Chaldean American Chamber Celebrates 20 Years in Style

Photos by Nico Salgado

CACC’s Businessperson of the Year Ron Boji, flanked by CACC Chair Sly Sandiha (left) and Vice Chair Kevin Denha (right).

CACC and CCF President Martin Manna presents to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer a hoodie specially designed by Michael Sana of SANA Detroit for the Chamber’s 20th year.

CACC founder Sabah Hermiz (Summa) makes remarks after receiving special recognition.

Congressman John James and his three children outside the Chaldean Cultural Center in Shenandoah Country Club.

From left, CACC board member Andy Gutman, Congresswoman Haley Stevens, Ken Gutman, and Ronnie Babbie.

Representing the Gasso family.

Governor Whitmer stopped to greet Louie Boji, seated, as well as other family members.

Governor Whitmer meets Dr. Ali Tatar, Governor of Dohuk, an Iraqi city in Nineveh Province, as CACC Board members look on.

The Elia Group was the social media sponsor for the event.

The Babbie family came to celebrate.

Swift Home Loans ladies in the house!

The CACC hosted its 20th Annual Awards Dinner on Friday, April 28, naming Ron Boji of Boji Group as 2023’s Businessperson of the Year. The event drew a crowd of nearly 900 to Shenandoah Country Club, where guests were treated to individual bottles of champagne and “Heavenly Dates” at each place setting. Speakers included Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congressman John Moolenaar as well as the guest of honor, Ron Boji, and Mike Denha, last year’s honoree.