Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
April 20, 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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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Advertising Advantage, the Chamber's monthly mailing to 1000 area businesses deadlines Monday May 3 at Noon. Get your 1000 flyers
2. LBN invites Clarkston Area Chamber members to come hear Michael Wickett--May 5th. Special price for Chamber members.
3. The Chamber has 933 followers on Twitter and has been listed 41 times (people who recommend us to others put us on suggestion lists.)
4. Relay for Life Fundraiser: Eat at Culver's on Sashabaw Rd. in Clarkston this Wednesday April 21, 2010 between 5:00pm to 7:00pm for dinner. All you have to do is come eat. A portion of your bill will go to support the American Cancer Society Relay For Life!
5. Want to earn respect? Create Great Content BLOG by David Benjamin
Upcoming Networking events
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. |
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 24, 2010 10-12 p.m. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation
- May 1, 2010 Sherwin Williams Sashabaw Rd. (by Secretary of State's Office)
- May 5, 2010 11:30-3 Clarkston Paper 7824 Andersonville Rd.
- DATE CORRECTION May 19, 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 Ron Delorme, Manage Maxx new article in the Contributors Corner
Member News (email to add your event info)
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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
- Check out Kotz Heating and Air Conditioning's COUPON for your 16 point air conditioning service check.
- SCAMP Home Tour looking for supporters/sponsors
- Costco seeking support for Children's Miracle Network
Chamber and Community Events
- 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!