The event will be held at Crystal Gardens in Southgate Michigan, from 5-8pm.

FREE ADMISSION with a food donation. 

This event will benefit the Soup Kitchen located inside the Wyandotte Salvation Army.

I have attended and displayed at many of the DADBA events and have had great success in building new business as well as reconnecting with past and current customers.  If you want to build your business this event is a low cost way to generate some new business with a $50 table.

For more details visit the DADBA site here.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

Mr. Handyman provides residential/commercial building maintenance and insurance repairs.  They are the nation’s #1 professional handyman service with over 300 locations nationwide, Canada and China.  Mr. Handyman of Southeastern Wayne County serves the Downriver community and surrounding areas and is owned by Mark Slagle, a lifelong downriver resident.  His office was recognized as the #1 franchise location in North America in 2004.  You can reach Mark at 888-671-5888 or at mslagle@mrhandyman.com.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
A Directory of Michigan Businesses

Salons were visited from Arlington Virginia to Los Angeles, California by Allure Magazine and only one in Michigan chosen.  VIP SALON was recognized as the best for “A Cut Above” other stylists based on how they performed when a secret shopper booked services.  Allure magazine sent out undercover reporters throughout the United States to find the best salon cuts.  They came back with eleven salons that were recognized for excellence in the entire country.

Stylist Karyn Sauve was chosen as one of those eleven because of the reporters’ haircut and style she received from Sauve who has been with VIP for seven years.   “This is such an honor for Karyn and our Salon. We are not surprised that Karyn received this recognition because of her dedication and expertise to our industry.  She is a true professional who has studied at facilities from California to Florida to hone her special techniques.” says salon owner Renee’ Borowy.

This is actually the second year in a row VIP has been recognized in Allure Magazine. Last year Ngoc Ho, a nine year VIP nail veteran was visited by Allure and awarded the distinction of “The best for obsessively precise polishing”. Ms. Borowy also commented that “Nqoc has a large clientele that comes from miles away for the very latest nail treatments. Both Karyn & Ngoc as well as all of our staff; which consists over 55+ employees, are in the business of making people happy, but it’s also  wonderful to be recognized for our talent too!”  In addition to this latest recognition for service, VIP has received Salon of the Year for Michigan in 1997 and 1998 and many other recognitions for excellence in their field of work. VIP SALON & SPA is constantly on the “cutting” edge of new hair design, nail techniques and spa treatments. Take advantage of the Best of Best in your own neighborhood! For more information about VIP Salon & Spa please call (734) 479-1166 or visit their web site at www.vipsalonandspa.com. 

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
a Directory of Michigan Businesses

Be sure to stop by my Bizarre Promotions, Inc. table, to enter a drawing and pick up a freebie.  I have attended many DADBA events and their business expo’s have been a huge success for may business. The events are exicuted very professional and well organized.

The general public is welcome and there is no charge for admission.   Door prizes, food and family fun is on the agenda!  This is a great opportunity to come and support your local small business community!

Proceeds from this event will also support  JVS – a local non-profit organization that offers vocational support to the  community! For more information you can visit their website: www.jvsdet.org

For more information please contact Laura Wyatt of DADBA at 313.595.2624 or laura@dadba.org

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
A Michigan Business Directory

It is definitely a buyers market in terms of investing in body modification.  Discount Tattoos located in Southfield and Centerline is charging less money for more work.  Inevitably that is what works to keep people happy and returning.

Owner John Motyka notes “Choose your practitioner wisely.  Do your due diligence and do not make any hasty decisions.  Getting a tattoo has been known to be impulsive in nature.  Slow down and take the time to build your project with someone you trust.” Tattoo Expert Motyka is a 17 year local veteran.  He has promoted three tattoo conventions at Cobo Hall in years past and owned more than a dozen tattoo studios in the Metro Detroit area.  John has given taped interviews for congress addressing tattooing.
He is a member of the National Tattoo association and a member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists as well as a certified Laser Specialists with certification in removing tattoos.

A 2006 study done by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 24% of Americans between 18 and 50 are tattooed, and that 36% of Americans age 18 to 29 have at least one tattoo. Even in this economy, the tattooing and piercing industry is still growing with repeat clients and referrals. 

There are not enough qualified tattooists to keep up with the continued growing demand for tattoos being done.  Discount Tattoo and Piercings employs only the best of the industry professionals who also just happen to be the best value around. Now a person can have the best of both worlds from a tattoo studio: high level artistry and reasonable prices.

Discount Tattoos and Piercing                                                                            
25543 Vandyke Centerline, Michigan 48015 (586)759-8446
21329 Telegraph rd. Southfield, MI. 48033 (248) 827-3300
Email: John.motyka@sbcglobal.net
www.247tattoos.com

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
a Michigan Business Directory

This local solar project was headed up by Robert Kulick of Kulick Enterprises and Cresit Energy who specializes in the installation and distribution of Solar Energy. His office is located in Wyandotte. His team of specialists also included Rob Molnar of Molnar Roofing, who installed the roof stanchions and the electrical hookup was completed by Douglas Electric’s engineer Mark Skehan. Bob Lemay completed the welding services for the building fascia. Web integration was also installed and configured by Tom Lawrence of Lawrence Technologies in Taylor. Tom installed all the sensors and cabling needed for a live feed that is now available on http://www.cresitenergy.com/. The website provides in real time production power generated and all kilowatt hours and tracking information.  Wyandotte Schools are currently live tracking power production and the Southgate project will be updated and in real time within the next few weeks.

For information about this project or Lawrence Technologies visit the web site at http://lawrencesystems.com/.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

Rochester Hills, MI.  Did you know the best jobs found are not advertised?  In Michigan, layoffs in auto assembly and parts manufacturing have hit both nonmetro and metro areas.  In metro areas, Michigan had the highest unemployment rate at 12.5 percent. As a result, MichiganMall.com is determined to be of assistance to recruiters, headhunters, staffing and executive search firms and “make more Michigan job placements materialize” with a “ripple effect” approach.

With the Michigan’s rising tide of unemployment, MichiganMall.com is putting their resources on the table and offering a Talent Bank as a means of support for Michigan’s unemployed. Whether you are looking for a job or looking for employees, MichiganMall.com’s Talent Bank is the new place to be. Not a resume service or job finder, simply a way of augmenting other search efforts. People can list their qualifications, expertise & make this a great tool describing THEIR JOB SKILLS and become a part of Making Michigan Matter.

The goal for the “ripple effect” is to use MichiganMall.com as a resource when job searching by listing their job skills and titles on the website, utilizing the signals for a prospective employer to expand their company by checking out the Michigan businesses represented on the Michigan based online search directory.  The ripple effect will work because small firms are less constrained by traditions common to major companies. In most cases, they’re making their own new rules every day. Some of the new breed of presidents answer their own phones, work in shirtsleeves, and are on the shop floor daily. Personnel departments in these firms are less likely to be screening out, but instead are probably looking at every single prospect with an open mind. In the case of many growth companies, the very reason for their growth may be their willingness to gamble on people who come into their industry without experience and without all the answers.

Please share this story by checking out www.michiganmall.com, clicking on Talent Bank and continue to Make Michigan Matter.

 
Jan & Marshall Rice
Owners and Founders
Michiganmall.com, LLC
Making Michigan Matter
“Increasing the online visibility of Michigan’s business community.”
 
http://www.michiganmall.com
Toll free   1.888.315.1928

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
Michigan Business Directory

Orme Family Bowling Fundraiser
The BPFFU in cooperation with Children’s Hospital of Michigan, The Brownstown Police Officers Association, and Indian Lanes of Wyandotte is sponsoring a Nine Pin / No Tap Bowling fundraiser with all proceeds to support the family of fallen Firefighter Andy Orme.

If you plan to participate, please RSVP by June 10th.

If unable to attend the fundraiser, donated funds may be sent to:
Andy Orme Family Fund
C/O BPFFU
P.O. Box 2212
Riverview, MI 48193

In addition to the overall tourist event, this year’s festival is again “Going Green!”  In an effort to showcase the many environmentally friendly opportunities that exist in our area, the festival  com­mittee is dedicating an entire festival block to environmentally friendly information and family fun.  Whether it be sharing the many outdoor recreation opportunities and wonderful natural resources that exist right in our own backyard or showcasing environmentally friendly businesses and organizations which are providing healthy alternatives to preserve and protect our environment, this year’s festival will have lots of great ideas of how to “Go Green” downriver.  Be sure to recycle while you’re here compliments of the Trenton Business Association, Henry Ford Health, Renewals By Anderson & DTE!  The featured retro rock stylings of headliners Spirit of 76 & Square Pegz will compliment the “groovy” feel of this annual event. It’s a great time to take a “Staycation” this summer and be a Tourist in your own town!

The Festival attracts over 100,000 visitors each year with top name entertainment, over 150 artists and craftsmen, a children’s playmarket, and a popular array of sporting tournaments including co-ed volleyball.  Check out Kulick Enterprises solar display at West & W. Jefferson.  Thanks to Kulick Enterprises, the entire main stage will be powered by the sun!  

There is a lot for kids to do at the Trenton Mid-Summer Festival.  Just locate the clock tower at W. Jefferson and West and let the fun begin!  In keeping with the “Green Theme”, the New Herald Newspapers Children’s Playmarket opens on Friday where kids can use their imagination and create an array of hands-on arts and crafts from recycled products.  Be on the lookout for Janie Annie clown and Max the Moose, who will delight children of all ages.  Games Stops- Guitar Hero contest that pits families against families will be sure to Retro Rock the town.  The Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot will be held on Saturday at noon near the clock tower for crawlers through age 4.

Stop by the Trenton Fire Department and become a Junior Firefighter by trying your hand at spraying a real firehouse to see if you can hit the target!  The Trenton Police Department will offer crime prevention information for the public and a free bike raffle for children.  Trenton’s finest will also be taking photo’s of children who want to dress in a police uniform and check out a police car with a hemi!  Trenton school clubs and local service organizations will offer games of chance, face painting, fishing pond and super soaker games to name a few.   Get your free ‘green’ balloons compliments of News Herald News Papers.  

As a waterfront community, Trenton is blessed with outstanding natural resources which lend themselves to offer incredible outdoor recreation opportunities.   Make it a point to visit the International Wildlife Refuge and Humbug Marsh, located at the south end of Trenton, and learn about this valuable natural resources and plans for the future.  A short  Miller Beverages shuttle bus ride will transport you there and back.  Times of the tours will be announced.  In addition to the tour of the marsh, Riverside Kayak will be on hand, providing kayaking demonstrations at nearby Elizabeth Park.  Times to be announced.  

Henry Ford Hospital Wyandotte & Josephine Ford Cancer Center Downriver will again host the Refreshment Intersection at West Jefferson and Elm for some shady relief by the food stations.

In true award winning style, visitors will be able to enjoy a great line up of evening entertainment sure to please all tastes in various locations throughout the event.

Friday July 11 – Mayor’s Breakfast 8am under the big top,. Get your tickets early at City Hall it’s always a sell out! WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment all afternoon and into the night featuring headliner Spirit of 76.

Saturday July 12

Strolling-Janie Annie; 11am-Max the Moose-Clock Tower; Guitar Hero contest 5:30-7:30pm. WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment  all afternoon and into the night, featuring headliner Square Pegz.

Sunday July 13

Strolling Nancy Hartlett & Janie Annie in the morning, 1pm-Catch Lori Adams (Tiger baseball own national anthem singer) and WOW Rockin Retro Entertainment  tunes up until 4pm.

Shuttle service is available at the Woodhaven K-Mart, Kennedy Recreation Center and Trenton High School. Shuttles run continuously during festival hours and are handicap and stroller accessible.  

The Co-ed Volleyball Tournaments will be held Saturday and Sunday at Elizabeth Park. Al application forms are available on the festival web site.

Over 150 artists and crafters will be in attendance. Visitors can enjoy a variety of unique woodworking, clothing jewelry, hand woven rugs and many specialty items.  Of course the food will also be spectacular this year! Food vendors will offer everything from hot dogs, fondue, hamburgers, stuffed pizza, strudel, ice cream, sno cones, lemonade, elephant ears and much more.

Be sure to stop by the information booth sponsored by West Grange Pharmacy, Metro Shores Credit Union, Sudden Values.com and  Renewals By Anderson to pick up festival information and program.

The annual festival is organized by committee of volunteers headed by Scott Barr, in conjunction with the Trenton Parks & Recreation staff. Food and Vendors Al Sidebottom, Charlie DeShetler; Organizations-Kay Sidebottom; Kids Korner- Dava Springstead; Entertainment-Bob Baker, Scott Kloock; Beverages-Tim Flanagan and Mary Mercure; Arts & Crafts, Scott Barr, Pat Labadie, Corky Peck; Photography-Ilene Flanagan; Mayors Breakfast-Pauline Arthurs; Parks & Recreation-Joann Perna and Marketing & Sponsorships-Kathy Kane.

For more information please call  (734) 675-7302 visit the web site at www.trentonmid-summmer.com

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

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Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
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