Detroiter articles from August 2004

Detroiter archives from August 2004

New practices and best practices: we are streamlining our communications strategy.
August 1, 2004... Practice makes perfect--or at the very least, practice makes it better. With this issue of the Detroiter, we bring you a new practice (and a new look) of communicating with our members. With the influx of new technologies and new ways to reach...

2004 best practices Detroit Regional Chamber contest winners.(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004... FIRST PLACE: HUMAN RESOURCES Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing Detroit Marcie Brogan, CEO Entry: Pamper, Perks & Performance Pack The people who work at Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing savor a regular diet...

Global competitiveness: highlights from the Detroit Regional Chamber's 24th Mackinac Policy Conference.
August 1, 2004... Chamber President and CEO Richard E. Blouse Jr., CCE, and Conference Chairman Richard E. Dauch (American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.) welcome a record 1,700 conferees to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Dauch succeeds Gail Torreano (SBC Michigan)...

New members.(Membership Update)(Illustration)
August 1, 2004... Welcome to these new members who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in May Gold Hotel Corporation of the Bahamas/Bahamas Tourist Office Nassau, Bahamas Silver Alliance Technology Solutions...

The Leadership Detroit experience.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... In honor of Leadership Detroit's 25th anniversary, the Detroiter will feature a first-person report each issue during 2004 from LD graduates who are making a difference in their communities. From the beginning, I looked upon Leadership...

Your office supplies solution.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Detroit Regional Chamber and Office Depot have teamed up to offer members savings of up to 88 percent on office supplies. You can order supplies through a convenient toll-free number, Internet, fax or at any retail store. Our Office Depot...

Chamber members get special rates.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... LDMI is offering unlimited local and long distance at an extremely low rate of $39.95/per line if you sign up online. Plus, Chamber members receive an additional 5 percent invoice discount off this already extraordinarily low rate. This great...

Share a great day at the ballpark.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Now there's one more reason to choose Comerica Park for entertaining clients, colleagues, family and friends: the Detroit Regional Chamber suite is discounted up to 50 percent for Chamber members. The Chamber's suite features 18 tickets, 12...

DHL -- the answer to your shipping needs.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... As a Detroit Regional Chamber member, you save on all your DHL shipments--up to 25 percent off FedEx and UPS published rates. And, you still get guaranteed on-time delivery. Just pick the DHL service you need: Next Morning, Next Afternoon,...

New! Market profile services.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... If you're looking to expand to a new market, the Detroit Regional Chamber can create customized demographic profiles providing key market data. Market profiles can be arranged by county, city, ZIP code, MSA, state, mile radius around specific...

Coming up: regional development Summit, Oct. 15.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... In conjunction with Wayne State University, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), Detroit Renaissance and the Michigan Suburbs Alliance, the Detroit Regional Chamber will host the second annual Summit on Regional...

Cost-saving call plan.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(SBC)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Detroit Regional Chamber members may be eligible for a new cost-saving plan from SBC that lets businesses call anyone, anywhere in the United States, at any time for a low monthly rate of $20 per line. Members can take advantage of this...

Donate your old cell phone, get a tax break.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Charitable Recycling Program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... The Detroit Regional Chamber's Charitable Recycling Program is designed to assist members by collecting and re-deploying used and unwanted cell phones to benefit United Way Community Services. Recycled cell phones are distributed to 911...

Let Verizon take care of all your wireless needs.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Detroit Regional Chamber members and their employees can save a minimum of 5 percent on rate plans of $35 or higher, or choose the current Verizon promotion. You can also save 25 percent on accessories for equipment. Whether you are a current...

Chamber unveils basic health insurance for working uninsured.(CHAMBER PRODUCTS SERVICES AND EVENTS)(Health First America)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2004... Health First America, the Detroit Regional Chamber's new basic health insurance program for the working uninsured, was officially unveiled at a breakfast hosted by the Chamber and the Greater Detroit Area Health Authority (GDAHC). The program...