metro Novartis MS Education Link Hear Steven Schecter, MD discuss information aoout multiple sclerosis (MS) anc a prescription treatment options Happy 10th! from page 24 grassroots, focused on community. That's what the Expo is all about — working together to find the best ideas for all the wonderful moments of our lives." In the past decade, Joe Cornell has expanded its business as the Expo has grown. Now, its weddings division thrives, providing DJs for backyard to black-tie nuptials. Its preteen dance instruction and etiquette program sells out every season, with nearly 300 sixth-graders registered. "The way we do business is unique," says Schlussel. "There are many similar companies out there, but we've always believed that we each fill our own unique niche, so we're not com- peting for the same client. Our enter- tainers are energetic, polished, and guaranteed to get guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor while keeping the focus on the celebrant" "What we do is never about us," says Jasgur. "It's always about the families we work with. We focus on building relationships with families so we can walk through their lives and celebrate their most important occasions. We have become friends with so many of our clients — that's the community- focused way we do business:' Lynne Meredith Golodner is a writer, publicist and owner of Your People LLC in Southfield. She blogs at www. lynnegolodnercom. The Joe Cornell 10th Annual Event Planning Expo & Wedding Marketplace takes place Sunday, Sept. 23,11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the West Bloomfield JCC. Admission is free and open to the public. In celebration of the 10th Expo, all attendees are registered to win one of 10 raffle prizes, including a free party from Joe Cornell Entertainment, a free airbrush tattoo package from Radatattoo, a free signature dessert station and $200 off a party from Andiamo, a free bridal or baby shower from Shriners Silver Garden Events Center, a free candle-lighting set of candles from Davisburg Candle Factory and a free video montage from Tone-E Films. For information, log on to www. joecornell.com or call (248) 356-6000. October 2, 2012 6:30pm Champps Restaurant 7410 Orchard Lake Rd West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Please RSVP by October 1, 2012 by calling 800-973-0362. Bond's Women's Division co-chairs; (front row) Paula Lebowitz, Israel Bonds registered representative, Anna Levin and Joanna Photo in folder. Light food and beverages served. Israel Bonds Women Raise $625,000 With Home Tour N 0 VA RT S Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ca) 2011 \ovartis 9/11 in/G-1099611 26 (Back row) Elyse Foltyn, Shelley Goldin and Andrea Levin, Israel September 20 2012 Development Corporation for Israel/ Israel Bond's Metro Detroit Women's Division Annual Art & Home tour raised more than $620,000 in new investment capital for the State of Israel. Participants who purchased a minimum of $1,000 in Israel Bonds toured the homes of Elyse and David Foltyn and Joanna and Jay Abramson. Anna and Yale Levin hosted a beautiful luncheon and house tour at their home. Nancy Rothstein, "The Sleep Ambassador," was the special guest speaker. Her talk focused on "Sleep Well and Live Well" from a Judaic perspective. ❑