Pop Up A2

Pop Up A2, LLC provides art consultation for businesses, seeks to promote engagement with artists and creates pop-up exhibits in Ann Arbor. Stephanie Wottreng founded Pop Up A2 in 2012, as a way to connect the community of Ann Arbor with its unique and ever-growing art scene.

Pop Up A2  hosts various “pop-up” exhibits throughout the year, to further advance the careers of Ann Arbor’s talented artists. The artists’ paintings, sculptures, and photographs are often placed in unexpected places, such as businesses and various office buildings.  These temporary exhibits are showcased for a few hours or up to several days. Pop Up A2’s  goal is to use a unique approach to support local artists and advance Ann Arbor’s vibrant art community.

Member Spotlight: Octapharma Plasma

Be Somebody’s Hero for Life. Donate Plasma!

Blood plasma is used to create life-saving medicines, and people decide to donate for many reasons. Some donors have friends or family members that benefit from plasma products. Others enjoy both the extra compensation and the satisfaction of helping patients.

Whatever the reason, donors are making an important commitment to their families and communities. They are heroes, saving lives through the simple process of donating plasma.

Through a process very similar to giving blood, you will help someone who so desperately needs the life-giving substance that you provide.

www.OctapharmaPlasma.com
734-483-2084

Member Spotlight: Michigan Eye-Bank

The Michigan Eye-Bank is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to preserving and restoring sight through corneal transplantation and support for eye and vision research. We help people see, whether its again or for the very first time.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor since we were founded in 1957, we are the state’s only eye bank, and have the privilege of helping more than 2,000 people each year receive the gift of sight through eye tissue transplants. Many more benefit from our support for research into blinding eye diseases. Our services are made possible by the generosity of eye donors and their families. Much of our work relates to raising awareness about the importance of joining the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, and so we invite you to visit our website at www.michiganeyebank.org to learn how you, too, can join the Registry if you do not currently have a red heart on your driver’s license to signify your wish to give in the hopes of helping others.

Member Spotlight: Heather Steenrod, Ozone House

Ozone_House_Feb_2013_082-(2)Heather Steenrod is the Development Director for the Ann Arbor-based nonprofit organization, Ozone House Youth & Family Services. Established in 1969, Ozone House was a pioneer in the U.S. in the area of helping run-away youth in crisis. Today, Ozone House offers supportive services for young people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, experiencing extreme crisis, or running from unsafe situations. It is the only youth shelter in Washtenaw County.

As Development Director, Heather’s responsibilities include stewardship, fundraising initiatives, event planning, public speaking and community relations. Her current project is managing the sixth annual Evening at the Farmer’s Market fundraiser for Ozone House which takes place September 13th at the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market.

Heather has been a part of the Ozone House team for nine years, and has served as Development Director for the organization for two years. She’s an active volunteer for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund.

Prior to her work at Ozone House, Heather was with Borders Group, Inc. for 12 years in the role of Sr. Manager for corporate and educational sales.

To learn more about Ozone House or the Farmer’s Market fundraiser, visit www.OzoneHouse.org.

Member Spotlight: Caroline Chipman, Vice President & Senior Trust Officer, Key Private Bank

Caroline-ChipmanKeyBank and the A2Y Chamber would like to congratulate Caroline on 25 years of service. Caroline is responsible for administering all types of trust and asset management accounts, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, individual retirement accounts, custody, conservatorships and estates. Prior to joining Key, Caroline was a paralegal for seven years in the probate and estate planning areas of a law firm in Saginaw.

Caroline is a graduate of Ferris State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and an Associate Degree in Legal Assistant. She is also a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute Trust School.

For information on how Caroline can assist you, please contact her at
caroline_chipman@keybank.com or 734-747-7974.

Member Spotlight: Bay Logistics

Bay Logistics is a premier provider of supply chain management services, and operates a network of Distribution Centers throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

Services include:

• Warehousing – Inbound Materials/Finished Goods
• Inventory Management
• Radio Frequency Warehouse Management Systems (LOGISTICPARTNERS)
• Distribution & Transportation (Martin Transportation Systems)

• Packaging
• Repacking
• Sequencing
• Bulk Metering
• Quality Inspections
• Sorting and Rework
• Dunnage Management
• Railroad Transloading
• Bulk Transfers
• Subassembly
• Labeling
• Kitting
• Cross Dock Operations
• Order Fulfillment
• Pick and Pack
• Specialized Material Handling Equipment
• Foreign Trade Zone Services (Cashing in on a Foreign Trade Zone)

• Storage Trailer Rentals
• Consulting
• Freight Management
• Liquid Flammable HAZMAT storage

Our local 229,000 square foot Ypsilanti Distribution Center is located at 715 Norris Street across the street from the Corner Brewery. We are proud members of the a2y Chamber of Commerce. Sister-companies Martin Transportation Systems (Truckload services) and Bay/MPS (ISO-certified Quality Inspection Company) allow us to seamlessly handle all of our client’s supply chain management needs.

WE RENT, LEASE AND SELL STORAGE TRAILERS!!!

For a tour of our facility, or for more information, please contact Kurt @ 231-578-7989.

Member Spotlight: Les Go Social Media Marketing and Training

Leslie-McGrawLeslie McGraw, Owner and Founder of Les Go Social Media Marketing and Training, is a social entrepreneur with expertise in social media marketing and content management systems, volunteer coordination and writing and 13 years of experience in the areas of online community management, training, leadership development, and social networking sites.

Leslie has her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management from University of Phoenix and received specialized training in journalism, website content creation and management and database design and management from Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan.

Leslie’s recognition and awards include The Leaven Center’s Eleanor S. Morrison Scholarship for Creative Writing for Social Justice, 2007 and the University of Michigan’s (U of M) Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award 2008 and 2009 (as part of the Women of Color Taskforce). Her diverse background and people skills will help anyone, regardless of digital literacy level, connect with social media to help meet their goals.

Leslie says,

“The True Story of Success is not about the big stuff,” says Leslie. “It’s the daily choice to increase your current position by leveraging the experience and strengths you already have AND allowing yourself to see your life and the things around you with fresh eyes.”

Member Spotlight: Comprehensive Payroll Company

With CPC providing the solution you have a Partner for Your Enterprises’ – Human Solutions.

Cloud Served: •State of the Art •Fully Scalable •Managed •Secure

All In One Payroll/HRIS Solution – Grow Your Enterprise anywhere in the United States.
•Wage and Tax direct report in thousands of taxing jurisdictions.
•Important HRIS Solutions – Use these tools to help guide the Human Element of Your
Enterprise.
•Employee Self Service Portal – Employees access to their pay records and an array of HR
information you want to share with them.

Pay Day Solutions
•Paperless: Direct Deposit and Visa – Pay Day Debit Cards Solutions
•Printed: Check, Auto Signed, Printed Folded, Delivery Options
Human Resource Information Suite: Tools to help the Human Element of Your Enterprise.
Employee Self Service Portal – Colleagues access pay records and any HR information you want to share with them: Benefit Enrollment, Handbooks, Company Policies…

On-Boarding Solutions:
•Paperless Application and On-Boarding Solution
•CPC – Social Security Number Verification Service
•Instant Background Checks

Time and Labor Management Solutions
•Hardware – Swipe or Bio-Metric -Web Entry -Call In -Mobile Apps
Your Enterprise – Custom built Time and Labor Management Solution

401k Recordkeeping
Pay As You Go Workers Compensation Insurance
General Ledger Reporting

www.cpayrollco.com/a2y
800.380.6808

 

Member Spotlight: KeyBank


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Jason Bierlein is a Senior Banker on KeyBank’s Commercial Banking Team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. KeyBank, as the 19th largest financial institution in the country, has 10 retail branches in the greater Ann Arbor area. It is through this delivery channel that Jason manages a Commercial Banking portfolio with approximately $220 million in loans to 30 commercial clients. During his career in banking, Jason is known to have a strong work ethic, passion for finding the right solutions for his clients, and has been proven to deliver results.

As part of his daily responsibilities, Jason assists his clients in their efforts to obtain credit, implement treasury management solutions, procure leases, and with their general depository needs. He also acts as a facilitator to other services provided by KeyBank that include: foreign exchange solutions, financial and commodity derivatives, payment solutions, and Capital Market engagements. All of these activities are performed in an effort to enhance the financial performance and capacity of his clients while creating efficiency in their financial activities.

Jason Bierlein has been working in the Commercial Banking field for over 17 years and has held his current role at KeyBank since 2007. He also currently serves on the Board of the Risk Management Association and held the position of President for the State of Michigan from 2009 to 2011.

Jason and his wife Heather live locally with their two children, Paige and Derek.

Member Spotlight: Wright Brand Pet Supplies

Wright Brand Pet Supplies is located at 1145 W. Michigan Ave, in Ypsilanti.
Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 10-8pm, Sat. 9-4pm, Sun. 11-4pm

Wright Brand Pet Supplies is an all natural pet food store that specialized in all natural
Pet food and treats. We are very proud of the products we carry. Most of the dog treats we carry are made right here in Michigan. The products we carry do not contain by-products, corn, wheat or soy. We will not carry any food or treats from China. Our wide variety of foods and treats will help your furry friends with allergies and any medical conditions they might have. We strive to carry the best food for your pet.

We also have many dog and cat supplies along with supplies for fish and small animals.

We hold adoption events every Saturday with our local rescue groups. We also share the building with the Dawg House, (a doggie daycare/boarding facility).

We provide $5.00 nail trims everyday. We also supply feed for chickens and horses as well.

We are your ONE STOP SHOP for all your pets needs