Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
April 13, 2010
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
www.clarkston.org
5856 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
248-625-8055
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Chamber President Johnna Struck Changing Places Moving & Services |
Chamber involvement makes for a healthy business and a healthy you too! The chamber is conscientious about the events offered to its members. The focus is to connect your business or line of work with other chamber members to of course increase your bottom line, but also assist you in continuing education for changes that occur in human resource, technical support, social media networking, marketing…and the list goes on and on.
The events are also good for your mind, soul, and . . .
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Teams and the Workplace: Roles and Responsibilities Last month, we explored how to distinguish between personal and team goals. This month, we will continue our discussion of teams in the workplace, by taking a look at roles and responsibilities. How many times have you worked somewhere and the roles and responsibilities were unclear? This could cause confusion, stress, and even conflict in the workplace. Many times managers feel they have adequately provided job responsibilities for individuals, but, in fact . . . more |
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. REMINDER!! Golf Classic Early Bird Deadline ENDS this Thursday--April 15, 2010. Sign up and SAVE on your registration (and/or Corporate Sponsorship) when you do it by THURSDAY! FLYER Register online.
2. The Playoffs are here Hockeytown! Join the Detroit Red Wings in their 19th straight playoff appearance as they take on the Phoenix Coyotes! SPECIAL CHAMBER TICKET RATES
3. Beaumont Hospitals, in conjunction with the Michigan Women’s Foundation, is celebrating National Women’s Health Week, May 9-15. Several events are planned for women across all three hospital campuses. FLYER with event details.
4. A Special Invitation from Governor Jennifer M. Granholm For a Discussion on April 21, 2010 Talk with the Lenders – Learn More About Capital Resources Available for Small Businesses
5. FREE "Money Smart Forum Friday, April 23, 2010 hosted by Pontiac Regional Chamber in partnership with Oakland County Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Association at the Oakland County Executive Office, Business Center at 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Bldg #41 West, Waterford, MI 48328. This is a FREE event for anyone interested in learning more about financial resources to help grow business in this economy.
Upcoming Networking events
CHAMBER BOB April 15, 2010 7:45-9:00 am |
Legends Fox Creek 4855 Fox Creek Clarkston, MI 48348 (off Clintonville Rd. between Maybee and Sashabaw)
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$10 with PREPAID reservations $15 at the door NON-MEMBERS $25 per person |
CHAMBER LUNCHEON MIXER April 22, 2010 11:45-1 pm |
Longhorn Steakhouse 4965 S. Baldwin Rd. Orion, MI SPEAKER: R. Edward Barry, SCORE What resources are available FREE for small business and entrepreneurs? |
$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person). |
WOMEN IN BUSINESS Thursday April 29, 2010 2:00-5:00 pm |
True Colors® with Jen Davidson |
$50 per person includes FREE ADMISSION TO Beer University immediately following session MEMBERS pay just $30 when you sign up and pay in advance. |
VOICES OF DETROIT PODCAST Thursday April 29, 2010 4:00 pm |
Oakhurst Country Club 7000 Oakhurst Lane Clarkston, 48348 |
MUST PREREGISTER $250 per person to participate in this "internet radio" recorded interview. Includes TWO FREE ADMISSIONS TO Beer University |
Beer University Thursday April 29, 2010 5:00-8:30 pm |
Oakhurst Country Club 7000 Oakhurst Lane Clarkston, 48348 |
$50 at the door EARLY BIRD PRICE just $35/per person Alumni pay just $30 when you sign up and pay in advance. |
ShawneTV--Marketing Seminar “Leveraging the Media: How to Cut Marketing Costs & Get Thousands of Dollars in Free Publicity” Friday May 7, 2010 9:00-Noon |
Great Lakes Cancer Institute Community Room (First Floor) 5680 Bow Pointe Dr. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
$50 at the door EARLY BIRD PRICE just $35/per person |
Mark your calendars
May Luncheon Mixer has been MOVED to Friday May 14, 2010 11:45-1 pm |
Mr. B's Roadhouse 6761 S. Dixie Hwy. Clarkston, MI 48346 Speaker: State Senator Mike Bishop |
$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person).
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June Luncheon Mixer June 17, 2010 1:45-1 pm |
Mesquite Creek Speaker: County Executive L. Brooks Patterson |
$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person). |
RIBBON CUTTINGS and Grand Openings
- April 14, 2010 Coats Clarkston Opening Dedication 8-9 a.m. 8909 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston (1/4 mile north of I-75) RSVP to (248)620-4142 by April 12
- NEW April 14, 2010 3:00 p.m. Weingartz 6585 Dixie Hwy.
- NEW April 15, 2010 3-4 p.m. Pita Way 6315 Sashabaw
- NEWApril 24, 2010 10-12 p.m. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation
- NEW May 1, 2010 Sherwin Williams Sashabaw Rd. (by Secretary of State's Office)
- NEW May 5, 2010 11:30-3 Clarkston Paper 7824 Andersonville Rd.
- NEWMay 29, 2010 3-6 pm Ironton Rustics 4977 Dixie Hwy.
Contributor's Corner
- Advanced Counseling's monthly newsletter is now available in the Contributors Corner
- Check out the latest update from State Representative Eileen Kowall in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Candice Reyes at PRO HR Consulting new article in the Contributors Corner
- NEWFrom unemployed to entrepreneur: Waterford man launches Made in Michigan Movement
- NEWCheck out Ron Delorme, Manage Maxx new article in the Contributors Corner
All your business problems are PEOPLE problems! and will require PEOPLE solutions!
For over 30 years, my job has been to FIX business problems – by improving procedures, removing obstacles to performance or by building the skills and behaviors of employees. Over all those years, at hundreds of different companies, there has been one constant: The improvement plan has always relied upon . . MORE
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DID YOU KNOW that you can post information on charitable giving events you support, on the Chamber's website? Check out our latest postings: Ryan LaFontaine Leukemia/Lymphoma Man of the Year--fundraisers
- NEW Check out Kotz Heating and Air Conditioning's COUPON for your 16 point air conditioning service check.
- NEWOxford Bank employees donate $1,200 to local charities
- NEWEssence on Main hosts author SATURDAY April 17, 2010
- NEWSCAMP Home Tour looking for supporters/sponsors
- NEWCostco seeking support for Children's Miracle Network
Chamber and Community Events
- April 15, 2010 Retirement Seminar hosted by Star Mortgage of America 9:00-1:30 pm Light Lunch included MORE INFO
- April 20, 2010 Oakland Chamber Network Chambers collaborate! Ferndale Chamber of Commerce invites you to Kaffe Connect at IKEA April 20th. FLYER Register here
- April 21, 2010 5:30 pm The public is invited to 'bone up" on the latest treatment and trends in joint replacement procedures and therapy at a free seminar scheduled Wednesday, at the McLaren Health Care Village in Clarkston.
McLaren's Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine program is teaming up with the Michigan Center for Orthopedic Surgery to present this communituy outreach program focusing on hip and knee replacements. The program will be held in the Clarkston Medical Building (third floor, Suite 300) on the McLaren Health Care Village campus, 5701 Bow Pointe Drive, Clarkston. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program is slated from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.Program presenters and topics are as follows:Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu, orthopedic surgeon, "Total Knee Replacement"; Dr. Andrew Ciarlone, orthopedic surgeon, "Total Hip Replacement"; Dr. Edward Lis, Jr., orthopedic surgeon, "Hip and Knee Resurfacing"; and Travis Summerville, physical therapist, "Physical Therapy for the Hip and Knee".A question and answer session will conclude the evening.
To register for this free program, call McLaren Connect toll free at 1-877-625-2736.
- May 1, 2010 Lighthouse WALK FOR HUNGER
- Saturday, May 8th 2:00pm Independence Township Library Blue Water Ramblers Extraordinary folk music with a repertoire from Michigan life experiences.Community Meeting Room Free and open to all!
- NEW 25th Annual COMMUNITY AWARDS BREAKFAST, hosted by Clarkston Community Church Thursday, May 20th, from 7:30-9:00 A.M. at Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Road.
- Saturday May 22 ANGELS PLACE 5K Race and Fun Run
- NEWJune 5, 2010 Calvary Lutheran Golf Outing
- Thursday, June 24th 7:00pm Independence Township Library Jim Gill Family Room Tour Fun interactive entertainment for all ages creates a family room in the concert hall!