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A MONTHLY PUBLICATION of the GRAND BLANC CHAMBER of COMMERCE • August 2012 • www.grandblancchamber.com

Our Boys Are Coming Home

Show Your Support By Golfi ng With Us On August 24th

Photos: Top Left: Kim Turner and golf companion; Top Right Sgt Call, Jet Kilmer, Sgt Syarto, and Sgt Rynca; Bottom left Anita Moliterno from HAP and soldiers; Bottom Center Scott Sassack from Great Harvest Bread; Bottom Right Adam Brozo from CBS Outdoor; Dave Robertson shaking hands.

512 E. Grand Blanc Rd. (Front Bldg.), Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (810) 695-4222, FAX (810) 695-0053www.grandblancchamber.comPresident: 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 810-695-4222.

GM Invites You To Race Some Cars . . . Pinewood Derby Cars

Goyette Mechanical has been in business in Mid-Michigan for over 84 years and 3 genera-tions of the Goyette Family. The company started as a small heating company in Flint, Michigan and has steadily grown into a substantial Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Contractor that works both in and outside the Midwest United States. Goyette strives to be a great employer and a responsible corporate citizen. The Goyette family has always been proud to live and work in the Flint area and feels an obligation to give back to their community. The Goyette Residential Ser-vice Division is the leader in the area in professionally trained and certified technicians and is Mid Michigan’s only Green Star certi-fied company for their energy efficient training and applications. The signature red Goyette vans can be seen on the streets every day delivering fast quality service for all residential and commercial plumbing, heating and cooling

Goyette Mechanical Takes The Heat & Coldneeds. The Goyette team deliv-ers 100% satisfaction, guaran-teed on every job. Featuring high efficient Bryant HVAC equipment

The Oaks At Woodfield: New Senior Care Alternative is scheduled to open in fall 2012Seniors in Grand Blanc and the surrounding communities will have a new resource for senior living and senior health services with this Fall’s opening of The Oaks at Woodfield. The Oaks will offer a full continuum of senior living and related health care services in-cluding assisted living, short-term rehabilita-tion, long-term care, memory care, adult day services and re-spite care. The Oaks is operated by Louisville, Kentucky-based Tril-ogy Health Services. The Oaks is built on Trilogy’s Town Square residential living concept, including the Health Center which can accommodate up to 51 residents, an As-sisted Living Residence which can accommo-date 26 residents, and the specialized memo-ry care neighborhood - Legacy Lane - that will accommodate 12 residents. The Assisted Liv-ing Residence offers a

Oaks At Woodfi eld Senior Care Opens In Fall

GM is partnering with the Water and Woods Council (formerly Tall Pine Council), Boy Scouts of America, to create an event that hopefully will generate interest in Scouting, as well as fuel people’s passion for automo-biles and racing.

You are invited to participate in a series of celebrity Pinewood Derby races that will take place from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. There is no cost to you; in fact, GM will provide each sponsor and GM dealership with one free Pinewood Derby car

to build and race at the Aug. 17 event. Kits will be distributed in July. The Aug. 17 races are part of the week-long Back to the Bricks activities. During the rolling cruises on Aug. 15 and 16, GM and the Boy Scouts are partnering with Thomas Appli-

ance to distribute free Pinewood Derby car kits to children 18 and younger. Thomas Appliance, 5600 S. Saginaw in Flint, will host the event at which children can pick up their cars and design and build them on site. The children will be encouraged to bring the cars to the GM display in down-town Flint to race them during Saturday’s show. They hope that you will be able to participate in the Aug. 17 races. If you can, please RSVP to Tom Wickham, GM communica-tions manager in Flint, at [email protected]. You may also call Tom at 248-707-9064.

unique living experience, allow-ing seniors to remain as active and as independent as possible, while still receiving the sup-port they may require. Licensed Nurses are available 24 hours a day in the Residence. In their Health Center, they offer spacious living rooms, a bistro, and a sunroom for places to sit and visit, bake a batch of cookies or enjoy a moment’s

relaxation for their residents and their guests. Short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care are offered in the Health Center. They will be hosting a Town Meeting at the Grand Blanc Senior Center, 12632 Pagels Rd. on July 25th from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to in-troduce The Oaks at Woodfield. Light refreshments and door prizes offered.

the experts at Goyette can have your home or office running at peak efficiency. Contact them at

(810) 742-8530 or www.GoyetteSer-vice.com.

A fall session of FastTrac New Venture “business startup boot camp” is being offered in Flint at Kettering University through the Michigan Small Busi-ness and Technology Develop-ment Center (MI-SBTDC). De-signed for early stage or startup businesses, FastTrac NewVen-ture is a 7 week program that will meet 9am to 12pm on Tuesdays, September 25 through November 6. This is likely to be the last time the MI-SBTDC is able to offer the course at $140 per person rather than the full $700 fee due to the financial support of MSU’s Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant. The fee includes training sessions, textbook, materials and access to FastTrac business tools in addition to ongoing counseling and assistance provided by MI-SBTDC. FastTrac NewVenture class in Flint is limited to 24 par-ticipants and will be filled “first come, first served” based on date of registration and comple-tion of all prerequisites prior to session start. Online registration

Business Start Up Boot Camp Registration Openis available at: www.misbtdc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=60320078. Individuals wishing to participate in FastTrac New Venture must also attend a “Fundamentals of Starting a Business” class and a “FastTrac New Venture Orienta-

tion,” or a session that combines the two. All training schedules and online registration for pre-req-uisite events as well as FastTrac NewVenture courses on multiple dates and locations throughout

the state can be found in the SBTDC Training Calendar at www.misbtdc.net/events.aspx . For more information, visit www.misbtdc.org or call the regional office at 810-762-9660.

Mortimer Family Dentistry keeps the focus on their patients by giving the best possible care. They are a full service general dental office ready to serve you. Dr. Allen W. Mortimer has re-cently joined his father Dr. Scott A. Mortimer at the office this year and is looking forward to continuing the Mortimer tradi-tion of quality dental care. Dr. Allen is the third genera-tion of Mortimer Dentists that have been serving the Grand Blanc and surrounding areas since 1958. If you have been waiting for the right opportunity to get that perfect smile, now is the time. Services include esthetic dentistry, crown & bridge, composite and amalgam

Drs. Scott Mortimer DDS Welcomes Third Generation To Family Business

fillings, partials & dentures, teeth whitening, bite adjustments, cleanings, sealants, panoramic radiographs, digital radiographs, bite/mouth guards, complete oral exams, periodontal exams, dental implant restoration, oral cancer screenings, extractions, root canals, nitrous oxide (laugh-ing gas), and an overall great ex-

perience. The office is commit-ted to continuing education and is constantly updating technology and services. Soon they will be offering Oral Sedation. Ask for details if interested. Call them today at 810-743-5131 or check them out online at www.mor-timerfamilydentistry.com and like them on face book.

Have you ever been to New York and had authentic New York pizza? It is to die for. Well if you haven’t, you’re in luck. NYNY Pizza - Grand Blanc has pizza that will have you thinking you are in downtown New York. The menu has everything from pizza, subs, calzones, salads, to a huge variety of appetizers. NYNY also just added a cheese-cake that finishes a meal in style. So if you have not yet tried the

pizza, do yourself and your mouth a favor and stop on in and try it. The staff is always warm and welcoming and it makes all the competition seem bland and boring. They have dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and even catering. Find them on Facebook (NYNY Pizza Grand Blanc). They are located at 363 E Grand Blanc Rd and the phone number is (810) 953-6969.

NYNY Pizza . . . Pizza To Die For

Vendors/SponsorshipsAvailable For Women’s Expos Women2Women Michigan is producing the MLive, Flint Journal Women’s Expo in Flint on October 5th and 6th and the MLive Saginaw News & Bay City Times Saginaw Expo on November 2nd & 3rd. These events will feature a health fair, fashion shows, cooking stage, workshops and education, home improvement fair, book corner, artist/craft section, and more. To reserve your vendor space or for sponsorship information call the Women2Women Michigan office at 810.694.2326. The Flint Expo will be held at Perani Arena and the Saginaw Expo at Saginaw Valley State University Ryder Center. Want to Run4Wine? Sign up today and save. Women2Women

is sponsoring the Run4Wine at the Jewel of Grand Blanc on October 11 (10/11/12). The entry fee is $25 through August 31st and the first 300 entries will receive a complimentary etched wine glass. Participants will get: wine tasting, post race BBQ, adult beverage ticket, shirt, tim-ing, entertainment, and a chance to win prizes. Watch Women2Women Michigan on abc12 First News at 4. This new partnership with abc12 will feature cover girls and other features in the magazine. Want to advertise in the September/October issue? The theme is education and charity. Get on board today. Deadline is August 7. Call today 810.694.2326.

If you love “Back ToThe Brick” rolling cruise then cruise on down to the VFW for $1.00 hot dogs and chips. They will have DJ Todd set up in the south parking lot playing great music for everyone. They will have tents outside with tables and chairs so you can sit back and enjoy the cars.

VFW Post 822 Great SpotTo Watch Rolling Cruise

They will open to the public Wednesday, August 15th, Thurs-day, August 16th and Friday, August 18th from 4:30 pm till Midnight. They are located at 5065 S Saginaw (just south of Maple Rd on the East side). Call 810-742-1995 for more informa-tion or like them on facebook..

NCG Cinemas is proud to announce the Free Family Film Festival will return to all loca-tions every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept 28th – Octo-ber 28th. The doors will open at 9:15 am with a new movie each weekend starting at 10 am. Titles for the 2012 festival include “The Smurfs,” “Zookeeper,” “Dolphin Tale,” “Dr. Seuss: The Lorax”

and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted.” All tickets, to all of the Film Festival mov-ies are available the day of the show 100% free of charge. “The Dark Knight Rises” will continue playing through early August on NCG Trillium Cinemas IMAX screen. Thank you to everyone in the community for a great Summer 2012.

NCG To Offer Free Family Movies

The office of Barnett Fi-nancial & Tax is teaming up with Modern Retirement Profes-

Barnett Financial & Tax Has A Brand New Looksionals Group™ in an effort to help them excel in today’s increasingly web-based business

environment. MRPG™ is a na-tionwide marketing organization with state-of-the-art technology that will assist in its web-based branding endeavors. One of the most exciting additions to their services is The A2P Snapshot™, which is a revolutionary report-ing tool designed to locate any

gaps in individuals and families retirement, tax and estate plan. Barnett Financial & Tax encour-ages you to visit their website at www.BarnettMRPG.com where you will find many helpful plan-ning resources as well as links to their Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

and installation. Whether it is old piping that needs to be replaced, a tankless water heater instal-lation, or if you are just trying to get that kitchen tap to stop leaking, RC Plumbing is what you want. RC Plumbing Inc. is located off Embury Rd in Grand Blanc. For the month of August for Grand Blanc residents, you will receive half off of your service evaluation fee and 10% off any fixture install.

RC Plumbing Inc. Of Grand Blanc Appreciates Your Business RC Plumbing service separates them from the others. They are a local company spe-cializing in professional service

August Events

David R. Newbill, Financial Advisor, has one objective: client satisfaction. He wants to under-stand his clients’ needs and long-term goals. He then helps them develop, implement, and moni-tor a strategy that’s designed to address their individual situation. Families face many challeng-

es today. Whether it’s manag-ing debt, saving for college, or retirement investing, figuring out the best plan without expert advice can be overwhelming.Businesses too have concerns about tax planning, cash flow, and their bottom line. David R. Newbill has the

education and14 years of experi-ence to help both families and businesses plan their financial futures. A Univer-sity of Michigan-Flint graduate with a BBA, he is also a Certified Public Accountant. Dave has worked at a major wire house and as an indepen-dent financial advisor. Conveniently located in the Gate-way Centre at 5409 Hill Road, Suite E, David can be reached at (810) 239-8825. Visit his website for additional information: www.

Friday, August 3rdBreakfast meeting 7:30amSpeaker: Tim HermanGenesee Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO, PresidentTopic: What’s Going OnSponsor: Could Be YouContact Jet at 695-4222Social Media Sponsor: Cyberlink Computing Solutions

David R. Newbill Joins Grand Blanc Chamber davidnewbill.com. Neither cfd Investments, Inc. nor Creative Financial De-

signs, Inc. provides legal or tax advice. Advisory services are provided through Creative Financial Designs, Inc., a Registered Invest-ment Adviser, and securities are offered through cfd Invest-ments, Inc., a Regis-tered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA &

SIPC. 2704 South Goyer Road, Ko-komo, IN 46904 (765) 453-9600

Saturday/Sunday, August 4th and 5th Grand Blanc Summer Art FairPhysician’s Park10 am - 5 pm both days

Thursday, August 16thAmbassador MeetingState Bank 8:30 am

Friday, August 24thOperation Golf WarThe Jewel of Grand BlancShotgun start at 9 am

Grand Blanc Huntsman’s 3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot will be held on Saturday, Sept 22, 2012 at 9046 S. Irish Rd., off McCandlish, Grand Blanc ~Bust ‘Em Shoot raises funds for the American Cancer Society. There will be two flights, 10 am and 1 pm, rain or shine. Enjoy 50 bird sporting clay shoot which includes ammo and lunch along with team trophies and cash awards. The entry fee is $100 per shooter ($90 if early bird special pre paid by Aug 31). Individual shooters can be placed with a team. Bucket Raffle, Shell Game, Bake Sale, T-shirt sale and more. Show your support and advertise your business by purchasing a package: • Major Sponsor includes: 2 teams of 4 shooters, 3x6 banner advertising your business, 8 Bust ‘’Em Tshirts, 8 in memory/sup-port signs, ammo and lunch for

$2,000. • Station Sponsor includes: 18x24 sign at shooting station, personal or business sign-deco-rations allowed for $250. • Individual signs: order one today for your loved one to be placed around the sporting clays course during our Bust ‘’Em for Cancer Event. Choose between in memory of or in support of for $10. • Monetary Sponsors can con-tribute to: www.main.acsevents/org/goto/bustem. Contact ‘’[email protected] to donate to the Bucket Raffle. Contact [email protected] for $15 Tshirts or donate to the bake sale! Send checks payable to Bust ‘’Em to P.O. Box 1097, Gd Blanc, MI 48439 For more info call the Clubhouse at (810)636-7261 or visit our website at www.gbhuntsmans.com

Sporting Clay Shoot For Cancer

The final concert of the 2012 Music in the Parks summer concert series, presented by the

A Message From The Marketing Department

Flint Symphony Orchestra, will take place Friday, August 17, at 7:00 pm as part of the Back to

the Bricks celebration in down-town Flint. The Flint Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor David Mairs, will be joined by The Spinners.Nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011, The Spin-ners have been a popular record-ing and touring group for over 50 years, beginning in Detroit and

going on to world-wide acclaim with such hits as I’ll Be Working My Way Back to You, Could It Be I’m Falling in Love, and I’ll Be Around. They have collaborated with such pop superstars as Ste-vie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick, and in 1999, were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Enjoy The Spinners During Back To The Bricks

Grand Blanc Gymnastics is offering an exciting camp the week of August 27th. This Enchanted Forest themed camp will include gymnastics, team building activities, arts and crafts, games and much more. This camp will exercise your child’s body and mind. Sign up your knights and princesses today. Spaces are limited. Ages 3 and older welcome (must be fully potty trained and able to go alone). Partial and full days are available. Family discounts available. To register or for more information please call 810-694-3222 or stop in at 3166 Tri Park Dr. Grand Blanc, 48439“Like” on facebook to see all of the upcoming events.

Attention Knights & Princesses

New Sign for Faith Lutheran Church still carries same message

Local Boy Scout troops will be showcasing their skills at Physicians Park in Grand Blanc the weekend of August 18-19. Some of the events for the

Boy Scout Show Off Their Skillsweekend will include a model campsite, information/registra-tion tent, a dutch oven cook-off judged by local celebrities, flag retirement ceremony, games, skill competitions and Sun-day youth service. Come see what scouting is all about. For more information, contact Judy Gratsch at 810-694-0045 or email at [email protected]

Great News. After six full months of the Chamber embrac-ing social media and after three full months of the Chamber having a new website, the early results are phenomenal... and the feedback from membership has been incredible. When we began our social media campaign, (Feb 1) our Facebook page had a paltry 89 “ likes.” As of mid-July, we have a whopping 315 ‘likes’

and growing. Our website (Apr. 6th) has been even more impres-sive... after 60 days we aver-aged a mere 77 page views per day. Thanks to the demand for information during the Fun Fest and Taste of Grand Blanc, we are currently up to 393 daily page views. Translated, this simply means that if you want to promote your business, your company needs

have a social media presence, and your company should con-sider advertising on our website. Contact Chris Foster, Marketing Director, for advertising and on-going sponsorship details [email protected]

Grand Blanc Art Fair Physician’s Park

August 4th and 5th The Grand Blanc Art Fair will host their 14th annual Art Fair at Physician’s Park on August 4th and 5th. The crowds will be entertained by local music on both days. Hours of the Art Fair are Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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