WELCOME MEMBERS
On behalf of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber Board of Directors, staff and your fellow business members, we would like to express our appreciation for your membership:

Renewed Members!
The Chaldean News - Vanessa Denha-Garmo
Namou, Eadah & Associates - Akram Namou
Target Telecom Sales & Services, Inc. - Ron Janulis
Xpress Appraisal Group - Tony Dallo

New Members!
Grand Price Food Center – Amar Ayar
Heather’s Liquor Land – Adel Thomas Gallozi
L.A. Insurance Agencies – Anthony Yousif – Corporate Member!
Michigan Technology, Inc. – Iptesam Zbair
Silvia’s Salon – Isam Kizy
TCF Bank – Marianne Kure
U.S. Ice Corp. – Saad Abbo
Wireless Toyz – Joe Barbat – Corporate Member!
Worldwide Merchants – James Esshaki and Doraid Markus

Have You Made Your Dinner Reservations Yet?
The Chaldean Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner will be here before you know it. And this year’s event is sure to sell out as it has in the past. Don’t be left out!

This year we are honoring James Jonna as businessman of the year, the Chaldean American Ladies of Charity (CALC) as humanitarians of the year, and paying special tribute to Congressman Joe Knollenberg for his hard work and support on behalf of the Chaldean American community. Master of ceremonies will be Murray Feldman of Fox 2 News.

The gala evening begins at 6 p.m. at Shenandoah Country Club. Activities include cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a delicious gourmet dinner and desserts, an interesting awards program, live Chaldean music and the chance to socialize with your fellow chamber members. Tickets are just $125 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10.

Corporate sponsorships are available. Contact lkalou@chaldeanchamber.com.
Click here to download the dinner invitation

Reward Offered in Store Shooting
The Waad Murad Advocacy Fund has stepped up to offer a reward in an attempted robbery and shooting at the Orchard Market Place on 13 Mile and Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills on Wednesday, February 22.

The Farmington Hills Police Department (FHP) offered a $5,000 reward, which was immediately matched by the chamber’s Waad Murad Advocacy Fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects.

The suspects, described as African American males, one in a mask, entered the store at about 10:10 p.m., produced a gun and demanded money of the clerk, Jeffrey Ammouri. According to police, one asked Ammouri if had activated an alarm. He said no, but was shot several times anyway.
Ammouri is currently in Botsford Hospital after undergoing surgery and is in good spirits, his family said.
“This was an unprovoked vicious assault that caused serious injury to an innocent victim,” said FHP Chief William J. Dwyer.

The Waad Murad Advocacy Fund is part of the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, both of which have joined the organization Crime Stoppers. Helping bring perpetrators of violent crime to justice is one of the Waad Murad Advocacy Fund’s key missions.

Anyone with information on the suspects is encouraged to call Farmington Hills Police at (248) 871-2610.

Chamber Hosts Movers and Shakers


The Chaldean Chamber is honored to have recently hosted two important residents of Michigan.
Mr. Robert J. Buckler, President and Chief Operating Officer of DTE Energy Distribution, was our guest at February’s Meet the CEO series. Chaldeans account for some 5 percent of DTE’s revenue, Mr. Buckler said.

Based on that meeting, the chamber will work with DTE to enhance its relationship with the Chaldean American community. Among the suggestions are establishing a DTE Real Estate Liaison to work with the Chaldean Chamber and having Chaldeans established as a minority in DTE’s vendor bidding process.
Dick DeVos, Republican candidate for governor, met with chamber members later in the month. He discussed his vision for Michigan, the importance of small businesses and tax relief.

This month, the chamber will host the publisher and editor of the Detroit News.

March 2: Membership Reception: When you’re a member of the Chaldean Chamber, you’re also automatically enrolled in the Detroit Regional Chamber. Membership Receptions provide you the chance to network, showcase products, meet new buyers, gain access to more markets and develop new clients in the Detroit Region. 5:30 p.m., Boll Family YMCA -- Downtown Detroit, 1401 Broadway. Free. For more information, or to exhibit at this event, call LaToya Elliott at 313.596.0305 or e-mail lelliott@detroitchamber.com.

March 3: Chamber Awards Dinner Committee meeting, 10 a.m., chamber office

March 7: Iraq Task Force Meeting: 10 a.m., chamber office

March 10: Chamber Awards Dinner Committee meeting, 10 a.m., chamber office

March 17: Chamber Awards Dinner Committee meeting, 10 a.m., chamber office

March 24: Chamber Awards Dinner Committee meeting, 10 a.m., chamber office

March 29: Chaldean Chamber PAC meeting, 4:30 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club

March 29: Chaldean Chamber Foundation and Executive Committee meeting, 5:30 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club

March 29: Chaldean Chamber Board of Directors meeting, 6:30 p.m., Shenandoah Country Club

March 31: Chamber Awards Dinner Committee meeting, 10 a.m., chamber office

March 31: International Consular Gala: In its 22nd year, the International Consular Gala will honor the International Consular Corps for their service to the region and the 2006 World Trader of the Year, L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive. Receiving the Emerging Global Leader award is Dominic Pangborn, President, Pangborn Design, Ltd. 6 -11 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. $300. detroitchamber.com.

April 7: Chaldean Chamber Annual Awards Dinner! See above for more information.

FEATURING… The World of Erhard

The World of Erhard Corporate Program offers chamber members many exciting benefits, including BMWs, Land Rovers and BWM Motorcycles at below-market prices; pre-owned vehicles at substantial savings; convenient on-line shopping; a private corporate site and a complimentary upgrade to Erhard’s exclusive Platinum Privilege Program. Click here for more information.

ALSO AVAILABLE…
The Chaldean Chamber offers numerous discounts and services to its members including health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, business supplies through Office Depot, shipping services through DHL, telecommunications services through Verizon Wireless and LDMI, and rental cars through Hertz. Members can now go to the Chamber website at www.chaldeanchamber.com to log in for details on accessing these services (contact a Chaldean Chamber representative for your username and password). Take advantage of your membership! If you have any questions regarding your member discounts and services, please feel free to contact us by email at lkalou@chaldeanchamber.com, or by phone at (248) 538-3700.