Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce

🏆HONORS | Congratulations to Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Founding Member Kamal Shouhayib (The Choice Group) on his induction into the RV/MH Hall Of Fame.

Grateful, humbled and with about 425 family, friends and colleagues looking on, Kamal was officially inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame manufactured housing industry last night at the Northern Indiana Event Center in the City of Elkhart, Indiana, where he offered heartfelt thanks to his beautiful wife Yasmine and his beloved family, along with friends and colleagues for helping support and shape his career.

🎗MEMBER EVENT | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Member Alkawther Gerych at Gerych's Special Events & Floral Design.

📺BREAKING>>>Legendary Daytime Talk Show Host Phil Donahue, husband of actress Marlo Thomas (daughter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas) died Sunday night at home surrounded by his wife of 44 years, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever Charlie. Donahue, who just received the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden, was 88 years old and passed away peacefully following a long illness. He is survived by Thomas and four children — Michael, Kevin, Daniel and Mary Rose — from his first marriage, and is predeceased by son James "Jim" Patrick, who died in 2014 of an aortic aneurysm at the age of 51. In lieu of flowers, the Donahue family asked that donations be made to St. Jude or the Phil Donahue Notre Dame University Scholarship Fund in his honor>>>[This is a developing story]

⚡THIS JUST IN! | Nationwide Power Outage Hits Lebanon As Last Production Unit Shuts Down Due To Energy Shortages, Blackout Impacts Critical Infrastructure. The country plunged into darkness as its sole power plant ran out of fuel affecting key facilities in addition to the Rafic Hariri International Airport-Beirut that included: the Port of Beirut, prisons, wastewater treatment facilities, and drinking water pumping stations.

🏆HONORS | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce General Counsel Jeffrey Lance Abood, Esq. (Abood Law Firm)

Strong Earthquake Felt Across Lebanon A 5-magnitude earthquake struck near Zaghreen, Syria, close to the Lebanese border. The tremor was felt across Lebanon.

If you’re a Canadian in , leave now while commercial means are available. Make sure you and your loved ones have valid travel documents.

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✍️For Members attending our 14th Annual Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Garden Party, please confirm your via instructions received with your formal invitation.

SPECIAL REPORT | (TRT): Lebanon Marks Four Years Since Beirut Port Blast: tinyurl.com/4n7p4chb

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‎Information for the mexican community in Lebanon

Canadians in : Emergency consular services remain available to Canadians 24/7. If you need immediate assistance, please call us at +961 4 726 700 or contact our 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa: https://travel.gc.ca/emergencies

⚠️ British nationals in Lebanon should leave now while commercial travel is still available.

🚨 If you are a British national in Lebanon, register for the latest information: https://register.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/lebanon-20240731/tell-the-uk-government-youre-in-lebanon

Family of officials working at the British Embassy Beirut have been temporarily withdrawn from the region. The Embassy is continuing with essential work, including providing services to British nationals.

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The Cedar Award and tribute to their personal and community achievements will be paid in December to:
Lt General Jim Sreenan, Dr Piaras MacEnri, Professor Habib Chamoun and Researcher Fadi BouKaram
Invitation for attendance will be sent out shortly.
Congratulations and looking forward to meeting you in person at the Awards Ceremony

🇱🇧Lebanon, solid as a rock.

SNAPSHOT | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Officials (l-r) Chairman Emeritus Louis J. Peters, Jr., Surgeon General Dr. Richard J. Cross, M.D., and State Representative Doug Wozniak at Don Christo's Cigar Room.

FEATURED MEMBER | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Founding Member Mills Pharmacy + Apothecary.

'Knockout Skin Cancer' fundraiser on August 1 to feature big names in boxing world A special event is being held in Commerce Township on Thursday, August 1, to help “knock out” skin cancer.

🥊MEMBER INVITATION | Knockout Skin Cancer with the BIGGEST names in Boxing at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit & Arts Academy — presented by Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Member Alkawther Gerych, in conjunction with Gerych's Special Events & Floral Design.

Come join UEmpower together with trailblazing inspirational Hall of Famer Jackie Kallen for a Knockout Evening with Special Guest Appearances by The Biggest Names In Boxing!

Steve Ferich Complimentary Valet Service

Enjoy Live & Outstanding Entertainment, Featuring: The Blue Guitar, Ray Lorioress Entertainment(DJ Jamez), DieHardMagic.

Silent Auction, featuring Nostalgic collectors sports memorabilia, iconic moments (auction opens at registration-8:00pm).

Savor exquisite Hors d’ oeuvres by Andiamo, and delicious Sweet Afters.

Revel in Fine Wine, Craft Cocktails, and Badass Beer.

– 25 Autographed Boxing Gloves(while supplies last).

This pivotal fundraising event supports the fight against Skin Cancer.

Tickets are available now, and limited: www.uempower.org/events1

🥊MEMBER APPEARANCE | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Member Alkawther Gerych (Gerych's Special Events & Floral Design) joins Lebanese American FOX 2 Detroit Anchor Ryan Ermanni and the 'First Lady of Boxing' Jackie Kaplan Kallen, to promote next month's Knockout Skin Cancer event at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit & Arts Academy.

"Knockout Skin Cancer" benefit to feature boxing greats on August 1 Jackie Kallen, known as “The First Lady of Boxing,” is the world’s most famous female boxing manager and a skin cancer survivor. She and “Knockout Skin Cancer” founder Alkawther Gerych stopped by to discuss the upcoming benefit. | “Knockout Skin Cancer” benefit merchandise is available...

🥊MEMBER APPEARANCE | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Member Alkawther Gerych (Gerych's Special Events & Floral Design) joins Lebanese American FOX 2 Detroit Anchor Ryan Ermanni and the 'First Lady of Boxing' Jackie Kaplan Kallen, to promote next month's Knockout Skin Cancer event at Steinway Piano Gallery of Detroit & Arts Academy.

McLaren Bay Region’s Dr. Mouawad Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Vascular Surgeons 2024 List | McLaren Health Care News Dr. Nicolas J. Mouawad, a vascular surgeon with McLaren Bay Region and the hospital’s chief of vascular & endovascular surgery and vice chair of its department of surgery, has been recognized for his exceptional care, earning inclusion on Newsweek’s America’s Best Vascular Surgeons 2024 li...

CONCERTO | The Andalus Arabic Choir and director soprano Ghada Daher-Elmowy present ORPHALESE 101, their latest concert installment marking 11 years of continuing celebration of rich Lebanese musical heritage. By popular demand, and following the musical success of Orphalese (2023), Orphalese 101 is both a celebration of the illustrious author Khalil Gibran and a wonderful display of Andalus and Arabic music from all around the Arabic speaking lands.

📢ALERT! | The U.S. Embassy Beirut in Lebanon posted a video warning Americans to leave the country while they can. The development comes as Air France has suspended flights to and from Beirut, as German airline Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines and Eurowings have also suspended flights.

"We recommend U.S. citizens develop a crisis plan of action and leave before a crisis begins," Rena Bitter, U.S. assistant secretary for the bureau of consular affairs at the U.S. Department of State, said in the video. "Regularly scheduled commercial transportation is always the best option while local communications and transportation infrastructure are intact and operating normally."

"Should commercial air not be available, individuals already in Lebanon should be prepared to shelter in place for long periods of time," she warned. Bitter also said: "I want to assure you that Washington is laser-focused on Lebanon" and "the U.S. Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas."

She encouraged Americans in Lebanon to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel alerts.

"And finally, if your relatives are planning to visit you in Lebanon this summer, please strongly encourage them to reconsider their travel given the difficulties that would hinder departure should conflict increase in the region," Bitter concluded.

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, in a separate message on Sunday, urged "U.S. citizens traveling to or from Lebanon to monitor their flight status closely, to be aware that itineraries could change with little or no warning, and to make alternate plans."

📚NOW AVAILABLE! | Lebanese American Businessman, Motivational Speaker & President of High Point University, Dr. Nido R. Qubein, pens the Foreward to Best-Selling Celebrity Author Cody Lowry's newest work: Schmooze: What They Should Teach at Harvard Business School: tinyurl.com/p9nkzz2t

MEMBER MOMENT | Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Member Bill Bahoora with Chamber President John Akouri, making spirits bright at the Italcasa Holiday Party inside the Michigan Design Center.