A MONTHLY PUBLICATION of the GRAND BLANC CHAMBER of COMMERCE • October 2011 • www.grandblancchamber.org

Wednesday, October 26October Events

Friday, September 30Grand OpeningGrand Blanc Chiropractic11:00 amWildwood Clinic Across from the Police Station S. Saginaw St., Grand BlancRefreshments served after

Thursday, October 6How will the Federal Healthcare Reform law change your employees’ medical benefits in 2 years?sponsored by HAPMike Embry, A DC InsiderHoliday Inn Gateway Centre5353 Gateway CentreFlint, MI 485078 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Thursday, October 6thPink Night 20116 - 11 pmMaking Strides Against Breast Cancer FundraiserBlackstone’sTime Friday, October 7thBreakfast Meeting 7:30 am Brick Street Grill on Grand Blanc RdSpeakers: Rich Fairman-Championship TourSpeaker: Phil BertoliniOakland County Depty County Exec

Saturday, October 8thOliver T’s Supports “The Troops Day”10:00 - 3:00 pmMeet the troops & see their equipmentOliver T’s on Hill Rd. Monday, October 10Ground BreakingCiena Health Care11:00 am1330 Grand Pointe CtRefreshments served after Friday, October 14The Paw PalaceGrand Opening and Ribbon Cutting8145 Industrial Park DrGrand BlancRefreshments served after Wednesday, October 19Grand Blanc ChamberNew Member Luncheon12:00Atlas Valley Country ClubPerry Rd. Wednesday, October 26Take Your Best Shot Clay Shoot12:30 Luncheon2:00 SHOTGUN StartGrand Blanc Huntsmans ClubIrish Rd.

“Best Shot” Clay Shoot Coming

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512 E. Grand Blanc Rd. (Front Bldg.), Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 695-4222, FAX (810) 695-0053www.grandblancchamber.orgPresident: Jet KilmerBusiness Index is a publication of the Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce for distribution to 500 businesses and community leaders in the Grand Blanc area. For advertising call 810-695-4222.

The Wheel chair popula-tion is growing and accessibility to transportation is a continues problem for many. Today 54 million people have disabilities with over 3 million Americans utilizing wheelchairs and the number is growing. Families with members in wheelchairs are limited to many events, vacations, outings, and needed health visits due to the problems that are incurred by transporting people in wheelchairs. American Access Mobil-ity Rental has come up with an affordable way to have that transportation for as little as 79.00 a day. American Access has been

Wheel Chair Transportation: Easy & Affordable aware of this growing issue for over twelve years. Having worked in the mobility indus-try for 12 years, owners Jerry and Denise Odglen were made aware of the many people sitting at home that could not get out and enjoy life as comfort-ably as the rest of us. They decided that there may be a way for people to get out of their homes and do more if it was affordable. They have Chrysler and Dodge Mini Vans that are full

ADA compliant conversion vehi-cles to rent to the public. These vehicles are equipped to accom-modate up to two wheelchairs by way of a remote controlled door opener and ramp.

If you have someone or yourself that has had a diffi-cult time getting away due to transporta-tion difficulties,

contact Jerry or Denise Odglen at American Access Mobility Rental at 810-694-5003 or email them at americanmr@comcast.net.

Financial Plus Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team, the “Supporter’s”, will present the 4th Annual Pink Night on Thurs-day, October 6th from 6:00p.m.-11:00p.m. at Blackstone’s Pub & Grill located at 531 South Sagi-naw Street in Downtown Flint. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative. The general admission ticket price is $15 and includes one beverage ticket, Asian-inspired hors d’ oeuvres and one entry into the pink night raffle to win a

Making Strides against Breast Cancer Fundraising Blitzdinner for two and Blackstone’s and two movie passes. Diamond VIP Tickets are $25 and include everything with general admis-sion, plus a fashionable Pink Night T-shirt and an additional pink beverage ticket. To learn more about us or to get help, call The American Cancer Society anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org. Financial Plus Federal Credit Union is a Flint-based, mem-ber-owned, financial institution serving over 43,000 people in Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawas-

see counties. As a community charter, membership in Financial Plus FCU is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, attends school, or volunteers in these three counties. For more

information, individuals can call 810-244-2200 or visit www.financialplusfcu.org.

Citizens Bank Branch Man-ager Sally Coletti – Grand Blanc North branch has received the company’s prestigious “Business Owner Banking Certificate.” The certificate, which takes up to a year to earn, requires suc-cessful completion of a series of educational classes com-bined with hands on training while working with business own-ers. “The cer-tificate means Sally is uniquely qualified to work with business owners,” said Ryan Carley, director of retail delivery for Citizens Bank serving Michigan. “Business Owner Banking is a very special-ized area, yet many financial institutions deal with business

owners the way they deal with their largest corporate custom-ers. They believe it’s important to understand the specific needs of business owners and provide the service and products geared to their circumstances. That’s why they developed this com-

prehensive certificate process.” To receive her certificate, Coletti underwent training in a variety of finan-cial areas focused on small business, including:• cash flow • financial state-ments/business

entities• business deposit/loan products• tools/resources to help business owners• how to determine business owner’s needs

Sally Coletti Receives Award

After 18 years, the office of F.A.C.E.S, Inc and The-resa K. Cooke will be moving. F.A.C.E.S, INC stands for Family and Child Evaluation Services. Theresa Cooke is the founder of F.A.C.E.S, Inc and has been in private practice as a mental health practitioner for over 26 years. The program also offers individual, family and couple counseling for all ages and for a variety of services. In addi-tion to the office moving, the

F.A.C.E.S. Is Moving!website (www.facestkc.com) has also undergone some changes. Check out the new addition of the “Mental Health Newsletter” and the virtual office services. They welcome your questions and comments. New address: 5525 S. Sagi-naw Street, Flint, MI 48507Phone: 810-695-9558

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Taylor Feels You Deserve To Have A Balanced Lifefully realizing the consequences. She feels the same can be said for entrepreneurs; time goes by in a blur, friendships fade and loved ones often feel like they

Karen Taylor is an Admin-istrative Consultant Expert and Owner of Virtually On Demand. She helps small business own-ers and independent profes-sionals achieve more efficient, productive and balanced lives. Karen takes care of her clients’ administration portion of their businesses so they can have up to 30 extra hours a month to focus on what is most important to them. Karen became an entre-preneur after being part of the corporate world for nearly 25 years; she supported top man-agement in public and private companies. Karen took her love of providing administrative support with unparalleled client service to create Virtually On Demand. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree and is a Certi-fied Administrative Professional. With her experience sup-porting executives, Karen saw firsthand how easy it was for them to let work consume every minute of every day without

to reorganize, contact Karen to schedule a FREE consultation. Visit http://www.virtuallyonde-mand.net or call (810) 922-5933 today!

are last on the list. If you feel overwhelmed with all of your administrative tasks that must get done, or you are ready to grow your business and need

Women2Women Michigan is bringing author and national speaker “Sue Chef” to the stage with some great “make ahead” holiday appetizer ideas. Sue is famous for her cook-ing show “Get Fresh with Sue Chef.” Known for her success-ful Cooking School, her international tasting/edu-

Great Lakes Tech Building) on Friday, November 4th and Satur-day, November 5th. Sue Chef will have appearances both days. You will also love the fashion shows, pampering, glamour pho-tos, dancing, shopping, zumba, workshops, farmer’s market, author’s corner and speakers and more. Want to get your business in front of thousands of women? Sponsorships and vendor booths are available by calling 801.694.2326. Want a block of tickets to give to your custom-ers/employees/friends? Call Old Newsboys at 810.744-1840. The theme of their next publication will be power, finance and the holiday featuring local author Shuntai Beaugard. The next issue will publish November 1, 2011. Call today to reserve your ad. 810.694.2326. Want to start receiving the magazine at your home or office? Subscribe today at www.w2wmichigan.com. Want to start receiving the magazine at your home or office? Subscribe today at www.w2wmichigan.com.

cational tours and advisor to countless retail and food service entities, Sue Dow and Sue

Chef now extends into new prod-ucts and adventures for foodies everywhere.The event “No Boys Allowed” will be held at IINN Conference Center at Hemphill and S. Sagi-naw (South end of the

“No Boys Allowed” Hosts“Sue Chef” Women2Women Michigan Event

New drivers are getting behind the wheel to head back to school, and because the average teen sends and receives five times more text messages a day than a typical adult, AT&T announced a simple and free way to lessen the temptation to

Drive Back To School Safely With A New Mobile App From AT&T

text while driving. The company launched its AT&T Drivemode mobile application which when downloaded and activated, au-tomatically sends a customizable reply to incoming texts – notify-ing the sender that the user is

driving and unable to respond. The auto-response is similar to an “out of the office” email alert. For more information on AT&T “text & driving..it can wait” campaign, please visit www.att.com/txtingcanwait.

Did you know that if you mention this chamber article when booking your holiday party at Atlas Val-ley Country Club, they will not only provide your group with complimentary appetizers (before your dinner) but

Plan Your Party With Atlas Valley holiday centerpieces too! All you need to do is make the call to book your event before Novem-

ber 15th. The Perry Road Bridge is open now, so you don’t have any excuses. It’s worth the drive, call today! (810) 636-2273.

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October Is National Orthodontic Health Month Dr. Daniel Rangel has prac-ticed Orthodontics for over 20 years. As a former Dental Pro-fessor Dr. Rangel understands

the importance of knowledge and experience when choos-ing the best Doctors for your family. The staff has served the Grand Blanc community with a commitment to excellence and professionalism for many years.They offer: • Complimentary Consultations

• *Payment Plans and Chase Health Plan• Treatment Plans for Children and Adults• Damon and Speed Brackets• Invisalign and Clear Braces Call Rangel Orthodontics to schedule your “Orthodontic Health month”, free exam!

October 8th at their store at 1553 East Hill Rd. in Grand Blanc, MI. Oliver T’s will be donating one dollar of every 16 ounce container of Jar Head Salsa sold from 10 am to 3 pm. Oliver T’s and Jar Head Salsa are teaming up to give $1.00 dollar of each sale to the VFW 822 and one dollar to the National Guard HHC 1-125 out of Flint. This fund helps pay for the care packages as well as

Oliver T’s Market Asks You To Help Support Our Troopsassists their families while they are deployed. They will have soldiers in gear, military vehicles and weapon displays. Owners of Oliver T’s met many of these soldiers at the

Grand Blanc Chamber of Com-merce golf outing this year and were so impressed that they decided to do a fund raiser for the troops this year. They are terrific young men and women

serving this country and it is their honor to help raise money for them. Stop by and purchase one (or more) of Jar Head Salsa and help them support our troops. You will love their salsa!

They will host a piano sale of new and used pianos with savings up to half off on Satur-day, October 1, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, October 2, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at the FIM, 1025 East Kearsley St., Flint. The sale will feature a large selection of pianos used at Interlochen Center for the Arts

FIM Announces Piano Saleand Wayne State University, and will feature grand, digital, up-right and player pianos made by Yamaha, Kawai and others. For the best selection and price, a preview appointment is recom-mended. For a private viewing on Friday, September 30, call 810-730-7513 to schedule an appointment. The State Bank is excited

to announce the launch of a new product designed to help business customer’s better meet the needs of their clients. In partnership with TransFirst, The State Bank now offers PAYFOX, a virtual payment processing terminal powered by your Smart Phone. PayFox gives business owners mobile credit card and signature debit card processing

The State Bank Introduces A New Product

convenience and helps them grow their business by driving customer loyalty. This state-of-the-art program utilizes advanced fraud detection and security features to keep client information safe. PAYFOX is free when you sign up for TransFirst’s TransAction Central program. For more information, please contact Chuck Adams at 248-882-4176 or visit www.thestatebank.com.

She brings a lifetime of newspaper industry heritage and decades of experience in advertising and sales. Fitzgerald comes to the View after more than 21 years at the Flint Journal where she was a multimedia advertising sales consul-tant. She will over-see advertising responsibilities and staff serving local communi-ties through The County Press and LA View in Lapeer, View

publications in Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek, Flint Township, Davison and Burton, as well as the Brown City Banner. The View also welcomes Jennifer

Bialek as its newest sales represen-tative for the Swartz Creek View and Flint Township View. Bialek,

a graduate of Arizona State University, has years of sales experience with Estee Lauder and Nordstrom.

Fitzgerald Joins View Staff

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The Young Professionals Special Interest Group of the Leading Edge Alliance (LEA YP’s), the second largest interna-tional professional association of

Genesys Learning Institute once again presents free mini-medical school classes for the community - an opportunity to

It’s a generous gesture that’s always appropriate. Each pint of donated blood can help three people! If you’re healthy, 17 or older (16 years old with parent’s consent), and weigh 110 pounds or more, you may be eligible to give blood at the AmericInn Hotel & Suites blood drive on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 3pm to 7pm. If you would like to sign up to donate, or if you have

Genesys Presents Free Mini-Medical School For Community learn more about managing your health. The public can sign up for as many classes in which they are interested. All sessions are

held on Monday evenings from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Gene-sys Conference and Banquet Center (located on the

Genesys Regional Medical Cen-ter - Health Park campus). The schedule of fall Classes are:Monday, Oct. 3CPR certificationNote: class held at Genesys Learning Institute (inside Gene-sys Athletic Club)Monday, Oct. 10• Health in our golden years: tests, vaccines and prevention• Body alignment: how it affects our healthMonday, Oct. 17Planning for the golden years To sign up for classes, call 810-606-7725 or go to www.genesys.org. Genesys offers mini-medical school classes in

Yeo & Yeo Helps Kick OffGlobal Young Professionals Volunteer Week

independently owned account-ing and consulting firms, kicked off its first-ever Global Volun-teer Week August 1. Young professionals from LEA member

firms all over the world, includ-ing Yeo & Yeo, chose to donate to and volunteer their time to benefit local charities. Staff in Yeo & Yeo’s Flint, Lansing and Alma offices ran backpack drives the week of August 1. Flint staff provided games and fully stocked back-packs to the Whaley Children’s Center. Lansing YPs donated 45 filled back-packs to the Lansing City Rescue Mission. Alma staff joined forces with the Exchange Club of Gratiot County and other community service organizations to collect socks and school supplies for a Back to School Fair for families in need. Together, young profession-als from Yeo & Yeo and LEA are working to make a difference.Show You Care By Giving

The Gift Of Life!questions, contact Debby Gadany (810)233-9000. In the spirit of the season, any donors who come dressed in a costume will receive a special gift compliments of

the Am-ericInn Hotel & Suites. For more information on blood donation visit www.miblood.org.

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired

of doing the hard work you already did.

Kickin’ Catering Hosts Old Fashioned Family Picnic Kickin’ Catering, in partner-ship with the Old Newsboys of Flint, are hosting their first an-nual Old Fashioned Family Picnic on Saturday, September 24th at the UAW Local 598 Baseball Recreation Center. Activities include free kids games, face painting, and much, much more. Advance registra-tion is required for the cookie decorating contest, pizza making contest, chili cook off, and the Bocce Ball and Croquet tourna-ments. For more information or to sign up, visit www.Kickin-Catering.com and click the link

to the Genesee County Family Picnic. All the proceeds will benefit the Old Newsboys for their Holiday Box Program. The Old Newsboys’ Holiday Box provides warm clothing, two pairs of socks and under-wear, gloves and a stocking cap, dental hygiene products, and a toy to children who need it. The program is funded almost entire-ly through the annual paper sale and donations. With help from the community and friends like Kickin’ Catering, we’ll Let “No Child Be Forgotten” this holiday.

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I am honored and grateful to represent you in the Michigan House of Representatives. I am committed to doing everything I can to move the 50th House District and Michigan forward.

A Personal Letter From State Representative Charles Smiley As your State Representa-tive, I am working on the state level to build an environment to create jobs, keep our families safe and make sure everyone can get can get a quality educa-

tion. As our township, city and county elected officials take care of local issues, I am collaborat-ing with them at the state level to improve the quality of life for everyone in the 50th House District. As the former Mayor of Burton, I established the Burton Chamber of Commerce, and I realize how important the local chamber of commerce is to a community. I will continue working with local chambers to

assist in any way I can to create an environment for job growth, job training programs to assist residents in finding good paying jobs, and sustaining a business friendly atmosphere in Genesee County. Always feel free to con-tact my office, my staff, Scott Neumann or Tim Sneller will always be willing to assist. You can contact me by calling my toll free number @ 1-855-CSMILEY (276-4539).

From October 17 – 22 Superior Travel Service is team-ing up with 26 member cruise lines to provide consumers with exceptional offers and informa-tion on cruise vacations. Local residents can get a taste of life at sea and take advantage of never-seen-before cruise vacation prices. High-lights of the event include special cruise offers, door prizes, cruise line representatives and cruise

There’s a unique spirit you’ll experience in a Del Webb com-munity. Whether it’s taking up a painting class, being part of a volunteer group or getting more social, you’ll be amazed at how rich life can be here. Grand Re-serve by Del Webb is a residen-tial community for homeowners age 55 or better that offers 8 two and three bedroom model homes, ranging from 1,197-2,450 sq. ft. A 15,500 square

experts. To help cruisers and potential first-time cruisers get a real feel for the cruise industry and its offerings, trained profes-sionals will be on hand to give expert advice and assist with cruise planning. For additional details, contact Superior Travel Service at 810.695.6170 or customerser-vice@superiortrvl.com or visit 2467 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc.

Superior Travel Service Hosts National Cruise Vacation Week

Get Ready To Fall In Love With Where You Live

foot Grandview Lodge offers an indoor pool, fitness facility, multipurpose room, and busi-ness center. Outdoor recreation includes a pool, tennis and bocce ball courts, a tot lot for visiting kids, acres of open space, and nature trails. Del Webb’s Grand Reserve community is located at 6283 Merion Lane in Grand Blanc. For details, visit delwebb.com/Detroit.

In an effort to address the social, economic and educational issues that affect the health and well-being of the lives we touch, HAP’s East Central Region office in Flint will once again collect new winter boots for children served by Carriage Town Ministries and East Side Mission of Flint, your local homeless shelter. We will collect boots from November through the end of January 2012. You can support Boots for Kids by:

• Serving as a drop-off location for boots (we will provide a kit with everything you need to get started);

• Promoting the program on your website with a link to www.hap.org/bootsforkids (we can provide logos and images); • Promoting the program in your member newsletter(s) and/or at your events (we can

provide articles and flyers). I want to emphasize that the boots you collect will stay in your

community. We deliver the do-nated boots to your local shelter and they distribute the boots to children who utilize their ser-vices. Donations are tax-deduct-ible. If you wish to participate in this effort to give the gift of warm feet to children this win-ter, please call at (810) 230-7404 ext. 221.

HAP Collecting Boots For Kids

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Take Your “Best Shot” Clay Shoot Wednesday, October 26th