Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
March 16, 2010
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
www.clarkston.org
5856 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
Happy Birthday to Johnna Struck and Bill Burr--March 16th!
1. Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to:
- The Fighter Pilot and The Monk free talk on the Fearlessness in a Tough Economy. March 31 and April 1 Info
- Michael Roach, one of the founders of Andin International Diamond Corporation, which has gone from zero to annual sales of $200 million, and was recently purchased by Warren Buffet, will present a three-day retreat for business professionals at The Westin Southfield, 1500 Town Center on Friday, April 2nd - Sunday April 4th.
2. Right here in Clarkston: TomoTherapy at 21st Century Oncology. Want to learn more? Join Dr. Forman to learn about the effectiveness of TomoTherapy® in treating prostate,
breast and lung cancer at these educational discussions on March 24, 2010 Flyer
3. DID YOU KNOW? The Chamber has over 900 followers on Twitter and 17,000 visitors to the chamber Website in February 2010
4. Check out the most recent Voices of Detroit Podcast with LaFontaine Automotive Group
5. Next Chamber Podcast with Voices of Detroit will be April 29, 2010, 4:00 pm concurrent with the April Women in Business True Colors event AND Beer University at Oakhurst. I'm interested in podcasting.
Upcoming Networking events
LUNCHEON MIXER March 18, 2010 11:45-1pm |
Bullfrog's Bar & Grill 2225 Ortonville Rd. Ortonville, MI |
$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 March 25, 2010 10:45-1pm |
Fountains Golf & Banquet 6060 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
$50 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $20 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($30 per person). |
Chamber and Community CALENDAR Events
- Ladies of SNG March 18, 2010 • 6-9 PM Loccino Italian Grill 5600 Crooks Road • Troy (south of Square Lake Rd.) Flyer
- March 23, 2010 5:30-8 pm FLYER The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to a Multi-Chamber Mixer to be held on Tuesday, March 23rd at Canterbury Castle. The theme is "JAZZ IT UP WITH THE CHAMBER". $10 admission includes appetizers and soft drinks. CASH BAR.
- March 24, 2010 7:30-10 a.m. The 3/50 Project's founder Cinda Baxter is being hosted by Oxford DDA and you're invited to attend. Register here
- March 26-27 Empowerment in Motion FLYER
- March 28, 2010 1-4 pm. Planet Kids Children's Center is hosting its' annual Easter Egg Hunt & Open House. This fun event is FREE to Everyone. Our Egg Hunt will be at 3:00 pm. We will also have an Easter Bunny visit, Tumble Bus, Bounce House, Arts & Crafts, Carnival food and lots more. Please bring Easter baskets! Call for more information 248-620-9032. We are located at 5520 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348.
- April 2-9 Planet Kids Children's Center is hosting its' amazing Spring Break Camp from Friday, April 2 - Friday, April 9. Preschool and school age children will enjoy daily themes and field trips. Call for more information 248-620-9032. We are located at 5520 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48348.
- 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 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!
- 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!
Community Meeting Room Free and open to all!
Member News
- Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston to Distribute Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits During March Press Release
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