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October 22Lunch and Learn, 12-1 p.m.Sponsored by: MLive Media Group/The Flint Journal

October 28Chamber Open House, 9-4 p.m.Chamber Office

October 31An Event So Good It’s Scary 1-6 p.m.Participating Downtown Fenton/Linden Businesses

November 6Networking in the Morning, 7:30-9:30 a.mFenton Regional Chamber & Holly Area Chamber

November 7Annual Dinner, 6-11 p.m.St. John’s Activity Center

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Helen SutkowiVolunteer

Ceil PitmanVolunteer

Cheryl MarshallVolunteer

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Rosemarie BaderVolunteer

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uCandidates for State Legislature share views at annual political eventBy Sally Rummelnews@tctimes.com; 810-629-8282 Every year, the Fenton Re-gional Chamber provides an opportunity for local residents to hear from the candidates for local and state offices that will be on the ballot for the upcoming election. This year, it was time for can-didates for the Michigan State Legislature to answer questions in a public forum last Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Fenton Community & Cultural Center, sponsored by the Chamber’s Political Action Committee. In attendance were Ken Horn, running on the Republican ticket for the 32nd State Senate seat; Ken Thomas, Democrat, running for State Representative in the 51st District; Bobbie Walton, Demo-crat, running for the District 14

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The Political Action Team: Tom Rupp, Leon Ingham and Patrik Welty with Ken Horn, David Robertson, Bobbie Walton, Joseph Graves and Ken Thomas.

Chamber recognized for ‘outstanding’ work

u The Chamber was recognized for its accom-plishments in leader-ship and governance, among other qualities.

Summary The Michigan Association of Cham-ber Professionals (MACP) recognized the Fenton Regional Chamber of Com-merce with the 2014 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award — Small Chamber Category at the MACP Leader-ship Conference and annual meeting held in Muskegon on Oct. 2. “The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce received this award based on its accomplishments in leadership and governance, financial stewardship,

business advocacy and member program-ming,” said Bob Thomas, director for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. “Among the chamber’s noted achievements were the financial stewardship required for the recent pur-chase of its headquarters, innovation in offering assistance to businesses in sur-rounding communities, its commitment to business advocacy, and its culture of inclusiveness.” The Outstanding Chamber of Com-merce award is presented to chambers of commerce that achieve the highest scores on a comprehensive application judged by chamber of commerce professionals

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An event so good it’s scary

Chamber’s annual tradition on Oct. 31 will draw hundreds oftrick-or-treaters to businesses

By Sally Rummelnews@tctimes.com; 810-629-8282 More than 300 costumed trick-or-treaters are expected to descend upon the Fenton/Linden business community for the Chamber’s annual “An Event So Good It’s Scary” on Friday, Oct. 31.

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Win free dues during ‘Chamber of Commerce Month’uRenew your membership in October for a chance to win free dues; Open House set for Oct. 28By Sally Rummelnews@tctimes.com October is “Cham-ber of Commerce Month” in Michigan, and you can be the winner of free Cham-ber dues to celebrate. “Members who renew their Chamber dues in October will have their names put in a drawing to win back their paid 2015 Chamber dues,” said Rochelle Jones, membership director. The drawing will take place at the

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uNew Chamber offices, assistance to businesses among highlights of award

‘MEET THE CANDIDATE NIGHT’

draws lively debate

State Senate seat; Joe Graves, Re-publican, incumbent State Represen-tative in the 51st District, and David Robertson, Republican, running for the 26th District State Senate Seat. Candidates were mailed a question-naire ahead of the forum, and then questions were asked by Moderator Patrik Welty of the Political Action

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SummaryuThis year’s Candidates’ Night on Oct. 7 presented candidates vying for posi-tions in the Michigan State Legislature.

Stop in anytime during our Open House (Oct. 28), tour the office, come in and relax and enjoy a cupcake.”

—Shelly DayChamber executive director

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By Shelly Day

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TREASURERChip Beltinck(810) 629-7936  chip@sawyerjewelers.comSawyers Jewelers101 N. Adelaide StFenton, MI 48430Fax: (810) 629-7951

Matt Stevens (810) 629-3350mattstevens@viccaneverchevy.comVic Canever Chevrolet, Inc.3000 Owen Rd.Fenton, MI 48430Fax: (810) 750-1307

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PAST CHAIRMANJohn Strayer (810) 750-2833 tanglewoodtw@comcast.netTanglewood Assisted Living & Home Care 19086 Tipsico LakeFenton, MI 48430Fax: (810) 629-6098

SECRETARYEd Koledo(810) 591-0983ekoledo@lindenschools.orgLinden Community Schools7205 W. Silver Lake RdLinden, MI 48451

VICE CHAIRMANChelsea Mills(810) 513-0929chelseajaie@mac.comBehind Your Design &Freeze Frame Photos Lounge14250 Wright Dr.Linden, MI 48451

CHAIRMANKeith Green (810) 735-5900 keith.green@lpl.comInnovative Retirement Solutions175 N. Main St.Linden, MI 48451Fax: (810) 735-5928

Executive Committee

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By Keith Green

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ChairmanLetter from the Chairman Happy Holidays!! Yes, I said it, you can think I’m crazy or possibly even curse my name, but the holidays are fast approaching. If you are like me you wait until October 28 to shop for your kids Hal-loween costume, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pick up your turkey and December 23rd to start your Christmas shopping. I personally have pledged to change my procrastinating behavior this year and start thinking about the Holidays now. I hope you will join me. Mark your calendars and participate in these family fun activities … An Event so Good it’s Scary is a community event sponsored by the Chamber; it is October 31st at participating businesses and offers a safe trick or treating environment and fun for the entire family. Jinglefest and the Jingle Jog are December 6th and a great way to kick off the Christmas season! The Chamber Annual Dinner is Friday, No-vember 7th and a great way to start the cel-ebration of the Holiday season. Embrace the Holiday season, support your local businesses and start shopping, celebrating and preparing for the wonderful activities our community offers this time of year. Please check out the Chamber website at www.fentonchamber.com and look at the calendar of events to start planning your Holiday memories today.

Chamber endorses candidates The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce their endorsement of Ken Horn and David Robertson for State Senate and Joe Graves for State Repre-sentative. The election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Chamber’s comprehensive endorsement process is based on several factors includ-ing the candidates voting record, public comments by the candidates, responses to their questionnaire, and the candidate’s performance at their “Meet the Candi-dates” event. The categories listed in the endorse-ment policy are Business Issues, Commu-nity Issues, Creativity/Policy Expertise, Experience/Community Service and Public Speaking and Presentation. “Once again, this event proved to be informative and beneficial for those that attended,” said moderator Patrik Welty. In addition to the candidates running for State Senate and State Representative, Dave Lossing, Mayor of Linden and Pat Lockwood, Fenton Mayor Pro-tem ad-dressed the audience. The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to host this free event and will continue to encourage pro-business candidates at both the State and local levels of government.

uArea businesses and community members to be recognized The Chamber Annual Awards Dinner will be held Friday, Nov. 7 at the St. John Activity Center in Fenton from 6 – 11 p.m. Spring Meadows Country Club will be catering the dinner and the Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille will take care of the bar service. Chamber members look forward to the Annual Dinner every year to recognize fellow businesses for their accomplish-ments. Awards include the Community Ser-vice Award, Community Hero Award, Educator of the Year, Enterprise, En-trepreneur of the Year and Ambassador of the Year. The $65 ticket per person includes an all-inclusive evening. Busi-nesses can also sponsor a table, which includes seating for eight, all-inclusive, for $600. A special raffle is being planned with proceeds to benefit the Chamber’s Scholarship Program. To register for the dinner contact the Chamber office at (810) 629-5447 or reg-ister online at www.fentonchamber.com.

Annual Awards Dinner set for Nov. 7

Award Categories:Educator of the YearCommunity Hero AwardCommunity Service AwardEntrepreneur AwardEnterprise AwardAmbassador of the YearNominees:Tracy AubuchonChip BeltinckHarold BowenGabe BrizindineMary FinneyLori GirardTeresa HanakKris KildeaJennifer LevelyCallie MullinsLynn North Kim O’Connell Jacquie OchsMargie ShardJohn StrayerDavid WilliamsLaura YeasterJames Zonca

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SCARYContinued from Front Page “This event is so successful every year,” said Shelly Day, chamber ex-ecutive director. “Our goal has always been to provide a safe, fun trick-or-treat experience. It’s become an annual tradi-tion that everyone looks forward to.” The Chamber is expecting about 40 to 50 participating businesses that will provide candy for trick-or-treaters from 1 to 6 p.m. Some businesses may close at regular hours. Businesses often hand out coupons or something else for adults, to bring them back in, according to Day. Cost to each business for participat-ing is $40 for members and $50 for non-members.For that fee, businesses get their names on all the signage, ads and flyers that promote the event. “We sent out thou-sands of flyers through area schools in Fenton and Linden,” added Day. In addition to trick-or-treating, special Halloween fun is planned from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Family Life Center of Fenton Unit-ed Methodist Church, including bounce houses and games. “It’s a great place to go before or after trick-or-treating at area

SummaryuAn Event So Good It’s Scary continues its decades-old tra-dition of providing a fun, safe com-munity event for trick-or-treating.

businesses,” said Day. Also, home-based businesses will have booths set up there to give out treats.” The State Bank’s main office down-town will be decorat-ed for scary, spooky Halloween fun. The main sponsor for the event is long-time sponsor Financial Plus Credit Union, joined by sponsors Freeze Frame Photo Lounge and Lasco Ford.

An Event So Good It’s Scary gives our local kids a chance to trick-or-treat safely on Halloween, plus have fun before or after at the Fenton United Methodist Church.Shelly Day, Chamber executive director

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Tracy Aubuchon, owner of Rejuv Ave. Skin Spa Tracy Aubuchon worked as a prominent dermatologist and managed a medical skin spa for eight years before opening her own business in downtown Fenton. Since open-ing two years ago, she has tripled in size. She holds a degree in Health Science and a Michigan Esthetician License. Aubu-chon and her staff attend and assist often with Chamber networking events. She is a member of the Ambassador Committee and the Annual Dinner Committee. She is proud to be a part of the community growth and values supporting local business own-ers. Aubuchon was a leader on a mission trip to Romania and worked at a children’s hospital. She loves playing golf and tennis and also enjoys spending time with her awesome family!

Andrew Barancik, Faith City Church Pastor Andy Barancik of Faith City Church has been involved with the Chamber for more than three years. He is a familiar face at Networking events and has hosted both a Networking @ Noon and Networking After Hours at Faith City Church. Pastor Andy serves on both the Fenton Community Expo and Eggciting Easter Event Committees for the Chamber. For the last two years, under his leader-ship the Faith City Church members have sponsored and organized the Kids Zone for the Expo. Leadership comes naturally for him and he always strives to accomplish any task with professionalism and integ-rity. Barancik believes in the importance of a close family. He is married to Kris-ten and they have four children and two grandchildren.

Mike Green, owner of Crust and Head Baker Mike Green’s professional experience includes 15 years with Ford Motor Com-pany where he directed a team for qual-ity insurance and product launch. Most recently, he accomplished the start up of a new bakery taking it from 0-$2 million in just two years. Green holds a masters degree in Business Administration and is a gradu-ate of the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Under the leadership of Green, the team at Crust is an annual participant of the Taste in Fenton and also organizes a successful pie-eating contest that has helped increase the event attendance. Green enjoys spending time with family, running, triathlons, biking and swimming.

New 2015 Board MembersJacquie Ochs, Financial Plus Credit Union Jacquie Ochs is a Commercial Business Specialist at Financial Plus Credit Union. She is also the Treasurer for Christmas In Action of Genesee County and is cur-rently the secretary for the Fenton Regional Chamber Ambassador Committee. Ochs is a long-time active member of the Ambassador Committee and received the 2012 Ambassador of the Year Award. Her interests and skills relevant to the Board include finance, budgeting, event planning, fundraising, and experience with schools and youth programs. She is passionate and dedicated to the community and volunteers often for many of the Chamber events, as well as, supports the Farmers Market, Applefest and much more.

Dennis Schaefer, owner of Dennis Schae-fer Building and Design Dennis Schaefer has been a business owner in the community for more than 20 years. He is a past Board Member of the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce and participated on or chaired several dif-ferent committees within the Chamber. His special interests and background includes consulting small businesses across the country along with becoming a student of Online Marketing. He and his wife Gail are long-time residents of the area and raised their three children in Linden. Dennis brings to the Board knowledge in business management/ownership, motivational speaking, and negotiation skills along with a very good sense of humor.

Matt Sherrow, owner of Fenton Winery & Brewery For the past seven years, Matt Sherrow and his wife Ginny have owned and oper-ated the Fenton Winery & Brewery. Sherrow brings not only small business ownership skills and knowledge but also has experience managing large projects as a past program manager in the auto industry (more than $80 million). Fenton Winery and Brewery has sponsored, participated in and even hosted several events over the years such as Community Expo, Networking events, and Jinglefest, just to name a few. Sherrow has been a member of the Chamber’s Taste in Fenton Committee for seven years and is currently Chairman of the event. For the last four years, he has also been Chairperson for the Fenton Lions Club Chicken Dinner. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, being involved with his boy’s soccer activities, as well as hiking.

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BOARD of DIRECTORS

2014

CHAIRMAN

Keith GreenInnovative Retirement Solutions, Inc.810-735-5900

VICE CHAIRMAN

Chelsea MillsBehind Your Design &Freeze Frame Photo Lounge810-513-0929

TREASURER

Chip BeltinckSawyer Jewelers810-629-7936

SECRETARY

Ed KoledoLinden Community Schools810-591-0983

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John StrayerTanglewood Assisted Living & Home Care810-750-2833

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Greg AdamsFreeway Sports Center810-629-2291

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Matt StevensVic Canever Chevrolet, Inc.810-629-3350

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By Rochelle Jones

Membership Director

Report As of Oct. 10, 46 new members have joined the Chamber bringing us to nearly 500 members. Wel-come to all! To celebrate Chamber of Com-merce month, members who pay their 2015 membership dues by Oct. 31, will be entered in a draw-ing to receive a refund for their dues. The drawing will take place at the November Networking @ Noon sponsored by Sawyer Jew-elers. Beginning on Nov. 1, members will have an opportunity to ad-vertise in our 2015 Business and Community Information Guide. In April, the Guide will be inserted into the Tri-County Times and distributed to more than 17,000 homes. The Chamber will distrib-ute 3,000 copies to visitors and potential chamber members. The Chamber is freezing the ad pricing for the fifth year in row. Ad pricing starts at $375 for a quarter page ad. On Oct. 2, at the Michigan Chamber Convention in Muske-gon, the Fenton Regional Cham-ber of Commerce was awarded Outstanding Chamber of the year. Congratulations to all of our mem-bers for supporting our Chamber and community to help us achieve this award. If you’re not a Chamber member yet, you too can become part of an Outstanding Chamber. For more information, feel free to contact me at your convenience. Wishing you continued business success.

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CANDIDATEContinued from Front Page Committee. The audience also had an opportunity to ask questions. The Fenton Regional Chamber will be making endorsements, based pri-marily on a candidate’s position/record on a variety of business issues, fol-lowed by community issues, creativity and policy-making experience, public speaking and presentation. Next year’s Meet the Candidate Night will present candidates running for local positions in the community.

FREE DUESContinued from Front PageNetworking@Noon event in Novem-ber. Last year’s winner was Douglas Water Conditioning.” Also in celebration of this special Chamber month, the Fenton Regional Chamber will host an Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its new location at 104 South Adelaide in Fenton, the former Leroy Johnson Building. “Stop in anytime and enjoy cup-cakes by Fun With Frosting, and punch,” said Shelly Day, executive director. “Come in and tour the office, relax and have refreshments.” Goody bags will be handed out to the first 100 visitors at the Open House.

EVENTSContinued from Front PageNovember 19Lunch and Learn, 12-1 p.m.Sponsored by: MLive Media Group/The Flint Journal

November 20Networking @ Noon, 11:30-1:30 p.mSponsored by: Sawyer Jewelers

December 4Boys & Business, 8-2 p.m.John’s Pizzeria

December 6Jinglefest, 3-7 p.m.Downtown Fenton

December 18Networking @ Noon, 11:30am-1:30pmSponsored by: Financial Plus Credit Union, Southern Lakes Parks and Recreations and the Fenton Community & Cultural Center

‘OUTSTANDING’Continued from Front pagefrom other state associations around the country. Applicants must demonstrate quality, innovation, and effectiveness of programming in the areas of leader-ship and governance, finance, business advocacy and programming/membership development. The award is modeled after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation process for recognizing best industry practices. The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals is the industry association for more than 270 chambers in Michigan. Its mission is to build excellence in cham-bers of commerce through organizational and board-level resource support, profes-sional development for chamber staff and to promote the importance of chambers of commerce across the state.

Lynn North has been on the Am-bassador Committee for the past six years. She said, “The reason I became an Ambassador was because I have a home-based business where ‘I am’ my storefront. I felt that being an Ambassador would put me in front of more people. Now, I continue staying active in the Chamber to give back to our community and the businesses.” North is married to Bill and they have two children, Cassie and Abby, who go to Fenton’s AGS Middle School. Lynn has had a passion for inner and outer health ever since she can remember and uses her knowledge to help others, whether it’s skin issues or something deeper. Her interests are learning new things, running, Cross Fit/fitness and traveling with her fam-ily. North has a strong faith, love for her family and passion to help others.

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uWeekend events in Linden and Fenton kick off holiday season Dec. 5 and 6By Sally Rummelnews@tctimes.com; 810-629-8282 Linden’s Holiday Happening and Fenton’s Jinglefest will provide a whole weekend of fun on Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6. These back-to-back community events will be the kick-off to the holiday season in the tri-county area. “We’re in the planning stages for this December event in Linden,” said City Manager Paul Zelenak, who is working with the Chamber to coordinate Linden’s

Jinglefest and Holiday Happenings only seven weeks awayevent on Friday evening with the Jinglef-est in Fenton on Saturday. Linden’s Holiday Happening will include Friday night carriage rides, the lighting of the Christmas tree, a visit by Santa Claus, music and caroling and holiday refreshments provided by local civic groups. In Fenton, most stores will open at 10 a.m. for holiday shopping with Jinglefest specials offered by participating retailers. Festival fun will then begin at 3 p.m. with the Jingle Jog, the traditional kick-off to Jinglefest. This 5K Walk/Run begins at the Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center. The first 200 participants to register will receive a Jin-

gle Jog mug, according to Race Organizer Rochelle Jones, membership director of the Fenton Regional Chamber. Soups, rolls, hot chocolate and cookies will be provided for all participants. Wear a Santa costume for the run and you’ll receive a $5 refund at registration, she added. The downtown will be decked out in holiday décor, with the added excitement of ice sculptures on display. Local non-profit groups will be of-fering hot chocolate by local Boy Scout troops, a Mom2Mom bake sale, Kiwanis Club hot dogs, and more. The Fenton United Methodist Family Life Center will also host kids’ activities from 3 to 6 p.m.

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MEMBERS

Colony’s Quality MeatsComcast SpotlightComericaComfort Keepers Home CareCompetitive Promotions/SendOutCardsConsumers EnergyCook Accounting & Tax Svcs., PCCooper Commercial GroupCorrigan Moving SystemsCostco WholesaleCostume Rentals by JudyCoyote Preserve Golf ClubCraftsmen Electrical ServicesCreative Foam CorporationCrestmont Health Care CenterCrossFit Raw IntensityCrustCulver’s of FentonCumulus BroadcastingCurnow & AssociatesCurtis-Wolverton VFW Post 3243Cyclefit Multispor t, Inc.D.O.W. Asphalt Paving, LLCDave Broadworth - Tremaine Real Living

Real EstateDave Lamb Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.Deck ExpressionsDelta Land Surveying & Engineering Inc.Dennis Schaefer Building & DesignDeWeese & Associates LLCDewey’s Auto Center, Inc.Diamond Sport Gear, Inc.Diversified Computing, Inc.Dixie CleanersDLDP & Associates - Legal ShieldDort Federal Credit UnionDouglas Water ConditioningEat! Drink! Edward Jones - Chad RobinsonEdward Jones - Kevin M. MessingEdward Jones - Lee NapierElement ConstructionELGA Credit UnionElite Exposure Photography & Web DesignElite Merchant ServicesEMI EnterprisesEnglish Insurance AgencyEpic Machine, Inc.Everything Electric, LLCExceptional Homes & DesignExhibition Services, Inc.F.A.R.R.Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLCFairfield Inn Suites by MarriottFaith City ChurchFarm Bureau Insurance - Dehmel/Graves/Kent AgencyFausey & Associates, CPA, PCFenton Area Optimist ClubFenton Area Public SchoolsFenton Area ToastmastersFenton Big BoyFenton Church of GodFenton Church of the NazareneFenton Community & Cultural CenterFenton Community OrchestraFenton Estates ApartmentsFenton Family DentistryFenton Farms Golf ClubFenton Fire DepartmentFenton Fire Hall Kitchen & TaproomFenton Firefighter CharitiesFenton Foot CareFenton Freedom FestivalFenton Glass Service, Inc.Fenton HealthCareFenton Holly Transmission & GearFenton Home FurnishingsFenton Hotel Tavern & GrilleFenton Karate, LLCFenton Lakes Chorus - Sweet AdelinesFenton Lakes Sportsman’s ClubFenton LanesFenton Legal Services, P.C.Fenton Lions ClubFenton Little LeagueFenton Lock & Safe, Inc.Fenton Medical CenterFenton Pheasant Run Manor ApartmentsFenton Police DepartmentFenton Post OfficeFenton Poured WallsFenton PrintingFenton School of DanceFenton TownshipFenton United Methodist ChurchFenton Veterinary ClinicFenton Village PlayersFenton Vision CenterFenton Winery & BreweryFenton’s Open BookField To FinishFifth Third MortgageFifth Third BankFinancial Plus Credit Union

First Choice Heating & CoolingFirstMerit BankFlagstar BankFlaretite, Inc.Flint & Genesee Chamber of CommerceFlint Cultural Center CorporationFood Bank of Eastern MichiganFoundation for Aquatic Injury PreventionFreeway Sports CenterFreeze Frame Photo LoungeFun With Frosting, LLCFuntastic InflatablesGavin Smith PhotographyGenesee Health PlanGenesee Valley CenterGeorgetown Park ApartmentsGerych’s Flowers & GiftsGlik’sGoin’ PostalGoodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan, Inc.Great ClipsGroup Five Management Co.Guenter Beholz JewelersH & R BlockH & R Block - North LeroyH20 Basement Waterproofing & RestorationHall Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Fenton, Inc.Halo BurgerHarris Financial ServicesHartland Insurance Agency, Inc.Hartman Party RentalsHealth Alliance PlanHelp At Home CareHicks StudioHoliday Inn Express Hotel & SuitesHolly Area Chamber of CommerceHolly LanesHome & Park RVHome DepotHomezone ImprovementsHorace Mann Insurance - Maksymowski

AgencyHoward’s Hidden Treasures LLCHungry Howies PizzaHurley Medical CenterIcon Ice, LLCIconic Properties LLCIDK FingerprintingImage Business SolutionsImage ProjectionsINC SystemsInnovative Retirement Solutions Inc.Integrity Myholisticapproach.comInteriors by BonnieInvisible Fence Brand EMIiVue Digital MarketingJack R. Winegarden LibraryJamie L. O’Brien, Attorney & MediatorJD Michel SalonJeremy Grove DDS, PLLCJet’s PizzaJetstream Landscape & IrrigationJimmy John’sJohn’s PizzeriaJohn’s Plumbing, Inc./Rooter-ManJoyce M. King, PC, CPAK & K Lawn Care of Fenton, Inc.Kelly Younger InteriorsKen Horn for SenateKenewell Group Printing SolutionsKerning AdvertisingKing Venture - Burger King Kiwanis Club Of Fenton, Inc.La Petite MaisonLaFontaine Automotive GroupLaForza Soccer ClubLake Fenton Community SchoolsLake Ponemah MarinaLakes Area Arts CouncilLand-O-Lakes BowmenLasco FordLatreille Advertising & Talent, Inc.Lean Journey LLCLegacy Realty Professionals, Inc.Legends Sports CafeLeon D. Ingham, O.D.Lewis & Knopf CPA’s, PCLife Coaching by CarolLil’ House of Carpets, Inc.Linden Child Development CenterLinden Community SchoolsLinden Kitchen & BathLinden KiwanisLink Up Mobile SolutionsLittle CaesarsLittle Caesars - LindenLittle Cottage ServicesLockwood of FentonLoose Senior Citizen CenterM.J. Whelan ConstructionMancino’s of FentonMarathon Flint Oil CompanyMarketing Impact/PrintCommMary Kay Cosmetics

Mass Transportation Authority Your RideMatthew N. Fulton, DDS, PCMcIntyre Soft WaterMcLaren Community Medical Center of FentonMcLaren Physical Therapy & Sports

MedicineMedawar JewelersMichigan Community Insurance Agency,

Inc.Michigan Eye InstituteMichigan Landscape Supply Company Inc.Michigan Smiles - FentonMid State Equipment Sales & Service, LLCMid-Lakes Garage DoorMidwest Soccer AcademyMillay ConstructionMillpond ManorMiner Law Offices, PCMister SparkyMLive Media Group/The Flint JournalMomentum EntertainmentMott Community College - SLBCMr. Appliance of Greater Livingston CountyMunkres BuildingMy City MagazineMy Sister’s Design LLCNice & Green Lawn/Tree CareNorman Bookkeeping ServicesNorthern Window, LLCNorthwestern Mutual NovoPrint USA, Inc.Nutrition WorksOak Tree Dental of Fenton - Dr. AckleyOffice Depot Business Solutions DivisionOld Newsboys of FlintOlde Hickory BarOlmsted Associates, Inc.Online AutoOnline Connexionsonthetown MagazinePainless ChiropracticPaint 4 LessPaleo and MorePanera BreadPatricia McGarry, DDSPatrick Perfitt - LPL FinancialPatrick Widing Custom Homes, Inc.Paw Palace of FentonPCS Enterprises, LLCPeabody Insurance Agency, Inc.Phoenix Pest ServicesPJ’s Lawn Care, LLCPlacemats 4 YouPlanks on the Lake Grill and BarPlante & Moran, PLLCPorter & Heckman Inc.Precision Metal SpinningPriority ChildrenProfessional Insurance & InvestmentsProSpect Home Inspections LLCRainbow Child Care CenterRandy Wise Buick GMCRaymond James Financial Services, Inc.Raymo’s EventsRe/Max Grande - Kristy CantleberryRe/Max PlatinumRe/Max Platinum - Al LifseyRe/Max Platinum - Brian WillRe/Max Platinum - Gail LendvoyiRe/Max Platinum - Gary MorrisRe/Max Platinum - John WentworthRe/Max Platinum - Tim AmbroseRed Fox FootwearRedwood Steakhouse & BreweryRegional Medical ImagingRejuv Ave. Skin SpaRex Todd Rogers Design StudioRHL GroupRhoads & Johnson, LLCRoss Mortgage Corp. FentonRotary Club of FentonRoyal PrestigeRS Daley, LLCRybar Group, TheSagebrush CantinaSawyer JewelersSCORESears Hometown StoreSerendipity Day SpaSERVPRO of Fenton Fire & Water RestorationShard Financial Services, Inc.Shard Marketing & BrandingSharp Funeral HomesSherry’s CateringSherwin WilliamsShiawassee Shores Retirement ParkShoemaker Services, Inc.Sign A Rama of FlintSignature Siding & TrimSigns by CrannieSilver Lake Arbor Apartments - Lockwood ManagementSilver Lake Hills Apartments

Silver Lake Ski ClubSilver Spray Sports, Inc.Simen, Figura & Parker, PLCSkipper Buds - Lake FentonSmitty’s Exit 80Softaire Diffusers, Inc.Southern Lakes Parks & RecreationSpa NaturelleSpoonz Lakeside TavernSpring Meadows Country ClubSt. John Catholic ChurchSt. John the Evangelist Catholic SchoolStan’s Fireplace & Chimney ServiceSTAT EMS, Inc.State Farm-Douglas Mercer AgencySteak and Hoagie Factory LLCStereo Guy, TheSterling Homes & ImprovementsStevens FurnitureStevens GlassStitches N Things, Inc.Storage Pro’s Self Storage - FentonStrongrich Reschly, Inc.Structured TechnologiesSuburban Office & Janitorial SuppliesSubway - North LeroySubway - Silver ParkwaySunset MaintenanceSuperior Lawn & Landscape, Inc.Superior Travel ServiceSwartz Creek Veterinary HospitalSwartz Funeral Home, IncSweets by Suzanne MarieTami’s Sweet TreatsTanglewood Assisted Living & Home CareTaylor Hardware, Inc.Teamworks of FentonTemrowski Family Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesTerry Mears AppraisalsThe Andy Alger Team at Re/Max Platinum The Cobblestone Old & New LLCThe Colosseum of FentonThe Dive ShopThe Fenton HouseThe Freedom CenterThe Katie Wyatt Memorial FoundationThe LaundryThe Potter’s WheelThe Road Community ChurchThe Salvation ArmyThe Stain ShopThe State BankTom Staley Custom Builder Inc.Tom Tom Photo BoothTomlinson Design & AdvertisingTotal Wellness ChiropracticTownsquare MediaTransformation Time FitnessTri County Town PlannerTri-County TimesTrifecta Marketing Group, Inc.Trinity Lutheran ChurchTropical Smoothie CafeTrue Point Legal ServicesTyrone Hills Golf ClubTyrone TownshipU B TanUncle Ray’s DairylandUnited Way of Genesee CountyUPS Store, TheValley Tent RentalVein SolutionsVerizon Wireless ZoneVG’s GroceryVic Bond SalesVic Canever ChevroletVicinia Gardens of FentonVillage of Holly Woodlands, TheVinyl Sash of Flint, Inc.Waddell & ReedWalden’s LoungeWalmartWalsh Chiropractic & Wellness CenterWebasto Product North America, Inc.Webb Pattern, Inc.Weir Building CompanyWestshore Glass & Mirror, Inc.Whaley Children’s CenterWhisperwood Condominium AssociationWhite’s LandingWHMI 93.5 FMWill Stiverson: Consumer Energy Options, LLCWilliams & Associates, P.C.Women’s Integrated HealthcareWoodhaven Senior CommunityWoody’s TowingWorld Martial Arts AcademyYellow Barn MediaYeo & Yeo, CPAs & Business ConsultantsZander ColloidsZonta Club of The Fenton Area

1 Stop Shop, LLC4Square Tax & Accounting, LLCAAA Michigan - Fenton Sales & Service ACE Village HardwareAction Water Sports of Fenton, Inc.Acupuncture & Herbal ClinicAdam Haffajee, Associate Broker, Piper RealtyAdopt-A-PetAdvanced Care ChiropracticAdvanced Vehicle Engineering, Inc.AflacAgroscaping, Inc.Al Bourdeau Insurance AgencyAll Weather Seal Co., Inc.Allied MediaAllyn/Markwart Legal ServicesAlmost Home Assisted LivingAlpine Land Surveying Inc.Alpine MarketplaceAl’s Trucking & Building Supplies, Inc.Alternative Elderly CareAmerican Cancer SocietyAmerican Legion Post #119 - LindenAmerican Metal RoofsAmerican Red CrossAmerican Solution for Business - Hackett OfficesAmerica’s Premiere RealtyAnimal Health ClinicAqua Sports Marine, Inc.Aqua Weed Control, Inc.Arab American Heritage CouncilAssociation of North Leroy BusinessesAuto One Glass & AccessoriesBangkok Peppers TooBatteries PlusBeale St. Smokehouse B.B.Q.Beauchamp Water Treatment and SupplyBehind Your Design, LLCBelle Jackson, NCTMBenjamin Franklin PlumbingBentley Home ImprovementsBerkshire Hathaway Home Services -

Denise PenwellBerkshire Hathaway Home Services -

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Jerry RuleBest Self StorageBiggby Coffee - FentonBill Carr Signs, IncBillmeier Camera Shop, Inc.Bio-Turf, LLCBishop Construction, Inc.Blessing Plumbing & Heating CompanyBob EvansBrad Hoffman Insurance AgencyBren-Mar ConstructionBridge Street ExchangeBrown & Brown InsuranceBrundle Allstate Insurance AgencyBuffalo Wild WingsC & L WardCafe AromaCafe of Life ChiropracticCamp Copneconic - YMCACanadian Steak, Fish & Sandwich Co.Captains Club at WoodfieldCaretel Inns of LindenCarlsons’ Greenhouse, Inc.Cashless Payments Inc.CBM Health Care, Inc.CC & Company SalonCentury 21 Park Place, LTD - Cynthia AllenCentury 21 Park Place, LTD - Jackie BeckerCentury 21 Park Place, LTD- Phyllis ThomsonCharlieKae Formals, Inc.Charter CommunicationsChasse Ballroom & Latin Dance StudioChristian Science Reading RoomChristmas in Action of Genesee CountyCislo Title CompanyCity of FentonCity of LindenClean Green EnergyCleaning Authority, TheClear Rate Commnications, Inc.Clear Water SystemsColdwell Banker ProfessionalsColdwell Banker Professionals - Ken & Shannon Brant

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MEMBER FOCUS Financial Plus Credit Union placed 14th out of Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in the U.S. Each year DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally insured credit union in the United States — more than 6,600 total. Each institution is graded on a number of factors, including capitalization, deposit growth, and loan to reserve ratios, in order to determine a compre-hensive health score. Congratula-tions FPCU!

David Walker of Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc. is the new chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. Congratulations, David.

Congratulations to Seren-dipity Day Spa of Linden for celebrating 10 years in business this October!

Anita Abrol, CPA, Principal at Lewis & Knopf CPAs, P.C., was recently named a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan’s board of directors. Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, P.C. is a local mid-market accounting firm based in Flint, Brighton and Fenton. The firm maintains spe-cialties in governmental and not-for-profit entities, professional service and retail organizations,

auto dealerships, manufacturing and distribution enterprises, and construction companies. Lewis & Knopf currently employs 45 professionals. A free workshop on “Starting a Business” will be presented at Kettering University in Flint on Tuesday, October 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. There is no fee for the “Starting a Business” seminar but advance and separate reg-istration for each individual is required. For more information and to register, visit the MI-SBDC website at www.SBDCMichigan.org or call the I-69 Trade Corridor regional office in Flint at (810) 762-9660.

Culver’s of Fenton is a region-al champion in the nationwide Culver’s Crew Challenge contest where Culver’s restaurants com-pete in the areas of quality, ser-vice, cleanliness, hospitality and community outreach. Culver’s of Fenton is one of 48 restaurants out of nearly 500 to advance. “It’s great to reach regional champion status in the competition,” said Kevin Adams, general manager of Culver’s of Fenton. “Our team members are committed to deliv-ering the very best to our guests and this simply validates what we try to do every day.”

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JINGLEFESTContinued from Page 5 “We’re inviting community groups to get involved, because 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the organization,” said Shelly Day, executive director of the Chamber. A tent on the lawn of the Fenton Com-munity & Cultural Center will feature kids’ activities, entertainment every 30 minutes, food vendors, etc. “Come on in and warm up with chili, hot dogs, hot chocolate and more,” said Pat Lockwood, chairman of Jinglefest. The Knights of Columbus Catholic men’s group from St. Augustine will offer free popcorn and a place to warm up with a wood-burning stove. Area D.J. Bob Steele will provide musi-cal entertainment as a backdrop to the day’s events. The Holiday Lighted Parade will step out at 6 p.m., with Santa Claus as an honored guest in the parade. Fenton High School and Lake Fenton High School marching bands will kick-off the parade. An eight-minute Fireworks Display will follow the parade behind the Fenton Com-munity Center. “Then everyone’s invited inside for free Pictures with Santa, sponsored by the North LeRoy Business District,” said Lockwood. “The Beautification Com-mission will be decorating the inside of the community center, and will provide cider and cookies.” The Fenton Village Players Youth Theater will also be inside, with story-telling and other kids’ activities. Chasse Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio is the Exclusive Main Event Sponsor for this year’s Jinglefest. Entertainment Spon-sor is Caretel Inns of Linden and Jinglefest Sponsor is HAP.

It takes 30 years to ‘Build’ your ‘Reputation’ and 5 seconds to ‘RUIN’ it! Be sure to treat your customers like they’re ‘the BOSS,’ because they ARE! ‘The BOSS’ pays your salary, your home, your children’s education and ALL your bills! Treat ‘the BOSS’ poorly and they’ll go do busi-ness with your competitor down the street! Gone FOREVER! There’s no ‘MAGIC BOX’ of money out in the back of the store. When the cash register is ‘Empty,’ we’re outta business! And while you’re working half-days (12 hours per day), be sure to treat your EMPLOYEES (‘the TEAM’) like THEY are ‘The BOSS’ too. When you give your employees Great Service, they will give it to your customers. When your TEAM is HAPPY, (How HAPPY? EXTREMELY!) your CUSTOM-ERS will be HAPPY, (How HAPPY? EXTREME-LY!) and of course, YOU will be EXTREMELY HAPPY when customers line-up at your door and Scream, ‘MORE! MORE! MORE!’ Make yourself and your business MEMO-RABLE, ESPECIALLY in this world of ‘Non-descript BIG BOXES.’ That’s the ‘REAL SECRET-SAUCE!’ Be OBESSIVELY COMMITTED to the DE-TAILS (‘OCD’). And follow the ‘ABCDEFs’ — go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty EVERYTIME and you just might find your Customers (‘the Boss’) with the FEELING..... ‘Wow! I L-O-V-E that place!’ ‘K.I.S.S.S.’ ‘em (More ‘SECRET-SAUCE’ — ask me about that later) like you LOVE ‘em! And just say, ‘Uncle!’

Thanks, Dave DurantUncle Ray’s Dairyland, 1462 N. Leroy Street

Fenton, MI, 48430 810.730.2016

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