{"id":40,"date":"2026-01-06T16:19:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-04-22T20:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:40:10","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/al\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Rreth Nesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>A place for growth.<br \/>A voice for businesses.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" id=\"purpose\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>The Chamber<\/h3>\n<p>The Albanian American Chamber of Commerce is a professional, growth-driven institution dedicated to advancing the success of Albanian-American businesses across Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>From emerging small businesses to established enterprises, we provide the network, visibility, and strategic connections needed to scale, compete, and lead.<\/p>\n<p>We are not simply a networking group \u2014 we are a unified platform accelerating opportunity and advocating for the economic advancement of our community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>We build connections. We strengthen partnerships. We honor our roots while creating new opportunities for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Our purpose is:<br \/>\n\u2022 Help businesses grow<br \/>\n\u2022 Connect decision-makers<br \/>\n\u2022 Strengthen our collective economic voice<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>AACC 4 pillars<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pillars-1.png\" title=\"pillars-1\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pillars-1.png 1536w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pillars-1-1280x853.png 1280w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pillars-1-980x653.png 980w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pillars-1-480x320.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1536px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-350\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\" id=\"board\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Board of Directors<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ola.jpg\" width=\"2426\" height=\"2426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ola.jpg 2426w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ola-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ola-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ola-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2426px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-411\" title=\"emma burcusel\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Siola Hashorva<\/h4>\n<h6>Founder, President &amp; Chairwoman<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cOur mission is to strengthen the voice, visibility, and success of Albanian-American businesses through collaboration, leadership, and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:siola.hashorva@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\n Siola Hashorva is a business attorney and the Founder, President, and Chairwoman of the Albanian American Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School and a law degree from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Law in Albania, and brings more than two decades of combined legal and business experience in the United States.<br><br>\nPrior to establishing her legal practice, she served as a corporate controller within an American corporation, gaining firsthand insight into the financial and operational realities of business. In 2012, she founded The Hashorva Law Firm, PLLC, where she advises entrepreneurs and companies primarily in business and corporate law.<br><br>\nThrough her work with numerous Albanian-American businesses across Michigan, she developed a deep understanding of the community\u2019s economic landscape and entrepreneurial potential. Motivated by a vision to strengthen collaboration, advocacy, and economic opportunity, she founded the Albanian American Chamber of Commerce to serve as a unified platform supporting the long-term success of Albanian-American businesses.\n  <\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adrianpic-e1772561094190.jpeg\" width=\"624\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adrianpic-e1772561094190-624x551.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/adrianpic-e1772561094190-480x270.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 624px) 624px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-241\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Adrian Bazaj<\/h4>\n<h6>Founder &amp; Vice President<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cStrong businesses build strong communities \u2014 and this Chamber exists to bring our Albanian-American entrepreneurs together to grow, connect, and lead.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_1 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:adrian.bazaj@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_1 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\nAdrian Bazaj is a founding leader of the Albanian American Chamber of Commerce, bringing decades of global project management experience and strategic leadership to the organization. With an electrical engineering degree and an MBA, he has led complex initiatives and multimillion-dollar projects across international markets, earning a reputation for precision, disciplined execution, and results-driven leadership.\n<br><br>\nIn addition to his work with the Chamber, Adrian is a co-founder of Amareaux Interior Design, where he applies his operational expertise to support the delivery of high-end residential design projects with efficiency, structure, and world-class professionalism.\n<br><br>\nAs Founder, Vice President, and Chair of the Events Committee, Adrian plays a central role in advancing the Chamber\u2019s strategic vision. He leads the development of partnerships, programs, and high-impact events designed to strengthen professional networks, foster collaboration, and elevate the Albanian-American business community.  <\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reilapic.jpeg\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reilapic.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reilapic-480x480.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-244\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Rejla Bozdo<\/h4>\n<h6>Founder & Director<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cAlbanian entrepreneurs carry a powerful tradition of resilience, determination and integrity. The Albanian American Chamber of Commerce was created to unite these values, strengthen trust within our community and elevate the reputation of Albanian-American businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_2 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:rejla.bozdo@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_2 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\nRejla Bozdo is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Tirana and a strategic communications and reputation management expert with more than 25 years of professional experience across business, media, academia and public life.\n<br><br>\nHer career focuses on corporate reputation, public relations and strategic communication. She holds a PhD in Economic Sciences from the University of Tirana and an MBA from the Institut Universitaire Kurt B\u00f6sch in Switzerland, and has completed advanced education and training at institutions including American University in Washington DC and Harvard Kennedy School of Government.\n<br><br>\nRejla has held executive roles in business consulting and communications and has led initiatives in media, entrepreneurship and civic engagement, positioning her at the intersection of strategic leadership, public discourse and institutional reputation. <\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leo.jpg\" width=\"2157\" height=\"2157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leo.jpg 2157w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leo-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leo-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/leo-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2157px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-409\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4> Leonat Lumaj<\/h4>\n<h6> Founder & Director<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cWe founded this Chamber with a simple belief: when entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and support one another, they create opportunities far greater than what any of us could achieve alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_3 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:leo.lumaj@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_3 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\nLeonat Lumaj is an entrepreneur, investor, and business leader with experience across construction, real estate development, property management, and wellness industries. Over the course of more than 25 years, he has built and led a diversified portfolio of enterprises and currently oversees multiple companies alongside an extensive real estate investment portfolio.<br><br>\nHis business approach reflects disciplined growth, strategic reinvestment and long-term value creation across industries.<br><br>\nAs a Founding Director of the Albanian American Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Lumaj brings a strong perspective on business development, investment strategy and economic opportunity, supporting the Chamber\u2019s mission of strengthening entrepreneurship and long-term economic growth within the Albanian-American business community.<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_5 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/marjan-camaj-founder.png\" alt=\"marjan camaj founder\" title=\"marjan camaj founder\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/marjan-camaj-founder.png 1200w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/marjan-camaj-founder-980x980.png 980w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/marjan-camaj-founder-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-508\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Marjan \"Mario\" Camaj<\/h4>\n<h6>Founder &amp; Director<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cWe helped build this Chamber with the belief that real growth happens when people bring their experience, standards, and vision to one table. I have seen firsthand how discipline, hospitality, and strong relationships can turn an idea into something lasting. When business leaders come together to share knowledge, open doors, and support one another, they create a stronger foundation for success than any one of us could build alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_4 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:leo.lumaj@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_4 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\nMarjan \u201cMario\u201d Camaj is an Albanian-American entrepreneur and restaurateur behind some of Metro Detroit\u2019s most acclaimed fine dining destinations. His portfolio has earned both national and local recognition, including Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro\u2019s selection as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in America in 2019 based on OpenTable reviews, along with recognition from Forbes.<br>\n\t<br>Mario has built a portfolio defined by fine dining establishments and award-winning design spaces and continues to set the standard for modern dining and entertainment in Metro Detroit.<br>\n\t<br>Mario was born and raised in Tuzi, Montenegro, before relocating to Michigan in 2001. He began his career in hospitality as a server\u2019s assistant, rising through the ranks into management and ultimately purchasing his first restaurant in 2013. Mario is a certified sommelier and remains invested in his family\u2019s vineyard in Montenegro, where his early appreciation for food and wine was cultivated. Today, his restaurant portfolio includes Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro, BESA Detroit, Zana Birmingham, The Franklin Oyster Bar, and Ora in Detroit.<br>\n\t<br>His leadership has established his restaurants among Detroit\u2019s most sought-after dining destinations. He now draws on his experience as a successful restaurateur and sommelier to curate distinctive and elevated dining, nightlife, and entertainment experiences across Metro Detroit.\n  \n<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_6 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskal.jpg\" width=\"2448\" height=\"2449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskal.jpg 2448w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskal-1280x1281.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskal-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/paskal-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2448px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-410\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4>Paskal Qerama<\/h4>\n<h6>Founder & Director<\/h6>\n<p>\u201cWhen I came to the United States in 1998 from a former communist country, I was searching for opportunity. Michigan gave me the chance to build myself as a businessman. Supporting this Chamber is my way of giving back and helping others succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_icon_5 et_pb_icon et_clickable et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><a href=\"mailto:paskal.qerama@aaccmi.com\" target=\"\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue010<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_5 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><style>\n\n\n.bio{\n  margin-bottom:20px;\n  max-width:500px;\n}\n\nsummary{\n  cursor:pointer;\n  font-weight:bold;\n  color:#181b4b;\n  list-style:none;\n  display:flex;\n  align-items:center;\n}\n\nsummary::-webkit-details-marker{\n  display:none;\n}\n\nsummary::before{\n  content:\"\u25b6\";\n  margin-right:8px;\n  transition: transform .25s ease;\n}\n\ndetails[open] summary::before{\n  transform: rotate(90deg);\n}\n\n.bio-content{\n  margin-top:10px;\n  line-height:1.6;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<details class=\"bio\">\n  <summary>Read Full Bio<\/summary>\n  <div class=\"bio-content\">\nPaskal Qerama is an entrepreneur and investor whose professional journey reflects the classic story of determination, opportunity, and entrepreneurial success. Born and raised in Albania, he earned an engineering degree from the University of Tirana before immigrating to the United States with his family in 1998 in pursuit of greater opportunity.<br><br>\nThrough hard work, vision, and entrepreneurial courage, Mr. Qerama built and led a successful service enterprise that grew into a large workforce operation serving major commercial clients, at times managing between 200 and 300 employees and contractors, before later transitioning into commercial real estate investment.<br><br>\nDeeply connected to the Albanian-American community, he maintains strong relationships with many small and mid-sized business owners and entrepreneurs. As a Founding Director of the Albanian American Chamber of Commerce, he brings valuable insight into grassroots entrepreneurship and represents the voice of hardworking business builders across the community.<\/div>\n<\/details><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">BECOME A MEMBER TODAY<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--hi917qs--default_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--group--divi-button--divi-button--hi917qs--default\" href=\"https:\/\/aaccmi.com\/al\/membership\/\">JOIN US<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-40","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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