A+ BENEFITS CORPORATION has been handling corporate and individual health and life insurance for close to 20 years!

Terry Hodskins, insurance broker, has the resources and the know-how to manage your medical coverage needs. With over 20 carriers to choose from, A+ BENEFITS is equipped with companies that can match specific medical requirements with plans that will fit your budget.

A+ BENEFITS can also take care of your individual, family and group life insurance needs. Now, more than ever, it is important to know and understand what your options are.

Terry Hodskins isn’t just an insurance agency; she is your personal insurance consultant. Give her a call today!

Specials/Deals:

Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com. Initial consultations are always FREE! There is never a charge to search for carriers.

Company Contact Info:

A+ Benefits Corporation
Waterford, MI
Phone: 248-698-2404
Email:
Website: www.BestMichiganHealthPlans.com

Local Contact:

Terry Hodskins
248-698-2404

Terry’s Pool and Personal Background:

Terry (Lemerand) Hodskins has been playing pool for over 20 years. Her prowess at the table makes her a strong candidate for any team’s wish list. She was previously a member of the Interlakes Women’s Pool League, and has competed in (and won) some of the Northern Michigan team tournaments. Although busy with her insurance business, doggy daycare and her advocacy for the humane treatment of pit-bulls, she still enjoys playing whenever she gets a chance.

COMMERCIAL REALTY, INC. has been handling commercial real estate needs for 35 years! We handle all aspects of sale or lease in the commercial field, including:  Landlord representation; Tenant representation; lease restructuring and renegotiation; and purchase and sale of commercial real estate.

TENANT REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

Through years of experience, we have developed a proven scientific formula to provide information on the best site available for a tenant. We do all of the location analysis work in-house. Specifically, we will:

• Provide a detailed location analysis: retail trade area maps, aerials, demographic and competition reports;
• Provide site analysis: access, exposure, parking, loading, pylon signage;
• Clarify with landlord important construction issues: age and condition of roof, HVAC, parking lot, and information on other utilities, including electrical service;
• Address specific site plan and building issues;
• Provide tenant with all pertinent information on the location in order to prepare a lease agreement, including such issues as the site plan, legal description, landlord construction and improvements, prohibited uses, etc.;
• Perform any additional research or procurement of documents necessary;
• Submit letter of intent and negotiate terms and provisions in preparation of lease.

This is only one aspect of the services we offer. For a client list and more information, please visit our website.

Specials/Deals:

Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com. There is never a fee for any kind of consultation.

Contact:

Commercial Realty, Inc.
101 E. Main St., Suite A
Flushing, MI 48433
Phone:  (810) 659-8900
Fax:  (810) 659-7174
Website: www.CommercialRealtyInc.com

Personal Contact:

Connie Jerome
Cell:  (248) 568-8070
Email: 

Connie’s Pool Background:

Connie is known in the pool industry as “CJ Jerome” and has been heavily involved with the sport for about 35 years. She attained a semi-pro ranking, and had the pleasure of playing in pro events on several occasions. She has competed in local, state and national competitions, and was chosen for the VNEA All-Star Team for her outstanding achievements at the nationals in 2002. She delights in the details of the sport, and enjoys sharing her knowledge through teaching, writing, and sales of training aids. (You may have seen her working the Bebob Publishing booth at the U.S. Open, Derby City, or Vegas; or read her articles in Inside English Magazine.) Over the past year, she has stopped competing in order to pursue her real estate career. She admits playing at small venues to keep her edge, citing that she will probably never put her cue down completely. Put plain and simply, she just loves the game way too much for that!

Specials/Deals:
Free website mockups and estimates.

Company Contact Info:
SmallBizMakeover.com
Hoboken, NJ
Ask for Jake
201-253-6734
Website: Hoboken, NJ Website Designers – SmallBizMakeover.com

Jake’s Pool Background:
I’ve been playing pool my whole life. I was fortunate enough to grow up with a table in my basement and really took advantage. I currently play in the local APA 8 ball bar pool league. And I actually run the 14.1 league at my local pool hall.

Services:

With close to 25 years’ experience, we are the obvious choice for turning your pick-up into a work-horse, converting your personal ride into a head-turner, and creating comfort and security for your family and business vehicles.  Take a look:

• Spoilers
• Body Moldings
• Window Tint (we also do HOME window tinting)
• Pin-striping and Graphics
• Italian Leather Seats (over 150 patterns)
• Special Lighting
• Seat Heater Systems
• Remote Start/Keyless Entry
• In-Dash Navigational Equipment
• Smart Mirror (Temp/Compass)
• Rear Back-up Cameras and Sensing Systems
• TVs/DVDs (ceiling or headrest mount)
• Entertainment Systems
• Security Systems
• Bug Shields
• Vent Visors
• Bike, Ski or Boat Racks
• Windshield Replacement 
• Hitches (Invisi-hitch, 5^th wheel, motorhome)
• Running Boards and Tube Steps (various lengths; non-slip treads)
• Hard Tonneau Covers (with remote for access and light)
• Soft Tonneau Covers (with auto tension control/easy trigger latch or tri-fold)
• Caps/Lids
• Bed Liners and Bed Mats
• Sliding Cargo Tray

Nearly all of these services are mobile and can be completed within a couple of hours.

We handle commercial, personnel and insurance work.  All equipment has been tested and trusted, and comes with the manufacturer’s warranty, plus our personal one-year warranty on installation.

Call Class A Auto TODAY for an appointment and pricing!

Specials/Deals:

Mention that you found us through PoolPlayersforHire.com and receive $25 off any installation of $300 or more.

Company Contact Info:

Class A Auto LLC
Mike Reibeling
Durand, Michigan
Phone: 517-404-1509
Fax: 517-579-0449
Website: www.classaauto.com

Mike’s Pool Background:

Mike Reibeling has been playing pool for 35 years. You can find him in Shiawasee or Livingston Counties, playing in any of the organized leagues: APA, BCA, MPPA, TAP and VNEA. He has also competed at the state and national levels. Obviously, he is not one to be taken lightly at the table. You will probably find Mike and his wife, Diana, in the money at various Scotch Doubles tournaments, as well.

PRIORITEES IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR CUSTOM APPAREL NEEDS!

Services:

PrioriTees Custom Apparel was formed in Winter of 2008, as a division of CutThroat Creations, LLC. We provide quality imprinted apparel for small businesses, schools, churches, bars, bands, sports teams (including pool teams), and individuals. We specialize in small-run, custom jobs, but can accommodate orders of any size. Even one of a kind…. we can do it, without breaking the bank.

PrioriTees also offers merchandising and fulfillment services. We can print and ship, on demand, eliminating the need to carry dozens of shirts of various sizes. We are the merchandising and fulfillment source for the official apparel for the upcoming movie, “9-Ball,” starring Jennifer Barretta.

Ordering from PrioriTees is easy. Simply provide us with the logo, picture or graphic you would like on a shirt. Let us know how many you want, and on what color/style shirt you want it. Most orders can be fulfilled within a couple of days. If you need graphics or logo work done, we can do that too.

Business hours are 9-6 M-F, but we are accessible weekends via email at

Contract pricing also available.

A recent “Rush” job for the Magnet of Oshkosh, WI’s state tournament teams.

Specials/Deals:

Mention you found us on Pool Players for Hire and get 15% off of your first order!

Also, use coupon code: ppfh10 to receive 15% off on purchases at our billiard apparel superstore- CutThroat Carl’s Pool Emporium: www.ctcpool.com/store Your purchase and registration with the site will automatically upgrade you as a VIP customer. This will entitle you to special deals and extra discounts on all the great pool products, featuring 9-Ball the movie apparel, CutThroat CueSports billiard apparel, and MindTraining for Pool Players.

Company Contact Info:

PrioriTees Custom Apparel
PO Box 7392
Appleton, WI 54912
920-560-5280
Email:
Website: www.prioritees.net

Contact Person:

Brad Royce
920-560-5280

Brad’s Pool Background:

Brad has been a pool fanatic since the mid-80′s. He has been a regular league player for the past 20 years, mostly with the BCA. He has competed in the BCA nationals twice, finishing in the money once. Brad’s pool pursuits are more geared toward the business of pool in recent years. He has taken a break from league play this year for the first time in 20 years, due to a hectic schedule and to chronic back pain. He hopes to return to league and tournament competition next fall.

Services:
We specialize in commercial, industrial and residential FLAT roofs: Torch Down / Rubber / Shingles / Roof Coatings

With 21 years of experience in the roofing business, building strong relationships with our customers, we are known as the area’s most honest and trusted roofing company. We are fully INSURED and dedicated to QUALITY WORKMANSHIP and CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.

At BARBARO INC., you always deal personally with Mike Barbaro, the owner and head technician. We have a solid reputation and will eagerly provide references. You can also check on us through the Better Business Bureau!

Service is available YEAR-ROUND – 24/7 – with a QUICK RESPONSE TIME. We typically work in Oakland and Macomb Counties, and occasionally travel further.

Call today for a FREE ESTIMATE and ROOF EVALUATION!

Specials/Deals:

Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com and your first repair is $75. That includes a diagnosis and stop of leak (up to $150 value).
Most credit cards accepted.

Company Contact Info:

Barbaro Inc.
Clinton Twp., MI
Phone: 1-888-ReRoof-0
Email:

Contact Person:

Mike Barbaro
1-888-ReRoof-0

Mike’s Pool Background:

Mike Barbaro has been playing in the Metro Detroit area most of his life. “BARBAROOO” took 2nd place in the Michigan Valley State 9-ball event in 2008, and 1st in 9-ball in Houghton Lake. He owes his love for the game to his mom. They played every morning before school. It was the only way to get him out of bed and on time for the school bus. He was probably 10 yrs old. About 26 yrs later, he retired from the pool halls, staying busy providing for his family, and he wouldn’t change a thing! In 2008 he joined the Union Music Valley League and went from playing six hours a day to two hours a week. However, he still has a passion for making the cue-ball dance. Care to tango?

Services:
WILLIAM FETTERS CONTRACTOR has been in the roofing, construction and remodeling business for over 35 years.

We specialize in STEEL OR SHINGLE roofing, and:

• Pole building construction
• Gambrel “hip” roofs
• New home construction
• Remodels
• Insurance Work ““ Residential and Commercial
• Roof and building repair

Our roofing experts will handle your job from tear-off to clean-up. We remove the debris, rake your yard and haul it away!

Our client list includes residential customers, churches and farms, and we have many great references.

Bill Fetters personally supervises every job to ensure attention to detail, strict adherence to code, a clean and safe work environment, and timely delivery of the finished project.

We can offer the best price because we have no overhead. Bill Fetters IS the company, and his crew have been hand-picked for their excellence.

We are located in Gratiot County, Michigan. Call us today for a free estimate!

Specials/Deals:
Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com and get $200 off the total cost of your job.

Credentials:
Residential Builders and Contractors Board License No. 2101088385, Exp. 05/31/11.

Company Contact Info:
WILLIAM FETTERS CONTRACTOR
Wheeler, Michigan
Phone: 989-842-5293

Contact Person:
Bill Fetters
989-842-5293

Bill’s Pool Background:
Bill has been playing pool in Gratiot County for 20 years. He is a member of the St. Louis Moose Lodge and the St. Louis VFW. He and his sons have proudly taken 1st place in the State Moose Youth/Adult Tournaments for three years. He currently plays on a BCA team and recently competed in the Michigan State BCA tournament. Bill also enjoys straight pool and has played on a 14.1 league for the past 20 years.

Services:

We provide a fun, loving and cageless environment for your fur babies, whether they’re staying just for the day or overnight. Ten acres of fenced yards provide ample running room, and pets have access to indoor or outdoor play areas all day.

We provide short or long-term boarding. Overnight guests enjoy the luxury of cots and blankets, safe and warm indoors.

You and your baby can also join us at our dog park, anytime! Come and meet other dog lovers!

Day Care Rates and Hours:

One dog $20 per day or $3 hourly rate
Two dogs $35 per day or $5 hourly rate
If more than two dogs, please call for price.

Day care hours are Mon-Fri 6am-7pm; Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 9am-7pm

Overnight Boarding Rates and Hours:

One dog $30 per night
Two dogs $43 per night (if they share a room) ($55 if separate rooms)
If more than two dogs, call for price.

Drop off and pick up times are very flexible.

Dog Park Rates and Hours:

Annual Fee: $30.

Summer Hours for Dog Park are 6am-9:30pm ALL WEEK!

We also do in-home pet sitting and walking. Call for rates.

With a human home on the premises, you’re sure to have peace of mind knowing your dog(s) will never be left alone!

We are now accepting dogs 20+ pounds.

When you visit our facility for the first time, please keep your dog(s) on a leash. Please do not enter the play areas with your dog until after a temperament exam and proof of vaccinations have been verified.

We are committed to providing a safe, fun and stimulating social environment for dogs. Our staff is friendly and CPR certified pet care professionals.

Specials/Deals:

Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com and your first visit (one day) is FREE!

Company Contact Info:

Diamonds K9 Pet Resort
820 Hill Top Drive
White Lake, MI 48386
Phone: 248-698-2607

Contact Person:

Terry Hodskins
248-698-2607

Terry’s Pool Background:

Terry (Lemerand) Hodskins has been playing pool for over 20 years. Her prowess at the table makes her a strong candidate for any team’s wish list. She was previously a member of the Interlakes Women’s Pool League, and has competed in (and won) some of the Northern Michigan team tournaments. Although busy with her doggy daycare and insurance business, she finds time to be a strong advocate for the humane treatment of pit-bulls, and she still enjoys playing pool whenever she gets a chance.

BROOKS INNOVATIVE GRAPHICS (BIG) was founded by owner, Heather Brooks, in her hometown of Owosso, Michigan in 2001. Her company can best be described as a design and sign company that produces quality projects from start to finish.

Heather has a diverse background in screen printing, promotional products, signs, graphic design, marketing and advertising. With over 20 years experience in the graphic design field BIG is sure to make a lasting impression for marketing your business. Our meticulous attention to detail, superb quality, excellent customer service and on-time delivery is what keeps our customers coming back for more!

From signs and magnets to catalog and brochure design, BROOKS INNOVATIVE GRAPHICS offers a variety of services to fit your particular advertising or signage need.

Services:

BIG can handle all of your Sign needs: Contractor/realtor signs, coroplast signs, full color banners, political signs, spirit signs, storefront signs, point of purchase displays, window lettering, and more.

BIG also does Vehicle Graphics: Boat/RV/motorcraft/racing decals, truck lettering, trailer and train graphics, car magnets. Just imagine the possibilities!

BIG is also an expert in Design and Print: Websites, business cards, brochures, monthly and quarterly newsletters, catalogs, illustration, logo design, book covers, packaging, screen printing, digital printing, and the list goes on.

The BIG difference is visible in every project that we undertake, no matter how big or small.

Hours are by appointment only. Call or email us to get a quote today!

Specials/Deals:

Mention you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com and get 15% off your total job.

Company Contact Info:

Brooks Innovative Graphics
1501 E. Copas Rd.
Owosso, MI 48867
Phone: 989-725-1973
Email:

Website: www.bigsigns.org

Contact Person:

Heather Brooks
989-725-1973

Heather’s Pool Background:

Although she enjoys the game, Heather rarely has time to play. Her business is very successful and pool has taken a back seat to her other successes. However, she still tries to beat up on her brother and cousins at family functions where a table is present.

Services:

ALPINE LAND SURVEYING began in 1995 and has been going strong ever since. Even in today’s recession-filled economy, we have been very busy. We handle ALL of Michigan’s land surveying needs, whether it’s residential, commercial or industrial, including:

- Parcel Splits
- Boundary Surveys (fences, trees, etc.)
- New Home Site Plans

The hot topic right now is FLOOD ZONES. FEMA is revamping flood zone maps in approximately 70 counties in the State of Michigan. Homeowners are now being required by their lenders to obtain Flood Insurance. While all homes (especially those fronting bodies of water) are at risk for catastrophic flooding, many properties do not warrant Flood Insurance.

IF YOU RECEIVE NOTICE FROM YOUR LENDER REQUIRING YOU TO OBTAIN FLOOD INSURANCE, CALL ALPINE LAND SURVEYING IMMEDIATELY! We can shoot the property to see if you are actually ABOVE the flood zone elevation. If you are, we will issue an ELEVATION CERTIFICATE which is the key document to obtaining a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) which will officially remove a structure from a Flood Zone.

We are finding that 95% of homes surveyed are ABOVE the flood elevation. What does this mean to you? A REFUND on Flood Insurance premiums that you didn’t have to pay in the first place, and the potential to save thousands more! Lenders are not qualified to evaluate flood risk and their determinations for insurance purposes lead to a high rate of inaccuracy. ALPINE LAND SURVEYING can remedy these inaccuracies. Often, we have been able to entirely eliminate the need for Flood Insurance. We perform an extensive flood risk analysis, examine all relevant data, and obtain a LOMA which corrects the flood determination.

Call ALPINE LAND SURVEY immediately for a FREE ESTIMATE!

Specials/Deals:

Mention that you saw us in PoolPlayersforHire.com. Generally, the cost for a LOMA is around $600. If one or more of your neighbors has the work done at the same time, the cost will be reduced by $100 or more.

For other surveying needs, mention this ad to receive $50 off your total surveying job.

Company Contact Info:

Alpine Land Surveying
Highland, Michigan
Phone: 248-887-3722
Fax: 248-889-8876
Email:

Contact Person:

Karol Grove
248-887-3722

- Karol Grove is the only woman to have been elected (and RE-elected) to serve on Michigan’s Society of Professional Surveyors Board.
- In 2004, she was appointed by the Governor (and RE-appointed in 2008) to sit on the Licensing Boards for both the Land Surveyors and Professional Engineers.
- Additionally, Karol serves on the State and National Committees that write the test exams for licensure of surveyors.
- Karol Grove is considered a National Expert on Flood Zones and Flood Issues relating to FEMA.

On more of a fun note, Karol is also the Chairperson of the Gold Cup Boat Races held every year on the Detroit River. She is responsible for certifying the accuracy of the race course if any records are set.

Karol’s Pool Background:

Karol has been playing pool for years and is currently a member of the BCA and VNEA leagues in Oakland County. She is a strong player who enjoys team, Scotch or singles events. She has competed at the State and national levels, and is no stranger to the cash.