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.

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Download LABAT information packet HERE

LABAT – Lakes Area LABAT Connectors
Every other Tuesday: 8 – 9:30 am.
LOCATION: Westlake Health Campus (The Villas Clubhouse)
10735 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce 48382

Tuesday Group Members Include:

Accounting / Bookkeeping / Payroll Services – Josh Litman, Litman Bookkeeping

Banking – Shelley Dickerson, Huron Valley State Bank

Business Consultant – Jerry Scrivo, Mastermind Consulting Network

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning / Restoration Services – Ron Behr, All Service Carpet Care

Cleaning Residential & Commercial Services – Nicolette Chastain, 2 Moms & A Mop / Aardvark Commercial Services

Computer Consulting – Jeff Lipshaw, AFL’s Knights of Technology

Dentist – Karen Dacey, Facial Beauty Dental (LABAT – President)

E Commerce – Rick Squires, RW Squires & Associates

Embroidery – Margaret Wright, Embroidery Artists

Financial Services – Cara Gardner, Mark Epps Financial Advisory Services

Health & Wellness – Jacki Smith, Bemer Group (LABAT – Vice-President)

Health & Wellness / Supplements – Lynn Lipman, HempWorx

Hypnotherapy – Walter Rosenblum, Associates in Hypnotherapy

Insurance – Doug Browne, The Browne Agency / Farm Bureau

Massage Therapy – Katie Gates, Serenity Massage Studio

Merchant Services – Tim Harry, Heartland Payment Systems

Mortgages – Bambi Chick, Huron Valley Financial Inc.

Musician – Tola Lewis, Music By One For All

Printing Services – Karolyn Litman – Cirus LLC

Real Estate – Deborah Falzon, Keller Williams Realty

Rehabilitation Services – Jen Matschikowski, Westlake Health Campus

Senior Services – Kari West, CarePatrol of Oakland County

Skin Care & Cosmetics – Kathe Cameron, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Travel – Carol Wagner, Travel Plus/Travel Leaders

LABAT – Professional Networking Group
Wednesday: 8 – 9:30 am
LOCATION: First & Main Assisted Living
2500 Martin Parkway
Commerce 48390

Wednesday Group Members Include:

Accounting/Tax Services – Chris Freeze, Essentially Accounting, LLC (LABAT Vice-President)

Advertising / Promotional Products– Lou Goutman, Advertising Alternatives

Banking – Kevin McIsaac, Huron Valley State Bank

Carpet Cleaning – Martin Johnson, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning

Commercial Property Management – George Buchanan, JEO Properties

Computer Consulting – Jeffrey Lipshaw, AFL’s Knights of Technology

Construction / Commercial Cleaning – Marie Sulesky, Clean Michigan Maintenance

Cosmetics – Kim Collins, Avon Store

Dentist – Steven Z Hechtman, DDS, PC

Education – Kimberly Kassner, EmpowerMind

Financial Services – Paul DeRoche, UBS Financial Services-Lifetime Wealth Management

Flooring – Pat Wlodarczyk, Modern Floors / Carpet One

Fruit / Gift Baskets – Ginger Page, Edible Arrangements

Hair Care – Lynn Lipman, Monat Global (LABAT Secretary)

Healthcare – Laura Leist, Benessere Wellness Center

Health & Wellness – Jacki Smith, 2URHealthMI

Health Insurance – Don Stilwell, Healthcare Solutions

Insurance – Randy Perigo, Insurance Advisors

Life Insurance– David Tonkin, AFLAC

Mortgages – Teri Ciucci, Cross Country Mortgage

Payroll Processing Services – Jon Kottler, Heartland Payroll Solutions (LABAT President)

Real Estate – Carol Wagner, Real Estate One

Recruiting/Staffing – George Habbouche, Express Employment Professionals

Senior Services – Alexander “Sandy” Spiro, Senior Housing Services, LLC

Spa/Salon – Susan Motley, Studio Artiza

To become part of a group contact the Chamber Office @ 248.624.2826 or email us at info@lakesareachamber.com
Join Now Before Your Competitor Does !!

The value of membership with Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has been immeasurable.

Our involvement has help to grow our business, increase our exposure in the community and connected us with people we now consider family.

We originally joined the LACC to participate in the Chamber coordinated West Oakland Regional Job Fair but have since become active on the Government Affairs Committee, Young Professionals Committee along with attending many of their networking coffees, lunches and after-hour mixers as another way to connect with area business people.

Chad Hartung
Marketing Director, AT&T / Midwest Mobility Solutions

I have been a member of the Lakes Area Chamber for 9 years now and I’m so glad I joined!

Not only have I grown my business through the many referrals I have received (many of them from the wonderful people in my networking group) but I have also grown my centers of influence. I now have a growing list of hardworking, fun, customer-focused friends in this community to call on when my clients need their services. Like anything in life, you get out what you put in. So, join today and get active!!

Cara Gardner
Advisor, Mark Epps Financial Services

I love being a member of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

To me, it provides the trifecta of benefits. It affords me the opportunity to be up to date with my local commerce growth to gain referrals, provides me opportunities of ownership in my own community to volunteer and gives me exposure to other businesses that I may refer to my own clients. At Huron Valley State Bank, I pride myself in the ability to assist my clients with their banking needs but also serve as a trusted resource adviser by matching them with my fellow chamber members for additional services that may enhance their ability to grow their business more effectively.

Sue Vanderwill
Vice President Regional Brnach Manager, Huron Valley State Bank

I joined the Lakes Area Chamber four years ago and have enjoyed every minute!

What a great group of professional entrepreneurs. From networking to support you will feel welcome. If you want to grow your business, I highly suggest you join the Chamber today!

George Sinanis
Web Fox Marketing

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305 N. Pontiac Trail, Suite A
Walled Lake, MI 48390
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