Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce

11189 Shook Road S u i te 2 0 0 Romulus, MI 48174

February 2014

Mayor Burcroff Gives State of the City Address

Romulus Mayor LeRoy Burcroff is celebrating the success of the city over his first few months in office. Burcroff made his first state of the city address during the Romulus Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon held on January 14th at the Marriott Hotel, Detroit Metro Airport. out to businesses each month as department head meetings go on the road, visiting a different business each month. The road visits will allow department heads to learn more about local businesses and let business people know whats going on in the city. This was one of the largest gatherings for a Romulus Chamber luncheon. Those in attendance heard a message that was upbeat and positive.

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EQ Helps Romulus Library 2014 Person of the Year Announced Romulus MLK Jr. Day Celebration WCCC and Romulus HS Early College Program

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Comedy Night Auction 4 and Dinner Information February Calendar Luncheon with State Rep. Doug Giess

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The Mayor spoke about improved customer service, reestablishing a parks and recreation program and fast tracking new development in Romulus.
His address also focused on restoring public trust in city government, creating a new community outreach department, enhancing several sections of the city and several other topics. Mayor Burcroff also stressed the need for improved communications and transparency in government. The mayors office plans to reach
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Your Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce is Celebrating

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EQThe Environmental Company Helping Romulus Public Library

EQ, a local Romulus business, has made a donation toward worthwhile projects at the Romulus Public Library. The Environmental Quality Company presented a check for $1,000 to Library Director Patty Braden, who will apply the donation to one of several projects that benefit the public. Chuck Zuerner, Engineering/Technical Support Manager for EQ, said his firm has been impressed with the library, its programs and Bradens plans for the
Chuck Zuerner, Todd Brinkel and Kerry Durnen of EQ Presenting $1,000 Donation to Patty Braden.

future that the company wanted to help the library director reach her goals.

Friends of the Library and the city came through to save it. Patty has some great ideas going forward. In fact, wed like to encourage other business and groups in the city to support this valuable asset in our community. Braden is seeking funding for the following projects: 1. Digitize the Romulus Roman newspaper. 2. Create an adult literacy program and increase adult and youth programing. 3. Renovate the interior of the building.

Thank you to our friends at The Environmental Quality Company for their generous donation to the Romulus Public Library, Braden said. We appreciate our partnership with EQ and their desire to encourage others to support the library. Zuerner, who is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce, said he learned about the librarys needs at a Chamber luncheon. EQ supports Little League baseball, the annual Romulus DDA Pumpkin Fest and other efforts. He said the library is a great cause.

The library has come through some pretty hard times, Zuerner said. The

Judge Brian Oakley Named 2014 Person of the Year

Just prior to introducing Mayor Burcroff at the January Business Luncheon, Romulus Chamber of Commerce President Dave Goodwin (far left) and members of the Person of the Year Selection Committee announced that the 2014 award was going to Judge Brian Oakley (center). Oakley has been active in the community for many years. He is involved with the Community Assistance Foundation (CAF), the Romulus Parade of Lights, active in his Rotary Club community projects, helped with food distributions sponsored by the United Methodist and Wesleyan Church, and has traveled to Haiti on disaster relief projects. Details on the Person of the Year Awards Banquet will be announced soon.

Links at Gateway Joins the Romulus Chamber!

Links at Gateway is the newest member of the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce. The golf course is owned and operated by the ross family. They have been in the golf business for over 40 years and have owned and operated courses all over Michigan Links at Gateway is a championship style layout that measures just over 6,842 yards with forgiving bent grass fairways and large greens. There are four sets of tees on each hole, so that players of all skill and experience levels can maximize both the challenge and the enjoyment of Links at Gateway. For more information contact: Links at Gateway 33290 Gateway Drive Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 721-4100

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Chamber Members Join in Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration

On a cold January 20th morning, hundreds braved the wind and cold and joined in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration Day walk from the Romulus Middle School to Romulus High School.

Rev. Willis and wind swept flags!

Ministers and dignitaries stand in unity.

Rev. Arthur Willis

Led by Rev. Arthur Willis, a longtime Romulus Chamber member and the Chairman of the MLK Jr. Day Organizing Committee, hundreds completed the journey to a pancake breakfast served by the Romulus Rotary Club (Chamber Members).
U.S. Rep. John Conyers served as the keynote speaker. It was a great day for the City of Romulus!

Braving the cold and walking in unity.

Romulus Rotary Club!

Capt. John Leacher and Mayor LeRoy Burcroff

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WCCC and Romulus High School Early College Program

Romulus Chamber member Wayne County Community College Western Campus and Romulus High School have teamed up and are now offering (for the second year) a Romulus Early College Program for high school students. Interested students and parents or guardians are invited to attend one of two information sessions (February 4 and 6) at Romulus High School, 9650 Wayne Road, at 7:00 p.m. The sessions will explain how students can get an early start on college at no charge while still attending high school. Thirty-eight students now enrolled at RHS are participating in the inaugural year of the early college program. Each semester of their junior year, the students take three classes at the high school and two classes at the college. As seniors, the students will take two classes per semester in high school and three at the college. In the 13th year the students attend one class at the hi gh school while enrolling in four classes at the college. This tuition free program will save students an estimated $10,000 while earning them 60 to 62 transferrable credits and/or an associates degree.

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Kuehne + Nagel Inc. Joins Chamber

The Chamber is pleased to welcome Kuehne + Nagel into the Greater Romulus Chamber of Commerce family. Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world's leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries, with over 63,000 employees. The Romulus facility is located at 11501 Metro Airport Center Drive.

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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 business, non-profit institutions, government and citizens work together for the purpose of enhancing the quality of life within the community.

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State Representative Doug Geiss to Speak at Romulus Chamber Luncheon

On February 17 the Romulus Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon will feature State Rep. Doug Geiss. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn , 8400 Merriman Rd., Romulus with registration and networking opportunities beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon program starting at 12 Noon. State Representative Douglas Geiss is serving his third term in the Michigan House of Representatives, serving the residents of the cities of Romulus and Taylor and a portion of Van Buren Township. For reservations, call the Chamber Office at 734-8930694 or e-mail: info@romuluschamber.com. Cost Chamber Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $25.00

2014 Romulus Chamber of Commerce Officers and Directors

President David G Goodwin Goodwin, Lademan & Associates Vice-President Mark Lewkowicz Landis Machine Shop Secretary Julie Allison US Park/Qwik Park Treasurer
Susan Wyputa Public Service Credit Union Directors Pete Bergeron Bergeron Financial Terry Bridges The Spiratex Co. William Crane Crane Funeral Home Tim Keyes Vantage Port Jakleen Ochalek Wayne County Executive Office J. R. Rhoton Metro Realty Group Mary Sawyer Comerica Bank Cecile Taylor Wayne County Community CollegeWestern Campus Larry Williams LWA Properties Chuck Zuerner EQEnvironmental Quality

Executive Director
William Kren 11189 Shook Road, Suite 200 Romulus, MI 48174