2024-11-11T12:16:42-08:00 2023-12-31 381944367 Derderian Kann Seyferth & Salucci PC 3001 West Big Beaver Suite 700 Troy MI 48084 990EZ 2023-01-01 382561920 THE GREATER BERKLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GREA 2484149157 P O BOX 72-1253 BERKLEY MI 48072 TIM MURAD President 2024-11-11 true true JEAN M STENGER CPA P01289798 2486493400 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X N/A X X 136173 X 107519 28654 0 0 0 0 136173 601 128475 129076 7097 41350 48447 41350 48447 41350 48447 41350 48447 The Greater Berkley Chamber of Commerce is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of the Greater Berkley Area so that all areas of its business community shall prosper. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of the area. Berkley Art Bash took place on June 8, 2023. This one-day art fair with over 180 vendors brought over 10,000 people to downtown Berkley drawing attention to the local stores and restaurants on 12 Mile Rd. in downtown Berkley.Berkley Street Art Fest This street art fest took place on July 15, 2023. It brought more than 1,500 people to Berkley. This festival transformed downtown Berkley with art as chalk artists of all abilities created colorful street art with chance to win cash prizes. Commissioned artist, David Zinn, created chalk art on Coolidge Hwy, and artist Daniel Cascardo created an interactive art piece. In addition, this family-friendly event offered opportunities for guests to create art in various workshops, shop artist booths and the Culinary Arts Corridor, and enjoy live music, entertainment and more! This event helps draw attention to downtown Berkley and in particular the businesses on Coolidge Hwy., where the event primarily took place.State of the Cities This annual event celebrated the Best of Berkley Business honorees, and the accomplishments of the Berkley Chamber, Berkley DDA, Berkley School District and the cities of Berkley and Huntington Woods. It gives another chance to spotlight why people should do business in Berkley. The event took place virtually on October 27, 2023.Berkley Restaurant Weekend: In partnership with Berkley DDA, organized a Restaurant Weekend promotion the first weekend in October to draw attention to restaurants in Berkley. Eleven restaurants participated in offering specials for the weekend.Networking Events Chamber Chats - monthly networking events hosted on the third Friday of the month. The Holiday Party was an in person event in December and open to members to attend for free.Support of other local Berkley events Chamber participates in other Berkley Community events that are not organized by the Chamber either through sponsorship or participation with a booth. This included Cruisefest, Berkley Holiday Lights Parade, Berkley Education Foundation and Huntington Woods Mens Club. Purpose of support is these events bring attention to the businesses and organizations in the community.Offered promotional opportunities at discounted rate or free for members to promote their business including our Every Door Postcard, Berkley Huntington Woods City Guide and Welcome to the Neighborhood Packets. All of these targeted pieces encouraged Berkley and Huntington Woods residents to shop, dine and do business locally. Also promote members through the Chambers social media channels.Organized ribbon cuttings for new businesses in Berkley and then posted pictures on social media to promote and bring attention to the new businesses. Berkley Local Podcast shows spotlights businesses in Berkley and Huntington Woods. Another way we help draw attention to local businesses with the hope that it increases business for local Chamber members.Weekly E-newsletter goes out to members about business and community events, member news and other updates that will help businesses do business in Berkley while also promoting local chamber member businesses. A monthly email also goes to community members spotlighting upcoming events and promoting local businesses.Created a new social media marketing outreach concept called Berkley Bullhorn, to highlight Chamber businesses, and enlighten the public with stories about the business owners. Also our online directory makes it easier for the general public to search for businesses in the Berkley Area.The Berk Perk discount card was added in Fall of 2022, and continued in 2023. Several locations sell the card, especially Woodward Corner Market. Also, online in partnership with Berkley Public Schools, in addition to some PTA groups, who receive 50% of the card sales. Over 25 member businesses offer a discount / offer for those showing their card. The Kit Home Tour took place on September 30, 2023. A hundred years ago you could order a home from a Sears catalog. In today's terms, it's kind of like ordering something from Amazon. These homes were shipped to you in a train box car and every piece of lumber was labeled. You would receive detailed plans on how to put those pieces together. They sent you everything you needed, including the nails. The Berkley Kit Homes Tour celebrates these homes across the city and included 6 homes on the tour in 2023. 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