Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
April 6, 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. DATE CHANGE The luncheon mixer for May has been moved to FRIDAY May 14th. Our guest speaker is State Senator, Mike Bishop who will be giving us a legislative update.
2. Be sure to fill out and return your census form. And FYI--here's a warning about some census scams that are out there.
3. If U.S.-based women-owned businesses were their own country, they would have the 5th largest GDP in the world, trailing closely behind Germany, and ahead of countries including France, United Kingdom and Italy. Economic Impact of Women-Owned Businesses REPORT
4. Lighthouse Emergency Services appreciates our Chamber members quick response to their emergency request for food staples. Find out more ways you can help Lighthouse HERE.
5. Costco invites members to help them raise funds for Children's Miracle Network. There are many ways to get involved.
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--JUST ANNOUNCED
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). |
Contributor's Corner
- Advanced Counselling'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
Member News
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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
Relay for Life--May 15-16 Clarkston Michigan (email to add your event info)
Chamber and Community Events
- Saturday, April 10th 2:00pm Independence Township Library 5th Michigan Regiment Band Authentic historical re-creation of a typical Civil War Regiment "field" band consisting of musicians, color guard, and support personnel. Community Meeting Room Free and open to all!
- 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 - 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.
- 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!
- Saturday May 22 Angels Place 5K Race and Fun Run
- 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!