Southfield Chamber News

NEWS

The city of Southfield will host the annual Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall, 26000 Evergreen Road. The event will take place in Council Chambers in the event of inclement weather.

Brand Loyalty

Lorraine Allman shares a quick way to help you remember some of the essential elements of building your business brand through the acronym – yes, you’ve guessed it – BRAND. I know there are many other elements to building a brand and plenty of ways to do this on a budget too (that’s for a later post) but these basic elements should keep you going for now. Build and inspire loyalty and affinity with everyone (customers, suppliers, investors) Recognise and develop your personal brand (people buy from people) Authenticity is key – be yourself and let that shine through in your business Network at every opportunity Distinguish your offering from your competitors

EVENTS COMING UP

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION – New Southfield Chamber Members looking to get even more out of your Southfield Chamber membership? Come join our Ambassador Committee on November 8th at The Huntington Bank Office, 26336 W. 12 Mile, near Northwestern Hwy. At 9:30 am.  LIMITED SEATING – PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE:   RSVP@southfieldchamber.com WAKE UP TO SOUTHFIELD – Come attend November’s event Wednesday Nov 9th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am at Pi Banquet Hall – 28847 Franklin Rd, Southfield. Come enjoy a Continental breakfast and open networking, plus a brief presentation from your Chamber Staff and Pi representative. RSVP's Requested - RSVP@southfieldchamber.com BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP - Look for greater emphasis on member education and accountability to the group. Next Meeting: November 10th 7:45-9:00 AM.  If you are interested in becoming a member or have questions about your previous membership, contact group President Eddie Williams at 248-200-7333 or e_williams@sigmarep.com 3RD THURSDAY –The 3rd Thursday series next event is on November 17th, at Pi Banquet Facility, 28847 Franklin Rd, Southfield. This event is co-sponsored by the Engineering Society of Detroit, The City of Southfield, as well as the Southfield Area Chamber  OAKLAND CHAMBER NETWORK - Here's your chance to network with business professionals from across Oakland County. Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chamber Members $10/person advance registrations or $15 day-of-the-event and at-the-door, Non-Chamber Members $25/person. Tre Monti Ristorante 1695 E. Big Beaver Rd. (west of John R) Troy, MI 48083 APPETIZERS/CASH BAR. YOUR HOST: Troy Chamber of Commerce.

Southfield Chamber Reward's Cards

Are you looking for a new marketing program to increase awareness of your business and motivate customers to purchase your products and services?  If so, the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Rewards Card is perfect for you! We are expanding our existing Member to Member Discount Program to include all of your employees. The new Rewards Card will enable you to add another valuable employee benefit for your hard working employees, without any additional out of pocket expense to you. All you need to do is issue them one of our new Rewards Card. Membership Committee Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce www.southfieldchamber.com/rewards