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On Friday, October 18, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce hosted its 18th Annual Business Luncheon at MotorCity Casino Hotel’s Sound Board Theater. Moderator Roop Raj from TV’s FOX2 deftly handled questions for special guests Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R), who are running for the same U.S. Senate seat.
Read MoreIn a move poised to reshape metro Detroit’s gas station landscape, Sheetz, a major player in the gas station and convenience store sector, has announced plans to expand into southeast Michigan, raising concerns among local business owners and community members about potential impacts on prices, service quality, safety, and economic diversity.
Read MoreTwo teetotaling, longtime investment bankers transformed and revitalized an age-old brewery in an iconic Michigan town. Anmar and Haithem Sarafa, of Steward Capital Management, found themselves in a position to buy Frankenmuth Brewery in the midst of the 2008 financial crisis. When things went south for a client trying to buy the 19th century brewery, an opportunity presented itself.
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Sometimes the road less traveled leads to unexpected places. In Randy Najjar’s case, that place was architecture and design. He was so sure of his life’s direction that out of high school he applied only to Lawrence Technological University’s architecture program.
Read MoreThe Detroit Police Department’s 10th precinct is partnering with the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce to network with store owners and discuss new strategies to reduce crime, ethnic tension, and negative perceptions.
Read MoreThe YAC kicked off the Spring season with a professional development and networking event held on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at Shenandoah Country Club. The event was moderated by the charming and witty Paul Jonna, a real estate and business attorney and former COO of the Chaldean Community Foundation.
Read MoreBaltimore — 2024 — Sylvan Learning, the leading provider of supplemental and enrichment education for K–12 students with more than 710 locations worldwide, awarded 10 new and three existing territories in the greater Detroit, Michigan area to new franchise owners and cousins Ed Bahoura and Natalie Yasso.
Read MoreAtop Rancho San Diego Hill sits the California Chaldean community’s most recent achievement: A 35-foot tall, 20,000-pound Chaldean-style cross pierces the landscape for thousands to see. Last year, on December 14, 2023, the largest cross in San Diego was airdropped into place by a Chinook heavy-lift helicopter.
Read More“Geography informs your fate,” says Dr. Adhid Miri. What he means by that is our environment has an immense influence on our chosen trade or livelihood. The Silk Road—interwoven passages, caravan routes, and byways that stretched from China to the eastern Mediterranean—connected with other important trade routes in ancient Mesopotamia, giving rise to a culture adept at trade.
Read MoreThere are many examples of the Chaldean factor in business, but none as clear as the recent shakeup in the retail ice market. In late 2022, Saad Abbo sold his successful ice company, U.S. Ice, to a large corporate firm called Home City Ice. Since then, retailers have reported a dramatic increase in prices and a substantial reduction in the quality and frequency of service.
Read MorePeople tend to get emotional when talking about Frank Jonna, the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Businessperson of the Year. Frank, who will be honored at their 21st Annual Awards Dinner on April 26, has the reputation of a man who listens to people and makes them feel valued.
Read More“I actually hate mortgages,” says Danny Marogy. “I think it’s the most boring transaction in the history of mankind.” Yet Marogy, Senior Director of Sales at United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is known as one of the highest performing account executives across the country for the past 15 years. What motivates him?
Read MoreEven before the 2020 election that featured a national explosion of approval for ballot proposals legalizing marijuana production, processing and sales, the industry had taken off, with Michigan among the most lucrative states for cannabis crop sales. However, the lure of marijuana money comes with expensive federal tax headaches, restrictions on trade across state lines, and a depressed market overcrowded with licensees.
Read MoreThe Chaldean American Bar Association (CABA) has risen from the ashes. A young and energetic board led by president Rita Soka has big plans for the future of the Chaldean legal community. CABA hosted its first event in January at the new restaurant and bar West End to kickoff its relaunch.
Read MoreOften when a restaurant changes ownership, there’s a complete remodel, the menu is scrapped, and several employees are let go. But when Raphael Michael took ownership of the Beverly Hills Grill, he made a promise to founder Bill Roberts that he wasn’t going to do that.
Read MoreTania’s Pizza has long been an iconic Royal Oak institution. Nestled in an unassuming little strip mall behind a Sunoco station at the corner of 13 Mile Road and Crooks, Tania’s has been dishing out its signature stuffed pizza since 1987. The then-beer and wine shop began feeding hungry Kimball High School (now Royal Oak High School)…
Read MoreComing to a new country can be daunting. A new language. An unfamiliar culture. Everything is different. On top of all that, add a set of rules, regulations, and customs regarding finances that are strange and confusing. There are many financial perils facing those new to life in the United States, particularly if immigration takes place under duress.
Read MoreAs so many of us look forward to the holiday season and the gifts we’ll exchange with family and friends, our thoughts also turn to those who are less fortunate and the true spirit of the season — “Give big, to get back, to give bigger,” as Rob Bava says. Bava is Community Choice Credit Union’s longtime president and CEO.
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