greater romulus chamber of commerce may 2012 newsletter

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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



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

[email protected].

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

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