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Dearborn Chamber Welcomes New Board Members

December 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mike Kirk

DEARBORN, Michigan - Six new board members have been elected to join the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and will begin their three year terms January 1, 2012. New board members include Barb Biess, B2 Consulting;  Jeff Evans, U of M Dearborn; Basima Farhat, Banners Nationwide; Alan Osborne, The Henry Hotel; Joel Schembri, Allstate Insurance – The Schembri Agency and Bill Wednieski, Severstal. Board members who were re-elected for a second term include; Cecelia Fydroski, Henry Ford Center Fairlane / Ford Road; Rick Hillbom, Oakwood Hospital; Minnie LaGrande, PNC … [Read more...]

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AACC Holds Trade Discussions with White House

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
AACC Chairman Ahmad Chebbani

DEARBORN, Michigan - The American Arab Chamber of Commerce has been building economic bridges between the United States and the Middle East for more than 19 years, and when the White House decided to discuss economic development in the Middle East with Arab business leaders this year, it called on the Chamber for help. In May, Chamber Chairman Ahmad Chebbani and Executive Director Fay Beydoun led a group of 40 Arab-American business leaders to Washington D.C. to discuss facilitating commerce and investment for American business people in the Middle East. On Wednesday, July 27, 2011, … [Read more...]

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17th Annual American Arab Golf Open September 12

August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Annual Arab American Golf Outing at TPC in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan -- The American Arab Chamber of Commerce invites you to tee off at the 17th Annual American Arab Golf Open on September 12, 2011 at the legendary TPC Michigan in Dearborn. Each summer, the American Arab Chamber of Commerce organizes the golf outing to bring Chamber members and their guests together in an informal networking setting to enjoy a day of golf as well as establish and build on business partnerships. The event offers a hole-in-one marketing opportunity for you and your business. The day-long event attracts more than 200 professionals and business and … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Teachers To Be Honored At Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Reception

April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN, Michigan - Nominations for the Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards 2011 are being requested from Dearborn students. One winner from elementary, middle and high school will be announced at a special ceremony, Thursday, June 2, 2011. Nominations can also be submitted online. “We wanted to make this process as simple as possible because we wanted to encourage all students to nominate their favorite teachers especially considering the challenging school year that this community has endured,“ said Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Knott Giering. “Teachers make … [Read more...]

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Chamber to Honor Ford Motor and Congressman John Dingell

March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
John Dingell

Chamber to Honor Ford Motor Company and Congressman John Dingell at annual Business Recognition Award Luncheon The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce offers effective networking, business appreciation and a high profile expo at its Business Recognition Award Luncheon & Expo, April 23, 2010. Presenting sponsor is Ford Land and the event location is the Ritz Carlton, Dearborn, from 10:00am-2:00pm. This year the Chamber will honor Ford Motor Company with the Legacy Award. Ford Motor Company is a true example of a solid community partner representing both the individuals and organizations in … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Opens New Office

September 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Dearborn Public Library (Bryant Branch) - New office location for the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce (photo credit: Doug Vos)

The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce recently moved to a new office location in the old Bryant Branch library at 22100 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Previously the Chamber had been located on Michigan Avenue near Greenfield Road. The Chamber is hosting a grand opening "open house" celebration on Friday, October 2nd to commemorate the move to the new location.  The new office is located on the lower level of the library. Call the Dearborn Chamber office at 313-584-6100 for more information. … [Read more...]

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