"The Chamber Door"

Tri- Community Coalition Golf Outing

Join the Tri-Community Coalition for the 11th Annual Golf Classic on June 26th.

Funding from the event will support the Y.O.U. Youth Coalition. Enjoy a great day of golf at the beautiful Heather Highlands Golf Club in Holly, MI.  The event will include a 4-person scramble, lunch at the turn, steak dinner, and an awards reception following golf. Event registration begins at 8:00 AM and shotgun start at 9:00 AM. Register now and remember to invite your friends to play. Click here for a registration form or visit the TCC web site

Thank you!!

Another awesome Cruisefest!!!!  The committee did an awesome job planning and organizing the event and it was great to see Downtown Berkley with crowds of people. Make sure to view the photo album to see pictures from Cruisefest 2008.

The cruisefest t-shirts were also a huge hit...people came far and wide to get their annual shirt.  Thank you to our sponsors, the businesses that sold them, Armadillo for printing them, the Print Stop for making posters, and our volunteers who sold them Friday night.  We appreciate you all supporting the Chamber of Commerce.

It's time again for...

It's right around the corner...Friday, August 15th.

Classic Car Parade, live entertainment, young adult street dance, children's activities, and Berkley Cruisefest t-shirts for sale.  Bring the whole family to downtown Berkley for an evening of fun!!! 

Click here for more information about CruiseFest.

We would like to thank our t-shirt sponsors for their contribution that allows us to provide our annual Cruisefest t-shirt: 

Amici's Pizza & Living Room, Bagger Dave's, Coffee Beanery Cafe, United Mobile Power Wash, Berkley Animal Clinic, McCourt's Musical Instruments, Oxford Park Towers, Eagle Rock Insurance, ...have you any Wool?, National City, Frederick Collins Construction, Kopy Katz Family Hair Care, Salon Tru, The Print Stop, Inc., City Style, Edible Arrangements, Flagstar Bank,  Pools & Spas A Go-Go, Inc., Shanbom Eye Specialists, Alco Glass, and the Bais-DiSessa Family.

Thank you!!!!

A Future Leader is Recognized by the Chamber

The Berkley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Berkley High School's Cooperative Education Program recognized the 2008 "Co-Op Student of the Year", Kyla George, on May 14th at the Annual Co-Op Luncheon.  Kyla received this year's award for her outstanding efforts and achievements while employed with Birmingham Wellness Center.  Kyla was described by her manager and co-workers as "has a 'can-do' attitude, a real team player, wonderful asset to the practice, eager to tackle new projects, and has a fantastic work ethic."  Kyla was chosen from among 4 other hard working, qualified candidates. 

Congratulations to Kyla George for all her hard work!

Julie Melrose of the Berkley Chamber, Kyla George, Jody Friedman of Birmingham Wellness Center, and Dan Cleary of The Coffee Beanery Cafe of Berkley,

The Berkley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Berkley High School's Cooperative Education Program recognized the 2008 "Co-Op Student of the Year", Kyla George, on May 14th at the Annual Co-Op Luncheon.  Kyla received this year's award for her outstanding efforts and achievements while employed with Birmingham Wellness Center.  Kyla was described by her manager and co-workers as "has a 'can-do' attitude, a real team player, wonderful asset to the practice, eager to tackle new projects, and has a fantastic work ethic."  Kyla was chosen from among 4 other hard working, qualified candidates. 

Congratulations to Kyla George for all her hard work!

Julie Melrose of the Berkley Chamber, Kyla George, Jody Friedman of Birmingham Wellness Center, and Dan Cleary of The Coffee Beanery Cafe of Berkley,

Congratulations to our "Best of Berkley" Winners!

If you see Bridget Dean, Owner of ...have you any Wool? or Steve Szpiech, Hiller's Market Store Manager be sure to tell them congratulations on being the Best of Berkley.  Both received honors at the 7th Annual State of the City Luncheon on October 25th.  Bridget was chosen for 2007 Business Person of the Year and Hiller's for 2007 Business of the Year. 

Bridget Dean, ...have you any Wool?

Thank you for your contributions to our community and for helping to make Berkley a GREAT place to live and work! 

Visit the Photo Gallery to view pictures from the event and click here to read an article published by the Mirror.  www.hometownlife.com.

Steve Szpiech, Hiller's Market Store Manager with Kees Hiatt, Chamber President

Tis the Season...

We appreciate your support and would like to say "Thank you" to you, our Chamber Members.

Please join us for...

Our Annual Holiday Party

Thursday, December 13, 2007

6:00 p.m.

Amici's Living Room

Hors d' ovuers

Cash bar

RSVP: events@berkleychamber.com

FREE Seminar for Chamber Members

Matt DeLaCruz, a motivational speaker with the Winning Minds Group, will be visiting Berkley to share some of his expert advice along with real world experiences on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. at The Coffee Beanery Cafe (on Woodward south of 12 Mile).  This is a FREE Seminar for all Chamber Members.  Space is limited.  RSVP to events@berkleychamber.com no later than 8/15/07. 

In this 40-minute motivational training session, strategies and proven techniques will be presented that will help you and your team reach new levels of success. This workshop is designed to give your people the edge they need to build the power of momentum.

For information on Matt DeLaCruz and the Winning Minds Group visit www.winningminds.com

Community Homes Fall Classic

Gather your friends, family, and co-workers and spend Friday, September 7th golfing at Sylvan Glen Golf Course in Troy. The event kicks off with a hot dog lunch and registration at 12:30.  Support Community Homes with this Annual event.  Click here to view a copy of the invitation: http://www.communityhomes.xpgr.com/

CareNet Pregnancy Center Open House

CARENET Pregnancy Center invites all chamber members to an open house on Tuesday, September 11th 5 - 8 p.m.  They have recently located to 2826 Coolidge and would like to show off their new place.  Click here to view the invitation: Download carenet_open_house.pdf

Business Basics Workshop - JULY 26, 2007

The Oakland County Business Center will be offering a Legal Business Basics Workshop FREE OF CHARGE.  This is the first time that they have been able to offer this workshop at no charge and they hope that our members will take advantage of  this opportunity.

Pre-registration is required.  Contact Nancy Peter at (248) 858-0783.