American Arab Chamber Brings Investment Opportunities to Michigan

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Nov.23, 2010

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American Arab Chamber brings investment opportunities to Michigan.
American Arab Chamber is seeking volunteers to help spread holiday cheers.
Networking, free food and entertainment: Holiday business after hour mixer is scheduled for December. 17.
Chamber praises Maher Jaafar on his recent promotion.
American Arab Chamber congratulates attorney Tim Attalla on his acquittal.
Enjoy a healthy Thanksgiving: health tips by hap.

American Arab Chamber Brings Investment Opportunities to Michigan

American Arab Chamber Executive Director Fay Beydoun receives a gift from Dr. Al-Araji.

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted last week Iraqi's Chairman of the National Investment Commission Dr. Sami Al-Araji to discuss business opportunities in Iraq with Michigan-based companies at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn.

Iraq is spending $186-billion on diverse projects in the next five years to build two million housing units, thousands of schools and medical clinics, tens of universities and hospitals, several power grids and thousands of miles of roads and oil and gas pipelines.

Fay Beydoun, executive director of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce said the multi-billion dollar plan is a great opportunity for Michigan companies to either do business in Iraq or supply the different projects with a much-needed materials, technical assistance and expertise.

"It's a great investment opportunity for Michigan companies and industries," Fay Beydoun said. "It could be a boost to the Michigan economy and help rebuild Iraq."

Dr. Al-Araji's visit to Dearborn is part of the chamber's efforts to increase exports from the state of Michigan and the United States to the Middle East and to introduce Michigan-based companies to investment opportunities in Iraq. To read more, visit www.americanarab.com

American Arab Chamber is Seeking Volunteers to Help Spread Holiday Cheers

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to participate in the Goodfellows program on December 3 &4. The program provides needy families with food and gifts during the holidays. Volunteers will sell newspapers on busy streets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to generate money for the Goodfellows program.

To volunteer, call the Chamber at 313-945-1700 or at contactus@americanarabchabmer.com

American Arab Chamber Holiday Business After Hours Mixer

American Arab Chamber Congratulates Maher "Mike" Jaafar on His Promotion

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce congratulates Maher Jaafar on his recent appointment to Wayne County Deputy of Communications Affairs. Jaafar, who began his career as a police officer, has served this community for 16 years in different leadership capacities. In 2009, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon appointed Jaafar as Director of Law Enforcement and Business Affairs. Jaafar's appointment is a well deserved promotion, and he will serve as a good example of successful Arab Americans.

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Attorney Tim Attalla

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The American Arab Chamber of Commerce extends it sincere congratulations to attorney Tim Attalla on the dismissal of federal charges against him this month.

Mr. Attalla has been a well respected leader in the community, and the American Arab Chamber and its Board of Directors wish him and his family the best as he focuses on his legal career and helping the community.

Groundbreaking: Wayne County Recreation Center

The American Arab Chamber of Commerce invites its members to join the groundbreaking of the new Wayne County Recreation Center November 30 at 2 p.m. at Warrendale Park on the corner of Warren Avenue and Ann Arbor Trail in Dearborn Heights. The project has been in partnership between Wayne County, Zaman International and HYPE Athletics. To RSVP, call 313-551-3994 or at zaman.email@zamaninternational.org.

Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving Feast

Enjoy a Healthy Thanksgiving Feast

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Courtesy of Health Alliance Plan

Thanksgiving dinner, one of the most popular meals of the year, brings memories of family gatherings, good food and over-indulging. The typical Thanksgiving dinner has over 2,000 calories. This year stuff the turkey - not yourself!

By following these tips from Health Alliance Plan (HAP), you can enjoy the savory goodness of a complete turkey dinner, including that piece of pumpkin pie, without expanding your waistline.

SLOW DOWN
Eat slowly and enjoy the flavors and textures of the meal.

HYDRATE
Drink plenty of water, and be mindful that alcoholic beverages and caffeine are dehydrating.

PAY ATTENTION
Stop eating when you begin to feel full.

GO SKINLESS
Limit your turkey portion to four ounces and leave the skin behind. Turkey is high in protein, low in fat and is an important source of vitamin B.

GET COLORFUL
Fill half your plate with steamed or roasted vegetables. The more colorful the vegetable, the more antioxidant power it yields. Try these for color:

Yellow/Orange: sweet potatoes, carrots, yams, pumpkin (contains vitamins A and C and folate)
Green: spinach, green beans, kale, mustard greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts (contains folate and lutein)
Reds: beets, peppers, radishes, tomatoes, pomegranates (contains antioxidants and lycopenes)
Blue/Purple: eggplant, blueberries, figs, black olives, plums (contains antioxidants)

GET MOVING
Take a walk before and after dinner. Encourage family members to join in. Don't let yours be a "waistful" Thanksgiving.