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Congratulations are extended to the following Chamber members on their celebrations!

Cortexx Salon

Cortexx Salon celebrated their grand opening at 2750 Birchcrest Dr SE in Grand Rapids on June 25, 2010, with a ribbon cutting event!

Cortexx is a full service salon, offering hair styling, manicure and pedicures, facials, waxing, and therapeutic massage.

Visit the team at Cortexx Salon, check them out online at www.cortexx-salon.com or call 616.719.1590 for more information about the salon and their services.

Watch Kateri Johnson’s video message!

V&A Shoes

V&A Shoes, located at 3620 28th St SE in Grand Rapids, celebrated the grand opening of their new store with a ribbon cutting event June 24, 2010.
This family-owned business was established 87 years ago and specializes in Ugg Classic, Merrell, Ecco, Keen, Clarks, Comfort, Teva and others. The Grand Rapids store is their fourth.

Stop in and shop the wonderful selection of shoes, visit them online at www.vashoesgr.com, or call 616.719.5840 for more information.

Watch Dan Van Dis’ video message!

Kelley's Heart-to-Heart Pet Adoption Center

Kelley's Heart-to-Heart Clinic celebrated a ribbon cutting of their new Pet Adoption Center on Saturday, June 19, 2010, during the Walker Festival!

Kelley's Animal Clinic is an AAHA certified full service companion animal hospital. Their commitment is to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.

To find out more about Kelley’s Animal Clinic, visit their website, www.kelleysanimalclinic.com or call 616.453.7422 for information about Kelley's Heart-to-Heart Pet Adoption Center.

Watch Dr. Kelley's video Message!

Manpower Professional

The team at Manpower Professional celebrated a ribbon cutting event on June 18, 2010, at their new office located at 2851 Charlevoix Dr SE Ste 323!

Manpower Professional is a dedicated business unit of Manpower Inc. - a world leader in employment services for more than 60 years, and a recognized pioneer in the industry. Manpower Professional focuses on creating ideal employment matches between job seekers and employers in information technology, engineering, finance, healthcare and other business professional arenas.

Visit the team in person at their office, online at www.manpowerprofessional.com, or call 616.975.3402.

View Becky Puckett’s video message!

Golden Corral

Grand Rapids' first Golden Corral restaurant is open for business! The team celebrated their grand opening at 3461 Alpine Ave NW with a ribbon cutting on June 17, 2010.

Golden Corral ® is well known as American's #1 buffet and grill. The vision remains to be the leader in the family restaurant segment by making pleasurable dining affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day.

Visit the restaurant at 3461 Alpine Ave NW or check them out online at www.goldencorral.com.

Sanford-Brown

Sanford-Brown hosted a ribbon cutting event in celebration of the opening of their newest campus in Grand Rapids at 4020 Sparks Drive.

Sanford-Brown is known throughout the healthcare industry as an educator of professionals who have acquired the real-world knowledge and practical skills to fill vital positions in this growing job industry. The mission of Sanford-Brown is to support the needs of a diverse student population by providing quality, flexible and career-focused education that specializes in technical and non-technical fields of study with a focus on allied healthcare professions.

Call 616.977.8400, check them out online at www.sanford-brown.edu, or in person at the campus for more information about admissions.

Watch Rick Amidon’s video message!

Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc.

Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. celebrated their move to the Heartside District with ribbon cutting ceremony on June 16, 2010! Their beautiful new offices are located at 47 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids.

A statewide public relations firm, LE&A has offices in Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids, and boasts 40 professionals. LE&A has emerged as Michigan’s largest investor relations firm, and one of the top 100 public relations firms in the nation. The firm was recently named Small Agency of the Year by PR Week, a leading industry trade journal.

Visit the team at Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. in their new offices, online at www.lambert-edwards.com or call 616.233.0500 to learn how their firm can help yours!

Watch Jeff Lambert’s video message!

Foot Solutions Grand Rapids

Foot Solutions Grand Rapids celebrated the grand opening of the newest store located at 6750 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, with a “shoe lace” cutting on June 11, 2010!

Welcome to your solution - Foot Solutions Grand Rapids! Know that you finally put foot pain behind you! Say goodbye to the days of not enjoying shoe shopping because you can never seem to find the right shoe or size for your unique feet!

Visit Foot Solutions Grand Rapids’ beautiful store (just 2 blocks south of M-6's exit 11), call 616.698.7200, or visit www.footsolutions.com/grandrapids to talk to one of the experts, and learn how to put foot pain behind you for good!

Watch Rob Skinner’s video message!

Optimum Financial

Optimum Financial celebrated the opening of its new office at 4595 Broadmoor Ave SE Ste 237, Grand Rapids, with a ribbon cutting June 11, 2010!

Optimum Financial’s clients are the foundation of the company. They offer an extensive product base, which will not only benefit individuals, but companies as well. Those products range from individual and group health insurance to individual annuities.

Find out how Optimum Financial can meet your personal and business needs by contacting them at 616.871.9751 or visit www.myoptimumfinancial.com.

Watch Chad McNew’s video message!

Keil Lasik Vision Center

Dr. Keil and his team celebrated Keil Lasik Vision Center’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting June 10, 2010!

Dr. Keil is a premier, top-ranked Lasik surgeon, and one of the most experienced in Grand Rapids with years of specialized training. At Keil Lasik Vision Center, we want you to feel the freedom of life without glasses or contacts, from a locally owned and operated LASIK center you can trust.

Visit the Keil Lasik Vision Center team at 2500 E Beltline Ave SE Ste C, call 616.365.5775, or online at www.keillasik.com.

Watch Dr. Keil’s video message!

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith celebrated the expansion of the Grand Rapids office, located at 1700 E Beltline Ave NE Suite 200, with a ribbon cutting and open house on June 8, 2010!

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith is a Michigan law firm built upon age-old philosophies that embrace integrity, hard work, camaraderie, and community involvement.

Please contact the Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith team at 616.726.2200 with questions or visit them online at www.fosterswift.com. They look forward to serving you!

Watch Gary McRay’s video message!

Eyemart Express

Eyemart Express celebrated a grand opening of its newest location in Grand Rapids with a ribbon cutting on May 24, 2010.

Eyemart Express is a discount one-hour eye care retailer and is opening its first stores in Michigan!

Visit the Eyemart Express team at the 3579 Alpine Ave NW Ste 15 (Alpine and 4 Mile NW), call them 616.647.4325 or visit them online at www.eyemartexpress.com for information about their services.

Watch Lea Atherton's video message!

Train Out Pain Chiropractic

Train Out Pain Chiropractic celebrated a ribbon cutting at 1217 Monroe Ave NW on Friday, May 21, 2010!

Dr. Jason Ross, D.C. ART C.S.C.S. is a doctor of chiropractic and strength and conditioning coach. He is the official chiropractor for the United States Bobsled team. He is certified full body practitioner of Active Release Technique. Dr. Ross is also a certified strength and conditioning coach. He has trained and treated a variety of athletes from recreational to professional.

Check out the practice online at www.trainoutpain.com or call 616.451.6061.

Watch Dr. Ross' video message!

Holistic Care Approach

Holistic Care Approach, located at 3368 Beltline Ct NE in Grand Rapids, celebrated the expansion and remodel of their beautiful office with a ribbon cutting event on May 18, 2010.

Whether you want to lose weight or quit smoking, relieve stress or combat pain, manage conditions such as diabetes or chronic fatigue, or just live a healthier life—Holistic Care Approach can help. They also offer a popular On-Site Chair Massage program, bringing their services to Chamber members and other groups!

Find out more about the services offered at Holistic Care Approach by calling (616) 361-9221 or visiting them online at www.holisticcareapproach.com.

Watch Barbara Meccans’s video message!

Slimbuddha Records & HeerMee Studios LLC

Slimbuddha Records & HeerMee Studios LLC held a ribbon cutting at 3665 28th St SE (Centerpointe Mall) in Grand Rapids on May 14, 2010.

The team at Slimbuddha Records & HeerMee Studios is dedicated to the music you love. HeerMee Studios, with state-of-the-art equipment, is the first and only of its kind for those that want to lay down a track. They will provide a quality, edited recording!

Check out the professional recording booths at Centerpointe Mall (28th Street & East Beltline,) call 616.949.9877, or visit them online at www.slimbuddha.com/home.html.

Watch Troy Horton's video message!

Check out Nick Huffman, Slimbuddha Records & HeerMee Studios LLC, sing his song about Michigan. Performed May 14, 2010, during Slimbuddha's ribbon cutting event at Centerpointe Mall.

University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus

The University of Phoenix-West Michigan Campus celebrated a milestone: 10th Anniversary in West Michigan!

On May 6, 2010, the University of Phoenix celebrated their anniversary and debuted its new student center with a ribbon cutting event at 318 River Ridge Dr NW.

Stop out and see their new look and call 616.647.5100 or visit www.phoenix.edu for more information about how the University of Phoenix can help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Watch Todd Peuler's video message!

Heartland - Greenview #4202

Heartland - Greenview #4202 celebrated a ribbon cutting on May 6, 2010, at 1700 Leonard St NE to introduce newly renovated and expanded 2,000 square foot rehabilitation wing is now open. The wing includes a 1,000 square foot gym plus an internet café and three new rehab suites. Heartland's focus is rehabilitating patients after surgery, illness or injury and helping them return home.

To learn how Heartland works with the patients, families and physicians to create individualized care plans to meet each patient's needs, call 616.456.7243 or visit www.hcr-manorcare.com.

Watch Robert Johns video message!

El Barrio Mexican Grill

El Barrio Mexican Grill celebrated its grand opening at 545 Michigan Ave NE with a ribbon cutting on Cinco de Mayo!

El Barrio Mexican Grill (Spanish for “neighborhood”), features a casual, affordable atmosphere with fresh Tex-Mex cuisine. The newest family-friendly property seats 150 people and features fresh, local ingredients throughout its menu with most items priced under $10. A full-service bar is offered with over 19 beers on tap. Patio dining and a private banquet room seating 25 people are also available.

Visit them in person, online at www.4gr8food.com or call 616. 301.0010.

Watch Jeff Lobdell’s video message!

Amedisys Home Health Care

Amedisys Home Health celebrated the opening of its newest location in Grand Rapids with a ribbon cutting on May 4, 2010!

The agency is located at 911 N Division Ave, Suite A and offers a complete menu of home care services by physician order, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aides.

Amedisys, Inc. is a leading provider of home health and hospice services. The company operates more than 600 agencies located across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Contact the team at (616) 459-0179 or visit them online www.amedisys.com.

Access24 Self Storage

Access24 celebrated the opening of its brand new location at 4100 Eastern Ave SE with a ribbon cutting and open house on April 30.

Access24 was developed with the customer in mind. Most of the self-storage units have drive-up access. The facility boasts computerized gate access, 24-hour digital surveillance, 24hr rental and payment center!

Visit the team in person at 4100 Eastern Ave SE or online at www.access24online.com for more details.

Watch John Slagboom’s video message!

Celebration! Banquets & Catering

Along with the Loeks family, the team at Celebration! Banquets & Catering celebrated the grand reopening of their banquet space with a ribbon cutting and open house!

In addition to great movies, Celebration! Cinema offers a unique setting perfect for wedding receptions, holiday parties, business presentations/seminars, birthday parties and more!

The next time you're planning a special event, take a cue from Hollywood and call Celebration! Banquets & Catering! Visit them in person at 2121 Celebration Dr NE, call 6167.447.4210, or visit them online at www.celebrationbanquets.com.

Watch Emily Loeks’ video message!

C/D/H

C/D/H celebrated its 20th anniversary with a celebration and open house on April 29 at their downtown Grand Rapids office located at 15 Ionia SW, Suite 270.

C/D/H was founded in 1990 to provide experienced, unbiased and client-focused technology consulting. A highly specialized firm with a key difference: solutions free from favoritism.

C/D/H focuses squarely on providing you solutions free from favoritism. Find out how that focus gives you IDEAS that make technology work. Call them at 616.776.1600 or online at www.cdh.com.

Watch Paul Hillman’s video message

The Java Lounge

The Java Lounge, located at Celebration Village, hosted a ribbon cutting on April 26, 2010, in celebration of its recent opening!

Located at 2090 Celebration Dr NE (Celebration Village), The Java Lounge provides a beautiful atmosphere to share a cup of espresso – their own famous blend – or surf the net in their spacious surroundings.

Visit them in person to find out what makes The Java Lounge more than a coffee shop! Call 616.214.7044 for hours and more information.

Watch Katherine Russell’s video message!

Professional Eyecare of West Michigan

Professional Eyecare of West Michigan celebrated their grand opening on April 24 with a ribbon cutting at their new location at 6750 Kalamazoo Ave SE in Grand Rapids.

Professional Eyecare of West Michigan utilizes the most up-to-date, computerized technology in vision care and offer an eco-friendly line of eyewear by MODO, which is manufactured from 100% recycled materials.

They are proud to offer you quality vision care in a friendly, comfortable and professional environment and look forward to meeting other Chamber members to solve their vision needs.

Learn more at www.pewmvision.com or by calling 616.656.0505.

Watch Dr. Troy LeBaron’s video message!

Hope Network Center for Autism

Hope Network celebrated the opening of the new Center for Autism with a ceremony on April 23, 2010, at 3361 36th Street SE in Kentwood.

The Center for Autism provides comprehensive outpatient services to families struggling with autism across West Michigan. All the specialists are in one location to work together to treat symptoms and behaviors. The Center was specifically built to incorporate unique design elements that will make a visit less stressful for the person with autism.

Contact Hope Network at 616.942.2522 or online www.hopenetwork.org.

Watch David Gamble's video message!

Busy Bea's Services, Inc.

Busy Bea's Services celebrated moving into its new location at 2070 Waldorf NW, Grand Rapids, with a ribbon cutting and open house April 22, 2010!

Busy Bea’s Services strives to exceed customer expectations in every service provided! Busy Bea's commercial janitorial, commercial medical cleaning, and commercial office space cleaning is known for high quality and code of honor in Grand Rapids.

Visit the team in their new office, online at www.busybeas.com, or call 616.284.4000 to learn how Busy Bea's Services can meet your needs.

Watch Cindy Locklin’s video message!

Magnolia Salon

Magnolia Salon celebrated a ribbon cutting at their beautiful new 2050 Celadon Dr NE (just west of Celebration Village off Knapp Street NE.)

Giving back to our community and taking pride in reducing its carbon footprint is important to Magnolia Salon.

Chamber members receive 30% off first visit services and 10% off any future visits and on any products purchased! Be sure to mention you are a Chamber member when you make your appointment or stop in! Call 616.301.9321 or visit online www.magnoliasalonmi.com. The team looks forward to meeting you soon!

Watch Betty O'Donnell's video message!

Fuller Law and Counseling, P.C.

The offices of Fuller Law and Counseling, P.C. recently moved to downtown Grand Rapids and celebrated with a ribbon cutting event on April 15, 2010!

Fuller Law and Counseling, P.C. represents small, medium, and large businesses, the owners of those businesses as well as individuals. They efficiently provide quality legal services to help their clients meet their goals.

Call the team at Fuller Law and Counseling at 616.454.0022 or visit them online www.fullerlaw.biz.

Watch Dee Dee Fuller’s video message.

PNC Bank

PNC is a highly diversified and growing financial services organization spanning the retail, business and corporate markets.

PNC held a ribbon cutting event on April 14 to celebrate the bank’s arrival to West Michigan.

There's a lot going on at PNC, and they invite you to find out more about them – from the business, history, and community involvement, to investment and media information, and the many career opportunities that they offer.

Visit them in person at any of the Grand Rapids area branches or downtown at 171 Monroe Ave or online at www.pnc.com.

Watch Sean Welsh’s video message.

Hungry Howie's Comstock Park

Hungry Howie's Comstock Park hosted a ribbon cutting and block party along with neighbors, 5 Star Car & Truck Accessories, on April 9, 2010!

Hungry Howie’s Comstock Park offers delicious, high-quality Flavored Crust™ pizzas, oven baked subs, and salads. They boast a large delivery range and look forward to serving Chamber members!

Stop by and visit the Hungry Howie's Comstock Park team at 4669 Alpine Ave NW (near Menards and the Meijer Thrifty Outlet) or 616.647.0500 for information or to place your order!

Watch John Dykema’s video message.

5 Star Car & Truck Accessories

5 Star Car & Truck Accessories celebrated the relocation to 4673 Alpine Ave NW in Comstock Park with a ribbon cutting and block party along with neighbors, Hungry Howie's Comstock Park, on April 9, 2010!

5 Star Car & Truck Accessories provides fast mobile glass service, superb car detailing, hitches for every vehicle, mobile video the kids will love and remote starters for those cold Michigan winters...and many great accessories.

Stop by and visit the team of 5 Star Car & Truck Accessories in person, online at www.5stargr.com, or give them a call at 616.365.2080 for additional information.

Watch Marc Adamczyk’s video message.

Thum Insurance Agency, LLC

Thum Insurance Agency celebrated the relocation to its new offices located at 3140 3 Mile Road and East Beltline Avenue NE with a ribbon cutting and open house on April 7, 2010!

Thum Insurance Agency, LLC is based in Grand Rapids and has over thirty years experience in providing insurance coverage. Our insurance policies are specifically designed to meet the requirements of any customer.

Visit the associates in person, online at www.thuminsurance.com or call them at 616.957.2400.

Watch Larry Thum’s video message.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated

The offices of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC & NYSE recently moved into new offices located at 5181 Cascade Road SE in Grand Rapids and celebrated with an open house and ribbon cutting event on April 6, 2010.

Stifel Nicolaus provides securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services.

They welcome Chamber members to visit them in person, online at www.stifel.com, or call (616) 942-1717.

Watch video message.

Ribbon cutting events are a fun way to shine the spotlight on your business and let other Chamber members know you're there to serve them. We have a fun time doing them, too!