WKACC Newsletter April 2010

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My Business AdvocateBuilding Better Communities by Building Better Businesses

April 2010 Volume 30, Issue 4

Highlights of Coming EventsLunch 'n Learn LinkedIn Part 2 4/1Kentwood K-12 Career Expo 4/14

Sport of Words Speech Contest 4/14Multi Chamber Speed Networking 4/163rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon 4/163rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon 5/2130th Annual South Kent Swing Golf Outing 6/11

Calendars on Pages 6 & 7Log on to www.southkent.org for details.

Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28, 2010

Leading in a New Economy Tips Every Leader Should KnowThe challenges of leadership intodays economy are many. Someare tried and true, while othersare unlike any in recent history.Regardless, leadership is what willseparate the good from the greatas our country works to rebuild athriving, stable economy. Today,businesses everywhere are rampingup to come out of this recession

stronger than before and rise abovethe rest.

As the economy and businessmarket changes, its essentialfor business leaders to growand develop with it, saidRobert A. Funk, co-founder andCEO ofExpress Employment

Professionals. Their success as aleader and as a company dependson it. These four tactics can bebeneficial in that process.

Be Flexible. Todays successfulleaders realize that a heavy-handapproach can be counterproductive.

The best leaders will be the oneswho arent afraid to say Im not

entirely sure, what do you think?or Hey, lets try something newand see if it works. The changingeconomy brought uncertainty to theworkplace, so a flexible leadershipstyle can help navigate in this newbusiness environment. Leaders whoare open-minded are more likely tocapitalize on new ideas.

Delegate Tasks and Trust OtherMost people in upper managemenworked hard to get where theyare by doing things themselves.So, they often rely on continuingto do things the same way. But,effective leaders understand theimportance of equipping their teammembers to accomplish individuagoals. Micromanagers will not only

have difficulty thriving in this newenvironment, but they may alsolose valuable employees in theprocess.

Hire for Success. Hiring forsuccess means hiring based on sksets a leader lacks. Because a greleader knows their limitations,theyre not afraid to admit theirfaults. In order for business leadeto achieve desired results, theymust put the right people in place

Employees who will complimentthe skills of the entire team. Beingsurrounded by the best employeeswill ultimately be a boost to anyleader and will set the entirecompany up for success.

Coach Regularly. Mentoringemployees has always been animportant part of leadership,but now more than ever, its a

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April Multi-Chamber Speed NetworkingThe next speednetworking eventfor members only is April 16thand will be hosted by HudsonvilleChamber of Commerce atHudsonville City Hall (lower level),3275 Central Blvd., Hudsonville.

Informal networking andregistration begins at 7:30 am.

Participants must be present by8:00 am to be included. We willstart promptly. This event is freeto chamber members and isnot open to guests or not-yet-members. To register go to www.southkent.org and log in. Or [email protected] or call her at616-531-5990.


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YOUR CHAMBER MANAGEMENT

2010 Board of Directors*indicates Executive Committee Member

*John Crawford - President & CEO*Norine Mulvihill - American Diabetes Association,Board Chair*Todd Duncan - Consumers Energy, Past Chair*Kathey Batey - Priority Health/Spirited

Presentations, Senior Vice Chair*Matt Uhl - PNC Bank N.A.*Danna Mathiesen - Mercantile Bank*David Szidik - Proforma Infinite MarketingBrent VanderKolk - VanderKolk & VanderKolk PLC,Legal CounselRichard Chrisman - Hungerford, Aldrin Nichols &Carter, Chair, Fin. & Budget

Community Relations Division (Blue)*Kathey Batey - Sr. Vice ChairTommy Brann - Branns Steakhouse & GrilleRichard Chrisman - Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols &CarterJohn Schwartz - AT&TBrent Vander Kolk - Vander Kolk & Vander Kolk,.PLCLillian VanderVeen - Lenger Travel Services

Member Relations Division (Red)*Matt Uhl - Vice ChairBetsy Artz - Loeks Theaters (Celebration Cinema)Skip Knapp - EdwardJones InvestmentsTom Kruisenga - The Kruisenga Agency

Membership Development Division (Gold)*Danna Mathiesen - Vice Chair

Bob O'Callaghan - Citadel BroadcastingJoel Iakiri - Business Interconnect Group, LLC

Financial Development Division (Green)*David Szidik - Vice ChairBrent Holland - Chameleon LtdCarol Crawford - The Alternative BoardDan Van Dyke - PDS Group LTDDenise Hughes - D2 MarketingRob Wells - Vantage Pointe Financial

Ex-OfficioJack Poll - City of Wyoming, MayorRichard Root - City of Kentwood, MayorCurtis Holt - City of Wyoming, ManagerBill Doren - Chamber Foundation Chair

My Business Advocate,Copyright 2010

Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce590 - 32nd Street SE

Wyoming, MI 49548-2345Tel: 616-531-5990 - Fax: 616-531-0252

Newsletter/Advert Information: [email protected]

Building Better Communities by

Building Better Businesses

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Nutrition-n-More held on Jan 21, 2

Future Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Schedule

Kathie VallieShape Your Life

Opening a new fitness center at1290 36th Street in Wyoming

between Michael and BurlingameThursday, April 22, 2010 4 - 5 pm

John Russo

John Russo's Wine Warehouse and Deli

Date and Location to be Announced

Michael Lichterman

Lichterman LawDate and Location to be Announced

If you are planning a Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting orDedication Ceremony, contact the Chamber. We'll inviteChamber Members and Elected Officials to attend and be th

to help facilitate. No cost for members.


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LOSE BIG, WIN BIG!!Take the Challenge

Are you up for it? There is a wayto shape up, have fun and makemoney while supporting KentwoodFireworks and YOUR Chamber ofCommerce Santa Parade.

By joining an 8 week class on

nutrition and weight loss for only$35, you will feel better, look betterand support two worthwhile events.A portion of the registration fee willgo into a pot to reward the top threelosers.

Dorris Flockhart from Nutrition'n More has issued a challenge toour membership. Participants willreceive:

A Personal CoachFree body analysisGroup supportWeekly prizes for most weightlossNutrition informationNew friendships, contacts andfun

Challenges start soon so don'tdelay. Contact Dorris at 616-455-1775 and invite friends, family andco-workers. The more the merrier

successful manager. Taking timeto coach employees will result inhigher productivity and increasedengagement. Many employees

have worked harder than ever thispast year, and showing employeesyoure invested in their careerdevelopment will foster loyalty andrespect. Leaders, even those whogenerally dont consider themselvesto be good mentors, will need tocoach their employees and helpthem develop their careers.

The time for leaders to step up andfocus on being effective is now.

Those who achieve success will be

the leaders who grow, develop, and

change with the new economy. Byfocusing on coaching, delegation,flexibility, and hiring right, leaderswill create a strong workforce that

will outlast their competition andcreate a company that will riseabove the rest.

To find out about your leadershipstyle, contact your local ExpressEmployment Professionals officeor go to www.myleadershipinstinct.com. Your local ExpressEmployment ProfessionalsChamber Member is Casey

Jankoska. Contact her at [email protected].

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Leading in a New Economy Chamber FoundationRaffle Winners

Congratulations to Dale Van Dykefrom Family Vision Center. Dalewon the deluxe trip to the 2010Indy 500.

Second prize was a Wii gamesystem and game. BrentVanderKolk with VanderKolk &VanderKolk, PLC won that prize.

Thanks to everyone who purchasea ticket to support the ChamberFoundation.

Map, Metro Guide Marketing Opportunities

Open sales for advertising spacein the Wyoming-KentwoodArea Chamber of CommerceCommunity Profile and MetroGuide and the Wyoming-Kentwood Street Map will soonbe coming to a clsoe. If you havebeen thinking about contactingthe sales representatives forone or both of these communitypublications, you should do itsoon.

For the Metro Guide (chamberdirectory) contact Denise Zanderat Harbor House Publishers.

Denise can be contacted [email protected] or callher at 231-582-2814 ext 31.

For the Wyoming-Kentwood StreetMap contact Lisa Walli at NovoPrinU.S.A. She can be reached at [email protected] or call her at 616-485-6748.

Both of these publications aredistributed to libraries, hotels andgovernment offices while supplieslast. We include them in relocationpackets sent to people andbusinesses moving into our area.


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WKACC

Education

Committee

ExtraCredit

Chamber to ExploreCareer Paths

Stephanie Leonardos; CEO atAmerikam, reads "I Can Eat FuzzyCaterpillars, But I Don't" to secondgrade students at Holy Name of JesusSchool. Stephanie reads every year andseems to enjoy the experience as muchas the kids do. Thank you Stephanie!

Your Chamber President, JohnCrawford will be on site at KentwoodPublic School's K-12 E.X.C.E.L.Career Expoon Wednesday, April14th at East Kentwood High School

He will be talking with studentsabout business leadership and all othe career pathways that are involvein running a business.

The Expo is open to all studentsK-12 and their parents. The event,

held at East Kentwood High School(located at 6230 Kalamazoo Avejust north of M-6,) starts at 5 pm anends at 8 pm.

There will be drawings throughout thevent to give participants a chance

to win some really nice prizes. Ifyou would like to donate somethingfor the drawings, contact JuliettaBrothers at (the Kentwood PublicSchools Guidance Office 616-698-6700. Snacks or a hot dog meal will

be available at the Expo.

Record Number Register forSport of WordsThis year, eleven5th and 6thgraders willcompete for thetop score at

our 4th Annual Sport of WordsSpeech Contest.

Join us Wednesday, April 14at 6 pm in the choir room atEast Kentwood High School andencourage our future leaders.

Ms VanStrien's 2nd grade class atHoly

Name of Jesus Schoolpose with

Stephanie Leonardos,Amerikamafter

learning about healthy eating during

Business 'n Books Days.

Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll, IllustratorDanny Jimenez from Rogers H.S. andAuthor Kathey Batey are presentedwith this year's book selection to yourChamber Board of Directors in March.

Business Growth isPlanning Fall ExpoVolunteers Needed Now!

If you can spare an houra month to attend our

committee meeting, we wouldlove to have you join us.

Contact [email protected] a meeting reminder.

S A V E T H E D A T E

A U G U S T 2 7 & 2 8 M I L E S A N D M I L E S O F C O O L C A R S


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CHAMBER PARTNERS

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TAB offers business owners peeradvice, at a discounted rate, toempower you and yourorganization to achieve yourbusiness vision.

TAB has been a ChamberPartnersince 2008 and recently renewed

their partnership for another year.

The Alternative Board helps yougrow your business, make moremoney and work fewer hours.

Contact Carol Crawford at 616-975-0125 or email her at [email protected].

As a Chamber Partner, Choice Business Services offersany member of the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamberof Commerce a significant discount on all office supportservices.

CBS provides professional business support through BusinessAddress, Conferencing Services, Clerical/Administrative Supportservices. Telephone Answering, Temporary and Permanent OfficeLeasing and much more..You give us the task we figure out the bestway to complete it! Contact Debra Bates at [email protected] or call616-975-0100 for discount details.

Michael DeVries from

Principal Financial Groupis offering Members of theWyoming-Kentwood Area

Chamber of Commercesignificant cost savings on Disability

Insurance and only for our Chamber Member

Employers and their employees. Contact

Michael at 616-942-1251 ext 3020 for price

and coverage details.

These WKACC Members areoffering discounts to Members onproducts and services that youneed to run your business. Usinga Chamber Partner will help youincrease your bottom line while

you support members and the

Chamber at the same time.Chamber Partners have agreed toprovide non-dues revenue to theChamber for every member thatuses their services in additionto special rates to the member-customer.

You're getting real value whenyou use a Chamber Partner. Onlproducts and services that willhelp you grow your business forless money are endorsed by theChamber Partner Committee.

If you would like information on

becoming a Chamber Partnercontact [email protected] [email protected] for acopy of the affinity program andanswers to any questions you mayhave about applying for a ChambePartner Endorsement.

If you would like to be part of theChamber Partners Committee andhelp us recruit businesses thatoffer business building discountsto our members or if you knowsomeone that would make a goodChamber Partner, contact [email protected] and someone willcontact the potential businesses.

Chamber Partners meet on the 3rFriday of each month immediatelyfollowing the 3rd Fridays! NetworkinLuncheon at the same location asthe luncheon. Meetings last aboutan hour and your input would beappreciated.

Are YouSaving $$

with aChamber Partner?


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11:30 aCommunityRoundtable@ Chamber

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7:30 aCEO Exchange

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Closed Friday

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Free Seminars For Business Owners Taking Your Business to the Next Level

Chamber Member Businesses areproviding a series of seminars forbusiness owners and decisionmakers that will help take yourbusiness to the next level.

April 14, 2010How to select a bank and builda strong working relationship /PEO-HRO is it for you?Presented by Eric Mills, SeniorVP ofHuntington Bank BusinessBanking Group This session will providebackground on the right questionsto ask in selecting a bank and whatexpectations a good bank will havefor you and what expectations youshould have for your bank.Presented by Daniel J. Mannes Sr.Vice President, PEO Division TheCampbell Group. A Professional EmployerOrganization (PEO) enablesemployers to cost-effectivelyoutsource management of humanresources, employee benefits,payroll and Workers Compensationthrough a co-employmentrelationship. Health Services

Organizations (HRO) allows many

of the same services but doesnot require a co-employmentarrangement.

May 5, 2010Direct Mail NOT a Dinosaur:How to Improve Results andSurvival of the Fittest: A CPA'sperspective on opportunities andthreats in Michigan's recoveryPresented by Richard L ChrismanCPA, MST of Hungerford, Aldrin,Nichols & Carter PC. The current economicenvironment presents opportunitiesfor growth and expansion. There are things you can do thatwill not only insure survival, butalso give you a competitive edge.Presented by David Szidik ofProforma Infinite MarketingSolutions. Direct mail challenges in theage of information overload. Whattechniques can be used to improve

your ROI?

Get Ready for Golf at Maple Hill Golf Course!

PURLs, Variable Data, MobileMarketing and email to attractattention of your prospective andcurrent clients.

Non Business Owners $50.00 andCEO's, Presidents and BusinessOwners can attend this FREEseries. Register TODAY at www.tabmichigan.com or Call 616-975-0125. Seminars are held at TheCampbell Group Building, 5664Prairie Creek Dr. near M-6 and M-37.

Our 30thAnnual South KentSwing Golf Outingcommittee isplanning a great 4-person scrambleon June 11 at Maple Hill GolfCourse. Register yourself or yourfoursome today and save! Only $65per golfer with your registration

before May 28th

. Only $85 per golferafter May 28th.

Your day includes:18 holes of golf,use of the driving range,games and prizes,putting conteston course refreshmentsbox lunchdinner

Take a day off of work to networkon the golf course! Sponsorshipsavailable from $5000 to $100with comparable marketingpackages included. Be present

even if you can't participate. (Somsponsorships include golf spots.)Log on to www.southkent.org formore information or contact [email protected].


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For You,Your Employees and

Their Families!

Contact [email protected] for plan pricing and workand residential eligibilityrequirements.

SCORE Grand Rapids and FranNetwill present The Michigan FranchiseForum in Grand Rapids on May 6.Franchise experts from FranNet andfranchise executives will introduce

attendees to the world of franchises with emphasis on Michigan locations

There will be an opportunity for Q & A and one on one time with FranNetrepresentatives and SCORE Counselors. There is no charge for theseforums and there are two sessions to choose from. Sessions will be heldat GRCC Leslie M. Tassel M-Tec Center located at 622 Godfrey SW, GranRapids. Session one is from 2 pm to 4 pm and session 2 is from 6 pm to pm. Required registration may be sent to https://www.123signup.com/calendar?Org=scoregr or call our SCORE Representative; Ernie Birge at616-780-6510, [email protected].

March Chamber After Hours Hits AttendanceRecord

David Szidik, Proforma

Infinite Marketing

Solutionsand Judi

Holland fromChameleon,

Ltd. compare product,

price and service.

Celebration invited not-yet-members

Garibaldi's Restaurant to provide

refreshments. Thank you! The guacamole

was better than outstanding!

A view from the balcony of part of our

80+ attendees. We filled the lobby at

Celebration Cinema South! A record

eleven businesses showcased their

goods and services.

Our Chamber After Hoursn March, hosted by

Celebration Cinema, hitecord attendance levels andave us the opportunity toalk to more not-yet-membershan ever before. Staff will beollowing up on those leadsnd working to grow your

Chamber of Commerce.

Interested in hosting

our October event?Contact [email protected] for an application. TheNovember host is alreadybooked and reservationsare coming in for showcasetables in October. Reserve

yours today with an emailto [email protected].


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Israel's The Other Store to Close, Pave Way for Klingman's ExpansionNo jobs will be lost inrestructuring

Responding to economic conditions,real estate trends, and customerpreferences, Israels has implementeda broadranging strategic plan toimprove the company's short andlong-term prospects.

Although the plan involves closingThe Other Store furniture clearancecenter, no jobs will be lost in therestructuring - because other usesare immediately planned for this andother Israel's properties. Companyofficials believe that the improvedefficiencies and economies providedby the plan will creat oportunitiesthat will allow the company to furtherexpand in size and employment.

"In times like these it is criticalto take a hard, objective look at

all aspects of our business todetermine how we can best allocateall our resources," says Bob Israels,the company's President.

The Other Store located at 769Seward NW in Grand Rapids beganoffering merchandise at storeliquidation rates on March 18,2010. Proceeds will immediatelyconvert to working capital.

Plans are in the works to triplefloor space at Klingman's inWyoming for the Rock BottomShop, currently offering clearancemerchandise.

"We believe by expanding theclearance center in Wyoming, wewill attract customers who've nevershopped at that location," statesLee Leithauser, Klingman's VP ofSales.

Plans for the future. Thereare plans to add ThomasvilleGallery to Klingman's inventorin the near future. ThomasvillGallery was a very popular linat Klingman's of Michigan.Israel's plans to bring the qualifurniture line back to it'sWyoming Klingman's location 28th Street.

For details or more informatiocontact Klingman's at 616-7748389.

2010 Santa Parade to Include WOTV's Maranda

WOTV's Maranda

is famous in Kent

County for her Summer

Park Parties. Where

Maranda goes, the kids

will follow.

The 4th Annual WKACCSanta Paradeis scheduled forSaturday, December 4, 2010 at10:00 am and WOTV's Marandawill be making a guest appearance

as our Grand Marshall.

Children's pictures with Santawill once again be available afterthe parade at Brann's Steakhouse& Grille on the parade route on S.Division.

Chamber Bookkeeper, Janine Burnsposes with our guest of honor, Santa

Claus, after our 3rd Annual WKACC

Santa Parade

Sponsorships are available andrange from $1350 to $90 atmember rates. Not-yet-membersponsorships and participationrates are slightly higher.

Applications are available with anemail to [email protected].

Your business should be a paradeparticipant. We are looking forantique or decorated vehicles,school marching bands, marchers,

floats and mascots to be in ourparade in December. We needeveryone to help us welcomeSanta to town and summer isthe ideal time to build those

floats to avoid having to work ithe cold.

Our 2009 parade had more tha50 participants and lasted aboan hour. Kids, parents andgrandparents attended from alover Kent County. Some of themay have been your customersor potential customers. Don'tmiss this unique communitymarketing opportunity to grow

your business.

To help on the planningcommittee contact [email protected]


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Welcome New Members

Houlmont & Associates - Heinz Herzog, 616-784-2333Michigan Tax - Pam Willemstein, 616 534-1110Betty Denhof- Betty Denhof, 616-534-5268 - Referred by CarolCrawford, The Alternative Board

Welcome Back Returning MembersGeneral Motors Components Holding (Formerly Delphi) -Edward Diennio, 616-246-2000

Renewing Members

March Volunteerof the Month

Member SpotlightBoard Executives meet monthly and select the

outstanding volunteer and Committee for their

effort and results on behalf of WKACC.

March Committeeof the Month

Amanda Lewis from gNetworkswas named Volunteer of theMonth. " I want to extendCONGRATULATIONS to Amandafor being voted as the Volunteerof the Month. Amanda is theChairperson for the Ambassadorsand the Business Growth Committee.The Linked In Lunch N Learn, aproject of the Business Growth

Committee, was one of the bestattended LNL's and effectively built

momentum for the April 1 event."

Danna Mathiesen, Mercantile Bank,

Chamber Board of Directors

All Occasion Gift Baskets,LLCAlta Lift Truck Services,IncArie Nols Auto Center,

LLCBasic Payroll ServicesBrinks & AssociatesBroadmoor Motor SalesDetail Techonologies, IncEagle AdministratorsErwin QuarderFibercare, LLCGrand Buick CenterGreen Lake CalvaryChurchHome Works CorporationInternational Minute Press

King & MacGregorEnvironmentalLisa Richardson SalonMary Kay Cosmetics StudrawaMetro Health HospitalNet Options, LLC

Plexicase, IncPresort Services, IncPrime Products, IncPrincipal Financial GroupReal Estate 360

Sanchez Income Tax andTranslationSarah Care Adult Day CareCenterShape Your Life StudioSpringrove VarietySteelcase, IncSteves Antique AutoRepairTigerlily Arabic InstituteTricon Engineering Group,LtdUnited Bank Insurance

AgencyValvoline Instant OilChange 28th St SEWest Michigan WhitecapsWyoming Self StorageWyoming South KentKiwanis

Business Growth Committee isthe Committee of the Month.Amanda led this team ofdedicated volunteers to planand coordinate one of the most

successful Lunch 'n Learn Eventsever at the Chamber.

Using social networkingtechniques that were the topicof the workshop, attendancereached record levels and manypotential members benefittedfrom the information shared.

Momentum began for the secondsocial networking workshop onApril 1 called LinkedIn 201 as

interest grew for the first event.Chair: Amanda Lewis,gNetworksBetsy Artz, CelebrationCinemaBlair Entenmann,MarketingHelp!Matt Uhl, PNC Bank, N.A.Susan Sasek, Tony's TunesEntertainment ServicesNorine Mulvihill, AmericanDiabetes Association

Members - Register for Events On Line!

Click on this logo on the www.

southkent.org home page for

directions on updating your

Membership Information and

Registering on line for events.

If you are having trouble logging intoyour Chamber account, staff will be

on hand during April to help. We cangive you login information you may bmissing and walk through the stepswith you to register on line for events

We make it easy to be an activemember. If something on the calendalooks interesting, register while youhave it in front of you with just one otwo clicks of your mouse. We'll show

you how.


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Community ConnectionsLet us know how YOUR Business is building better communities. Submitcommunity improvement project announcements to [email protected] to space availability.

Kentwood Cares - Middle School Mentoring Program impacts studentssocially, emotionally and academically creating safer, healthier, more productivecitizens of our society. The focus of Kentwood Cares Mentoring Program is to createcaring relationships between students at the brink of success and positive adult role

models who will promote the growth and development of adolescents to help thembuild a strong foundation for their future. For more information contact Terry Gates,Kentwood Public Schools, at 616-455-1200 extension 32275 or email [email protected].

Wyoming Parks & Recreation is Sponsoring a Spring Carnival. Proceedswill benefit the Wyoming Dog Park and the Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance.Come out to the carnival and enjoy a few days of rides, games, and food. Part of the proceeds

will benefit the Wyoming Dog Park where dogs and owners can run and play! The Carnival will

be located at 1400 28th St SW in the south parking lot of the former Studio 28 Theater. April

16-25. Open Mon-Thurs and Sunday until 10 pm, Fri and Sat until 11 pm. Questions should be

directed to 616-530-3164. Supported by Playworld Unlimited and Loek's Theaters.

Grand Office Supply (also a member of WKACC,) has been nameSmall Business of the Year by the Grandville-Jenison Chamber oCommerce. Grand Office Supply, 3061 Pine Ave. SW, through th

years has survived the arrival of national chain office suppliers to thGrandville-area market. Chalk it up to customer care, owner PamCortese said. Contact them at (616) 534-8400.

Trivalent Group will host a no cost disaster recover workshop for thebusiness community on Thursday, April 22 from 10 am to 1 pm at 3145Prairie St SW. Disaster recovery experts from Trivalent and a specialguest from Neverfailwill share strategies to increase an organization'ssurvivability by building an effective business continuity plan. Programincludes lunch. Info at [email protected] or call 616-301-6301. The Better Business Bureaunamed Trivalent Group one of four

Integrity AwardWinners in 2009.

Pat and John Pols from RE/MAX Lifestyles were awardedthe RE/MAX of Michigan 2009 Broker/Owner of the YearAward,and RE/MAX Lifestyles was awarded the Premier Market PresenceAward for Achieving Premier Market Presence by Providing

Superior Quality Services. Congratulations Re/Max Lifestyles!

John Russo's Wine Warehouse & Deli announces tickets arenow available in their store for the Primavera food and wine eventat Applause Banquet Center, Friday, May 7 at 6 pm. Tickets areavailable in advance for $50 per person. Wines from great producerslike Villa Banfi, Rodney Strong, Bertani and more! Silent auctionbenefiting Faith Hospice.


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