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: 8:15 – 9:30 am.

Westlake Health Campus
10735 Bogie Lake Road, Commerce 48382

Tuesday Group Members Include:

Attorneys – Samuel Lebowski, The Lebowski Law Firm, P.C.

Banking – Shelley Dickerson, Huron Valley State Bank

Chiropractor – Dr. David Budaj, Bloomfield Wellness Clinic

Dentist – Karen Dacey, Facial Beauty Dental

Financial Services – Cara Gardner, Northcoast Wealth Management

Health & Wellness – Jacki Smith, Bemer Group (LABAT – Secretary)

Hypnotherapy – Walter Rosenblum, Associates in Hypnotherapy

Independent Living – Marie Azar, Westlake Healthcare

Insurance – Doug Browne, The Browne Agency / Farm Bureau

Insurance-Medicare Advisor – Sue Morse, Tyrone Carr & Associates

IT Services – Ben Shayne, Concierge Nerd

Mortgage Services – Tim Merritt, Ross Mortgage Corporation (LABAT – President)

Optical Services – Paul W. Koda, 2U Vision, LLC

Physical / Occupational Therapy Services – Ryan Bungi, Health Quest Physical Therapy

Real Estate – Deborah Falzon, Keller Williams Realty

Senior Living/Senior Services – Kari West, CarePatrol of Oakland County

Travel – Sandie Slusher, The World of Travel (LABAT – Secretary)

Video Production – Brian Baert, Ripsaw Media

LABAT – Professional Networking Group
Every other Wednesday: 8:15 – 9:30 am

The Avalon of Commerce Township
2500 Martin Parkway, Commerce Township

Wednesday Group Members Include:

Advertising / Promotional Products– Lou Goutman, Advertising Alternatives

Banking – Marjorie Rieckhoff, Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union

Computer Consulting – Jeffrey Lipshaw, AFL’s Knights of Technology (LABAT Secretary)

Financial Planning – Caleb Sheng, Esq., Waldo Wealth Partners

General Contractor – McKenna Owen, Dependable Container Service

Insurance (Property & Casualty) – Randy Perigo, Randy Perigo Agency

Insurance (Health) – Dave Pickering, Quality Affordable Health Insurance

Marketing Business Solutions – Suzy Pietrzyk, Thryv

Mortgages – Teri Ciucci, USA Mortgage

Real Estate – Carol Wagner, Real Estate One (LABAT President)

Retirement Living – Heather Laskos, Waltonwood Twelve Oaks (LABAT Vice-President)

Senior Services – Bill Anderson, Assisted Living Locators-NW Oakland

Staffing – Kristine Nease, Express Employment Professionals

Wellness Shopping Club – Jill Wagenberg, Melaleuca

LABAT – Lakes Area Business Connectors
Thursday: 11:45 am – 1:00 pm (2nd & 4th Thursday of each month)

Brookdale Novi
45182 West Park Drive, Novi, MI 48377

Thursday Group Members Include:

Digital Marketing – Chad Ever, Ever Studios Creative (LABAT Vice- President)

Credit Union– Matthew Botsford, Zeal Credit Union

Health Insurance / Medicare – Brett Huffmaster, The Huffmaster Group

Insurance (Commercial) – Kevin Hays, Preferred Underwriters, Inc. (LABAT President)

IT Services – Ben Lightner, Sector 7 LLC

Mortgages – Steven Betel, Mortgage Family Man by Next Door Lending

Photography / Videographer – Mark Einhaus, Media Hero

Publication – Sara Zielinksi, Lake Area Neighbors

Real Estate – Jenny Egan, RE/MAX Classic

Remediation – Kelsey Jordan, SERVPRO

Senior Living – Laura Abray, Brookdale Novi

Travel Agency – Kimberly Oderkirk, Association Services Stellar Events & Travel (LABAT Secretary)

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
Ever After Photo Booth Co.

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, Northcoast Wealth Management

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 Branch 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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Walled Lake, MI 48390
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