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Officers & Directors
President
Rev. William Kren
The Evangelical Church
Vice President
Chuck Zuerner
EQ-The Environmental Quality Co.
Secretary
Julie Allison
US Park/Qwik Park
Treasurer
Susan Wyputa
Public Service Credit Union
Directors
Terry Bridges
The Spiratex Company
William Crane
Crane Funeral Home
David B. Goodwin
Goodwin, Lademan & Associates
Ron Hopson
Hopson Financial
Kevin Johnston
Johnston, Lithograph, Inc.
Roger Kadau
City of Romulus
Tim Keyes
City of Romulus
Mark J. Lewkowicz
Landis Machine Shop
Patrick Murphy
Midwest Health Center
Jakleen Ochalek
Wayne County Executive office
Oscar JR Rhoton
Metro Realty Group
Larry Williams
LWA Properties
Executive Director
Karen La Belle
Greater Romulus Chamber of
Commerceromuluschamber.org [email protected] May 2012
Phone: 734-893-0694 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Fax: 734-893-0696
The mission of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is to promote and meet business
needs. The Chamber is dedicated to creating an environment wherein the Romulus businesses,
non-profit institutions, government, and citizens can work together for the purpose of
enhancing the quality of life within the community.
Member of the Month
May 2012
Johnston Lithograph, Inc.
Congratulations to Johnston Lithograph, Inc., 11334 Hunt, Romulus, who wasselected as the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerces Member of theMonth, for May, 2012. Johnston Lithograph was selected for their continuouscontributions to the success of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce and to thecommunity. Keith Johnston, Kevin Johnston and Kurt Johnston, owners ofJohnston Lithograph, Inc., were presented a certificate by Bill Kren, Presidentand Karen La Belle, Executive Director of the Romulus Chamber of Commerce.Chamber Director Roger Kadau was also present. A history on JohnstonLithograph, can be found on Page 2. This information is also available on theChamber website, www.romuluschamber.org, as well as on our Facebook.
Guest SpeakerWayne County ExecutiveRobert FicanoAbout Guest Speaker Page 4
Monthly Business Luncheon
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Guest Speaker: Wayne County ExecutiveRobert Ficano
Location: Cirrus Room, Romulus Athletic Center35765 Northline, Romulus
Time: 11:30 am registration/ 12 noon, lunch
Cost: $15 for Members/ $18 Non Members
Topic: Legislative Update Installation of
Chamber Officers and Directors of 2012-2013
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Member of the Month. May 2012
Johnston Lithograph, Inc.
Johnston Lithograph, Inc.
Three brothers
Orville, Richard
and LorneJohnston started
printing jobs in the
basement ofLornes house in
the late 1950s. Their father, Orville Senior had
learned the printing trade while employed at S.S.
Kresgee where Lorne also ran a press.
In 1961, the three brothers opened the doors of
Johnston Lithograph, Inc. in Romulus, Michigan,
where it is still locatedtoday. In the early days,
Johnston Litho was doing
a lot of printing for LloydWaters & Associates, an
advertising agencywho
is still a customer today!!
Lornes son Keith joinedthe company in 1978,followed shortly by twin
brother Kevin in 1979 and
then their younger brother
Kurt joined in the early 1980s, after earning abusiness degree.
Today the three
brothers run
Johnston Litho,
operating out of a
spacious 40,000
square foot
facility, with over60 devoted, competent and talented employees.
Keith manages the Production, Kevin
manages the Sales and Kurt manages the
Finances.
Johnston Lithographs expertise ranges from 1
through 6 color and up to 40 sheet fed
projects. The internal bindery operation can
provide it allincluding cutting, folding,
saddle stitching,perfect binding, die
cutting, drilling,
collating and shrink
wrapping. Supply
Johnston Lithograph
with your artwork,
films or disks, and Johnstons electronic
prepress department and in-house assembly
and proofing systems can handle all your
requests fast and efficiently. Printing one
thousand pieces or hundreds of thousands,
Johnston Lithograph has the capability to
handle all of your
printing needs.
With advances in
technologies,
Johnston
Lithograph has
changed throughout the years, but the one
thing that has never changed is the personal
care and concern given to each and every job.
In 1961 the original brothers made printing
deals on a hand shake and that is the way the
brothers like to deal with their customers
today!!
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PresidentsPonderings
Your Assignment: Be a
Romulus Ambassador!
True story: A family was vacationing one
summer in the Washington D.C. area. On Sundaymorning they decided to worship at a prominent
church. This church had quite a reputation for the
quality of their preaching and the corporate
worship. The family was not disappointed. The
sermon was riveting and the music, inspiring!Only one thing lacking ... hospitality!
From the moment they arrived at the church to the
time they left, not one person spoke to them
except for the pastor who made a feeble attempton their way out the door. No one directed them
to the nursery. They had to find it themselves.
No one invited them to the fellowship hall forcoffee and refreshments afterwards. They had to
find it themselves. In fact, the visiting family
deliberately stood underneath the huge chandelierin the center of that spacious hall for at least fiveminutesgazing up at it and looking as
conspicuous as possible. But no one came up to
them or introduced themselves to theseout-of-towners.
We felt as though we were invisible,
commented the husband. No one noticed that
we were even there. I dont care how good the
preaching and the music were. Nothing couldhave made up for their lack of hospitality. His
wife added, That church was as cold and lifelessas a corpse.
Church and community have a few things in
common. What makes for a great place of .worship? What makes for a great community?
Nice buildings? Paved roads and fun places?
Nice buildings and paved roads do matter. Butwhat makes for a great community that is alive
and vibrantare the people.
As a member of the Romulus Chamber of
Commerce, I feel that I have been called to be
an ambassador of Romulus. When I meet astranger, I want to welcome them with a
friendly smile and a warm handshake. When a
new business sets up shop in our city, I want toextend a sincere welcome! When traveling, ifsomeone asks me where Im from my answer
is always positive. Im more than just a
tax-payer from Romulus. Im an ambassador.
I believe joining the Romulus Chamber of
Commerce has given me a wonderfulopportunity to serve in an organization that is
striving to make Romulus a better place! The
last thing I want Romulus to be is cold and
lifeless as a corpse.
Not a member? Want to learn more? Would
you like to be a Romulus Ambassador?
Give me a call and Ill tell you how we canwork together, fully utilizing all the resources
the Chamber can offer in making Romulus
great
Bill Kren
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Happy Memorial Day!!!
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Thank You
Renewing Membersm
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Wayne County ExecutiveRobert A. Ficano served withdistinction as Sheriff for nearly20 years before being electedto his current office in January
2003. County Executive Ficano presides over2.1 million citizens in the largest county in thestate of Michigan and the eleventh largestcounty in the nation. Overseeing an annualbudget of $2.2 billion, Mr. Ficano providesinnovative leadership for the region and state,delivering services that citizens expect whileaggressively pursuing investment, economicgrowth and jobs creation opportunities. Majorinitiatives being lead by Mr. Ficano include theAerotropolis Airport City, Cobo expansion
plan and international investment with Chinaand other nations.
Mr. Ficano is recognized as a dedicated publicservant committed to the people. He managesWayne County as a business and citizens arethe stakeholders that he is responsible to.
A graduate of Livonia public schools,Mr. Ficano pursued his college education atMichigan State University earning a bachelors
degree in 1974. Three years later, he earned alaw degree from the University of Detroit LawSchool, and practiced law in the private sectorbefore entering public service.
Mr. Ficano was Assistant City Attorney in theCity of Westland before being elected WayneCounty Sheriff in 1984, making him one of theyoungest men in United States history to holdthis position.
A tireless ambassador, he regularly meets withcitizens, community leaders, the corporatecommunity and other elected officialsthroughout the county, the State of Michiganand nationally to highlight and promote WayneCounty.
Mr. Ficanos vision for Wayne County is
clear-families are his top priority. His staffreflects the vast diversity of the County anddemonstrates a genuine sensitivity to thecommunities it serves. He is committed tomaking Wayne County a desirable place to
conduct business, pursue an education, buildcareers and raise families. Implementing thisvision means investing in economic andcommunity development, education andquality health care. From its cities, suburbsand rural communities, Mr. Ficanos goal is to
leverage Wayne Countys assets: diversity, ahighly skilled workforce, educationalopportunities, nationally recognized healthcare facilities and business growthopportunities that enhance the quality of life
for all constituents.
County Executive Ficano is the proud fatherof two children and resides in Livonia.
Jerry Kittle38707 BarthRomulus, MI 48174734-99-3299www.analizeyourbill.com
Aztec Manufacturing15378 OakwoodRomulus, MI 48174734-942-7433www.aztecmfgcorp.com
Dennis Davidson41276 N. Woodbury Green Dr.Belleville, MI 48111734-325-6405
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Thank You,
Renewing Members First Flight Freight Service, Inc.30465 EcorseRomulus, MI 48174
734-326-1130
Ellen Craig Bragg28764 Burningtree
Romulus, MI 48174
734-942-7540
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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
37200 NevilleRomulus, MI 48174
734-941-5056
www.staloysiusromulus.org
Central Global Express
29000 Smith
Romulus, MI 48174734-955-2555
www.gocge.com
Great Lakes Publishing, Inc.212 Kent St.
Portland, MI 48875517-647-4444www.greatlakespub.com
JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc.35790 Northline Suite 200
Romulus, MI 48174
734-941-5354
www.jas.com
Bovitz CPA
1651 Kingway Ct.Trenton, MI 48183
734-671-5300
www.bovitzcpa.com
Traction Control Systems, Inc.
888 Raupp Pl.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
313-388-4992
Crane Funeral Home
36885 GoddardRomulus, IMI 48174
734-941-9200
www.cranefuneralhome.net
April Business Luncheon
Highlights
Highlights
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27th Romulus Person of the Year
Highlights
More than 165 individuals attended, which
include family, friends and dignitaries. There
were many accolades and resolutions presentedto Jim. Chamber President Bill Kren presented
resolutions from US Senator Debbie Stabenowand US Carl Levin and Chamber Vice PresidentChuck Zuerner presented resolutions from
Congressman John Dingell and Wayne County
Executive Robert Ficano. Senator Hoon YungHopgood, joined with Senator Glenn Anderson
personally presented Mr. Poet a resolution from
Governor Rick Snyder, Senator Hopgood and St.
Representative Douglas Geiss. Other accoladespresented include Romulus Chamber of
Commerce, Romulus Fire Department, Romulus
Rotary, Romulus Downtown DevelopmentAuthority and Romulus Pumpkin Festival, not tomention the many memorable stories shared.
Photos can be found on the Chamber website,
www.romuluschamber.org, as well as on theirFacebook.
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Calendar of EventsMay 10 Excel Intermediate Training, Romulus Chamber, Public Service Credit Union. Cost is
$5, Chamber Members only. For reservations call 734-893-0694 or email
May 11 Romulus Animal Shelter 8th Annual 9 Pin No Tap Tournament, Romulus Lanes.
Cost is $25. For tickets, please call 734-941-0616.
May 12 Robert McLachlans 3rd Annual Bowling Party, Romulus Lanes. Cost is $20. For
tickets, please call 734-941-3829, email [email protected] or visit
www.rmclachlan.com.
May 14 Workers Compensation, Human Resources Council, Comfort Inn, Farmington Hills.
For more information call 800-601-4636 or visit www.skilpath.com.
May 15 Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, Kadima. For more
information call 248-559-8235 or visit www.kadimacenter.org.
May 15 Business Luncheon, Romulus Chamber, Cirrus Room, Romulus Athletic Center.
Guest Speaker, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Installation of Officers and
Directors for 2012-2013.
May 17 Enhancing Education through Games & Storytelling, Kensington Court, Ann Arbor,
University of Michigan Health System. For more information call 734-936-9180 or
email [email protected].
May 28 Happy Memorial Day!!
Mark Your Calendar
June 19 Romulus Chamber Business Luncheon, Guest Speaker, Mary Zellnor, Wayne County
Fair, location tbd.
July 23 Romulus Chamber Social Media Workshop, with Kathy Kane, Market Insights
Aug. 16 Romulus Chamber Annual Golf Outing, Gateway Golf Course