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Business Views 

July 2009 Ÿ Vol. 19 Ÿ No. 7 Ÿ howell.org                                        

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  • Golf Class 2009 tees off with fun, prizes and more on July 22

    The countdown is on for the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic 2009, set for Wednesday, July 22 at Timber Trace Golf Club in Pinckney.

     

    The cost for the 35th annual event is an outstanding value at $125, which includes a $5 donation to the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, $5 in 50-50 tickets, golf, use of a cart, breakfast goodies, lunch, dinner, beer, water and soft drinks.

     

    Additional raffle tickets will be available throughout the day. Participants will enjoy an array of contests, raffles, prizes and awards along with 18 holes of golf in a scramble format. Also included will be a continental breakfast, Cart Start sponsored by Costco Wholesale #786 to welcome golfers to their carts, goodie bags sponsored by Champion Chevrolet, lunch sponsored by BD Electrical, and refreshments on the course. Complimentary water, soft drinks and beer will be available at the beverage stations on the course, sponsored by Hubbell, Roth and Clark and Howell Care Center. Water is provided by Culligan Water and VG's Food Center. The event will end with a full-course dinner and awards program, sponsored by LOC Federal Credit Union.

     

    Several contests will also be a featured part of this year’s outing, with a new Skins Contest to debut as well as returning favorites from previous years. Back again this year are the popular $Buck$ Putt contest sponsored by Wal-Mart Supercenter in Howell, the Motown Club Cover Contest sponsored by AT& T,  and a Hole-in-One contest for a car package, sponsored by Krug Ford-Lincoln-Mercury.

     

    New this year are specialty sponsors providing a complimentary array of products and services to enhance the golfers’ outing experience. Specialty sponsorships for this year’s outing include Walgreens Drug Store for souvenir photos of foursomes on the tees, Wal-Mart Supercenter for breakfast goodies, and Brighton Glass for a Sponsor Recognition Contest. For specialty stations located throughout the course, Maui Wowi for a smoothie station and a coffee station, LOC Federal Credit Union for a snow cone station, Cakes Especially 4 You for a sweet treat station, Smokers’ Depot for a cigar station and Howell's MainStreet Winery for a wine tasting station. Other specialty sponsors have been contacted and will be confirmed soon. Businesses interested in a fun, specialty sponsorship should contact Esper right away.

     

    Also new this year are lunch stations where golfers can sample delicious fare from area restaurants, delis and caterers including Buffalo Wild Wings, Jonna's Country Corner Market and Pi's Asian Cuisine. Other restaurants have been contacted and will be confirmed soon. If interested in providing a lunch station, contact Esper right away.

     

    The chamber is seeking donations for door prizes valued at $25 or more, and items to include in the goodie bags that will be distributed to all golfers at the outing. Suggested items include apparel, golf balls, tees, towels or other golf accessories as well as bottled water, packaged goods and snacks. Donations should be dropped off at the chamber no later than July 14. Generous contributions were provided for the purchase of door prizes by Dianne Hardy, Livingston County Treasurer, Allstate Insurance, Hochreiter Agency Inc. and Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C.

     

    Registrations have been coming in fast, but chamber members interested in participating may still sign up for the outing. There are also a limited number of sponsorship opportunities available at the Golf Classic for member businesses.

     

    For more information on the golf outing, including registration, goodie bag donations or sponsorships, contact Kim Esper, coordinator of the event at the chamber, at 517.546.3920 or kesper@howell.org.

     

     

    Thanks to committee members

    The 2009 Golf Classic committee is led by Rebecca Gari, R. Gari Sign & Display. Members of the committee include Kim Esper, Howell Area Chamber of Commerce; Dave Grant, Castaway Café; Mark Jackson, Timber Trace Golf Club; Nanette McClellan, Brighton Glass; Janine McEvoy, Homewood Suites by Hilton; Linda O’Neill, Advertising Excellence; and Jackie Rogers, Tom Rogers Asphalt.

     

     

  • Changing Economy: Embrace the Adventure at July 15 Lunch & Learn

    Facing a corporate buyout? Recently been laid off? Considering pursuing a life-long dream of entrepreneurship? The economy is changing…now what? For those who are ready to make lemonade from lemons, at the next Lunch & Learn hear from three local entrepreneurs who are embracing the challenges of the new economy and turning the situation around into something positive. The “Changing Economy: Embrace the Adventure” Business Development at Lunch & Learn program takes place Wednesday, July 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, 123 E. Washington, Howell.

     

    Don Barnowski of IT Strategies, LLC, Rick Currie from Vantage HR and Jim Olejniczak of HealthMarkets will share stories from their new business opportunities, with constructive tips, advice, suggestions, dos and don'ts, pitfalls and successes, resources and personal accounts related to how business owners and professionals can survive and thrive in this evolving economic environment.

     

    Hear from these area professionals who have taken the "plunge" to go into business for themselves or strike up a new path in the face of change. Learn more about the importance of writing a business plan, working with professionals through the SCORE for no-cost business counseling, strategies for business development, networking, strategies for success and more to help get existing and potential entrepreneurs started.

     

    Lunch & Learn is a program of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The cost of the program is $20, and includes lunch and materials. Please note reservations are binding. To R.S.V.P., contact the chamber at 517.546.3920 or register online at howell.org.

     

     

  • From the desk of the President...

    “This community is magic.”

     

    This was said to me by a delighted woman who came to see the Budweiser Clydesdales during the team’s visit to downtown Howell on Father’s Day.

     

    Pretty powerful words.

     

    But as the sun shone on the magnificent horses, with hundreds of people snapping photos, adjacent to a bustling Farmers’ Market against a backdrop of the historic downtown I knew exactly what she meant.

     

    Good things happen here. There is a synergy in this community that takes advantage of opportunities, magnifies them and makes them memorable. Even during the difficult times we’re going through now.

     

    It was the experience of the Clydesdale team in the 2007 Fantasy of Lights—great parade, cheering crowd, beautiful downtown, efficient organization—that spurred Budweiser to call the chamber in May of this year to ask “if we’d mind” if the world-renowned team came downtown again. They wanted to spend more time with the community. Would Father’s Day work?

     

    Who would have predicted that in 2009 we would celebrate the 25th year of the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, complete with fireworks and over a hundred thousand guests? One pilot’s idea in the mid-80s was embraced by the chamber and volunteers to create an event that has put Howell “on the map.”

     

    Over $30,000 was raised for cancer research because one retailer had a small idea that, when shared with others, blossomed into the town-wide Pink Party on a Thursday night in June.

     

    Thousands come to the Amphitheater on summer Friday nights to enjoy the Livingston Arts Council’s Concerts at the Courthouse.

     

    Earlier this year, the venerable Howell Jaycees, struggling with lower membership, approached the City of Howell to take over the reins of the beloved Melon Festival. Dozens of volunteers quickly stepped up. The 50th Howell Melon Festival will take place August 14, 15 and 16.

     

    In addition, there are lots of little things that make a difference. During balloonfest weekend, a Livingston County EMT told me that he and his partner picked up an elderly lady at Howell Care Center to transport her to Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital. It was Saturday night, around the time of the mass balloon launch.

     

    “I’m so sad,” the woman said. When asked why, she explained that every year she saw the balloons. “This year, I just won’t be able to see them.”  The two EMTs exchanged a glance. They drove the ambulance to a spot with a good view of the fifty balloons taking to the sky; turned the ambulance around and opened the back door.

     

    Their passenger didn’t miss the balloons this year.

     

    This is a community that knows what’s important and gets things done. There’s a passion here, a sense of community and the knowledge that for us to succeed we need to work together: government, chamber, schools, business and building owners, arts organizations, residents and volunteers.

     

    Let’s celebrate that. This passion and “sense of place” serves us well now and will serve us even more in the better days that are coming.

     

     

  • Summer in the City Business After Hours

    Celebrate the summer season in beautiful downtown Howell at a Summer in the City Business After Hours, hosted by Cobb-Hall Insurance and John S. Lobur, P.C. The event takes place Tuesday, August 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the courtyard at 223 W. Grand River Avenue in the heart of downtown Howell. 

     

    Chamber members and guests are invited to network and enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments outdoors, centered around the fountain and floral displays in the courtyard facing Grand River Avenue. 

     

    “This event is a great opportunity for chamber members to meet and network with other business associates in a relaxed environment. Stop by after work and enjoy the refreshments and beautiful weather,” said Pat Convery, chamber president. 

     

    There is no charge to attend. A rain date is planned for Thursday, August 20. If needed, an email will be sent out to inform the change of date.

     

     

  • Safety fundamentals at 3-day seminar

    SafetyNet and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host a Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA) safety and health seminar series August 6, 13 and 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

     

    The General Industry 10-Hour+ (Fundamentals of Safety and Health) seminar is held in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth and the Consultation Education & Training (CET) division of MIOSHA. The three-day event is designed to address the fundamentals of safety and health in the workplace, including inspections and citations, elements of a comprehensive safety and health system, record keeping, accident investigations, hazard recognition, machine guarding, industrial hygiene and more. Participants will receive a MIOSHA GI 10-Hour+ card upon successful completion of the class.

     

    This course is a MIOSHA Training Institute (MTI) Level 1 course. Certification/Maintenance Points available.

     

    The program takes place at the chamber foundation building, 123 E. Washington Street in Howell. The cost is $210 per person and includes lunch and course materials.

     

    Contact Janie Willsmore at the chamber at 517.546.3920 or jwillsmore@howell.org for more information or to register.

     

     

  • Mark your calendar for September 15 GML

    The 2009-2010 Good Morning Livingston (GML) season kicks off with What’s New in Livingston County at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 15. Throughout the season, GML is held on the second Tuesday of the month, but due to the Labor Day holiday, the September program will be held one week later on September 15.

     

    Find out what’s new in the community as local officials and business leaders provide the latest information on developments and projects impacting Livingston County. In recognition of the chamber’s 60th anniversary in 2009, select milestone members will also share their stories of success, thoughts on staying strong in a challenging economy, supporting the community and a “something old, something new” perspective for the program.

     

    “Some of the hottest topics area business people and residents have seen in the news lately will be covered at this program,” said Pat Convery, chamber president. “The September GML is consistently one of our most popular programs. It serves as a great chance to get caught up on the latest developments, and is a solid foundation for what promises to be another exciting and informative GML series.”

     

    Recipients of the 2009 Margaret Starkey Scholarships will also be honored that morning. They are: Kevin Blight, Chem-Trend Limited Partnership; William S. Huetteman, Chem-Trend Limited Partnership; Karen Merlo, National City Bank of the Midwest; Matthew Preuss, Vanishing Point Industries; Holly Robinson, First National Bank; Linda Robinson, Chem-Trend Limited Partnership; Sheri Schoenfield, Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA); Nicole Wordelman, Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital; and Cindy Zwack, MediLodge of Howell.

     

    Good Morning Livingston is $20 with advanced reservations, $25 at the door and $30 for non-members. To register for the September 15 GML, register online at howell.org or contact the chamber at 517.546.3920 or chamber@howell.org.

     

     

  • GML subscriptions available

    Subscriptions for the 2009-2010 season are available for $160 and include all GML programs from September to May. Chamber members purchasing a subscription before the first program of the season will receive one free guest coupon that allows them to invite a co-worker or business prospect.

     

    Good Morning Livingston programs are held at 7:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of most months from September 2009 through May 2010, with the exception of December. The September program is delayed by one week due to the Labor Day holiday. The cost of each GML program is $20 with advanced reservations and $25 at the door. The 2009-2010 program subscription is $160.

     

    Subscriptions are transferable between company representatives, allowing for a variety of employees to benefit from the timely updates and information, networking with business and community leaders, and delicious breakfast at this valuable program every month.

     

    “Make the most of your morning with a GML subscription,” said Pat Convery, president of the chamber. “Chamber members can relax and enjoy networking, breakfast and settling in for the program without waiting in line to check in at the door. With the convenience of a Good Morning Livingston subscription, it’s as easy as walking in and picking up your name tag.”

     

    To subscribe for the season series, register online at howell.org or contact the chamber at 517.546.3920 or chamber@howell.org.

     

     

  • Bang up weekend at Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

    One might describe the silver anniversary of the Michigan Challenge balloonfest as a celebration of colorful balloons and flashing fireworks; but the real spark at the event is the people who make it happen for this community.

     

    “The silver anniversary of the Michigan Challenge certainly did sparkle,” said Chairman Trevor Brooks, The UPS Store. “From the incredible fireworks show to the record crowds, the 25th year was spectacular. Through a lot of hard work and dedication from an incredible group of volunteers, this festival just keeps getting better. I am proud to be part of such a team of people and such an amazing event. A special thank you to all of the sponsors that allow us to put this event on.” 

     

    Other highlights of the weekend included performances at three entertainment venues, America’s Best Frisbee Dogs featuring Zeke the Wonder Dog and The BackBeats, a Beatles tribute band.

     

    “The committee added some new attractions this year that fit in well with the festival atmosphere and kept the audience engaged,” said Michelle Tokan, Michigan Challenge director. “We’re already looking at ways to make next year’s event even better.”

     

    Major Sponsor of Michigan Challenge XXV was National City bank. Supporting Sponsors were Citizens Insurance, Tanger Outlet Center and Waste Management. Beverage Sponsor was Pepsi. Site host Howell Public Schools provided the main balloonfest venue.

     

    In addition to the major and supporting sponsors, Dr. Sam Daniels sponsored the VIP hospitality room. Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of MI sponsored the Windjammers Stunt Kite Team. Renewal by Andersen sponsored the skydivers. Champion Chevrolet sponsored the Arts Festival. Krug Ford, Atlas Home Improvement, Wal-Mart Supercenter and American Laser Centers sponsored entertainment. Meijer sponsored America’s Best Frisbee Dogs. Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep sponsored the Classic Car Show. The medieval village was sponsored by LaFontaine Automotive Group. Art Van and Michigan Remodeling Group sponsored parking. The VIP reception and fireworks were sponsored by MediLodge. Dozens of local companies sponsored balloons that flew in the Michigan Challenge.

     

    In downtown Howell, Saturday was Saint Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital Kids Day and Sunday was Basic Communications – Music Day.  

     

    Kid’s Day on Saturday featured a downtown SELL-A-BRATION with sales, shopping, staying fit, karate demonstrations, dog shows, games, sports, bubble blowing, dancing, make and take recycled crafts and more. Music Day on Sunday included bands, a sound garden, arts and crafts, and sports and Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market.

     

    Work has already begun on Michigan Challenge XXVI. Individuals or businesses that want to participate can contact Tokan at mtokan@howell.org or at 517.546.3920.

     

     

    2009 Michigan Challenge Committee Chairs

    The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce thanks these community leaders who make balloonfest a successful community event.

     

    Chairperson:  Trevor Brooks, The UPS Store

    Vice chair and arts festival chair: Tim McCotter, J K Janiga Architects

    Parking: Don Cortez, First Impression Print and Marketing and Steve Barlow, LDMI

    Landowner Relations: Paul Butler, Impressive Imprints

    Vendors: Ron Ernst and Sue Dolato

    Competition Director: Dick Rudlaff

    Security: Chief George Basar, Captain John Kowalski and Sgt. Scott Mannor, City of Howell Police Department

    Fire Safety: Deputy Chief /Fire Marshal Les Rodwell, Howell Area Fire Department

    Finance: Greg Clum, Bredernitz, Wagner & Co.

    Hospitality: Rozalina Mekhael, LOC Federal Credit Union

    Entertainment: Reed Kittredge, WHMI

    Site: Matt Ikle, Elite Insurance Agency and Jeff Lakatos, Hartland Electric

    Information:  Tammy Yeagle, Metropolitan Title

    Sanitation: Carey Weihmiller, Waste Management

    Pilots: Pam Rietsch, Livingston County Genealogical & Historical Website; Renae Behr, Manpower;
      Roy Coons, Cleary University and Paul Butler, Impressive Imprints

    Downtown: Dawn Palmer Van-Camp, Livingston County YMCA

    Mike Peterson, Howell Public Schools

     

     

  • Budweiser Clydesdales visit Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market

    The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales recently visited the Howell Sunday Farmers' Market and downtown Howell. The special event took place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21.

     

    The Budweiser Clydesdales were available for complimentary photos, courtesy of M & M Distributors, Inc., and the public was welcome to view the custom-designed tractor-trailers, aboard which the horses travel in style.

     

    A full team of horses from Anheuser-Busch made the visit to Howell. For event appearances, eight horses are hitched to the famous red, white and gold 1903 Studebaker-built beer wagon. The Budweiser Clydesdales stand 18 hands high, or about six feet, at the shoulder when they are fully mature and weigh approximately 2,000 pounds. They are often called “gentle giants,” because of their gentle temperament which is important when traveling some 100,000 miles and meeting millions of people each year.

     

    Prior to this special visit, the Budweiser Clydesdales’ last appearance in Howell was during the 2007 Fantasy of Lights Parade, hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

     

    According to Howell Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Convery, the chamber was contacted by representatives, offering the opportunity. “They enjoyed this community and the warm welcome they received at the parade, so they were eager to return, spend more time with visitors and allow them to get a closer look at the team,” said Convery.

      

    “The Farmers’ Market in downtown Howell is always a very festive and family-oriented event, and this visit from the Budweiser Clydesdale added a level of excitement for market-goers, shoppers, local residents and guests from near and far, further showcasing our beautiful downtown and all the area has to offer,” Convery said.

     

    Howell’s Sunday Farmers’ Market is hosted by the chamber in partnership with the City of Howell Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.

     

    Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell, the market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. from May through the end of October. The market showcases over 70 local growers, agricultural producers, artisans and crafts-people.

     

    For more information on the Farmers’ Market, contact the chamber at 517.546.3920 or chamber@howell.org.

     

     

  • Leadership Livingston invites applicants

    Leadership Livingston is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 class. Individuals interested in ensuring the quality of Livingston County’s social and economic future are encouraged to apply. Area businesses, public and private agencies, civic and other organizations are asked to identify and support a candidate. Individuals also may nominate themselves.

     

    The nine-month program begins in September and meets once a month at various locations throughout the county. Participants have an opportunity to increase their knowledge of all of the services, programs and organizations which are vital to the existence of the county. Additionally, participants expand their leadership skills through identification of leadership styles, conflict management and completing a community-based project.

     

    The program first began in 1992 and is a joint effort of the Howell and Brighton chambers of commerce and Cleary University. Leadership Livingston is not a training program, but is modeled after similar leadership development programs operating successfully across the country designed to bring together individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience.

     

    Graduates of the 2009 class stated that their interaction with media, government officials and local business and community leaders greatly surpassed their expectations of the program and gave them valuable insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the county.

     

    Cleary University sponsors this community program and is offering tuition grants to applicants who need financial assistance. For more information visit leadershiplivingston.com or contact Janet Filip at jfilip@cleary.edu to request an application.

     

     

  • Concerts at the Courthouse

    The Livingston Arts Council is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the popular Concerts at the Courthouse series this season.

     

    The series takes place Fridays at 7 p.m. through August 21 on the lawn of the historic Livingston County Courthouse in downtown Howell. The concerts are free and open to the public. No alcoholic beverages are allowed.

     

    The concert schedule includes:

     

    July 17 – The Premier Big Band

    July 24 – Rusty Wright Blues Band

    July 31 – Toppermost – Beatles Tribute

    August 7 – The Polka Floyd Show

    August 14 – The Rhythm Society Orchestra

    August 21 – Air Margaritaville

     

    Appreciation is extended to the 2009 Concert Sustaining Partners, Robert W. and Maxine C. Parker Foundation; and Supporting Sponsors Scully-Monroe Insurance Agency, Marco’s Pizza Howell and the Howell Downtown Development Authority.

     

    For information, call The Opera House at 517.540.0065.

     

     

  • Looking for direction? New maps underway

    Plans are currently underway to produce a new Howell area interactive, digital road map highlighting Howell and Fowlerville, as well as Livingston County. The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce has contracted with NovoPrint USA, a firm with a national reputation for producing accurate, professional maps.

     

    The new map will feature all public and private streets in the City of Howell, the Village of Fowlerville and the areas around both communities. Points of interest such as schools, industrial parks, county offices, golf courses and parks will be highlighted as well. A map of Livingston County is included on the reverse side.

     

    Advertising opportunities to be featured on the map are now available to chamber members. Benefits of advertising include:

     

    ·        Over 10,000 full-color maps will be printed and distributed through the Chamber. Additionally, they will be used in the recruitment of new business, relocation programs and marketing by local businesses.

    ·        As an advertiser, the ad design will be done at no charge.

    ·        This map is a direct means to advertise and promote chamber member businesses, products and services to fellow chamber members as well as to others in the Howell area and beyond.

    ·        Advertisers’ business locations are displayed on an interactive version of the map available for public use and viewing online.

     

    Advertising space is limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. For details, contact Janie Willsmore at jwillsmore@howell.org or 517.546.3920.

     

     

  • Unemployment statistics

    Unemployment Statistics

    (not seasonally adjusted)

    Local and statewide

     

       

     

                                             May 09     April 09     May 08

    Livingston County            11.5%        10.7%        6.3%

    State of Michigan             13.9%        12.6%        8.0%

     

     

    Source: Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Growth

     

     

  • Members Moving Forward

    Art Van Furniture

    Art Van Furniture, located at 4101 East Grand River Avenue in Howell, recently donated 26 mattresses to Love INC of the Greater Livingston Area, a non-profit organization providing essentials to those in need. For more information visit livingstonloveinc.org.

     

    Barktown USA

    Barktown USA, located at 199 Lucy Road in Howell, recently presented the Brighton Area Fire Department with four SurgiVet animal oxygen resuscitation masks. The masks are specifically designed for dogs, cats and smaller animals. Barktown USA offers socialization, grooming and training services, doggie daycare and pet supplies. For more information call 517.548.9917 or visit barktownusa.com.

     

    Datapak Services Corporation

    Datapak Services Corporation announces the hiring of logistics supervisor Jay Frakas, production supervisor Jeff Leverton and inventory-control supervisor Jason Trumble. Datapak Services Corporation, located at 1000 Austin Court in Howell, is a leading marketing and fulfillment solutions company, offering technology-driven services to its customers with a full-service approach. For more information call 517.552.1400 or visit datapakservices.com.

     

    Five Sparrows, LLC

    Doug Oberski has joined Five Sparrows, LLC as director of sales. Oberski has experience in executive-level sales positions in large, multi-national companies and small local businesses. Five Sparrows, LLC, located at 3889 Hartland Hills in Hartland, is a Web site development firm providing small business Web development, integrated social marketing services and online marketing services to small businesses and non-profit organizations.  For more information call 810.923.1874 or visit fivesparrows.com.

     

    Livingston Arts Council/The Opera House

    Livingston Arts Council/The Opera House will host its annual Red, Wine & Brews Street Party, Saturday, July 25 beginning at 7 p.m. The summer fundraiser takes place inside the opera house and outdoors on Walnut Street, and includes food, beer and wine tasting, live music, dancing, door prizes and more. To purchase tickets call 517.540.0065.

     

    Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

    Morgan Stanley and Citi recently announced the closing of their Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture in formation of a new entity. The new Morgan Stanley Smith Barney combines Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group with Citi’s Smith Barney in the United States, Quilter in the United Kingdom and Smith Barney Australia retail units. The new wealth management firm features over 130 years of experience, 18,500 financial advisors, including 33 of the top 100 financial advisors on the Barron’s 2009 “Top Advisors” survey; 6.8 million client households globally; approximately $14 billion in pro forma net revenues, and 1,000 brokerage locations around the world. The joint venture is expected to create significant value for Morgan Stanley and Citi by achieving cost savings of approximately $1.1 billion after full integration, which will take about two years. For more information call 517.552.4641.

     

    Miller Photography Studio

    Miller Photography Studio has closed its Howell location and relocated to Williamston at 1235 East Grand River Road. For more information call 517.548.4077 or visit millerstudios.com.

     

    OakHaven Manor

    OakHaven Manor offers free meeting room usage for Howell Area Chamber of Commerce members. Located at 1320 Ashebury Lane in Howell, OakHaven Manor is a retirement community designed exclusively for those 55 and older, and offers one and two bedroom apartments for lease. Other features, services and amenities are also available. For more information call 517.548.9870 or visit oakhavenmanor.com.

     

     

 
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