Joining the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is the best investment I have ever made for my business. It adds more credibility to my firm; expands our sphere of influence to include business professionals who understand the benefits of networking; introduces new approaches for business expansion and gives access to the leaders and representatives who make decisions affecting my community. And most important is having Chamber members become part of my firms' extended marketing force. Involvement in the Chamber committee structure is the key that brings it all together. Rick Miller Estate Preservation Agency .......................... The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has helped me and my business grow by building relationships with other businesses within the community. This has helped me get my name out into the community and grow within my own company by learning about other businesses....Brian Brown, Comerica Bank - Commerce .................................................. "My company, CyberNet Solutions has been a member since 2001, and the Chamber has afforded us the opportunity to network with and develop relationships with many other members as customers, suppliers and referral partners. We have come to know Wendell Allen from Mid Oakland Building, Chris Nesbitt from Shaklee, and also the LACC office staff when we installed their new telephone system. I have taken my cars to Art Rott at Tuffy's, purchased tires from Tom Phillips at All Tire Service and frequented many other member's businesses. What impresses me most is the quality of people I have met and have come to know. I remember the first LACC networking event where Mark Steinberg from UBS Financial Services graciously spent time with me to discuss the many business networking opportunities that exists in the Chamber and associated organizations. People and relationships you develop within the business community and especially through LACC makes a lasting difference". Paul Ebaugh, President CyberNet Solutions 3250 Old Farm Lane, Ste. 7 Commerce Township, MI 48390 248-960-1810 Website: www.go-cybernet.com Email: paul@go-cybernet.com...................... "I joined the Lakes Area Chamber just over a year ago. My business is financial services with a focus on small business' and individuals. Having never been associated with a chamber , I didn't quite know what to expect. I soon realized that the numerous events provided me direct access to my target market. It was a great year both for business but also because I had the opportunity to meet many great people in the community. Thanks Lakes Area Chamber. Yes, I renewed for 2007!" David P. Rutt Michigan Financial Companies 28411 Northwestern Hwy. Ste. 1300 Southfield, MI 48034 (T) 248-827-1300 (C) 248-736-2703 ............................... "I just want to thank you a thousand times over for including our "New Member Profile" in your September release. A Chamber member caught the article before our copy had even reached us, called through right away and has since dropped off 10,000 plus feet of film for transfer." "Again, thank you!" Richard Dunnett Dunnett Video Services....................... "Within a few weeks of joining the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, I was hired by a fellow Chamber member to play background music for a reception he was hosting for his clients. Through the Chamber Chats and the Morning and Evening Connections, I have also sold many copies of my newly published children's book to Chamber members, their families and friends. Joining the Chamber was one of the best things I have done to grow my business!" Diane Dunn, Harpist and Author Heart & Harp, L.L.C.