Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, November 17, 2012. Womans expo at Candlelite Banquet Center from 9-4; consultants, baked good, candy, health and beauty, candles, aromotherapy, free screenings, jewelry and much more....$2 admission at door. Bring a toy for tots and get free admission!
Also, visit Faith Lutheran Church bazaar and bake sale, Bridgeport Community Church annual bazaar, Brideport Pharmacy Open house, Creative Designs Open house. Visit all five locations and you will be entered in a drawing for prizes. Get your girlfriends together for a day of fun on Saturday, November 17th!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Chamber Applaud Recipient
Great Lakes Eglinto (GLE)
GLE was founded in 1961 in Bridgeport, Michigan as a carbide plug and ring gage manfacturer. In 2001, SPX Corporation acquired United Dominion Industries Ltd and GLE. Currently SPX is in the process of selling the Service Solutions business which GLE is a part of to Robert Bosch LLC. This sale is expected to close later this year. Since 1961 GLE has expanded its capabilities and products offerings. Today GLE is a leading provider of high precision, specialty tooling, gaging and wear parts made from tungsten carbide, ceramic and other ultra-hard materials. GLE is one of the SPX companies that make a differance in people's daily lives such as batteries, cell phones, and many other household and industrial.
Bridgeport Area Chamber is proud to present them with a 2012 Applaud recipient award.
Great Lakes Eglinto (GLE)
GLE was founded in 1961 in Bridgeport, Michigan as a carbide plug and ring gage manfacturer. In 2001, SPX Corporation acquired United Dominion Industries Ltd and GLE. Currently SPX is in the process of selling the Service Solutions business which GLE is a part of to Robert Bosch LLC. This sale is expected to close later this year. Since 1961 GLE has expanded its capabilities and products offerings. Today GLE is a leading provider of high precision, specialty tooling, gaging and wear parts made from tungsten carbide, ceramic and other ultra-hard materials. GLE is one of the SPX companies that make a differance in people's daily lives such as batteries, cell phones, and many other household and industrial.
Bridgeport Area Chamber is proud to present them with a 2012 Applaud recipient award.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser for
Stormn Garchow
April 14, 2012
Saturday 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Adults $7.00 12 and under $5.00
White's Bar
2609 State Street
Saginaw, Mi 48602
Funds to cover Funeral Costs
Congratulations to ITI in Bridgeport
Bay City commissioners approved a contract that will re-wire all of City Hall. The price is to the tune of 100K. Their wiring was damaged in 2010 due to a fire. Multiple bids were presented.
The job went to ITI in Bridgeport!!! Great news for our Chamber Business Member!!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Bridgeport Beautification
Here are some area's that the Beautification Committee needs sponsor's for.
1. Spring and Fall Cleanup $175.00
2. Grass cutting through the season $375.00
3. Fertilizing, weeding, and weed control $950.00
4. Edging of beds, and cutting back curb edge $350.00
5. Planting of perennials and annuals, includes beds along Dixie Hwy $700.00
6. Renew mulch material to proper levels $244.00
7. Watering of annuals $1150.00
If you can sponsor one or more, or make a donation, please contact the Bridgeport Beautifcation committee or the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
Amigo Mobility Adds to Company's Leadership
Amigo Mobility International recently hired a new president.
Tim Drumhiller, of St Charles, Mich., has a diverse background with a range of experience in manufacturing, international business and family business.
His business experience began at a young age, as he and his wife Lynette distributed products for their family's consumer products based business to grocery stores throughout Michigan and Ohio while attending classes at Michigan State University. After graduating from MSU, Tim and Lynette moved to the Great Lakes Bay area in 1986 as the 10th and 11th employees of their family's business, Optico Manufacturing. Growing Optico to a national business with an expanding product line; including beauty sponges, earplugs, and eye care accessories, the business was sold in 1999 with more than 150 employees.
"We grew the business by building customer trust and by taking chances." Drumhiller said.
Optico was acquired by a large public entity--PTI Holding. As President of their Flents Division, Tim led integration and operational strategies until 2003, when the business was sold again to Minneapolis based Apothecary Products.
Drawing inspiration from his father-in-law and family business founder Len Williams, Tim helped lead the family's next business, Lendell Manufacturing (LMI), to year over year record breaking sales, before selling the specialty polyurethane foam business in late 2008. LMI was sold to London bases Filtrona PLC, and again, Tim lead the company's technology integration effort until stepping down in late 2011.
"I'm passionate about building things and driving growth through people and products," Drumhiller said, "I'm looking forward to helping the Thieme family grow their business, especially as it is a comply that improves people's lives."
Father of four, Drumhiller is preparing to run his 20th marathon at the Boston Marathon this April and in the past has been actively involved in the Stevens Center for Family Business, Medical Device Manufacturers Association and Saginaw Future.
"Tim is a great fit for Amigo," says Al Thieme, Amigo Mobility Chairman and Founder. "We're excited to utilize his experience and passion for sales and manufacturing to take Amigo to the next level."
United Financial Credit Union Hires Director of Business Development
Tim Jacques serves as the Director of Business Development of United Financial Credit Union. In this role, he has the responsibility of developing and implementing strategies to increase membership for the Credit Union's Business and Personal Financial programs along with representing the credit union at promotional and community evens.
Jacques is a lifelong Saginaw resident and attended Bridgeport High School, Central Michigan University and the Pat Ryan and Associates School of Automotive Finance in Chicago, IL. Tim's work experience includes the former Second National Bank, All American Ford and most recently the Citadel Broadcasting Group of radio stations. Tim stays very active in the community serving on the Saginaw Township Soccer Association's Executive Board as both Recreational League Coordinator and Sales Manager. He also serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Saginaw County for the CAN Council and as an Ambassador Group team leader with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Bridgeport/Spaulding Businesses
The Historical Society of Bridgport is now putting together it 2012 Service and Business
Directory, which comes out in April of 2012. Please check for errors in your listing in the previous directory and contact the William Schomaker Museum at 777-5230 between the hours of 1 and 5pm. Tuesday thru Saturday, or call Diane McCartney at 777-2301. This is to list your businesses for our FREE listing part of the directory.
If you had an ad last year and would like one again, please let us know and inform us of any changes or corrections.
We need to defray the cost of the directories, as we are a nonprofit 501c3 organization. We give the books out to 2500 reidents and to travelers stopping in town, at no cost to them. Our ads are very reasonable for being placed for one year at a time. They also appear on Bridgeport
Township's web site and ours, just as they are in the directory. The cost for ads are: FULL page $150.00, HALF page $100.00, QUARTER page $75.00, and an EIGHT page (business card size) $50.00. Our book's pages are 8 X 10 in size. Cot has stayed the same for the last five years.
This year, as last, anyone placing an ad in the directory will have our thanks with a one year membership in our Historical Society. Usually the value of this membership is $25.00.
We hope you will cocnsider taking out an ad to help the residents of your community to find your Busines and shop locally. You can obtain an ad by calling the above numbers or sending back the copy of your ad, or a new ad, with your check to
Bridgeport Historical Society
P.O. Box 561
Bridgeport, Mi 48722
To get this directory printed by April 1st, we must set a deadline of February 20th for all returns. Please help your Historical Society and the residents of this community to learn about your business. Thank You,
Sincerely Diane McCartney, President of the Historical Society of Bridgeport
Directory, which comes out in April of 2012. Please check for errors in your listing in the previous directory and contact the William Schomaker Museum at 777-5230 between the hours of 1 and 5pm. Tuesday thru Saturday, or call Diane McCartney at 777-2301. This is to list your businesses for our FREE listing part of the directory.
If you had an ad last year and would like one again, please let us know and inform us of any changes or corrections.
We need to defray the cost of the directories, as we are a nonprofit 501c3 organization. We give the books out to 2500 reidents and to travelers stopping in town, at no cost to them. Our ads are very reasonable for being placed for one year at a time. They also appear on Bridgeport
Township's web site and ours, just as they are in the directory. The cost for ads are: FULL page $150.00, HALF page $100.00, QUARTER page $75.00, and an EIGHT page (business card size) $50.00. Our book's pages are 8 X 10 in size. Cot has stayed the same for the last five years.
This year, as last, anyone placing an ad in the directory will have our thanks with a one year membership in our Historical Society. Usually the value of this membership is $25.00.
We hope you will cocnsider taking out an ad to help the residents of your community to find your Busines and shop locally. You can obtain an ad by calling the above numbers or sending back the copy of your ad, or a new ad, with your check to
Bridgeport Historical Society
P.O. Box 561
Bridgeport, Mi 48722
To get this directory printed by April 1st, we must set a deadline of February 20th for all returns. Please help your Historical Society and the residents of this community to learn about your business. Thank You,
Sincerely Diane McCartney, President of the Historical Society of Bridgeport
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
United Financial Credit Union
January 3, 2012
United Financial Credit Union made Christmas brighter for five local families with help from their members and employees by collecting $1950.00 and gave a donation to Bridgeport Community Food Pantry. Each office set up collection jar and had lists of items that families were in need of. Bridgport Community Food Pantry and the Adopt a Families were very grateful that the Credit Union was able to help them in their time of need. United Financial feels that no one should go without during the holidays.
United Financial Credit Union made Christmas brighter for five local families with help from their members and employees by collecting $1950.00 and gave a donation to Bridgeport Community Food Pantry. Each office set up collection jar and had lists of items that families were in need of. Bridgport Community Food Pantry and the Adopt a Families were very grateful that the Credit Union was able to help them in their time of need. United Financial feels that no one should go without during the holidays.