Lakes Area Business Alliance Team (LABAT)
LAKES AREA BUSINESS ALLIANCE TEAM
LABAT is a “hard networking & qualified referral sharing” group of Lakes Area Chamber Members. The primary goal of LABAT is to help our members develop strong relationships among each other for the consistent exchange of ideas, resources and qualified referrals that will generate new business. These groups are category exclusive (comprised of one person from each professional specialty) and the members are committed to helping one another through networking and referrals. Regularly scheduled LABAT group meetings have been structured on a bi-weekly basis to provide a supportive system of Giving and Receiving qualified referrals.

LABAT – Lakes Area LABAT Connectors
Every other Tuesday: 8 – 9:30 am.
This group is meeting virtually until further notice.
Tuesday Group Members Include:
Banking – Shelley Dickerson, Huron Valley State Bank (LABAT – Secretary)
Chiropractic – Dr. Jason Ellis, Family Chiropractic & Wellness
Computer Consulting – Jeff Lipshaw, AFL’s Knights of Technology (LABAT – Vice-President)
Consulting – Jerry Scrivo, Mastermind Consulting Network, Inc.
Dentist – Karen Dacey, Facial Beauty Dental
Dog Training – Susan Walker, Clarkston Canine Services
E Commerce/ CPL – Rick Squires, RW Squires & Associates
Financial Services – Cara Gardner, Mark Epps Financial Advisory Services
Fitness – Nancy McDaniel, Formula for Fitness
Health & Wellness – Jacki Smith, Bemer Group
Health & Wellness / Supplements – Lynn Lipman, HempWorx
Hypnotherapy – Walter Rosenblum, Associates in Hypnotherapy
Insurance – Doug Browne, The Browne Agency / Farm Bureau
Merchant Services – Tim Harry, Beyond Payments (LABAT – President)
Multimedia Video Production – Brian Baert, Ripsaw Media
Real Estate – Deborah Falzon, Keller Williams Realty
Senior Services – Kari West, CarePatrol of Oakland County
Travel – Sandie Slusher, The World of Travel


LABAT – Professional Networking Group
Every other Wednesday: 8:15 – 9:30 am
This group is meeting virtually until further notice.
Wednesday Group Members Include:
Advertising / Promotional Products– Lou Goutman, Advertising Alternatives (LABAT Vice-President)
Banking – Kevin McIsaac, Huron Valley State Bank
Barrier-Free/Handicap Modification Contractor / Builder – John DeBona, Specialistic Construction, Inc.
Computer Consulting – Jeffrey Lipshaw, AFL’s Knights of Technology
Dentist – Steven Z Hechtman, DDS, PC
Education – Kimberly Kassner, EmpowerMind
Financial Services – Paul DeRoche, UBS Financial Services-Lifetime Wealth Management
Flooring – Brandi Stribbell, Modern Floors / Carpet One (LABAT Secretary)
Hair Care – Lynn Lipman, Monat Global
Health & Wellness – Jacki Smith, 2URHealthMI
Health & Wellness Online Shopping Club – Jill Wagenberg, Melaleuca
Insurance – Evan Bahs, Insurance Advisors (LABAT President)
Mortgages – Teri Ciucci, Cross Country Mortgage
Payroll Processing Services – Jon Kottler, Heartland Payroll Solutions
Real Estate – Carol Wagner, Real Estate One
Recruiting/Staffing – Laurie Thierry, Express Employment Professionals
Spa/Salon – Susan Motley, Studio Artiza


LABAT – Lakes Area Business Connectors
Thursday: 8:00 – 9:00 am (2nd & 4th Thursday of each month)
This group is meeting virtually until further notice.
Thursday Group Members Include:
Bank – Julie Fargo, Level One Bank
Commercial Cleaning / Organizing – Stephanie Ellerholtz, Sort of Stephanie
Health / Skin Care – Kathe Cameron, Mary Kay Independent Business Owner
Human Resources Outsourcing – Deneen Macedonia, Trion Solutions
IT Services – Elisha VanBuren, Sector 7
Photography / Videographer – Mark Einhaus, Media Hero (LABAT Secretary)
Real Estate – Jolie Abreu, Keller Williams Realty (LABAT President)
Remodeling – Michele Sweeney, Kitchen Tune-Up
Wealth Management – Michael Zurek, Nichols Financial, Inc.

To become part of a group contact the Chamber Office @ 248.624.2826 or email us at info@lakesareachamber.com
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