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Happy Thanksgiving from the American Arab Chamber of Commerce
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The American Arab Chamber of Commerce wishes the community a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Chamber offices will be closed November 25 and 26. They will reopen Monday, November 29.
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Chamber Member Brings Gulf Oil Back to Motor City |
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![makki]() ![makki]() Maxx Oil Company president Mo Makki announced a new partnership with Gulf Oil this month to return the iconic motor-fuel brand to Michigan for the first time in two decades. Maxx Oil Company will begin converting four retail gasoline stations in greater-Detroit to the Gulf brand immediately, projecting the first two statioons will be completed for the new year. Makki said the market conditions are right for him to begin supplying his own fuel. Gulf Oil is part of the fabric of America, which is highly recognizable and got a vintage, nostalgic appeal that consumers will be draw to, he said. The first two stations to convert to Gulf Oil are in Clinton Township and on 8 Mile in Detroit.
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American Arab Chamber is Seeking Volunteers to Help Spread Holiday Cheers
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![volunteers needed]() The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is volunteers to participate in the Dearborn Goodfellows program on December 3 &4. The volunteers will sell newspapers from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. to generate money for the program that provides food and gifts for needy families during the holidays. December 3, Friday, volunteers will sell newspapers in front of the Greenland Market on Ford Road and Beach Daily in Dearborn Heights. December 4, Saturday, volunteers will sell newspapers on the corners of Ford Road and Silvery Lane. To volunteer, contact the Chamber at 313-945-1700 or at contactus@americanarabchabmer.com
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Workshop Seeks to Dispel Arab American Stereotypes |
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Byblos Banquet Center
7258 Chase Road
Dearborn, Michigan
Main Workshop
8:30a.m.-2:00p.m
Optional Bonus Session
2:15p.m. to 3:30p.m.
--Registration $125 per person, includes workshop, continental
breakfast, luncheon, workshop materials.
--Group discount--5 or more registrants receive 10% off each
registration
--Student discount--workshop, lunch and keynote event, $35.00
Speakers include:
Helen Thomas: Distinguished journalist, author, former columnist at Hearst Newspapers, and former White House bureau chief for United Press International.
Dr. Jack Shaheen:
Internationally acclaimed author and media critic, and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois-Edwardsville.
Ray Hanania: Award-winning writer, author, radio commentator, and comedian from Chicago.
For Information: Email: info@arabdetroit.com
Tel: 877-ARAB-944 (1-877-272-2944)
Fax: 313-846-0943
Web:http://arabdetroit.com/workshop.php and professor emeritus at the University of Illinois-Edwardsville.Ray Hanania: Award-winning writer, author, radio commentator, and |