Harold Haugh for Macomb County Commissioner
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts
Macomb County Treasurer Larry Rocca
Nate Shannon for State Senate
Paul Wojno for State Senate
Shelby Township Supervisor Richard Stathakis
Warren City Councilman Ron Papandrea
Stanley Grot for Secretary of State
PLEASE NOTE: The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce Political Action Coalition is not an official body of the chamber.
Chamber members that have an interest in the local political apparatus meet informally to initiate support for highly qualified candidates for public office.
ANNUAL EVENTS
JUNE
CRUISIN' 53
With multitudes of beautiful and unique cars lining Van Dyke/M-53, great food and drink, rockin' live music and more planned, Cruisin' 53 has become a beloved annual party. The purpose of the cruise in addition to quality of life for the residents of Warren and Center Line is to raise revenue for local community investment in the two communities. A joint effort between the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Independence Festival.
JUNE (PARTNERED EVENT)
CENTER LINE INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
Center Line Independence Festival is a celebration of over 80 years of traditional small town lifestyle in the Heart of Metro-Detroit. The three day festival has live bands, a carnival, fireworks, food vendors, and craft vendors. The festival is organized by the City of Center Line and the Warren Community Foundation contributes to the marketing and event programming.
SEPTEMBER
NORTH GRATIOT CRUISE FOUNDATION
The North Gratiot Cruise is a one-day celebration of automobile history that attracts muscle cars, street rods, customs, collector cars, special interest vehicles and the people that love them. Expect to find your dream car, live music, great food vendors, parties and family fun. The Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce has been presenting the North Gratiot Cruise for over a decade and in that time has granted $50,000 to community groups.
JUNE
RUN WARREN 5K FUN-RUN
Run Warren is a community 5K Run, Kids Fun Run, and Senior Walk to promote wellness and raise funds for The Warren Community Foundation to distribute to deserving groups and philanthropic organizations. The Warren Community Foundation was formed for the coordination, marketing, and implementation of various community events designed to promote the welfare of the city.
JUNE
CHAMBER AWARDS LUNCHEON
Each year the SEMC recognizes business leaders in our community who have made an outstanding mark on the betterment of our society. We present these awards at an all-member luncheon. Awards include Ted Wahby Elected Official of the Year, Jim Binson Business of the Year and Business Volunteers of the Year.
OCTOBER
MCREST
Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST) is an outstanding nonprofit and each year we partner in presenting the Good Samaritan Awards. Aside from a chance to thank the volunteers and churches that form the backbone of MCREST, the gala is the organizations biggest fundraiser of the year. Those funds are used to finance the programs and operational costs in support of MCREST's mission: offering temporary shelter to the homeless individuals and helping them transition to independence.