On Thursday, December 11, the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce capped off the year with its biggest event yet — the 2025 Holiday Luncheon at Andiamo, Warren. Packed with literally hundreds of attendees, the event featured high-profile networking, heartfelt community support, and a powerful message from the Warren Police Benevolent Fund.​

 

The spirit of giving was on full display with over $112,000 in charitable contributions highlighted during the event:

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💸 People Driven Credit Union presented a $20,000 donation to a local youth community agency and celebrated winning and distributing a $90,000 grant to Neway Works, supporting at-risk youth.

💸 Warren Community Foundation gave $1,000 to the Boy Scouts of America.

💸 Hashems 1959 contributed $1,111 to the Sterling Heights Police Benevolent Fund.

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The Chamber was proud to present distinguished awards recognizing excellence in community leadership and business:

 

🏆 Media Partner of the Year Award: Josh Landon (Fox 2 Detroit)

🏆 Distinguished Expertise & Leadership Award: Kris Powell (HRPro/BenePro)

🏆 Community Giving & Corporate Stewardship Award: Joe Cipriano (Constructteam)

🏆 Civic Liaison Excellence Award: Lawrence Garcia (Miller Canfield)

🏆 Business Advisor of the Year: Rob Huth (Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti PLC)

🏆 Local Elected Official of the Year: Bob Benson (Center Line Mayor)

🏆 Community Support Champion Award: Anderson, Eckstein & Westrick Inc.

🏆 Chamber Mentorship Award: Wayne Oehmke (AEW, Inc.)

🏆 Community Commitment Award: Rob Vargo (Vargo Golf Company)

🏆 Trusted Community Partner Award: Michael Malone (Partners in Architecture)

🏆 Service Excellence Award: Corene Grillo (Gem Event Management LLC)

🏆 Community Impact Member of the Year: Faye Baker (Baker & Associates)

🏆 State Elected Official of the Year: Joseph Aragona (Michigan House of Representatives)

🏆 Distinguished Venue Partner Award: Joe Vicari (Andiamo)

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This event was made possible by generous support from the following Chamber members:

 

• All 4 Safety

• Gugel Photography

• The Lomas Brown Jr. Foundation

• Kreative Auto Restyling

• The Palazzo Grande

• Production Assets

• PuroClean

• Tackle Life Foundation

• Team Academy

• Wigley’s Famous Eastern Market Corned Beef

 

From record attendance to extraordinary generosity, the 2025 Holiday Luncheon served as a testament to the Chamber’s strength, growth, and commitment to service. Here’s to a remarkable year — and an even brighter 2026.