Jim Clark

Director, Business Development

Levanto Financial

5755 New King Dr, Suite 201 Troy, MI 48098

jclark@levantofinancial.com

248-283-8775

248-830-0325 cell

Levanto Financial provides the technology and high touch services to help clients establish financial wellness by managing their budgets, automate bill payment, and source better value services.

Financial Wellness, Effects of financial stress in the workplace, Financial Literacy, Lessons Learned Coaching Youth Hockey (),

Speakers' fee (if applicable); none

Availability: 2 weeks notice

Contact information (if different than the information listed in the Chamber's online membership directory.) Mobile 248-830-0325

Introduction to Employer Financial Wellness Program

Bart Clark, President and Public Trustee of the Board

                            (248) 922-9166 - home

                            (734) 330-0866 - cell

                            Clarkshouse@aol.com (personal)

                            clarkstonperformingarts@gmail.com

Diane Clark, Executive Secretary,

                            (248) 922-9166 - home

                            (734) 330-0987 - cell

                            dclark7064@aol.com (personal)

                            clarkstonperformingarts@gmail.com

The mission of the Clarkston Center for the Performing Arts is to enhance the cultural life of the community by providing a venue to encourage the presentation of and instruction in various forms of the fine and performing arts. 

The CCPA presentation describes the basic project and its union of the Clarkston Conservatory of Music with the Clarkston Village Players, to be jointly housed in a new facility to be built within the City of the Village of Clarkston.  The power point presentation lasts +/- twenty minutes, defines the people involved (Board of Trustees), preliminary architectural designs, site identification and so on.  

Lou Melone, CFPTM

Managing Partner

3121 University Dr. Suite 180

Auburn Hills, MI 48326

(P) 248.499.8704

(F) 248.499.8721

Toll Free: 877.293.5830

www.buddmelone.com

Topics: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Types of Retirement Plans for Businesses, General Financial Topics

Fee: No Fee

Availability: Week Days (if available)

Linda A Filipczak RN, BSN, MBA

21st Century Oncology

Michigan Regional Administrator

Telephone:  248-410-8281

Email:  lfilipcz@rtsx.com

TOPICS 

Prostate Cancer or Breast Cancer…prevention, detection and treatment.

• No Fee
• No lead time expected…but just need  to make sure that the schedule is clear
• I need an ability to set up for slide presentation (screen / projector) I can get a projector from my corporate offices when needed

North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy

Katie Anderson executive Director or

Sue Julian, President or Joan Harbaugh, Stewardship Chairman

can speak on a number of issues related to local land and water preservation.

NO fee.

Available days and evenings Mon-Sat.  by prior arrangement.

CONTACT:

North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy

P.O. Box 285

Clarkston, MI 48347

PH:  248-846-6547

FAX:  248-846-6548

email:  mail@nohlc.org

Local Business Network

Charles Gifford

248-620-6320

Topics:

   1.  Developing Your Networking Plan - Define Goals, Define Target Market, Select Appropriate Organizations/Activities, Measure Performance

   2.  Maximizing Your Return at an Expo - Choose the Right Expo, Define Your Target Market, Determine Your Message, Determine Your Closing Strategy, Prepare     Materials, Design Exhibit, Train Staff, Do's and Don't at the Event, Follow-up

   3.  Identifying Your Target Market - Definition, Geographic Criteria, Demographic Criteria, Other Descriptors, Different Targets for Different Products and Services, Fine Tuning Your Message and Media for Your Target Markets

   4.  Preparing Your Marketing Message (for networking activities - The Process, What You Do, What Benefits You Offer, Your Ideal Customers, Your USP (Unique Selling Proposition), Qualifying Questions

    5. Six Steps in Each Networking Encounter - Engagement, Greeting and Query, Your Story, Assessment of Interest, Establishing Follow-up, Disengagement

    6. Maximizing Your Effectiveness at a Mixer - Choosing the Right Mixer, Early Arrival, Maximizing Each Encounter, Follow up,  Do's and Don'ts.

    7. Traditional Networking vs. Power Networking - Definitions, Benefits of Each, Selecting the Right Power Networking Group

Free for 1/2 hour presentations.  Can also do half day to two day workshops (negotiated fees).  Also provide consulting services.

Presentation on Reverse Mortgages.

Topic: Understanding Reverse Mortgages and their usefullness as a financial planning tool. 

Fee: Free! 

Availability: Weekdays or evenings. 

John Oetjens
Reverse Mortgage Specialist

Star Mortgage of America, INC (formerly Centurion Reverse Mortgage)

586 216 6108

www.loansbyjohn.com

Independence Twp Parks and Recreation   

Kelly Hyer  248-625-8223

Topics:

How you can implement a walking program (or something similar) into your work place

Tourism/Parks in general

Intro to your local Parks and Recreation Department;

I can also facilitate Team Building activities

Speaker fee (if you have one): None

Availability: Flexible, March-July limited availability

Ronald DeLorme  B.S., M.A.

Manage Max Performance Improvement

training_pro@hotmail.com

248.396.5031

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• Delegation:  The Match Game!
• Consultative Sales Techniques!
• Building High-Performing Teams!
• Creating “Fully Engaged” Customers!
• Using SMART Goals and Objectives!
• Employee Development and Training!
• Hidden Opportunities in a Down Economy!
• Managing and Motivating the New Workforce!
• Management and Leadership Development Skills!
• Why Great Managers are Even More Important Now!
• The Talent War:  Are You Prepared to Fight and Win?
• Time Management:  You Need it Now more than Ever!
• New Management Techniques for the New Millennium!
• Prospecting Techniques:  Finding Tomorrow’s Customers!
• Succession Planning:  Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!
• Transforming your Company into a High-Performing Dynamo!
• Making “Continuous Learning” Contagious in your Organization!
• New Employee On-boarding Practices:  Way Beyond Orientation!
• The Performance Revolution:  Ride the Wave or be Swept Under!
• Business Presentation Skills:  Your Most Important Business Skill?
• Employee Training:  Are you developing staff?  Are you doing it right?
• Performance Appraisals:  The ULTIMATE Employee Development Tool?
• Performance Coaching:  Getting the MOST and BEST from Each Employee!

Scott R. Hazelton, AAMS

Financial Advisor

21 S. Main Street

Clarkston, MI 48346

Bus: 248-625-7016

Fax: 248-625-0041

Scott can speak on financial planning, retirement, market conditions & investments.