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June, 2021: Downriver is truly a remarkable place, and the challenges of the past year and four months have demonstrated our unique strength and ability to come together as one passionate community and thrive. With the rescinding of broad restrictions expected on July 1, we are coming out of a dark tunnel that has had devastating effects on us all. However, with that, a new crisis has lifted its ugly head, and we are once again being called to rise to the challenge. I believe that a new crisis brings new possibility, and there is no better region of heroes to discover the pathway to success than Downriver.

Downriver needs workers to fill job openings everywhere. This reality is apparent as you travel down any major roadway and see the endless “help wanted” signs in the windows of our region’s employers. Or, as you arrive at your favorite restaurant for a delicious meal, only to find that the eatery had no choice but to cut their hours of operation due to a lack of staffing. As Americans and Michiganders, we cannot and will not accept this as our new normal, but will seek positive and real solutions to ensure that our community, businesses, and workforce thrive. We are facing a significant challenge indeed, and we have the solution right here amongst us. Our region has amazing talent and it’s time for us to come back to work. Not only employers, but our communities need workers who are ready to truly make a difference, roll up their sleeves, and enhance the neighborhoods we call home. Our small businesses and non-profit organizations everywhere, and our entire community, are counting on us to join the cause and to serve our fellow citizens as we are, hardworking American patriots.

As I consider this challenge, I am reminded of the generations before us, who answered the call of their nation and community, and rose to the challenge to ensure that the greatest republic on earth will continue to stand strong for liberty and free enterprise. Your nation and your community are calling on you to lead in such a time as this. This is your moment. Rise up, seek meaningful employment in our region, and serve alongside our Downriver job providers and business community. I cannot say this any clearer; the destiny of our Downriver community is calling on you, and only with your talent and service can our community positively move forward.

Our elected officials at the state and federal level must provide the resources critically needed to empower workers and talent to overcome barriers preventing them from finding employment and making a difference. Federal relief funding must be used to invest in vital childcare programs, retraining programs for our workforce, and critically needed transportation infrastructure to enable talent to serve our communities. Proposals and legislation must not offer “band-aid” solutions, or seek only the personal ambitions of politicians that only leaves our community, employers and workforce to struggle with additional challenges as “relief” funding comes to an end. Legislative solutions must be bipartisan, and provide meaningful resources that will truly enable our workforce and job providers to work together in a powerful partnership that will drive our great state and nation forward. I encourage you to contact your state and federal representation, and encourage a discussion that will result in real and positive impact for Downriver. Contact your elected leaders at this link today: https://swcrc.com/michigan-government/

I am thrilled to congratulate tremendous Downriver entrepreneurs who celebrated grand openings over the past couple of months. Congratulations to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Taylor, The Vault on First in Downtown Wyandotte, Perfect Place Drop-In Center in Southgate, the new ownership of Big Boy Restaurant in Taylor, the grand reopening of Michigan Legacy Credit Union in Wyandotte, Julia Augustyniak Chiropractic in Trenton, the Services to Enhance Potential Cooking in the D center in Detroit, the new location of Big Lots in Southgate, the new branch of Public Service Credit Union in Trenton, Island Holistic Health on Grosse Ile, and Awesome RC Repairs in Riverview.

This past month, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber announced the 2021 recipients of the Women of Achievement Awards presented by Beaumont! This exciting event honors and celebrates dynamic women in business leadership throughout our region, and we are looking forward to our elegant awards ceremony scheduled for Friday, October 15 at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. Congratulations to Kyle F. Stack Leadership Award recipient Mia Harnos of Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Entrepreneur Award recipient Ayana King of Maximum Communications; Unsung Heroine Award recipient Jessica Workman of Advantage One Credit Union; and a rising star in our region, Distinguished Young Woman Award recipient Deidre Crockett, who is a recent graduate of Taylor Preparatory High School and volunteers her time serving at Beaumont Health. Be sure to join us at this year’s celebration, and learn more about the event at www.SWCRC.com/WOA21.

As businesses and organizations continue to seek the tremendous talent needed to enhance our community, we are facing a real crisis and we must unite together. Downriver never gives up. Americans never quit. A generation is calling on our workers to come back and to build on our great nation as those before us strived to do. We’ve come this far, and as we face this giant, together we will overcome. Job openings are everywhere. As Americans, inaction is never an option. It’s time to get to work.

Your partner in free enterprise,

Ron Hinrichs, SWCRC President/CEO

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2018 Scholarship Award Winners

Jun 25, 2018

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce
Announces 2018 Scholarship Award Winners

Photo Caption: The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, formally announced its most recent scholarship recipients. Pictured from left to right: Kathy Kane, Chair of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber board of directors; Randy Ross of the Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan; scholarship recipients Jacob Riggs, a graduate of Allen Park High School and Avery Pew, a graduate of Southgate Anderson High School; Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber; and Dan Varner, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.

SOUTHGATE, MI – The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, formally announced its most recent scholarship awardees during the 2018 Business Forum Series featuring guest speaker Daniel Varner, CEO of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on June 25, 2018, at Crystal Gardens in Southgate, MI.

The two 2018 scholarship awardees are:

Ms. Avery Pew, a graduate of Southgate Anderson High School who will be attending Kaplan University to study interior design.

Mr. Jacob Riggs, a graduate of Allen Park High School who will be attending Michigan State University to study computer science.

Permanently endowed and administered through the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Scholarship Fund was established in 1992 to assist graduating high school seniors pursue an undergraduate education. Up to two renewable scholarships of $1,000 each may be awarded each year to students entering college as freshmen in the fall. The Fund was created with contributions from the Chamber, its member businesses, and individuals. The students must reside in one of the 21 communities served by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber.

“The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber is honored to invest into the future of these dedicated and hardworking students,” commented Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. “The Chamber is passionate about assisting our members in recruiting strong talent for the future of our region. Part of that mission includes helping to provide our youth with opportunities to obtain a valuable education and to make a difference in our region.”

Be sure to follow the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/SWCRC and the Chamber website for all the latest Chamber news and events.

The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce provides small business, corporate, non-profit and government agency members across 21 communities in Southern Wayne County with the opportunities and resources to engage and network with other businesses, enhancing financial growth, professional development, and the ability to contribute to a thriving community environment.

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Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to Host Elegant Awards Ceremony Honoring Downriver Women in Business

Apr 20, 2018

Photo Caption: Nominations are now being accepted for the 2nd annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon, presented by Beaumont and hosted by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The event, to be held on Friday, October 26 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Stone Creek Banquet Hall in Flat Rock, honors outstanding women in several award categories. Pictured from left to right: David B. Goodwin, 2017 SWCRC Chairman of the Board; Donna Inch, former CEO of Ford Land and keynote speaker at the 2017 event; Ronnie Ruelle, chair of the event committee; Kathy Kane, 2017 Leadership Award recipient; Leah Cooley, 2017 Unsung Heroine Award recipient; Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the SWCRC; Dr. Stan Jensen, 2017 Community Award recipient; and Laurie Dixon, 2017 Entrepreneur Award recipient.

Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber to Host Elegant Awards Ceremony Honoring Downriver Women in Business

Nomination Forms Now Available for the Women of Achievement Awards

Taylor, MI – The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2^nd annual Women of Achievement Awards luncheon, presented by Beaumont, to be held on Friday, October 26 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Stone Creek Banquet Hall in Flat Rock. This premier and elegant awards event will showcase outstanding women in business in the Downriver region. The event will include a keynote address, delicious lunch, and a prestigious awards ceremony complete with award recipient videos and a grand experience! Nominations are now being accepted and the deadline is Thursday, May 17.

The Chamber will proudly recognize some of the most outstanding women in our region with the “Leadership Award,” “Entrepreneur Award,” and “Unsung Heroine Award!” Men will not be left out as they are eligible to be honored as a champion for supporting women in business leadership with the “Community Award,” which will be awarded to either a man or woman.

“This signature event was a tremendous success in its inaugural year, and has quickly become one of the most highly anticipated celebrations of the year in our region,” said Ronald J. Hinrichs, president of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We are grateful for our friends and partners at Beaumont, our Gold Sponsor PNC Bank, our Silver Sponsors BASF Corporation, Wayne County Community College District, and DTE Energy, and our community sponsors The News Herald and Monroe Bank & Trust for making this wonderful event possible!”

This year’s keynote address will be given by Dr. Curtis L. Ivery, Chancellor, and Shawna J. Forbes, Vice Chancellor of the School of Continuing Education & Workforce Development at Wayne County Community College District. In an inspirational presentation, both leaders will share how women continue to have a tremendous and lasting impact at WCCCD.

Nomination forms and the award criteria are now available online at www.SWCRC.com, or by calling 734-284-6000. Nominations are due no later than 5 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

The cost to attend the event is $45 per person, including a delicious lunch. A discounted rate of $400 is available for a table of 10. Community Sponsorships, including a table of 10 and recognition are only $450. Registration is now open at www.SWCRC.com or by calling 734-284-6000. Prices will increase closer to the event so register today!

Be sure to follow the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at facebook.com/SWCRC and the Chamber website for all the latest Chamber news and events.

The Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce provides its membership throughout 21 communities with the opportunities and resources to engage and network with other businesses, enhancing financial growth, professional development, and the ability to contribute to a thriving community environment.

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