The Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce today announced its newly elected and re-elected board members for 2010-2011. They are:

Re-elected:

- Frank Jonna, Chairman; Farmington Hills
- Paul Asker, Vice Chairman; West Bloomfield
- Sharon Hannawa, Executive Board Member; Southfield
- Kevin Jappaya, director; Commerce Township

Newly elected:

- Frank Asmar, director; West Bloomfield
- Gerard van Grinsven, director; Franklin
- Eric Younan, director; Farmington
- Bassam Salman, director; Bloomfield Hills

Each board member is elected to a two year term, and may not serve more than three consecutive terms. Elections are held annually, with seven or eight spots on the board open at the end of each year.

The Chaldean-American Chamber is comprised of more than 900 members of the Chaldean community in metro Detroit, with nearly 60 percent owning at least one business, and 39 percent owning two or more. An increasing number of community members are becoming professionals in the legal, medical and educational fields.

With a population of more than 121,000, metro Detroit is home to the largest Chaldean community outside of Iraq.

The Chaldean-American Chamber of Commerce is a partnership of Chaldean businesses and professionals working together to strengthen members' business, increase job opportunities, encourage expansion and promote Chaldean business and culture. The Chamber seeks to service and represent Aramaic-speaking people, including Assyrians, Chaldeans and Syriacs. For more information, visit www.chaldeanchamber.com or call 248.996.8340.