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FROM THE TOP
TOP HOTELS OUTSIDE METRO DETROIT
(SELECTED BY AAA AND DBUSINESS FOR HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE)
EAST LANSING
MARRIOTT EAST LANSING AT UNIVERSITY PLACE
300 M.A.C. Ave. East Lansing 48823 517-337-4440 marriott.com/lanea Rooms: 181 Meeting Rooms: 9 Dining: Bistro 43 breakfast; Great Room Restaurant and Lounge, lunch and dinner Meeting Capacity: 12,927 sq. ft.
GRAND RAPIDS
AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
187 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503 616-774-2000 amwaygrand.com Rooms: 664 Meeting Rooms: 42 Dining: Ruth’s Chris Steak House, MDRD, IDC, Lumber Baron Bar, Rendezvous, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, The Kitchen Counter by Wolfgang Puck, Starbucks, Taco Alley, Woodrows Duckpin Meeting Capacity: 47,000 sq. ft.
CITY FLATS HOTEL
83 Monroe Center St. NW Grand Rapids 49503 616-608-1720 cityflatshotel.com Rooms: 48 Meeting Rooms: 4 Dining: CitySen Lounge Meeting Capacity: 6,000 sq. ft.
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON GRAND RAPIDS DOWNTOWN
710 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids 49503 616-512-5700 hilton.com/en/embassy Rooms: 250 Meeting Rooms: 5 Dining: Free breakfast and evening reception, Whitewater Lounge, Big E’s Sport Grill Meeting Capacity: 6,176 sq. ft.
JW MARRIOTT GRAND RAPIDS
235 Louis St. NW Grand Rapids 49503 616-242-1500 ilovethejw.com Rooms: 340 Meeting Rooms: 9 Dining: Margaux, Jdek at Margaux, Starbucks Meeting Capacity: 15,756 sq. ft.
RADISSON HOTEL GRAND RAPIDS RIVERFRONT
270 Ann St. NW Grand Rapids 49504 616-317-6874 radissonhotel.com Rooms: 162 Meeting Rooms: 3 Dining: River Rock Restaurant and Lounge Meeting Capacity: 2,592 sq. ft.
HOLLAND
CITYFLATSHOTEL
61 E. 7th St. Holland 49423 616-796-2100 cityflatshotel.com Rooms: 56 Meeting Rooms: 3 Dining: CitySen Lounge, CityBru Coffee Meeting Capacity: 3,846 sq. ft.
KALAMAZOO
RADISSON PLAZA HOTEL & SUITES AT KALAMAZOO CENTER
100 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo 49007 269-343-3333 radisson.com
AMWAY GRAND PLAZA HOTEL, GRAND RAPIDS MISSION POINT RESORT, MACKINAC ISLAND
Rooms: 340 Meeting Rooms: 22 Dining: Old Burdick’s Bar & Grill, The Morning Dish, Brick and Brine, Starbucks, room service Meeting Capacity: 44,000 sq. ft.
MACKINAC ISLAND
GRAND HOTEL
286 Grand Ave. P.O. Box 286 Mackinac Island 49757 800-334-7263 grandhotel.com Rooms: 388 Meeting Rooms: 17 Dining: Grand Hotel Main Dining Room, Grand Luncheon Experience, Grand Coffee & Provisions, Esther Williams Pool Bar, The Jockey Club, Woods Restaurant, The Gate House, Fort Mackinac Tea Room, Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor. Cocktails available at Audubon Wine Bar, Cupola Bar, Geranium Bar, and Bobby’s Bar at Woods. Meeting Capacity: 24,878 sq. ft.
MISSION POINT RESORT
One Lakeshore Dr. Mackinac Island 49757 906-847-3000 missionpoint.com Rooms: 241 Meeting Rooms: 20 Dining: Chianti, Round Island Kitchen, Bistro on the Greens, Boxwood Coffeeshop & Café, Lily’s Lemonade, Strait UP Coffee Meeting Capacity: 33,452 sq. ft.
MIDLAND
THE H HOTEL
111 W. Main St. Midland 48640 989-839-0500 thehhotel.com Rooms: 130 Meeting Rooms: 10 Dining: ONe eighteen, Café Zinc, Oxygen Lounge, and 24-hour room service Meeting Capacity: 8,000 sq. ft.
MOUNT PLEASANT
SOARING EAGLE CASINO & RESORT
6800 Soaring Eagle Blvd. Mount Pleasant 48858 GPS address: 2395 South Leaton Rd. 989-775-5777 soaringeaglecasino.com Rooms: 514 Meeting Rooms: 17 Casino Tables: 70 Dining: Ascend Sportsbook Bar and Lounge, Siniikaung Steak and Chop House, Legend’s Diner, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Central Deli and Slice, Native Grind Coffee Shop, Little Eagle Café Meeting Capacity: 70,000 sq. ft.
ST. JOSEPH
THE INN AT HARBOR SHORES
800 Whitwam Dr. St. Joseph 49085 269-983-1111 innatharborshores.com Rooms: 92 Meeting Rooms: 5 Dining: Plank’s Tavern on the Water, Plank’s Dockside Bar, Rise and Vine, Torch and Tapas Meeting Capacity: 13,000 sq. ft.
TRAVERSE CITY
GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT AND SPA
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. P.O. Box 404 Acme 49610 231-534-6000 grandtraverseresort.com Rooms: 550 Meeting Rooms: More than 20 indoor and outdoor venues Dining: Aerie Restaurant & Lounge, Sweetwater American Bistro, The Grille, Jack’s Taproom, The Den Bar, Grand Lobby Bar, Marketplace, in-room dining Meeting Capacity: 86,500 sq. ft.
INN AT BAY HARBOR
3600 Village Harbor Dr. Bay Harbor 49770 844-827-1959 innatbayharbor.com Rooms: 105 Lakeside Cottages: 23 Cottages at Crooked Tree: 15 Meeting Rooms: 7 Dining: The Sagamore Room, Inn Café, Vintage Chophouse Wine Bar, Cabana Bar (summer only), The Links Grille (summer only) Meeting Capacity: 8,110 sq. ft.
WALLOON LAKE
HOTEL WALLOON
4127 N. M-75 Walloon Lake 49796 231-535-5000 hotelwalloon.com Rooms: 32 Meeting Rooms: 4 Dining: Lakeside dining at Barrel Back and Walloon Lake Inn Meeting Capacity: 3,700 sq. ft. of customizable space
WINDSOR
CAESARS WINDSOR CASINO AND HOTEL
377 Riverside Dr. E. Windsor, Ontario 800-991-7777 caesarswindsor.com Rooms: 758 Meeting Rooms: 7 Casino Tables: 95 Dining: Neros Steakhouse, Market Buffet, Legends Sports Bar, Spago Trattoria, Café 377, Johnny Rockets, Tim Horton’s, room service Meeting Capacity: 100,000 sq. ft.
Source: DBusiness
LARGEST CONTRACTORS IN METRO DETROIT
(RANKED BY 2021 REVENUE)
1. BARTON MALOW HOLDINGS
26500 American Dr. Southfield 48034 248-436-5000 bartonmalow.com 2021 Revenue: $3.43B 2020 Revenue: $2.33B Regional Employees: 3,000 Top Local Executive: Ryan Maibach, president and CEO
2. WALBRIDGE
777 Woodward Ave., Ste. 300 Detroit 48226 313-963-8000 walbridge.com 2021 Revenue: $2.26B 2020 Revenue: $1.91B Regional Employees: 1,500 Top Local Executive: Michael Haller, CEO
3. BELFOR HOLDINGS INC.
185 Oakland Ave., Ste. 150 Birmingham 48009 248-594-1144 belfor.com 2021 Revenue: $1.96B 2020 Revenue: $1.78B Regional Employees: 1,646 Top Local Executive: Sheldon Yellen, CEO
4. ARISTEO CONSTRUCTION
12811 Farmington Rd. Livonia 48150 734-427-9111 aristeo.com 2021 Revenue: $412.4M 2020 Revenue: $392.5M Regional Employees: 400+ Top Local Executive: Michelle Aristeo Barton, president
5. COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING GROUP INC.
4260 N. Atlantic Blvd. Auburn Hills 48439 248-209-0500 cccnetwork.com 2021 Revenue: $376.2M 2020 Revenue: $390.8M Regional Employees: 209 Top Local Executive: Stephen Fragnoli, president and CEO
6. AUCH CONSTRUCTION
65 University Dr. Pontiac 48342 248-334-2000 auchconstruction.com 2021 Revenue: $256M 2020 Revenue: $279.76M Regional Employees: 120 Top Local Executives: Vincent DeLeonardis, CEO; Jeffrey Hamilton, president
7. IDEAL CONTRACTING
2525 Clark St. Detroit 48209 313-843-8000 idealcontracting.com 2021 Revenue: $214M 2020 Revenue: $186M Employees: 376 Top Local Executive: Frank Venegas Jr., CEO and chairman
8. TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO.
535 Griswold, Ste. 1525 Detroit 48226 313-596-0500 turnerconstruction.com/ office-network/Detroit 2021 Revenue: $188.4M 2020 Revenue: $207.6M Regional Employees: 80 Top Local Executive: Robert D. Bowen Jr., LEED AP, general manager
9. ALBERICI CONSTRUCTORS INC.
26711 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 255 Southfield 48033 734-367-2500 alberici.com 2021 Revenue: $172.2M 2020 Revenue: $127.3M Local Employees: 21 Top Local Executive: Aaron Walsh, general manager and market leader
10. SACHSE CONSTRUCTION
3663 Woodward Ave., Ste. 500 Detroit 48201 313-481-8200 sachseconstruction.com 2021 Revenue: $134M 2020 Revenue: $122M Regional Employees: 150 Top Local Executive: Todd Sachse, founder and CEO
Source: DBusiness research
PRIORITY HEALTH, GRAND RAPIDS
LARGEST ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES IN MICHIGAN
(RANKED BY MICHIGAN MARKET SHARE; AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
1. BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
600 E. Lafayette Blvd. Detroit 48226 313-225-9000 bcbsm.com Assets: $10,045,479 Surplus: $6,039,139
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $9,576,680 Michigan Market Share: 26.96% Type: LH-MUT
2. BLUE CARE NETWORK OF MICHIGAN
20500 Civic Center Dr. Southfield 48076 248-799-6400 mibcn.com Assets: $2,872,294 Surplus: $1,908,518
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $4,101,543 Michigan Market Share: 11.55% Type: HMO-NP
3. PRIORITY HEALTH
1231 E. Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids 49525 833-489-5443 priorityhealth.com/aboutus Assets: $1,898,725 Surplus: $1,129,062
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $3,957,616 Michigan Market Share: 11.14% Type: HMO-NP
4. MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF MICHIGAN INC.
1 Campus Martius, Ste. 700 Detroit 48226 313-324-3700 mhplan.com Assets: $784,729 Surplus: $255,023
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $2,121,512 Michigan Market Share: 5.97% Type: HMO-P
5. MOLINA HEALTHCARE OF MICHIGAN INC.
880 W. Long Lake Rd. Troy 48098 248-925-1700 molinahealthcare.com Assets: $564,009 Surplus: $160,077
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $1,782,867 Michigan Market Share: 5.02% Type: HMO-P
6. HEALTH ALLIANCE PLAN OF MICHIGAN
2850 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit 48202 313-872-8100 hap.org Assets: $615,184 Surplus: $337,750
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $1,511,818 Michigan Market Share: 4.26% Type: HMO-NP
7. UNITED HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY PLAN INC.
26957 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 400 Southfield 48034 800-903-5253 uhccommunityplan.com Assets: $342,097 Surplus: $152,527
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $1,060,277 Michigan Market Share: 2.99% Type: HMO-P
8. BLUE CROSS COMPLETE OF MICHIGAN
100 Galleria Officentre, Ste. 210 Southfield 48034 800-228-8554 mibluecrosscomplete.com Assets: $377,631 Surplus: $134,188
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $917,571 Michigan Market Share: 2.58% Type: HMO-NP
9. HUMANA INSURANCE CO.
26600 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 220 Southfield 48033 800-486-2620 humana.com Assets: $9,393,515 Surplus: $4,375,364
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $859,510 Michigan Market Share: 2.42% Type: LH-STK
10. MCLAREN HEALTH PLAN INC.
G-3245 Beecher Rd. Flint 48532 888-327-0671 mclarenhealthplan.org Assets: $365,182 Surplus: $210,939
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $849,361 Michigan Market Share: 2.39% Type: HMO-NP
11. UNITED HEALTHCARE INSURANCE CO.
26957 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 400 Southfield 48034 877-832-7734 uhc.com Assets: $21,587,266 Surplus: $7,611,231
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $751,920 Michigan Market Share: 2.12% Type: LH-STK
12. DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF MICHIGAN
4100 Okemos Rd. Okemos 48864 800-524-0149
deltadentalmi.com Assets: $721,393 Surplus: $545,117
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $595,915 Michigan Market Share: 1.68% Type: HMDI
13. AETNA LIFE INSURANCE CO.
28588 Northwestern Hwy. Southfield 48034 248-208-8600 aetna.com Assets: $24,057,314 Surplus: $5,163,629
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $538,816 Michigan Market Share: 1.52% Type: LH-STK
14. PRIORITY HEALTH CHOICE INC.
1231 E. Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids 49525 833-489-5443 priorityhealth.com/about-us Assets: $270,572 Surplus: $154,291
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $483,432 Michigan Market Share: 1.36% Type: HMO-NP
15. HUMANA DENTAL INSURANCE CO.
26600 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 220 Southfield 48033 800-486-2620 humana.com Assets: $213,439 Surplus: $116,292
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $398,849 Michigan Market Share: 1.12%
16. AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF MICHIGAN INC.
1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Ste. 400 Detroit 48207 313-465-1500 aetnabetterhealth.com/michigan Assets: $139,989 Surplus: $53,925
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $359,764 Michigan Market Share: 1.01% Type: HMO-P
17. AETNA BETTER HEALTH OF MICHIGAN INC.
1333 Gratiot Ave., Ste. 400 Detroit 48207 313-465-1500 aetnabetterhealth.com/michigan/ Assets: $131,261 Surplus: $57,923
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $218,428 Michigan Market Share: 0.94% Type: HMO-P
18. PRIORITY HEALTH INSURANCE CO.
27777 Franklin Rd., Ste. 1300 Southfield 48034 800-528-8762 priorityhealth.com Assets: $142,231 Surplus: $71,501
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $316,206 Michigan Market Share: 0.89% Type: LH-STK
19. PRIORITY HEALTH INSURANCE CO.
1231 E. Beltline Ave. NE Grand Rapids 49525 833-489-5443 priorityhealth.com/about-us Assets: $137,250 Surplus: $62,531
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $297,481 Michigan Market Share: 0.88% Type: LH-STK
20. ALLIANCE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE CO.
(Part of Health Alliance Plan of Michigan) 2850 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit 48202 313-872-8100 hap.org Assets: $150,363 Surplus: $66,650
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $292,204 Michigan Market Share: 0.82% Type: LH-STK
21. HUMANA MEDICAL PLAN OF MICHIGAN
26600 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 220 Southfield 48033 800-486-2620 humana.com Assets: $95,010 Surplus: $44,037
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $279,200 Michigan Market Share: 0.79% Type: HMO-P
22. UPPER PENINSULA HEALTH PLAN
853 W. Washington St. Marquette 49855 906-225-7500 uphp.com Assets: $130,638 Surplus: $66,942
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $272,075 Michigan Market Share: 0.77% Type: HMO-P
SUBTOTALS
Assets: $74,767,059 Surplus: $28,596,201
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: $31,027,136 Michigan Market Share: 87.35%
Key/Definitions: HMDI (Health, Medical, Dental
Indemnity): Nonprofit insurance carriers governed under specific Michigan laws.
HMO-P, NP (Health Maintenance Organization – For Profit/Not for
Profit): Deliver health care through contracted providers.
LH-STK (Life and Health –Stock Companies):
Stockholder-owned companies authorized to sell life insurance and/or health insurance. Assets: Investments, cash on hand, items of value. Surplus: Assets minus obligations.
Michigan Direct Premiums
Written: Premiums written directly to Michigan consumers from insurance companies.
Source: Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, 2022 Annual Report (for 2021 activity)
MICHIGAN FINANCIAL, SOUTHFIELD
(RANKED BY 2021 REVENUE)
1. AMERISURE
26777 Halsted Rd. Farmington Hills 48331 800-257-1900 amerisure.com 2021 Revenue: $711.9M 2020 Revenue: $754.9M 2021 Premium Volume: $770M Local Employees: 304
2. BROWN & BROWN OF DETROIT INC.
5250 Corporate Dr., Ste. 200 Troy 48098 586-977-6300 bbrown.com 2021 Revenue: $83M 2020 Revenue: $72.6M 2021 Premium Volume: $849M Employees: 628
3. MARSH MCLENNAN AGENCY
755 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 2300 Troy 48084 248-822-8000 marshmma.com 2021 Revenue: $48.3M 2020 Revenue: $47.1M 2021 Premium Volume: $1.94B Employees: 172
4. KAPNICK INSURANCE GROUP
769 Chicago Rd., Third Floor Troy 48083 248-352-4455 kapnick.com 2021 Revenue: $40.5M 2020 Revenue: $35.7M 2021 Premium Volume: $375M Employees: 96
5. HYLANT GROUP
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., Ste. J4100 Ann Arbor 48105 734-741-0044 2401 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 400 Troy 48084 248-643-8750 hylant.com 2021 Revenue: $33M 2020 Revenue: $31.4M 2021 Premium Volume: $430.4M Employees: 178
6. MICHIGAN FINANCIAL COS. INC.
28411 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 1300 Southfield 48034 248-663-4700 michiganfinancial.com 2021 Revenue: $28.9M 2020 Revenue: $22.8M 2021 Premium Volume: $2.6M Employees: 112
7. ASSURED PARTNERS INC./ MICHIGAN*
3099 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte 48192 734-283-1400 assuredpartners.com 2020 Revenue: $24M 2019 Revenue: $22.885M 2020 Premium Volume: $364M Employees: 100
8. THE HUTTENLOCHER GROUP
1007 W. Huron Waterford Twp. 48328 248-681-2100 hgway.com 2021 Revenue: $19.1M 2020 Revenue: $19.25M 2021 Premium Volume: $163M Employees: 110
9. RALPH C. WILSON AGENCY INC.*
26026 Telegraph Rd., Ste. 100 P.O. Box 5069 Southfield 48086 800-638-1174 rcwa.net 2020 Revenue: $8.2M 2019 Revenue: $8.6M 2020 Premium Volume: $150M Employees: 5,110
10. KOROTKIN**
26877 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 400 Southfield 48033 248-350-5801 korotkin.com 2020 Revenue: $7.5M 2019 Revenue: $8M 2020 Premium Volume: $65M Employees: 51
11. ALLIANT INSURANCE SERVICES
1050 Wilshire Dr., Ste. 210 Troy 48084 248-540-3131 alliant.com 2021 Revenue: $5.1M 2020 Revenue: $4.2M 2020 Premium Volume: $68.3M Employees: 24
12. GOODMAN VENEGAS
2800 Livernois Rd., Ste. 170 Troy 48083 248-740-9090 goodmanvenegas.com 2021 Revenue: $4M 2020 Revenue: $4M 2021 Premium Volume: NA Employees: 15
13. INSURANCE ADVISORS*
An ACRICURE Agency Partner 8884 Commerce Rd. Commerce Twp. 48382 248-363-5746 ins-advisors.com 2020 Revenue: $3M 2019 Revenue: $2.6M 2020 Premium Volume: $20.9M Employees: 24
* Did not respond to requests for information
This list, the most comprehensive available, was compiled through individual interviews with each of the respective business insurance agencies. The agencies located in the region — Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties — are ranked by total 2021 revenue. For agencies with headquarters located outside the region, revenue and employment are based on area activity.
Source: DBusiness research
LARGEST LAW FIRMS IN METRO DETROIT
(BASED ON NUMBERS OF LAWYERS IN WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB, WASHTENAW, AND LIVINGSTON COUNTIES AS OF MARCH 2021)
1. HONIGMAN
2290 First National Building 660 Woodward Ave. Detroit 48226 313-465-7000 honigman.com Total Attorneys: 300 (metro Detroit), 353 (firmwide) Specialty: 60+ practice areas
2. DICKINSON WRIGHT
500 Woodward Ave., Ste. 4000 Detroit 48226 313-223-3500 dickinson-wright.com Total Attorneys: 168 (metro Detroit), 203 (Michigan), 477 (firmwide) Specialty: 40+ practices
3. BODMAN
1901 St. Antoine St. 6th Floor at Ford Field Detroit 48226 313-259-7777 bodmanlaw.com Total Attorneys: 163 Specialty: 40+ practices and industries
4. BUTZEL LONG*
150 W. Jefferson, Ste. 100 Detroit 48226 313-225-7000 butzel.com Total Attorneys: 147 Specialty: 67 practices, 24 specialty groups
5. CLARK HILL
500 Woodward Ave., Ste. 3500 Detroit 48226 313-965-8300 clarkhill.com Total Attorneys: 130 (metro Detroit), 163 (Michigan), 696 (firmwide) Specialty: 20 practice areas, 24 industries (metro Detroit); 26 practice areas, 27 industries (firmwide)
6. DYKEMA*
400 Renaissance Center Detroit 48243 313-568-6800 dykema.com Total Attorneys: 127 (metro Detroit), 154 (Michigan), 377 (firmwide) Specialty: 100+ practices within five departments
7. JAFFE, RAITT, HEUER & WEISS
27777 Franklin Rd., Ste. 2500 Southfield 48034 248-351-3000 jaffelaw.com Total Attorneys: 121 Specialty: 26 practices
8. MILLER CANFIELD
150 W. Jefferson, Ste. 2500 Detroit 48226 313-963-6420 millercanfield.com Total Attorneys: 120 (metro Detroit), 156 (Michigan), 201 (firmwide) Specialty: 100+ practices
9. KITCH DRUTCHAS WAGNER VALITUTTI & SHERBROOK
1 Woodward Ave., Ste. 2400 Detroit 48226 313-965-7900 kitch.com Total Attorneys: 113 Specialty: 106 practice areas
10. CANTOR COLBURN
201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 1101 Troy 48084 248-524-2300 cantorcolburn.com Total Attorneys: 100 Specialty: Intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright, litigation, transactions, post grant
11. PLUNKETT COONEY
38505 Woodward Ave., Ste. 100 Bloomfield Hills 48304 248-901-4000 plunkettcooney.com Total Attorneys: 95 (metro Detroit), 140 (firmwide) Specialty: 28 practices in business, 34 practices in litigation (metro Detroit and firmwide)
12. HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS
450 W. Fourth St. Royal Oak 48067 248-645-1483 howardandhoward.com Total Attorneys: 66
CLARK HILL, DETROIT
Specialty: 15 in practice expertise, 11 in industry expertise
13. GARAN LUCOW MILLER
1155 Brewery Park, Ste. 200 Detroit 48207 313-446-1530 garanlucow.com Total Attorneys: 76 Specialty: 24 practice areas
14. BROOKS KUSHMAN*
1000 Town Center, 22nd Floor Southfield 48075 248-358-4400 brookskushman.com Total Attorneys: 74 Specialty: 10 practice areas
15. KERR, RUSSELL AND WEBER*
500 Woodward Ave., Ste. 2500 Detroit 48226 313-961-0200 kerr-russell.com Total Attorneys: 60 Specialty: 38 practice areas
16. COLLINS EINHORN FARRELL
4000 Town Center, 9th Floor Southfield 48075 248-355-4141 ceflawyers.com Total Attorneys: 57 (metro Detroit and firmwide) Specialty: 11 practice areas
17. GIARMARCO, MULLINS & HORTON
101 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy 48084 248-457-7000 gmhlaw.com Total Attorneys: 52 Specialty: 16 practice areas
18. SECREST, WARDLE, LYNCH, HAMPTON, TRUEX AND MORLEY
2600 Troy Center Dr. Troy 48007 248-851-9500 secrestwardle.com Total Attorneys: 61 (metro Detroit), 66 (firmwide), 78 (firmwide including of counsel) Specialty: 20 practice groups
19. HARNESS DICKEY & PIERCE
5445 Corporate Dr., Ste. 200 Troy 48098 248-641-1600 hdp.com Total Attorneys: 47 (metro Detroit), 91 (firmwide) Specialty: Intellectual property law
20. MADDIN HAUSER
28400 Northwestern Hwy., 2nd Floor Southfield 48034 248-354-4030 maddinhauser.com Total Attorneys: 41 Specialty: 18 practice areas
* Did not respond to requests for information
Source: DBusiness research
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN METRO DETROIT
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
AMERICAN ARAB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*
12740 W. Warren Ave., Ste. 300 Dearborn 48126 313-945-1700 americanarab.com Members: 1,500 Focus: Local, national, and international Meetings: Networking events, monthly seminars, annual Celebrating Success Dinner, Arab-American Golf Open, Building Economic Bridges Banquet, quarterly Business Builder series, international delegations Dues: $250-$5,000 Employees: 21 Founded: 1992 Contact: Fay Beydoun, executive director
ANN ARBOR/YPSILANTI REGIONAL CHAMBER
2010 Hogback Rd., Ste. 4 Ann Arbor 48105 734-665-4433 @a2ychamber.org Members: 1,300 Focus: Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti region Meetings: Monthly networking meetings, Foundation Gala Dues: $395-$5,000 Employees: 9 Founded: 1919 Contact: Diane Keller, president and CEO
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 54 Clawson 48017 248-430-5855 apacc.net Members: 3,000+ in Michigan and U.S. Focus: Asian/Pacific Islander American and U.S. businesses Meetings: Networking, personal, and professional development Dues: $200-$1,200 Employees: 3 Founded: 2000 Contact: Duc Nguyen Abrahamson, executive director
AUBURN HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 214083 3395A Auburn Rd. Auburn Hills 48321 248-853-7862 auburnhillschamber.com Members: 400 Focus: Uniting organizational leaders in driving a world-class business community Meetings: 100+ educational and networking events per year; several scheduled each month Dues: $295-$1,950 Employees: 6 Founded: 1991 Contact: Jean Jernigan, president
BERKLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 72-1253 Berkley 48072 248-414-9157 berkleychamber.com Members: 155 Focus: Berkley, Huntington Woods, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Southfield Meetings: Monthly networking events, State of the City, Berkley Art Bash, Berkley Pub Crawl, Berkley Street Art Fest Dues: $120-$500 Employees: 2 Founded: 1984 Contact: Darlene Rothman, executive director
BIRMINGHAM BLOOMFIELD CHAMBER
725 S. Adams Rd., Ste. 130 Birmingham 48009 248-644-1700 bbcc.com
Members: 730 Focus: Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Franklin Meetings: Vine and Dine, Village Fair, Forecast Breakfast Series, Professional Edge Workshop, Business After Hours, member coffees, Community Leadership Luncheon, Legislative Reception Dues: $330-$945 Employees: 4 Founded: 1947 Contact: Joe Bauman, president
BRITISH-AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
150 W. Jefferson Ave., Ste. 100 Detroit 48226 248-825-7075 babcmichigan.org Members: 40 Platinum, Gold, and Silver members Focus: Providing Midwest businesses and organizations with opportunities to extend their reach into the UK, and for UK companies to deliver their products, services, and messages to the entire Michigan region Meetings: Local events and seminars, annual transatlantic business conferences Dues: $30-$750 Founded: 2006 Contact: Helen French, executive director
CHALDEAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
30095 Northwestern Hwy., Ste. 101 Farmington Hills 48334 248-851-1200 chaldeanchamber.com Members: 975 Focus: Advocacy, economic development, community development, cultural preservation Meetings: Quarterly networking meetings, educational forums, annual awards dinner, annual meeting and board election, annual business luncheon, annual golf outing Dues: $100-$1,500 Employees: 8 Founded: 2003 Contact: Martin Manna, president
CLARKSTON AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5856 S. Main St. Clarkston 48346 248-625-8055 clarkston.org Members: 450 Focus: Clarkston, Davisburg, Independence Township, Springfield Township Meetings: Lunch mixers, breakfasts, after hours, young professionals, women’s group Dues: $265-$565 Employees: 2 Founded: 1987 Contact: Kendal Penney Petzold, assistant executive director
CLAWSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
425 North Main St. Clawson 48017 248-435-6500 clawsonchamber.org Members: 200 Focus: Clawson Meetings: Morning and after-hours networking events, quarterly Oakland County network mixers, seminars Dues: $65-$200 Employees: 1 Founded: 1939 Contact: Char Larson, president
DEARBORN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
22100 Michigan Ave. Dearborn 48124 313-584-6100 dearbornareachamber.org Members: 590 Focus: Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Garden City Meetings: Thirty-nine annual events including 15 complimentary monthly morning and after-hours networking events, Meet the Candidates, small business luncheons, two golf outings, Taste of Dearborn, 20+ Teacher of the Year celebrations, holiday gala Dues: $295 and up Employees: 4 Founded: 1944 Contact: Jacqueline Lovejoy, president
DETROIT CHINESE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION*
3250 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 430 Troy 48084 248-918-0391 dcba.com Members: 3,100 Focus: Michigan Meetings: Quarterly networking events, annual China Forum, U.S.-China business forum, Chinese New Year gala, DCBA International Golf Open Dues: $300-$10,000 Employees: 3 Founded: 1995 Contact: Brian Gao, president
DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER
1 Woodward Ave., Ste. 1900 Detroit 48226 313-964-4000 detroitchamber.com Members: 1,700 Focus: Ten counties in southeast Michigan Meetings: More than 80 programs and events, including the Mackinac Policy Conference; meetings with local, state, and national government officials; small business events; leadership and talent development programs Dues: Vary Employees: 80 Founded: 1903 Contact: Lori Ostrow, senior director, engagement
DOWNRIVER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
3200 Greenfield Rd., Ste. 300 Dearborn 48120 313-595-2624 dadba.org Members: 300+ Focus: Twenty-one downriver communities, from Allen Park to Wyandotte Meetings: Monthly breakfast, lunch, and evening networking events; quarterly business expos; DBA Spring Expo Dues: $250-$1,500 Employees: 3 Founded: 2005 Contact: Laura Fennell, director
FERNDALE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1938 Burdette St. Ferndale 48220 248-542-2160 ferndaleareachamber.com Members: 300 Focus: Ferndale, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge Meetings: Networking events (two morning, one lunch, and one after-hours), annual awards gala, annual Rainbow Run, annual Artist in You event Dues: $250-$450 Employees: 1 Founded: 1936 Contact: Joy R. Weis, director of operations
FRENCH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – MICHIGAN CHAPTER
2000 Town Center, Ste. 1800 Southfield 48075 248-365-0535 faccmi.org Members: 5,000+ Focus: To contribute to the improvement of economic, commercial, and financial relations between France and the U.S. Meetings: Business seminars and round-table events with high-level speakers, networking receptions, annual meeting, annual gala and awards ceremony Dues: NA Employees: 5 Founded: 1992 Contact: Lisa Roland, executive director
GERMAN-AMERICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN
2000 Town Center, Ste. 1800 Southfield 48075 248-826-8806 gabcmi.org Members: 80 Focus: Foster investment and trade relations while cultivating business between Germany and the state of Michigan Meetings: Networking events, lunchtime speaker series, German Haus at NAIAS, annual fall dinner, monthly round table, August Welcome to Michigan event for all expats Dues: $25 (student), $150 (individual), $300 (small business), $500 (corporation) Employees: No full-time employees Founded: 1994 Contact: Henry Julicher, vice president of membership
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
32780 Grand River Ave. Farmington 48336 248-919-6917 gfachamber.com Members: 460 Focus: Farmington, Farmington Hills Meetings: Two to three monthly networking/professional development events, annual Business Expo, business development luncheons, Taste of Two Cities, Founders Festival (July), Bunkers and Bogies golf outing, annual dinner and awards program Dues: $290-$5,000 Employees: 5 Founded: 2009 Contact: Connor Osborn, executive director
GREATER WEST BLOOMFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
5745 W. Maple Rd., Ste. 206 West Bloomfield 48322 248-626-3636 westbloomfieldchamber.com Members: 350 Focus: Keego Harbor, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, West Bloomfield Meetings: Weekly networking events, business matchmaking, Connect with an Expert, V.I.B.E. (Virtual Innovative Business Event), leadership luncheon, holiday party, officer installation, health and wellness fair, annual awards dinner, W.I.N. (Women’s Inspiration Network), B.I.G. (Business Innovation Generator), Senior Resource group, Y.E.N. (Young Entrepreneur group) Dues: $195-$5,000 Employees: 1 Founded: 1976 Contact: Suzanne Levine, executive director
GROSSE POINTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
106 Kercheval Ave. Grosse Pointe Farms 48236 313-881-4722 grossepointechamber.com Members: 650 Focus: The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce promotes businesses and engages residents for a thriving community Meetings: Monthly Business Before Hours and Business After Hours, Learn at Lunch, annual membership dinner and Pointer of Distinction Awards, committee meetings, Chamber Foundation Dues: $100-$2,500 Employees: 3 Founded: 2006 Contact: Regan Stolarski, director of administration
HOLLY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 East St. Holly 48442 248-215-7099 hollyareachamber.com Members: 156 Focus: Groveland Township, Holly Township, Rose Township, Springfield Township, Village of Holly Meetings: Monthly board meeting, monthly networking breakfast, periodic after-hours networking events Dues: $150 (nonprofit), $225 (business) Employees: Volunteer board of directors, 1 paid director Founded: 1918 Contact: Richard Kinnamon, executive director
HURON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
317 Union St. Milford 48381 248-685-7129 huronvcc.com Members: 450 Focus: Commerce Township, Highland and Highland Township, Milford and Milford Township, White Lake Township Meetings: Monthly and bimonthly networking events, Milford Memories summer festival, Brewed in Michigan, coffee clubs, networking events Dues: $75 to $525 Employees: 4 Founded: 1962 Contact: Joell Beether, executive director
INDO-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*
IACC-USA P.O. Box 250125 Franklin 48025 248-506-7555 iaccusa.org Members: 150 Focus: Networking opportunities for business professionals to develop economic, commercial, and financial relationships; business-related education; advocacy of issues pertinent to business owners in Michigan and nationwide Meetings: Six to eight meetings per year, golf outing, annual banquet Dues: $100 (individual), $250+ (business) Employees: 2 Founded: 2003 Contact: Nandita Bhattiprolu, executive director Formerly the Chamber of Commerce for the South Lyon Area P.O. Box 69 New Hudson 48165 248-444-2420 kensingtonvalleychamber.com Members: 250 Focus: Charter Township of Lyon, Green Oak Township, New Hudson, Salem Township, South Lyon Meetings: Bimonthly breakfast, one after-hours monthly mixer, networking group, ribbon-cuttings, special events Dues: $195-$480 (based on size of business) Founded: 1965 Contact: Andrea Meyer, executive director
LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A Walled Lake 48390 248-624-2826 lakesareachamber.com Members: 450 Focus: Commerce Township, Union Lake, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake, Wixom, Wolverine Lake Meetings: Monthly business “spotlight” lunches, annual State of the Lakes luncheon, annual Black & White Awards Ball, 1st Friday and 3rd Thursday networking breakfasts, annual golf outing, Rockin’ Under the Stars Summer Concert Dues: $195-$550 Employees: 3 Founded: 1950 Contact: Laura Bolyard, executive director
ITALIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF MICHIGAN
51194 Romeo Plank Rd., Ste. 354 Macomb 48044 586-925-2020 iaccm.net Members: 190 Focus: Business and professional growth, inclusive of the organization’s Italian history and culture; commercial, educational, and charitable forums to inspire pride throughout the Italian community; establishing a relationship of trust and service Meetings: 10 meetings per year Dues: $400 Employees: 1 Founded: 1919 Contact: Charles Shermetaro, president
KENSINGTON VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LIVONIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
33300 Five Mile Rd., Ste. 212 Livonia 48154 734-427-2122 livonia.org Members: 940 Focus: Livonia and surrounding communities Meetings: Two to three monthly networking events, annual golf outing, annual home improvement show, diversity and inclusion training, Livonia State of the City Luncheon, Western Wayne Business Leadership Banquet Dues: $289-$1,000 Employees: 4 Founded: 1950 Contact: Dan West, president
MACOMB COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
28 First St., Ste. B Mount Clemens 48043 586-493-7600 macombcountychamber.com Members: 1,000 Focus: Macomb County Meetings: Monthly networking/ economic development/public policy meetings, Lake St. Clair Appreciation Day, Macomb County Hall of Fame, Athena Awards, aerospace and defense meetings Dues: $335 to $1,680 Employees: 6 Founded: 1892 Contact: Kelley Lovati, CEO
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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
300 E. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights 48071 248-542-5010 madisonheightschamber.com Members: 300 Focus: Hazel Park, Madison Heights Meetings: Three networking events per month, auction, State of the Cities annual address, golf outing, BRAND referral group Dues: $10-$1,000 Employees: 1 Founded: 1969 Contact: Nancy Smith, executive director
MICHIGAN HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*
P.O. Box 397 New Baltimore 48047 248-792-2763 mhcc.org Members: 200+ Focus: Hispanic business enterprises, supplier diversity, automotive, professionals, financial, and more Meetings: Monthly third Thursdays, Economic Forum Breakfast, Supplier Diversity Matchmaker, annual golf outing, annual Fiesta Gala Dues: $25-$3,000 Employees: 4 Founded: 1989 Contacts: Mark A. Moreno, executive director; Laura Huber, business manager; Dina Fattom Wagner, membership and program director; Raquel Adam, marketing and communications lead
MICHIGAN IRISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE*
Beverly Hills 48025 231-590-0003 michiganirishchamber.com Members: 70 Focus: Individuals, businesspeople, and other community members working together to advance the business, culture, education, and civic welfare of the residents of Michigan who are of Irish descent Meetings: Vary Dues: $100 (full-time students under 25), $200 (business and professional level), $500 (Business Bronze), $800 (Business Platinum), $1,200 (Chairman’s Circle) Founded: 2012 Contact: Dave O’Connor, president
MICHIGAN VETERANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Phone 734-606-9622 michiganveteranschamber.org Members: 327 Focus: Supporting veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and veteran-supporting businesses Meetings: Monthly at member locations Dues: $255 Founded: 2021 Contact: Tracy Congdon, executive director
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS – GREATER DETROIT CHAPTER
26677 W. 12 Mile Rd. Southfield 48034 313-961-4748 nawbogdc.org Members: 200 Focus: Southeast Michigan; some out-of-state membership Meetings: Monthly networking events, annual Top 10 Michigan Businesswomen’s Awards, Women on Board, Circle of Learning education program, golf outing, holiday reception Dues: $239-$479 Employees: 1 Founded: 1975 Contacts: Nicole Lewis, chapter president
NATIONAL BUSINESS LEAGUE INC.
Formerly Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce 1001 Woodward Ave., Ste. 910 Detroit 48226 313-818-3017 nationalbusinessleague.org Members: 3,500 Focus: To economically empower and sustain African-American businesses as enterprises by advocating for economic development through entrepreneurship, procurement, community reinvestment, programmatic and professional development, and capitalistic activity throughout the United States and Black Diaspora Meetings: To be determined Dues: $19 and up Employees: 3 Founded: 1900 Contact: Ken Harris, president
NORTHVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
195 S. Main St. Northville 48167 248-349-7640 northville.org Members: 400 Focus: Northville and surrounding communities Meetings: Rise and Shine mixers, New Member Coffee, FUEL Young Professionals, First Friday networking, State of Community Luncheon, Veteran Banner Program, Farmers Market, Flower Sale, Tapped in the ‘Ville Craft Beer Festival, Fourth of July Parade, Heritage Festival, Streets of Treats, Holiday Lighted Parade, Greens Market Dues: $85-$650 Employees: 2 Founded: 1964 Contact: Douglas Wallace, executive director
NOVI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
41875 W. 11 Mile Rd., Ste. 201 Novi 48375 248-349-3743 novichamber.com Members: 372 Focus: Greater Novi area Meetings: Various networking events/month, educational seminars, sales leads, young professionals, golf outing, Novi Dinner Tour, holiday luncheon Dues: $150-$720 Employees: 2 Founded: 1967 Contact: Farah Shammami, executive director
ORION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1335 Joslyn Rd., Ste. 100 Lake Orion 48360 248-693-6300 orionareachamber.com Members: 300+ Focus: Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Orion Township, Oxford Meetings: Monthly morning and evening networking meetings, monthly luncheons, two annual community expos, Women in Business Conference, annual golf outing Dues: $35-$1,800 Employees: 3 Founded: 1950 Contact: Noelle Champagne, executive director
OXFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 142 22 W. Burdick St. Oxford 48371 248-628-0410 oxfordchamber.net Members: 170 Focus: Addison Oaks, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Lapeer, Metamora, Oxford Meetings: Mixers with neighboring chambers, annual Women’s Expo, annual Chamber Challenge 5K and 10K Dues: $150 Employees: 1 Founded: 1950 Contacts: Nicole Stirrett, executive director; Amy Desotell, administrative assistant
PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – MICHIGAN*
17356 Northland Park Ct.., Ste. 200 Southfield 48075 586-774-1800 Members: 90 Focus: Michigan Meetings: Monthly board meetings; networking and educational events; leadership, management, and organizational events Dues: $200-$1,200 Employees: Volunteer officers and board Founded: 2008 Contact: Betsy Henry, president
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
850 W. Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth 48170 734-453-1540 plymouthmich.org Members: 670 Focus: To stimulate growth and prosperity for a healthy business community Meetings: January and November Dues: $265-$1,350 Employees: 5 Founded: 1954 Contact: Wes Graff, president
PONTIAC REGIONAL CHAMBER
402 N. Telegraph Rd. Pontiac 48341 248-335-9600 pontiacrc.com Members: 250 Focus: Pontiac and surrounding communities Meetings: Weekly, monthly, and quarterly networking, professional development events, and speakers Dues: Varies by company size (minimum $99/year, maximum $5,000/ year) Employees: 2 Founded: 1904 Contact: Damany Head, president and board chair
ROCHESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
71 Walnut St., Ste. 110 Rochester 48307 248-651-6700 rrc-mi.com Members: 800 Focus: Oakland Township, Rochester, Rochester Hills Meetings: Community Outlook Breakfast, Legislative Affairs Committee, Sunrise Pinnacle Awards Ceremony, Coffee Talk Networking, Ambassador Network, Preferred Client networking groups, Peer Solution groups, Women in Business Luncheon, Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, Leadership Greater Rochester, Youth Leadership of Greater Rochester Dues: $275-$1,500 Employees: 5 Founded: 1955 Contact: Maggie Bobitz, president
ROYAL OAK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak 48067 248-547-4000 royaloakchamber.com Members: 550 Focus: Royal Oak and surrounding communities Meetings: Three monthly networking events; three community events each year: Royal Oak in Bloom, Art of Fire, Barktoberfest; four networking groups that meet bimonthly Dues: $275-$465 Employees: 4 Founded: 1936 Contact: Shelly Kemp, executive director
SOUTHERN WAYNE COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER
20904 Northline Rd. Taylor 48180 734-284-6000 swcrc.com Members: 500+ Focus: Twenty-one southern Wayne County communities Meetings: Monthly morning and evening networking events, legislative and business forums, Young Professional group, Chamber Connection groups, Black Tie Gala and Expo, golf outing, Taste of Downriver, Women of Achievement Awards, and more Dues: $255 Employees: 4 Founded: 1967 Contact: Ron Hinrichs, president
SOUTHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
20300 Civic Center Dr., Ste. 1102 Southfield 48076 248-557-6661 southfieldchamber.com Members: 300 Focus: Lathrup Village, Oak Park, Southfield Meetings: Monthly networking events, golf outing, State of the City, education series, Taste of Southfield Dues: $285-$2,100 Employees: 3 Founded: 1953 Contact: Jasmine Patton, executive director
STERLING HEIGHTS REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
12900 Hall Rd., Ste. 100 Sterling Heights 48313 586-731-5400 shrcci.com Members: 1,200 Focus: Clinton Township, Fraser, Macomb Township, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren Meetings: Weekly Business Resource Alliance Group (leads groups) networking, ambassadors, Public Policy Committee, Tourism and Hospitality group, Health and Wellness group, Nonprofit Network Dues: $285 (different rates for nonprofits, certain industries) Employees: 5 Founded: 1961 Contact: Stacy Ziarko, president and CEO
SWEDISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DETROIT
2000 Town Center, Ste. 1800 Southfield 48075 saccdetroit.org Members: Around 100 Focus: Enhance trade, commerce, and investment between the Detroit region and Sweden Meetings: Three major events per year, virtual pub nights Dues: $50-$1,000 Employees: 0 Founded: 1988 Contact: Roger Lidgren, president
TAIWANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER DETROIT*
6636 Maple Creek Blvd. West Bloomfield 48322 248-681-4068 apacc.org Members: 75 Focus: Southeast Michigan Meetings: Chinese New Year Banquet, annual professional development seminars, picnic, golf outing, banquet Dues: $200 Employees: Volunteer board Founded: 1996 Contact: Duc Nyugen Abramson, executive director
TROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2125 Butterfield, Ste. 100N Troy 48084 248-641-8151 troychamber.com Members: 670 Focus: Troy Meetings: Monthly morning, afternoon, and evening networking events; Tee Off Fore Troy golf outing; Top of Troy Women in Leadership event; Your City Your State Government Relations event, Made in Michigan Holiday Luncheon; quarterly CEO Series; TC Business Excellence Awards; economic development forums; diversity summit; Nonprofit Management Conference; outdoor summer series; Young professional mixers, Troy Restaurant Week Dues: $325-$3,045 Employees: 5 Founded: 1959 Contact: Tara Tomcsik-Husak, president and CEO
WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2309 Airport Rd. Waterford 48327 248-666-8600 waterfordchamber.org Members: 650 Focus: Clarkston, Waterford, White Lake Meetings: Monthly and bimonthly networking events, periodic luncheons, annual State of the Township breakfast, annual Business and Home Expo, Business Success Conference, annual dinner and awards, annual golf classic, United Professionals Network Dues: $225 Employees: 3 Founded: 1998 Contact: Nikki Tippett, executive director
*Member of the Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce
Source: DBusiness research
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ASSOCIATION FOR CORPORATE GROWTH
The Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Detroit Chapter is a nonprofit business organization of professionals from corporations, lenders, and private equity firms who advise, invest in, as well as own middle-market companies. This group also includes professionals from accounting, investment banking, law, and other firms. It curates and facilitates more than 40 middle market driven business/networking events for 400-plus local members annually. For more information on upcoming events and how to become a member, visit acg.org/detroit.
Join the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for Women Empowered on Monday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event, held at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, offers an opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals while enjoying a fabulous lunch. An esteemed panel of high-profile female executives who will speak includes: Kelly Carroll Burgin, president and founder, K. Carroll Accessories; Smita Mehta, director of diversity, equity, & inclusion, Faurecia North America; Shannon Striebich, president, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland. These women will share inside perspectives on positioning themselves at the top of their professions, different challenges they faced, and lessons learned. To inquire about details, participate as a sponsor, or submit registration, call 248-853-7862 or visit auburnhillschamber.com.
BEAUMONT HEALTH FOUNDATION | WALK FOR MIRACLES
Superheroes of all ages are invited to Beaumont Children’s Walk for Miracles at the Detroit Zoo. Join us on Saturday, June 11, beginning at 7:30 a.m. In addition to exploring the zoo exhibits, attendees will enjoy refreshments and snacks. Meet Super Beau, the Beaumont Children’s bear mascot, as well as other popular comic book and fairytale heroes! Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero and will receive a special cape. Beaumont Health Foundation is proud to partner with the Royal Oak School District for this event. Walkers must make a minimum donation of $5 per person or $20 per family. Proceeds benefit pediatric programs and services through the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at Beaumont Children’s. For sponsorship opportunities, contact charlotte.alex@beaumont.org. To register in advance, visit beaumont.org/walk-for-miracles.
Beaumont Health Foundation presents the Women’s Health Care Classic on Monday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m. Join us to support women’s breast cancer programs offered by Beaumont hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne. This is a two-course golf tournament, as exclusively women are invited to play at the Dearborn Country Club, while both men and women are welcome to take on challenging TPC Michigan. Attendees will enjoy a day on the links, complemented by breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The event includes a cocktail hour and awards reception. Funds are also being raised through an online auction. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact karen.whetter@beaumont.org. To register, visit beaumont.org/whcc.
DEREK DICKOW PRESENTS: POWER CONNECTIONS | BUILDING POWERFUL CONNECTIONS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Renowned networking expert Derek Dickow kicks off his 2022 season with a powerful business-to-business event that unites professionals within the commercial real estate industry. Please join him at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on Thursday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This immersive seminar offers a large 1-1 speed networking session, as well as an opportunity for structured networking among developers, service providers, real estate investors, and municipal/government leaders. For additional information and to register, visit derekdickow.com/events/power-connections-incommercial-real-estate.
DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION | DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT GOLF OUTING
The second annual Detroit Police Department Golf Outing takes place at renowned Detroit Golf Club on Monday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enjoy a round of golf on the North and South courses, lunch, open bar, dinner, as well as silent auction. Proceeds benefit Chief’s Neighborhood Liaisons Unit, which is dedicated to community events that connect the Detroit Police Department with its citizens. These funds support engagement programs to build effective and transparent initiatives that focus on youth, social justice awareness, etc. For sponsorship inquiries, please call 313-595-8868. To register, visit detroitpublicsafety.org/dpd-golf-outing.
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DETROIT PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION | WOMEN IN BLUE
Women in Blue is a celebration of Detroit’s female first responders within the police, fire, and emergency medical services units. The Detroit Public Safety Foundation hosts this annual breakfast to recognize and honor women who spearhead these incredible accomplishments. This event takes place at MGM Grand Detroit on Wednesday, May 25, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. It features a sit-down meal and keynote remarks from Melanca Clark, president and CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation. A presentation of the Detroit Police Department Women in Blue Officer of the Year and Detroit Fire Department Woman of the Year awards will conclude the morning festivities. For sponsorship opportunities, call 313-628-2162. To learn more, visit detroitpublicsafety.org/women-in-blue.
ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN INC. | SCRAMBLE FOR KIDS GOLF OUTING
Coyote Preserve Golf Club in Fenton will host the 29th annual Scramble for Kids Golf Outing on Friday, June 17. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. It will be a fun-filled day of golf and entertainment! Participation includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, contests, continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, two drink tickets, golf shirt, door prizes, photographs, raffles, silent auction, and more. A reception is planned to highlight the experiences and stories of each guest speaker. Festivities end at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Ennis Center for Children and its programs for abused/neglected children as well as families in crisis. To register, please contact the Development Department by phone at 810-233-4031, or email development@enniscenter.org. For details, visit enniscenter.org.
ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION – DETROIT CHAPTER
As a business owner or entrepreneur, how would you best review your company? Get some tips as we host Alan Miltz at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills (DoubleTree by Hilton) on Wednesday, May 18, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. An award-winning speaker, Cash Flow Story founder, and co-author of Verne Harnish’s No. 1 business bestseller/multi-award winner, Scaling Up, this expert shares financial performance review advice. Throughout his presentation, he will wear the hats of CEO, CFO, and COO to explore how success is achieved. Enjoy drinks to conclude the event. Admission is free if you are interested in joining this professional group. RSVP is mandatory. Please email admin@eodetroit.com.
The fourth annual Swing into Spring Charity Golf Outing takes place on Monday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please join us at Greystone Golf Club in Washington. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, driving range, golf cart, lunch, awards ceremony, dinner, raffle prizes, silent auction, golf ball launch cannon, gift bag, PGPA’s $10K Hole-in-One contest, and more! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to New Paradigm Family Services. This local non-profit organization provides individuals and families with a full range of resources necessary to overcome physical/social challenges, while presenting new opportunities. Thanks to Parks Services, a family owned and operated company that specializes in outdoor maintenance, for serving as the title sponsor. For further details and sponsorship inquiries, visit progolfplanners.com/events.
The Godfather second annual Charity Golf Outing is slated for Monday, May 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please join us at Greystone Golf Club in Washington. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, driving range, golf cart, lunch, awards ceremony, dinner, raffle prizes, silent auction, golf ball launch cannon, gift bag, PGPA’s $10K Hole-in-One contest, and more! At both of its locations, The Godfather offers clients delicious food and an unparalleled cigar selection in a world class setting. For 11 years, the owners have chosen to support Yellow Ribbon Fund Inc. as a philanthropic endeavor. This veterans service organization supports ill and wounded military members by providing caregivers, shelter, and transportation. Piedmont Managed Services is serving as the title sponsor. With a national footprint, this property management company focuses on a technology-based client experience. To learn more, visit progolfplanners.com/events.
THE SALVATION ARMY | WALK FOR JUSTICE
Put your walking shoes on and join The Salvation Army’s 10th annual Walk for Justice! Your whole family is welcome at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, May 14, from 8 a.m. until noon for a fun day supporting this great cause. Registration is $40 for adults, which includes admission, parking, refreshments, shirt, and entry into a kettle raffle. Children attend for free. There will also be a silent auction that features exciting experiences and items. All proceeds benefit the William Booth Legal Aid Clinic – the only free legal aid clinic of The Salvation Army – which provides quality guidance in a variety of areas including homelessness, child abuse/neglect, domestic violence, and consumer advocacy. Last year alone, the clinic helped resolve nearly 1,800 legal issues affecting low-income individuals, families, and U.S. military veterans. For registration and ticket information, visit walkforjustice.org.
