Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
June 8, 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 Are you giving back? You have a business plan, a marketing plan, a sales plan…basically some type of structure that helps you navigate through the day, week, month, and year to get to the finish line – however have you thought about the community that is helping you build your business or career? Good businesses and employees are always measuring and comparing to previous year’s sales numbers and expectations to grow, but sometimes forget to take care of the community that surrounds their development and growth. STOP – take a look about, and see what you can give back. We have all heard the more you give the more you . . .READ MORE
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. We have 45 people signed up for this month's BOB (Business Over Breakfast) at Lowrie's Landscape. Are you in? Reservations
2. 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!
3. You're INVITED! Wednesday June 16, 2010 -Smith's Disposal, 4941 White Lake Rd., Clarkston NEW BUILDING Ribbon Cutting - 9:30 a.m.
4. ANNOUNCING a new website with resources to help military families living in the Clarkston Area. Clarkston Cares.org
5 New BLOG entry: Motivation--I am not a quitter, are you?
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 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 16, 2010 9:30 a.m. Smiths Disposal 4941 White Lake Rd., Clarkston, MI (near Clarkston Village Players)
Contributor's Corner
- NEWAdvanced Counseling's JUNE 2010 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:
- Oakland Press Reader's BEST OF THE BEST Reader's Choice 2010 list. Congratulations to our Chamber members on the list!
- 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
Chamber and Community Events
- Free Summer Lecture Series -Survivorship--Great Lakes Cancer Institute MORE INFO here
- June 11, 2010 The Learning Experience Pre School Graduation will be held at the First Congregational Church of Clarkston on Friday, June 11th at 7:00 PM. Refreshments will be served following the commencements.
- NEWJune 11, 2010 Walk Through Eden at Canterbury on the Lake. 1-5 p.m.
- NEWJune 12, 2010 Volleyball Tournament to benefit Independence Twp. Senior Center 9:00-1 pm FLYER
- NEWJune 12, 2010 9-12:30 River Day 2010 in Depot Park FLYER
- 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!
- 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.
- NEWJuly 10 GOLF Fundraiser for Independence Twp. Senior Center 8:30 shotgun at Fountains Golf & Banquet FLYER
- July 14 Garden Walk--Clarkston Farm & Garden Club MORE INFO
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July 26 Great Blue Heron Open Golf Tournament supporting North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy. MORE INFO
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August 6 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
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.
