On December 3, 2009, from 6:00pm-8:00pm the Southgate Surgery Center will be hosting a event called “Healthy for the Holidays”.  The event will help bring about diabetes awareness and tips for a healthier lifestyle.  The event is free to the public and sure to be a fantastic evening!!

Personal Chief Brian Ramirez will be providing cooking demonstrations and the hors d’oeuvres for the evening.  Certified Diabetic Educator Lisa Merrill will be talking about diabetes and giving tips for a healthy lifestyle. Terry Foster from 97.1 The Ticket will be talking about his experience being diagnosed with diabetes and a representative from the American Diabetes Association will be answering any questions guests may have.

There will also be the following free health screenings: blood sugar, blood pressure, weight/BMI, foot exams, glaucoma, and vision tests.  Tours of the center are available throughout the evening and we will even have lots of door prizes and giveaways!

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kate Musson at katem@cscmi.net or at (734) 281-0100.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

DADBA (Downriver & Detroit Business Association) has organized yet another great opportunity to network with a business building “Fall Community Expo” on November 18, 2009.

The event will be held at Crystal Gardens in Southgate Michigan, from 5-8pm.

FREE ADMISSION with a food donation. 

This event will benefit the Soup Kitchen located inside the Wyandotte Salvation Army.

I have attended and displayed at many of the DADBA events and have had great success in building new business as well as reconnecting with past and current customers.  If you want to build your business this event is a low cost way to generate some new business with a $50 table.

For more details visit the DADBA site here.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com

September 2009 Trenton, Michigan – Mr. Handyman and Mr. Makeover otherwise known as Mark Slagle and David Orr presented the winner of a $150 Macy’s Gift card to Johnifay Tocco on September 9. The drawing was from registrations received at the Trenton Mid-Summer Festival, Wyandotte Art Fair, Parade & Fireworks, The Downriver Cruise and Novi Women’s International Expo. On September 10, Mr. Handyman participated in its first ever National Day of Service, contributing over 800 hours of charitable service to worthy individuals and organizations across the United States and Canada.  Locally, Mr. Handyman of Southeastern Wayne County, located downtown Trenton, is also participating in this initiative by helping The Information Center,  a private, non-profit organization located in Taylor that assists individuals in need.  Mr. Handyman of SEWC is donating a full day of service to help a client in Trenton with several repairs on their home by sealing a leaking gutter, stopping the toilet from “running”, sealing the bathtub drain, repairing leaky bathtub faucets and applying a coat of non-skid adhesive to the outside wheelchair ramp.  In addition to fixing these nagging repairs, the client should see a reduction in their water bill as well!

Mr. Handyman provides residential/commercial building maintenance and insurance repairs.  They are the nation’s #1 professional handyman service with over 300 locations nationwide, Canada and China.  Mr. Handyman of Southeastern Wayne County serves the Downriver community and surrounding areas and is owned by Mark Slagle, a lifelong downriver resident.  His office was recognized as the #1 franchise location in North America in 2004.  You can reach Mark at 888-671-5888 or at mslagle@mrhandyman.com.

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
A Directory of Michigan Businesses

Riverview Michigan, August 6, 2009 –VIP Salon and Spa located at 15580 King Road has been featured once again in National Beauty Publication Allure Magazine. This time for being “A Cut Above” other salons visited in Michigan and are on the list among five other salons chosen in the country!

Salons were visited from Arlington Virginia to Los Angeles, California by Allure Magazine and only one in Michigan chosen.  VIP SALON was recognized as the best for “A Cut Above” other stylists based on how they performed when a secret shopper booked services.  Allure magazine sent out undercover reporters throughout the United States to find the best salon cuts.  They came back with eleven salons that were recognized for excellence in the entire country.

Stylist Karyn Sauve was chosen as one of those eleven because of the reporters’ haircut and style she received from Sauve who has been with VIP for seven years.   “This is such an honor for Karyn and our Salon. We are not surprised that Karyn received this recognition because of her dedication and expertise to our industry.  She is a true professional who has studied at facilities from California to Florida to hone her special techniques.” says salon owner Renee’ Borowy.

This is actually the second year in a row VIP has been recognized in Allure Magazine. Last year Ngoc Ho, a nine year VIP nail veteran was visited by Allure and awarded the distinction of “The best for obsessively precise polishing”. Ms. Borowy also commented that “Nqoc has a large clientele that comes from miles away for the very latest nail treatments. Both Karyn & Ngoc as well as all of our staff; which consists over 55+ employees, are in the business of making people happy, but it’s also  wonderful to be recognized for our talent too!”  In addition to this latest recognition for service, VIP has received Salon of the Year for Michigan in 1997 and 1998 and many other recognitions for excellence in their field of work. VIP SALON & SPA is constantly on the “cutting” edge of new hair design, nail techniques and spa treatments. Take advantage of the Best of Best in your own neighborhood! For more information about VIP Salon & Spa please call (734) 479-1166 or visit their web site at www.vipsalonandspa.com. 

Tim Somers
MichiganBusinessHub.com
a Directory of Michigan Businesses