G & K Floor Covering, Inc.

112-(1)G & K Floor Covering was founded in 1988 by Glenn & Karen Stockdale.  G & K started in a small 12×12 office on Ellsworth Rd. & has grown into a 9000 sq.ft. showroom/warehouse at 5 Emerick St in Ypsilanti where we have been located since 1998.

Our experienced sales staff will make things easy right from the start by helping you select the right floor for your particular needs, estimating the job & completing the installation in a timely & professional manner. Our skilled installation specialists are second to none which assures your job will be done right!

Our in store staff includes owners Glenn & Karen Stockdale; Store manager/Sales Paul Reeves and Sales Scott MacKenzie

We are a leading supplier of green flooring products in Washtenaw County. We also have a large selection of traditional floor covering products.

We are long time members of the A2Y Chamber of Commerce & BRAGA2 & we are proud supporters of the Yankee Air Museum & St John’s Veteran’s project.

SHOWROOM HOURS:
Monday-Friday 8-5
Saturday 9-1 & Evenings by appointment

Office Design & Furnishings, LLC

FredCrandal-(1)Office Design & Furnishings, LLC is an office furnishings dealership formed in February of 2010. We offer furniture, demountable partitions, interior signage, industrial shelving and more. We also offer related services such as interior design, installation, content moves and move management. We are small by design, keeping overhead low so that we might maintain a reasonable income through the economic mood swings this country has been experiencing. As a result we have been able to compete successfully on a national level. We have access to excellent products and some of the most innovative designs available in our industry today. We do not maintain a showroom but we do have samples available and have an up to date design library.

The owner, Fred Crandal has over 33 years of experience supporting clients in the private and public sector. For public sector clients or any organization having Small Business goals Office Design & Furnishings, LLC Veteran Owned, an SBA Certified HUZone Small Business and a GSA contract holder. We are service oriented, we have to be. We rely exclusively on repeat business and referrals for our continued growth.

Give us a call at (248) 808-6859 and let us demonstrate what Od&F can do for you.

City of Ann Arbor

A2_Municipal_Center_CREDIT-QuinnEvans_and_Photog_James_Haefner-(1)A bustling downtown and charming neighborhoods make Ann Arbor an ideal place to live, learn and work. As an organization, the City of Ann Arbor’s nearly 700 employees provide services to the city’s more than 114,000 residents and maintain and enhance the 28 square miles of city limits.

Ann Arbor, known for its acres of trees and progressive environmental initiatives, has something for every interest — performance venues, museums and world-class dining and shopping — from the Ann Arbor Farmers Market and local boutiques to national retailers. Nearly 160 city parks, two city golf courses, two city canoe liveries on the Huron River and endless trails entice residents to enjoy the city’s great outdoors.

The city takes pride in the service provided to our citizens and our community’s well-earned reputation. 2014 honors include:

• “Top 25 Most Beautiful Cities in America,” BudgetTravel.com.
• “The 10 Most Intelligent College Towns in America,” No.1, Zoomtens.com.
• “Best Cities for Well-being,” No. 6, USA Today and Gallup.
• “America’s Best Main Streets,” The Huffington Post & Fodor’s Travel.

Stay connected with the city:

• Website: www.a2gov.org.
• Comment on a topic: www.a2gov.org/a2opencityhall.
• Sign up for CodeRED emergency alerts: www.a2gov.org/codered.
• Report a problem via the A2 Fix It app or at www.a2gov.org/services/Pages/Report-a-Problem.aspx.
• Follow A2 on social media: Facebook; Twitter @a2gov; and LinkedIn.
• Sign up for topic-specific email notifications: www.a2gov.org/subscribe.
Watch a public meeting live, or via CTN’s video on demand.

Photo credit: Quinn Evans Architects and Photographer James Haefner

Regency at Bluffs Park!

IMG_3275-(1)Adjoining Ann Arbor’s beautiful Bluffs Park overlooking the Huron River, Regency at Bluffs Park was completely rebuilt in 2011. It is now one of the first certified”green” skilled nursing communities in Michigan per LEED standards. Bluffs Park offers both short- term and sub-acute care, specializing in Rehab to Home services. The professional staff is focused on providing compassionate services around the clock. Of the 71 beds, 33 are private suites (with personal bathrooms including showers) and 19 are semi-private rooms. Bluffs Park is conveniently located near M-14 and Main Street within close proximity to University of Michigan Hospitals and Veterans Hospital.

Contact Regency at Bluffs Park at 734-887-8700 or online.

Member Spotlight: Pro Star, LLC

From carpet, upholstery and air duct cleaning to mold, fire and water restoration, we are your one stop shop for all your cleaning and restoration services. You can count on us to get the job done right.

Our family owned and operated company has over 16 years of experience and is dedicated to providing you with friendly and professional service at an affordable price no matter how big or small the project you have in mind.

Contact us today!
(734) 340-3169
prostar227@gmail.com

Member Spotlight: Telemus Capital

Our primary business is to provide holistic financial “solutions” for our clients based in investment management, asset management and wealth advisory services that encompass the unique needs of each individual. Further, our objective is to take the least amount of risk necessary for our clients to achieve their investment goals.

We frequently collaborate with our clients’ attorneys, CPAs and insurance professionals to ensure that activities such as investments, trusts and estate plans are coordinated to support the long-term interest of our clients and potentially multiple generations.

Telemus is an independent, investment advisory firm located in Southeastern Michigan. In 2006, Telemus acquired asset management capabilities by acquiring Beacon Asset Management, an Ann Arbor based company, founded in 1982. Experienced Investment professionals from a variety of backgrounds also joined forces with Telemus Capital, completing the circle of resources necessary for our clients to have a comprehensive investment management experience. Our clients receive guidance from the entire firm, rather than the ideas of a single individual.

Charlene G. Reardon, Portfolio Manager/Senior Advisor has been with Telemus Capital (Beacon) for over 16 years and have over 26 years of industry experience. She would be happy to answer your questions at (734) 662-1200. Visit Telemus Capital online at www.telemuscapital.com.

Member Spotlight: Residence Inn Ann Arbor North

Thrive on Long Stays

Set a pace that suits you at Residence Inn by Marriott®. Whether you are with us for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months, your daily routine matters. You’ll thrive at Residence Inn with the conveniences you need. Like spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living and sleeping areas. A fully equipped kitchen ready for your favorite cuisine. Complimentary grocery delivery service to fill your refrigerator and satisfy cravings. Free Internet for connecting to work and the outside world. Free hot breakfast to start mornings off right and evening social hours to end the day well. And, a fitness center for strengthening your body and soul. Relax and unwind when you want. And stay focused and productive when it is essential. At Residence Inn, we’ll make sure you thrive during your stay.

Contact Residence Inn Marriott at 734-327-0011 or visit their website at www.marriott.com/arbrn.

 

Member Spotlight: Joseph Sefcovic with the Holiday Inn – Near the University of Michigan

IMG_9323-(1)Joe Sefcovic graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 1988 with a Bachelors Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Joe earned his Certified Hotel Administrator Certification in 1999 from the American Hotel and Lodging Association. He is an active board member of Ann Arbor Area Conventions and Visitor’s Bureau and past Chairman of the Board in 2009. Currently, he is the president of the Washtenaw County Hotel Association, and sits on the Advisory Board for the Eastern Michigan University Hotel School and the Accommodation Ordinance Commission board for Washtenaw County.

Joe has worked at ten hotels in six states in his hospitality career, which spans over 25 years. He has worked in hotels ranging in size from 119 rooms to over 1,500 rooms. He has worked for six major hotel brands, including five different Holiday Inns. Joe has accumulated over 20 years of service to the Holiday Inn brand.

Joe assumed his roll as General Manager of the Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan in May of 2005. Since that time, he has renamed the hotel and overseen numerous remodeling projects including the marvelous five million dollar transformation. As a hospitality professional, Joe believes that outstanding guest service is the most important thing a hotel can offer. In 2008 he spearheaded an effort to become Ann Arbor’s friendliest hotel. Since then the Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan has earned its Green Lodging Certification from the Michigan Department of Energy in July of 2010.

Joe currently resides in Monroe, MI with his wife and son.

Contact the Holiday Inn Near the University of Michigan at (734) 769-9800 or
visit their website at www.hiannarbor.com.

 

Member Spotlight: Ann Arbor Arms (A3)

A3Ann Arbor Arms (A3) is a family owned business that was created out of the enthusiasm and passion for shooting sports, coupled with the love and concern for protection and wellbeing of friends and family. The core of the store and its mission is at the heart of what we have always followed and believed: Have access to high quality products for the everyday person to ensure the safety and security of their family and friends. We are more than just a gun store!

Whether it’s a global financial crisis, solar flares, or, if you’re worried about raising crime rates, losing power during an average snowstorm, driving into a ditch and having to walk home, or gearing up for an average outdoor adventure we want to help provide the best products to help you protect yourself and your family from harm. Education is the best way to ensure a prepared society, so A3 also offers a wide variety for courses, from basic gun information to emergency medical care.

We look forward to serving you and providing the best customer service possible. No one can anticipate all needs so come into Ann Arbor Arms and let us help you prepare.

Contact A3 at (734) 531-6650 or visit their website at www.annarborarms.com

 

 

 

Member Spotlight: BCN Services

bcn-services2BCN Services is a full service Human Resource organization based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. BCN has delivered financial services to the business community for over 85 years. Our conservative approach to the Industry has produced financial stability, high client retention, and quality growth.

With hundreds of clients and thousands of worksite employees nationwide, BCN has the expertise and size to provide solutions to the problems with benefits, regulations, compliance and more. By delivering state-of-the-art payroll processing service, human resource functions, safety and risk management and exceptional benefit packages, BCN allows clients to re-focus on the “business of running their business”

Here are just some of the items we help clients with:

– Reporting Requirements
– Major Medical Plans exempt from ACA requirements and employee options
– Payroll solutions

– Cost Containment/Loss Control
– Liability Reduction
– Safety

– Talent acquisition and retention
– Supervisory Training
– Employee HR liability reduction

To discuss how HR compliance affects your bottom line, please contact us at 734-994-4100 x164
or click here to contact us.
3650 W. Liberty
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
734-994-4100 x 164