Brighton Chamber Podcast

Rob welcomes Karen Backus, owner of the Coral Sash Boutique in South Lyon and soon to be Brighton, Michigan locations. They talk about her store history, expansion, community events and the unique ways she interacts with her customer base through various events. Be sure to visit her website to learn more about her store, phone app and upcoming live events. Join us on our journey! The Coral Sash Bo...

Immerse yourself and nurture your inner essence as Rob talks with Samantha Smigelski, the visionary behind Spirit Rising Yoga & Meditation Studio. Sam passionately discusses the diverse forms of yoga, an array of teaching styles, and an extensive assortment of classes they offer. Tune in to explore the enriching sanctuary she has cultivated, where one can indulge in soul-revitalizing experienc...

John Chwalibog, CEO and founder of Virtual Technology Simplified (VTS) is this week's guest. VTS is bringing industry leading technology through easy to use capture apps to the world's critical infrastructure industries (telecom, utilities, energy). Highly accurate data capture, digital twins, and 3D laser scanning for structural analysis and as-built documentation. Listen in and learn more about...

Single Barrel Social Owner Christopher Klebba and Sommelier Hassan Rutherford want to change the way you enjoy food. According to Rutherford, something important has been lost in the push towards faster, cheaper dining. Enjoying a meal with someone you love is one of life’s greatest treasures, and these two have partnered to create the best place for just such an experience. This week, Chris and H...

Key Development Center's Executive Director, Patty Meyer joins Rob this week. Key Development Center (KDC) is a full-service outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment agency that has been serving the community since 2001. Their Mission is to open doors to recovery, health and well-being and are committed to excellence in all that they do. Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamb...

Small business owners struggle with the daily demands of running their business. On this episode Rob is joined by Business Advisor Yvonne Lewinski from Thryv. They have created a simple software to help clients get the job, manage the job and get credit, so they can take control of their business and be more successful. Let Yvonne's expertise help you grow your small business! Show Links Learn mor...

Rob is joined by Senja Tomovic, MD, an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) doctor with Trinity Health Michigan, with offices in both Livingston and Washtenaw Counties. With allergy season upon us, Rob and Dr. Tomovic discuss seasonal allergies and how to combat them, as well as other things that can stem from allergies (ear infections in children, ear tubes, etc.). They also spend time talking...

The Brighton Farmers' Market has been around 40+ years, this week Brighton Farmers' Market Manager, Monee Phipps joins the podcast. Monee shares her passion for the market with Rob, listen in to learn more about the market, what it has to offer and some inside information. If you're local to the area you won't want to miss this episode. Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting...

Sit back, listen and prepare yourself for a fun time, I promise this won't be like pulling teeth. Rob is joined this week by local hometown dentist, Dr. Dorri from the Lavender Dental Group in New Hudson, Michigan. The two have a fun time talking about his practice and sharing some great stories. If you're looking for a professional dentist with a sense of humor, this is your guy. Dr. Dorri and La...

On board for this week, Rob speaks with Darrell Jackson, Founder/CEO of JAC Advertising Consultants, LLC to learn more about his business. A hands-on digital advertising Agency that collaborates, creates, and implements successful digital marketing plans to Grow Your Business. There are some interesting strategies discussed that you won't want to miss, give it a listen! Show Links Learn more about...

This week Rob is joined by Cheryl Wasilewski, Owner/President of JCW Marketing. The two discuss her companies background and how they help businesses grow by developing strategies that attract leads and nurture those leads into sales. Cheryl also makes a great offer to the podcast listeners with a free gift to help you get started. Visit https://jcwagency.com/brightonchamberpodcast/ for more detai...

Feel Great, Look Amazing! Jenifer Neptune, CEO/Owner of Brighton Aesthetics along with Project Manager Marqie Morris and Creative Director Kai Keliikuli join Rob this week to talk about exactly that. Brighton Aesthetics specializes in advanced treatments that enhance your body’s natural healing. You won't believe some of the things they are doing and their results, listen in as they get into some...

Ever wonder what your local DDA does? Listen is as Rob hosts Executive Director Amy Allen from the Lyon Township DDA. Their conversation covers all that and more. Learn about upcoming events and how this one person team accompanied by a great compliment of volunteers pulls off all they do. Honoring Yesterday. Building Tomorrow. Show Links Learn more about the Brighton Chamber by visiting our websi...

Right down Rob's alley, this week, Sommer Poquette - CEO and Founder of Keep It Real Social joins Rob to talk marketing. Her award winning agency does it all, from website design, social media management to content creation , they can handle all your needs. Leveraging collective geniuses and shared prosperity is at the heart of what they do. We augment your social media team and ideas with ours to...

Bill Rogers, Township Supervisor and Chamber Membership Development, Bill Anderson visit with Rob to talk about the upcoming 50th Anniversary Chamber Golf Classic. They also get in to other upcoming events, updates on the downtown construction, along with a few stories along the way. Listen in to hear about this great event and more! For more information on the 50th Anniversary Chamber Golf Classi...

If you ask Michael Mayernik, co-owner of Mitten Junk Removal, no day is typical in the junk removal business. This week Grant LeFaive sits in for Rob and learns all about the junk removal business. Mike starts where residential trash collection ends, from a single appliance to entire estate cleaning, they do it all. They pride themselves in doing things differently, depending on what they remove f...

Family run for family fun! Rob learns about shaved ice with guest Stephanie Dunn from Kona Ice of Brighton. Treat your taste buds to the most amazingly fine, flavored shaved ice this side of the islands. The Kona Ice experience will amplify any event! Stephanie talks about her love for the community, events, how they specialize in fundraising opportunities, and we learn a whole lot more about the...

Rob has a very special guest in studio with him this week: Brighton's new Police Chief Brent Pirochta! Brent gives us some insight on the day-to-day activities of a police officer and tells the story of how he came to hold his new position. He talks about leadership, training and what it takes to be a good officer. Listen in to hear more about what's happening in your community. Show Links Learn m...

What you need is a professional in your corner. Listen in as Rob sits down with Jane McManus of Micro Works Computing. They have been serving business professionals with essential business computing needs since 1987. Offering a full range of computing services from repairs and IT support to data solutions and software implementation. Their team is here to serve and add value to businesses allowing...

Rob introduces Sam Jorgens, Executive Director from VINA Community Dental Center of Livingston County, a non-profit outreach facility, that gives people affordable dental care and education to low-income #LivingstonCounty residents with no insurance. Uniting people in the area, VINA will improve quality of life through better oral health, promoting dental care seeking behaviors and elevating preve...

Rob LaCross from Floor Coverings International likes to say " If you walk on it, we do it." Check out what's trending in floor coverings as he and Rob Johnson talk about new products in the flooring market. You'll also hear them break down flooring options and what applications are best suited to your needs. For your convenience, they also offer in-store or an In-home mobile flooring showroom opti...

Owner, Denne Drewno and Lead Medical Aesthetician, Jamie Evans from Tribute Salon are in the podcast seats this week. From hair, messages and medical spa & wellness this salon has it all. With over one thousand 5 star reviews you'll see why they have such a great presence in the community. Listen in as Rob learns about how they built their business on relationships. Show Links Learn more about...

Outreach Director, Candie Hovarter with Livingston/Western Oakland Meals on Wheels is this week's guest. She and Rob discuss their program and the great things they are doing in our community. Meals on Wheels is much more than just a meal. It provides homebound older adults with a means of human contact on a daily basis by friendly, courteous volunteers. This gives our seniors and their families a...

OPEN. EAT. REPEAT.™ Who doesn't love salsa, right? Co-Owner Doug Bering loves it so much he created his own brand. Now, he and Rob talk about his Little Diablo Salsa, insanely delicious 100% All Natural salsas made in Michigan. Their 100% whole food, all natural vegetarian salsas are gluten and preservative free, and made with only the freshest ingredients. Listen in to hear more! Show Links Learn...

Jenny LaRue, Regional Vice President and Mindy Oaks, Physician Liaison from Ivy Rehab join Rob in the studio this week to talk about Kids in Motion and the great things they are doing. At Ivy Rehab for Kids, we provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA therapy committed to helping children of all abilities achieve their full potential. As infant and child development...