Dining Opportunity to Support Seedlings Braille Books for Children

Join Seedlings Braille Books for Children of Livonia for their 9th annual “Dining for Braille Books” fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen at Laurel Park Place in Livonia. Enjoy a tasty way to raise funds while helping to bring the gift of literacy to blind children.

Present a special flier when dining at California Pizza Kitchen starting Sunday, October 2nd through Thursday, October 6th and 20% of your total bill will be donated to Seedlings. Dine anytime during regular hours (Sun: noon to 8pm and M-Th: 11am to 10pm) and the funds raised during this event will help produce more children’s books in braille.

You may download a PDF flier at http://www.seedlings.org/events.php or pick one up at our office in Livonia. To request a flier, contact Community Outreach at 734-427-8552 x301 or seedlink7@ameritech.net. You must present a flier in order for Seedlings to benefit from the proceeds.

Seedlings Braille Books for Children is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the opportunity for braille literacy by providing high quality, low cost children’s literature in braille.

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Contact:
Therese Vick
Seedlings Braille Books for Children
734-427-8552 x301
Seedlink7@ameritech.net

RightWay Automotive Credit Grand Opening Video

Mayoral, Council candidates set to debate issues in Chamber forum

(LIVONIA; September 20, 2011) – Candidates running for Livonia Mayor and Livonia City Council are scheduled to appear in a 7 p.m. candidate forum on Thursday, September 29, at the Livonia City Hall Auditorium. The forum is sponsored by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce.

The two-hour event is free and open to the public. Members of the audience will be able to ask question of the candidates as time permits. Bright House Networks will record the event and rebroadcast the program on cable-access television in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 8 election.

Only those candidates whose names appear on the ballot were invited to participate in the Chamber forum.

The forum will begin at 7 p.m. with mayoral candidates: Incumbent Jack Kirksey and challenge Patrick O’Neil. The mayoral forum will last about 30 minutes. The forum featuring the eight candidates seeking four seats on the Livonia City Council is scheduled to run from 7:45-9 p.m. Both forums will be moderated by Livonia Chamber of Commerce President Dan West.

In addition to this forum, the Chamber will soon post video clips on its website of the candidates seeking election to the Board of Education in Livonia and Clarenceville. Each candidate in those races were invited to have a recorded three-minute video message that addressed questions asked by the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. The school board clips are scheduled to appear on the Chamber website around Oct. 1, and accessed on www.livonia.org until Election Day.

“Advocacy is one of our missions at the Livonia Chamber,” West said. “While we do not endorse candidates, we work to provide helpful resources to inform our Chamber members and the entire community about those running for office in Livonia.”

For more information on these forums, reach the Livonia Chamber of Commerce at 734.427.2122.

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2nd Annual Kids' Health & Safety Day - Free Event

On Saturday September 24^th from 1pm to 4pm, Bright Side Dental will host the 2^nd Annual Kids' Health & Safety Day in Livonia at 36400 5 Mile Rd.

This event is free and open to the public.

Children’s activities include face painting, a mad science station provided by Mad Science of Detroit, 5-minute musical mayhem provided by the Livonia public Library, Character Appearances, a bounce house provided by awesome bounce, exercise activities by Harvest Healthy Kids and the Livonia YMCA, arts & crafts, FREE food provided by California Pizza Kitchen and Costco and much more!

Entertainment will be provided by 11-year-old singer Bernadette Kathryn, and magic to amaze you by Steve Skindell.

The Livonia Police Department, Fire Department, Recreation Center, and St. Mary Mercy Livonia will also be providing health & safety information and guests will have the opportunity to win a bevy of prizes & freebies provided by Buddy’s Pizza, Game Stop, Riverside Arena, and many more!

Bright Side Dental knows the significance of providing viable information to parents on the importance of health & safety. There will be FREE information provided to each attendee on crime prevention, child safety, and healthcare. Each child will receive a CD containing a photo, video, digital fingerprint, and vital information provided by Easy Child I.D.

“We are very excited about the event this year. We look forward to giving back to the community and encourage parents to bring their  kid’s out, take advantage of the child I.D kits, and have a great time!” said Josh Gershonowicz, V.P of Marketing and Public Relations for Bright Side Dental.

About Bright Side Dental

Bright Side Dental is a member of the American Dental Association, Michigan Dental Association, and Special Care Dentistry Association and offers a full array of dental, cosmetic, and orthodontic services. The Better Business Bureau has given Bright Side Dental an A+ rating. For more information about Bright Side Dental, visit www.brightsidedental.com or call 1-800-PAINLESS.

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Contact:

Pam Lenning, Public Relations Assistant, 248-629-2986

Tail Wagger's Spay-Ghetti Dinner on Sept. 28th

Coach Mike Babcock Luncheon Q&A Video

On Sept. 8, 2011, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, with the Novi Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Detroit Red Wings' Mike Babcock to a luncheon. This ... moreVOn Sept. 8, 2011, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, with the Novi Chamber of Commerce, welcomed Detroit Red Wings' Mike Babcock to a luncheon. This video features the Q&A portion of the event. The questions, from the crowd, were asked by Dan West, President of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, and Linda Daly, Executive Director of the Novi Chamber. The video was produced by Bright House Networks at Schoolcraft College's VisTaTech Center.

DTW Contractor/Subcontractor Outreach & Information Session

Bella Sera Fridays at Italian American Banquet & Conference

SCHOOLCRAFT - EXPORT BOOT CAMP, BEGINNING 9/15/11

Get your small business the information to be competitive in the global marketplace. Learn the basic tools to initiate or expand into international markets. Topics covered include: risk assessment, supply chain management, finance, freight forwarding, insurance, product classification, export regulations, and marketing. Come away with numerous resources to grow your international business. Schoolcraft College will be offering this 5-week program beginning Thursday, September 15th (9 am - 3:30 pm). The program costs $245/person and you may view registration details, at: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/seminars-small-business.asp  Questions? Contact Schoolcraft College MI-SBTDC at (734) 462-4438.

Techno-Info Luncheon Video

Techno-Info Luncheon: Designing a Drama-Free Work Zone --- On August 18, Kirsten E. Ross spoke to Chamber Members on how to reduce drama and stress in the workplace and increase productivity.