Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
July 27, 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 |
NEW Do you allow your customers and clients to evaluate your performance and or service? Evaluations are key to the success of any business. Evaluations are used to show the progress or lack of and provides for an opportunity to communicate towards a common goal. Customer service evaluations allow for business owners, managers, as well as employees to receive input on how their system is working or not working.
These evaluations can be considered as hidden treasures . . . .READ MORE
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
REMINDER that there is an important Primary Election coming up next week--August 3rd.
If you are planning to be out of town, don't forget to vote by Absentee ballot.
1. You're invited to Belle Visage's 5 Year Anniversary TODAY (July 27) 1-7 pm 6507 Town Center Drive . Suite D . Clarkston . 248.625.3525.
2. We have nearly 30 restaurants already signed up to participate in TASTE of CLARKSTON--September 26, 2010 (Noon- 6 pm)
3. Are you interested in exposure before an on-site community audience of 15,000+? Check out Sponsorship and Exhibitor information for Taste of Clarkston
4. The Chamber's been in contact with Whole Foods and is sharing our survey report and encouraging them to come to Clarkston. You can help too--if you shop at the Rochester Hills store, be sure to give the check out clerk your zip code!
5. Chamber Golf Classic PHOTOS are here! Many thanks to Brenda Hathaway, Family Treasures Photography for the great photos. (See more photos, including photos by Tom Lowrie on the Chamber's Facebook Page.)
Upcoming Networking events
CHAMBER BOB August 12, 2010 7:45-9:00 am |
Allen & Associates 6751 Dixie Hwy. Suite 113 Clarkston, MI 48346 |
$10 with PREPAID reservations $15 at the door NON-MEMBERS $25 per person |
CHAMBER LUNCHEON MIXER August 19, 2010 11:45-1 pm |
MacPhee's Restaurant & Pub 650 Ortonville Rd. Ortonville, MI Speaker: State Representative Eileen Kowall |
$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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August 20, 2010 8:45-Noon (Co-hosted with Orion, Ortonville and Pontiac Chambers of Commerce) |
SPEAKER: Shawne Duperon Clarkston Community Schools |
$35 Early Bird/$50 at the door |
Oakland County Parks & Recreation
Millage RENEWAL August 3, 2010
Oakland County Parks and Recreation reminds you to vote in the August 3, 2010 election.
Oakland County Parks values what you value – family relationships, good health, community connections, environmental stewardship and economic stability.
Oakland County Parks provides 13 parks including 68 miles of trails, day-use parks, campgrounds, nature centers, waterparks and golf courses. The parks system serves 1.5 million visitors annually.
On August 3, 2010, Oakland County voters will be asked to vote on the renewal of a 10-year millage of .2415 for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and acquiring parks and recreation areas and facilities in Oakland County, Michigan.
For a home valued at $175,000, the homeowner currently pays about $21 a year to support the Oakland County Parks.
For more information, visit destinationoakland.com or call 1-888-OCPARKS.
Vote August 3, 2010.
Contributor's Corner
- Advanced Counseling's JUNE 2010 monthly newsletter now available in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Ron Delorme, Manage Maxx article in the Contributors Corner Your Business can become a Great Company! (And Stay That Way)
- Check out Stacy Himmelspach's newsletter in the Contributors Corner
- NEWCheck out State Representative Eileen Kowall's Capital Connection in the Contributors Corner
- What banks look for and need for a business loan A presentation at Oakland University by Don Bolton and Rebecca McGovern, Clarkston State Bank. PowerPoint
Member News (email to add your event info)
DID YOU KNOW that you can post information on charitable giving events you support, on the Chamber's website?
- McLaren Health Care FOOTBALL FOR A CURE
- Oakland Press Reader's BEST OF THE BEST Reader's Choice 2010 list. Congratulations to our Chamber members on the list!
- On the Border offers to partner with you to help you raise money for your Charitible Giving Cause. MORE INFO
- NEWRDM ASSOCIATES APPOINTS CYNTHIA SIKINA AS NEW CEO Press Release
Chamber and Community Events
- NEW July 30, 2010 Concert in Depot Park hosted by LEND A HELPING HAND
(248)394-1415
(www.lendahelpinghand.org)
Barbara Payton & Friends Friday July 30th at 7 p.m. Depot Park in downtown Clarkston “At Will” Donations greatly appreciated - August 6 The 10th Annual Clarkston’s Friends and Family Football Alumni Golf Outing at Pine Knob MORE INFO
- NEW August 6 SCAMP Concours in the Park
- NEWAugust 10 Solley's Appliance is hosting a "Food for Life:
Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer" event 6-8 pm
Registration is required and space is limited.
August 11, 2010 Detroit Regional Chamber invites you to Rockin' on the Avenue Networking Reception
- August 13, 2010 Looking for Fun Networking Opportunities? Office Depot and Michigan International Speedway invite you to Chamber Day at MIS
- August 25, 2010 Oakland Chamber Network (OCN) Business Card Mixer--August 25, 2010 REGISTRATION FLYER
- NEW September 11, 2010 FREE SHRED Day at Oxford Bank, Clarkston 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 7199 N. Main St. (M-15, north of downtown Clarkston). For more information, please call 248-625-0011.
- September 20, 2010 JOB FAIR at St. Daniel Catholic Church
- September 23, 2010 6-9 pm Chamber Annual Meeting at Fountains Golf & Banquet
- September 26, 2010 Noon-6 pm TASTE OF CLARKSTON on Main St. in historic downtown Clarkston.
FYI
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency has help for those who need to weatherize their homes to save energy.
FLYER Weatherization Works information
The Chamber is pleased to announce a partnership with
Clarkston Travel Bureau Inc. and Collette Vacations to
Discover Tuscany--April 7-16, 2011
10 Days Guided Tour with RT airfare from Detroit
$2,999/per person
for more information contact Claudia Jakus, Clarkston Travel Bureau Inc.