Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
November 24, 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 |
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Entertainment Books $20 each on sale at the Chamber office This is a Lions Club fundraiser. These books make GREAT holiday gifts and hostess gifts. |
INTERESTING Blog Articles |
Change before you have to. -- Jack Welch |
| Beware of small expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. --Benjamin Franklin |
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Don't anthropomorphize computers -- they hate it. |
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up. |
| Nine Scientifically Proven Ways to Get Retweeted on Twitter |
Don't trust anyone over 30 who used to say "Don't trust anyone over 30." |
| Top 10 tips for being a Great Leader |
| Everyone has his day and some days last longer than others. --Winston Churchill |
| Only One in Three Companies Address Social Media Concerns |
| Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler. --Albert Einstein |
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Take5 (Five Fast Facts)
1.ADVERTISING ADVANTAGE--Deadline to get your flyers in for the mailing is NOON on Tuesday December 1, 2009. You provide 1000 flyers and for a discounted price of $125, we will insert your flyers in our mailing to 1000 area businesses.
2. Colors of Clarkston is the THEME for this year's Holiday Lights parade December 12, 2009 6:00 pm on Main Street. Team RUSH is coordinating the parade. REGISTER ONLINE
3. Thought for the day, "Network or Not Work."
4. Attorney's Title Co and Seaver Title Co have merged. Press Release
5. Be a Fan of the Chamber Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
Upcoming Networking events
December 10, 2009 7:45-9:00 a.m. |
McLaren Health Care Clarkston Campus 5701 Bow Pointe Dr Clarkston, MI 48346 |
$10 with PREPAID Reservations $15 at the door NON-Members $25 per person |
Chamber and Community CALENDAR Events
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Thursday
December 3
Desert Angel Miracle Box packing party at Oakland County Sportsman's Club 4:00-7:00 pm.
Saturday
December 5
Clarkston Farm & Garden Club's Greens Market 9-4 pm at the Church of the Resurrection
Sunday
December 6
Toys for Tots Event 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Oakland County Sportsman's Club Friday
December 11
Wine & Cheese Reception at Mills Mall
and opening of the Mills Mall Art Show
6-9 pm
Saturday
December 12
Breakfast with Santa at First Congregational Church 9-Noon
Mills Mall Art Show 11-8 pm
Candy Cane Santa Fun Run 5K 4 pm in Depot Park
Holiday Lights Parade on Main St. 6 pm REGISTER
Holiday Lights Night in Depot Park following the parade.
Clarkston Community Band Christmas Concer 7pm at Clarkston Junior HS
Sunday
December 13
Mills Mall Art Show Noon-4 pm Friday
December 18
American Red Cross Blood Drive. 9am to 8pm Independence Fire Department 6500 Citation Clarkston, MI 48346
K of C Canned Food Drive Sunday,Wednesday and Friday in November MORE INFO
The Oakland Press Becky's Wish Glove & Mitten Drive The Oakland Press will be collecting new adult and child size gloves and mittens now through December 15th for those in need this season. All items will be donated to HAVEN, Care House and Lighthouse of Oakland County. Becky's Wish - Warm Gloves and Warm Hearts is in honor of Rebecca Wright, wife of Scott Wright, President and COO of The Oakland Press' parent company, Journal Register Company. Becky passed away unexpectedly a last year. In the final years of her life, she would purchase and pass out many pairs of gloves and mittens to those less fortunate. Visit the contest page found under Entertainment in the nav bar at www.TheOaklandPress.com for drop off locations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Just wanted to let you know, I got a good solid lead from my chamber flyer the first day it hit the street."
--Steve Hyer, IGD Solutions Inc.
RESOURCES
- 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.
News you may have missed
- Independence Fire Department and Clarkston Lions Club will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive. Friday, December 18, 2009, 9am to 8pm Independence Fire Department 6500 Citation Clarkston, MI 48346 There is an on-going crisis of blood shortage in this region of Michigan, and the need for donors is ever increasing. While the Red Cross regularly receives blood from sister Red Cross regions, their ability to send blood is very much in jeopardy. Based on current planned operations, planned shipment to hospitals, and the ability to import from other regions, inventory could be depleted by years end. Your effort in donating during this period could help to curtail this shortfall. To donate, please call the fire department to make your 45 minute appointment for December 18, 2009. You may also drop in any time during this drive, but an appointment is preferred to avoid waiting an excessive amount of time. You may either register on-line at www.givelife.org and enter IFDLIONS in the Step 1 box, or call 248-625-1924 or 248-625-5468. As always, Southeast Michigan is in need of blood, especially during the holidays. During these tough economic times, this is one of the few ways you can help without costing you anything more than a little bit of your time. If you have specific concerns or would like more information, please call 1-800- GIVELIFE (1-800-448-5433).
- Women in Business 2010 Season Preview is now posted. Sponsor a WIB event for $250.
- PHOTOS of the Bulls Eye Small Business Conference and Voices of Detroit PodCast are on the Chamber's Facebook Fan Page.
- It's Deer Season and Clarkston Auto Body & Collision has a Deer Hit Drawing going on. (CLICK to see this way cool flyer!)
- The 9th Annual Holiday Lights Parade is hosted by Team RUSH December 12, 2009 6 pm start. REGISTER online
- LISTEN to the Chamber PodCasts. (Tammy Ullyart, Four Seasons ChemDry; Tim Flynn, Clarkston Legal; Erich Lines, Clarkston Union and Penny Shanks with Bob Thomas, Michigan Chamber of Commerce.) READ about behind the scenes at the PodCast
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