Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
June 1, 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 What’s really in a forecast? Isn’t it amazing that the weather man can be wrong and still get paid! I prefer to look out my own window vs putting trust in what the weather man forecasts. Same is so for business!
For the past few years the media, economic forecasters, and politicians have been painting a very . . .
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. You're INVITED! Saturday, June 5, 2010 -The Pet Parlor, 6469 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston--Open House and Ribbon Cutting. 12-2 pm. Ribbon cutting at 12:30 pm.
2. You're INVITED! Wednesday June 16, 2010 -Smith's Disposal, 4941 White Lake Rd., Clarkston NEW BUILDING Ribbon Cutting - 9:30 a.m.
3. Don't miss the Short Game Clinic! The Monday, June 14, 2010 After Hours event includes social networking, appetizers, our signature drink "Tea it Up" served in a commemorative glass AND a short game lesson with Fountains Golf Pro Al Kuhn. REGISTER HERE CHECK OUT THE COOL FLYER!
4. Congratulations to Lou Melone, Budd Melone & Company, recognized in this month's HOUR Detroit Magazine's (June Issue) and DBusiness Magazines (July/August Issue) as one of SE Michigan's "Five Star Wealth Managers." The groups being profiled were the top 7% in the region. Recognition Criteria
5 June 30, 2010 Motor City Connects will host Bob Burg Author of ENDLESS REFERRALS 8:00 a.m. at Lawrence Tech University. MORE INFO and Registration HERE Tickets are $47 if purchased by June 9 and $57 by June 29...they will be $97 at the door.
Upcoming Networking events
June BOB (Business Over Breakfast) June 10, 2010 7:45-9:00 am |
Lowrie's Landscape 9539 Dixie Hwy. Clarkston, MI 48348
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$10 with PREPAID reservations $15 at the door NON-MEMBERS $25 per person |
SHORT GAME CLINIC Business After Hours and Short Game Golf Clinic June 14, 2010 6:00-8:00 pm |
Fountains Golf & Banquet 6060 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
Tea it Up! Join us for a fun Business After Hours that includes the premier of the Chamber's Golf Classic signature drink "Tea it Up", Networking and a short game clinic with Golf Pro, Al Kuhn! |
June Luncheon Mixer June 17, 2010 1:45-1 pm |
Mesquite Creek NEW Speaker: Phil Bertolini, CIO/Deputy County Executive |
$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person). |
Chamber Golf Classic June 28, 2010 8:30 shotgun Start |
Fountains Golf & Banquet 6060 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
$150 per golfer ($600 for a 4-some) ** $150 Hole Sponsorship **Price goes up June 21, 2010 |
RIBBON CUTTINGS and Grand Openings
- June 5, 2010 12-2 p.m. The Pet Parlor, 6469 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston OPen House & Ribbon Cutting
- June 16, 2010 9:30 a.m. Smiths Disposal 4941 White Lake Rd., Clarkston, MI (near Clarkston Village Players)
Contributor's Corner
- Advanced Counseling's monthly newsletter now available in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Ron Delorme, Manage Maxx article in the Contributors Corner Customer Surveys: Useful and Inexpensive!
- Check out Stacy Himmelspach's new newsletter 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?
Check out our latest postings:
- Clarkston Summer Writers Camp seeking donations to help talented students with financial hardship attend this rewarding summer writing experience. MORE INFO here
- Oakland Press Reader's BEST OF THE BEST Reader's Choice 2010 list. Congratulations to our Chamber members on the list!
Chamber and Community Events
- June 3, 2010 5-7 pm LaFontaine Business Mixer Nissan store in Highland. 2530 E. Highland Rd, Highland, MI 48357. You're invited to come network with several other Chambers, networking groups and service organizations in our area.
- June 3, 2010 Desert Angel Packing Party 4-7 pm at the Oakland County Sportsmen's Club (for our service men & women overseas) MORE INFO
- June 5, 2010 Calvary Lutheran Golf Outing
- June 5, 2010 Clarkston Farm & Garden Club Annual Plants Exchange MORE INFO
- Free Summer Lecture Series -Survivorship--Great Lakes Cancer Institute MORE INFO here
- June 13, 2010 Clarkston National Cancer Survivor Day--guest speaker Lila Lazerus a the Great Lakes Cancer Institute (McLaren) MORE INFO
- 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!
- July 14 Garden Walk--Clarkston Farm & Garden Club MORE INFO
- NEW June 30, 2010 Motor City Connects host Bob Burg Author of ENDLESS REFERRALS 8:00 a.m. at Lawrence Tech University. MORE INFO and Registration HERE Tickets are $47 if purchased by June 9 and $57 by June 29...they will be $97 at the door.
- August 6, 2010 The 10th Annual Clarkston’s Friends and Family Football Alumni Golf Outing at Pine Knob MORE INFO
Quake on the Lake Revs up for its
11th Season of Fast Paced Inboard Hydroplane
Racing with Expanded Days and New Attractions
PRESS RELEASE and promotional flyer