It is hard to believe another year is quickly coming to
an end, with thoughts of snow and cold a persistent reminder of what (likely)
is to come. It seems like just yesterday we were complaining about the long,
hot summer and how it was keeping rounds of golf played at local courses down
and diners away from bistro patios.
But that’s the great thing about Michigan weather. As the
saying goes, if you don’t like it, wait a day. It will change. That certainly
has been the case this week, where we have seen temperatures near 80 degrees
one day and near-winter conditions just two days later. Talk about the risk of
wardrobe malfunction.
Fortunately, the weather last weekend was picture perfect
for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber’s annual Halloween Parade, our last
weather-dependent event of the year. Partnering with the Junior League of
Birmingham’s Pumpkin Patch, the family-fun day brought thousands of folks to
downtown Birmingham for fun and games, and a chance to march the streets of
downtown in full costume.
Fortunately, the Chamber’s final two, big events of the
year will not only be held indoors, but in two of the finest private facilities
to be found anywhere. Both of the venues – the Birmingham Athletic Club and
Oakland Hills Country Club – are loyal Chamber members and we are grateful they
are happy and proud to open their doors to the rest of our members and guests.
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2011 Business Person of the Year Award
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The BAC is first up when it hosts the BBC’s 65th
annual meeting from 8-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6. We’ll report on the
successes of the year to our membership, thank our outgoing Directors for their
service and support of the business community, and introduce our new slate of
officers and Directors.
In addition, we will honor the BBC’s Business Person of
the Year and shine a deserving light on an individual or team that goes above
and beyond to support the greater community while operating a successful
business. There is still time to nominate a deserving individual. Details and
nominating forms can be found on the Chamber Web site at www.bbcc.com
The Chamber will close the book on 2012 at Oakland Hills
on Wednesday, Dec. 12 with our 65th holiday mixer. Members and guests will be treated to
eye-popping holiday decorations and displays as well as sumptuous food and
beverages while giving thanks to the many blessings we all have received over
the course of the year, celebrate achievements and welcome 2013 with a renewed
sense of purpose. The fun is scheduled for 5:30-8 p.m. and promises good times,
good networking and no speeches. Details
can be found at www.bbcc.com and we look
forward to having the opportunity to say thank you to our many loyal members
and friends.
Joe Bauman is President of the Birmingham Bloomfield
Chamber. He welcomes feedback at joeb@bbcc.com
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