Network, learn about health-care reform and its impact on your business: Thursday, Feb. 3

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Februray 1, 2011

In This Issue Oil worries Don't miss this event Innovative legal counseling Dencap insurance Survey for drivers AACC events and programs In The News OPEC worried about Egypt,  but not acting yet   Oil producer group OPEC said on Monday it was worried about the unrest in Egypt but saw no reason to boost output to cool prices at the moment and would add more supply only if it saw a shortage in the market. For more information, visit www.tradearabia.com ___________________________    Ford made $6.6 billion in 2010, workers get $5,000 profit-sharing checks   Ford, in reporting its biggest profit in more than a decade Friday, disappointed Wall Street but pleased UAW workers with bonuses averaging $5,000. The profit-sharing bonus was two-thirds larger than the amount Ford was required to pay under its contract, said UAW President Bob King. "What's really important for our members to know is they didn't have to do this," King told the Free Press. With about 20,000 Ford hourly workers living in Michigan, the checks, due in March, will help lift the state's economy. Ford's stock fell 13.4% on Friday and closed at $16.27 after the company said it made $6.6 billion last year -- its largest profit in more than a decade. Quick Links... Our Website Membership Benefits About Us Join Our Mailing List

Get Connected Don't miss this seminar Health Care Changes and Their Impact on Your Business Seminar at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 3   Sponsored by:   Are you confused about the changes in health care and how it would affect your business and your family?   Are wondering if your business is eligible for a health-care tax credit that the IRS provides to small employers to offset the cost of healthcare? Wonder no more. The American Arab Chamber of Commerce is holding a seminar on Health Care Reform on Feb. 3, 2011 at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn, as part of its Small Business Bottom Line Series. The event will explore the effects and challenges of the health care reform on small business. Speakers: Melissa Riba: Healthcare Research Consultant with the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation Ahmad Chebbani: President and CEO of Omnex Accounting and Tax Services  Moderator: Richard Nowakowski of Four Star Health. The event includes a question and answer session. To RSVP, contact the Chamber at 313-945-1700 or at hebaha@americanarab.com   Corporate Spotlight                              Innovative, highly effective legal counsel for over 150 years.   Founded in 1854, Butzel Long is one of America's leading law firms. Our 170 attorneys work from offices in Michigan, New York, Washington, D.C., Mexico, and China. From the very beginning, we have played a prominent role in the development and growth of many industries. Business leaders have turned to us.  For more information, visit: www.americanarab.com  or visit www.butzel.com/contact-us/   Detroit Office Suite 100 150 West Jefferson Ave. Detroit, MI 48226 Tel 313 225 7000 Fax 313 225 7080 Member Spotlight                       DENCAP Dental Plans has been serving Groups and Individuals in Southeastern Michigan since 1984 and is proud to offer Dental Plans to meet a wide variety of coverage needs.     Mission: To provide affordable dental coverage, access to a large network of highly qualified dentists, and excellent customer care to groups and individuals with transparency of pricing for dental services. For more information visit: www.americanarab.com  or visit www.dencap.net   Survey   Drivers avoiding distraction while using the cell phone Survey   Arab American entrepreneur Mouhamad Naboulsi is studying Drivers use of the cell phone and their opinion of how technology can help them avoid distraction while using the cell phone.   Please take a few minutes to take they survey, (Less than 10 minutes). visit:  http://bit.ly/gpdvMF 2011 -AACC Events and Programs CEED Microloan Program, Detroit and Suburbs, by appointment, call the chamber   February Health Care Reform & Its Impact on Small Businesses, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairlane Club in Dearborn   Chinese New Year Networking Event (February 11)   Tax Appeal Seminar March Business After Hours Mixer in Partnership with the Lebanese Collegiate Network (LCN) (March 17)   Access to Capital for Business Owners April CEED: Women Business Certification May American Arab Professional's Network 6th Annual Celebrating Success Banquet (May 18, 2011) June Business "After Hours" Mixer on Boat    Dearborn Arab International Festival   (June 17-19) July  Summer Mixer at the Grille September 17th Annual American Arab Golf Open (September 12) Small Business Bottom Line Series (September 21) October  19th  Annual AACC Building Economic Bridges Gala (October 21) November Small Business Bottom Line Series (November 23) December Business after Hours Mixer (December 9) "The American Arab Chamber of Commerce builds economic bridges by promoting and empowering the business community it serves on a local, national, and international level."

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