Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
December 15, 2009
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 |
The Crisis of doing things on the last minute… Every year we have the privilege of knowing the actual date of Christmas. My entire life . . . . MORE |
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Entertainment Books $20 each on sale at theChamber office This is a Lions Clubfundraiser. These books make GREAT holiday gifts and hostess gifts. |
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. This month's Chamber BOB at McLaren had over 80 people (representing 61 different businesses) in attendance.
2. Registration for January 14's BOB at Great Lakes Athletic Club is already at 24--with the event 4 weeks away--that's pretty impressive early registration. Looks like January will be an exciting networking opportunity!
3. Chamber luncheon Mixers return in January with our January 21 event at Outback Steakhouse. (Shhhhhhhh! Outback opens up for lunch SPECIAL for the Chamber!)
4. CHAMBER TIP: Check out Chamber member websites. You'll find interesting information, tips and resources at your finger tips.
5. Check out the photos from the November BOB (Mattresses & More-- aka: "no more monkeys jumping on the bed!") and December BOB (McLaren).
Upcoming Networking events
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CHAMBER BOB January 14, 2010 7:45-9:00 a.m. Great Lakes Athletic Club |
$10 with PREPAID reservations $15 at the door NON-MEMBERS $25 per person |
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CHAMBER Luncheon Mixer January 21, 2010 11:45-1 pm
Outback Steakhouse
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$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person). MENU: Steak or Chicken or Salmon |
Women in Business (Not just for women, but designed especially for women business leaders) |
Thursday, January 28 Shake off the Recession Blues and Jump Start 2010 with a New Attitude
$50 per person Includes LUNCHEON MEMBERS pay just $30 when you sign up and pay in advance. |
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS GIVE BACK: Bring donations of business clothes (cleaned & on hangers) to help women get back in the workforce. Collected clothing will be donated to Lighthouse's Career Closet. |
MEMBERS: When you donate a career outfit, you earn a coupon good towards $25 off an Advertising Advantage OR $25 off Chamber website advertising. Earn a coupon for EACH of your donations! |
Chamber and Community CALENDAR Events
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| Mrs. Claus and Santa at the Holiday Lights parade and Holiday Lights night in Depot Park. | Mrs. Claus and Santa drop by to visit the helpful elves at Clarkston Cleaning. |
Wednesday
December 16
Rotary Fundraiser at On the Border FLYER Friday
December 18
American Red Cross Blood Drive. 9am to 8pm Independence Fire Department 6500 Citation Clarkston, MI 48346
The Learning Experience children and staff present our CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
"Twas the Night Before Christmas" First Congregational Church of Clarkston
7:00 - 9:00pm ADMISSION is FREE
DROP and SHOP--offered by Planet Kids Children's Center 6-11 pm REGISTRATION FLYER dinner, movie, games for kids while mom and dad finish holiday shopping.
Saturday
December 19
LaFontaine Automotive Group is offering pictures with Santa December 12 and December 19 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. It is FREE and pets are welcome. The address is: LaFontaine Automotive Group, 4000 W. Highland Rd., Highland, MI 48357.
DROP and SHOP--offered by Planet Kids Children's Center 6-11 pm REGISTRATION FLYER dinner, movie, games for kids while mom and dad finish holiday shopping.
RESOURCES
- SOCIAL MEDIA BOOTCAMP January 22 2010 sessions just announced. Twitter, Websites and Linked In FLYER REGISTER
- Oakland County Business Classes and Seminars DECEMBER schedule
- Quickbooks online training and live event schedule--Kildal Services LLC
- Quickbooks Seminar January 14, 2010 9-4 in Auburn Hills, Presented by Stacy Kildal of Kildal Services LLC
- Celebrate the Holiday Season at the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club --Party Options
- Book Your Holiday Party With Red Knapp's see flyer for Holiday Specials.
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CLARKSTON CARES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2010, 7:30 PM ST. DAN'S
A Clarkston military support group, newly formed, which seeks to support military families by identifying their needs and working as a community to meet them. Contact: menneking@stdanielclarkston.org (Marylou Enneking) 248-625-4583
- Springfield Township Newsletter DECEMBER
- Six Advanced Facebook Page Strategies for non-profits
News you may have missed
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