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April 21, 2009
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Dixie Corridor Cmt. report to Independence Twp. Board is tonight--TUESDAY April 21 2009 7:30 p.m.
2. GOLF CLASSIC early bird deadline is May 1st--don't forget to sign up and SAVE on your Golf Registration & sponsorships
3. Clarkston Area Chamber is now on Twitter and Facebook!
4. April 23, 2009 Luncheon Mixer 11:45-1 pm at Longhorn Steakhouse. Speaker: Mike Trout, Springfield Township Supervisor. REGISTER HERE
5. April 28, 2009 Women in Business 10:45-1 pm at Fountains Golf & Banquet. Resource Roundtables (Networking activities) and Luncheon Speaker: Maureen LaFontaine REGISTER HERE
SPOTLIGHT: Chamber Golf Classic presented by McLaren Health Care
Early Bird Golfer Registration Sign up--now! Earlybird discounts end May 1, 2009
We are excited to let you know that you can be part of this year’s exciting Clarkston Chamber Golf Outing, June 29, 2009. 8:30 shotgun start at Paint Creek Country Club. L. Brooks Patterson is our Guest of Honor.
I would like to personally invite you to be part of this exciting event in some way!
Deadline for early bird special is fast approaching: May 1st. Discounts for corporate sponsors, Hole Sponsors and Golfers……which offers YOU great savings!!!!
Why be a corporate sponsor? You can very cost effectively highlight your business in many ways and for a long period of time. You will be included in all new publications, e-blasts and on the web page until June. As a corporate sponsor, your business will be highlighted with L. Brook Patterson. The corporate sponsorship price includes a four-some and EXCELLENT exposure from now until June 29tth. Actual net cost for all this marketing is only $400 because it includes a foursome.
Cannot be a corporate sponsor but still want to participate? We have MANY ways to be involved – sponsorship opportunities at all budget points ($25 - $500), volunteer at the event or just join us to golf at the beautiful Paint Creek Country Club. Don’t have a four-some? Don’t worry, we still want you to join us, we will team you up with people that we think will be a great fit for you or your business.
SPRING is here…….Yeah!
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors: (as of 4-21-09)
All Saints Cemetery, Palace Sports & Entertainment, On the Border, HRC, Land-Tec, and Planned Financial Services
for MORE information on the CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Click HERE
The deadline is sneaking up fast--so don't miss your opportunity to "Golf with the Chamber!"
Heidi Nettler, Chamber Golf Committee Chairperson
248-425-9300 heidi_nettler@comcast.net
Save Money with the Chamber
Advertising Advantage. Now through September 1, 2009, you can insert your flyer in a mailing to 1000 area businesses for just $125 (that’s a $50 savings off the regular price!) Next deadline-Noon on May 1, 2009
Community Connections
SCAMP raffle tickets to win a $1,000 shopping spree at Waterfall Jewelers are available from the Chamber Office. All proceeds will benefit Clarkston SCAMP, a special camp for special kids. Winning ticket will be drawn at the 27th Annual Clarkston SCAMP Home Tour Patrons' Event at Deer Lake Banquet Center--June 6, 2009.
Charitable Giving--we know you give a lot to the community.
Tell us the events, causes, fundraising campaigns and initiatives you support and we can post the information on the Chamber's website FREE of Charge.
by State Representative Eileen Kowall
April 21, 2009
The Stimulus isn't a Blank Check
The current recession has taught many a tough lesson - the concept of budgeting and living within our means. After a booming economic success, this was a tough pill to swallow, but we've learned it and will be better off because of it.
Unfortunately, state government has yet to learn this lesson, which will . . . . NEXT
Improving Business Performance NEW
by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
April 21, 2009
The Battle for Customers: What Best-in-Class Companies are Doing! (Part 2)
Last month, we discussed the intense, competitive nature of the current business climate and I put my money on the most likely winners of the “survival of the fittest business” contest . . .
This month, we examine the final step in the Trilogy and it is just as important as the first 2 steps.
3. Remove Unprofitable Products/Services and Eliminate . . . . . .NEXT
Quick Bytes
by Mike Mercier, PC Miracles
by Jason T. Ryan
April 21, 2009
Twitter, to tweet or not to tweet. That is the question.
Are you on Facebook? Do you update your status? If so, you are not far from “tweeting.” Twitter is a mico-blogging site, with over 14 million users that limits you to 140 characters.
People use Twitter for a wide variety of reasons, to promote a brand, strictly as a social tool, to get feedback, to read news, for marketing, to generate leads, or maybe to drive traffic to a blog or website. Twitter allows you to listen in on and enter . . . . NEXTWorth Asking NEW
by Sue Kinch, Fresh Eyes Business Services
April 21, 2009
What do my customers hear when they call my business?
An incoming call may be the first and only opportunity to make an impression on a potential customer. Every caller hangs up with “a lasting . . . .NEXT
by Don Rush, Sherman Publications (Clarkston News)
April 6, 2009
String, pencil & tack marketing
I recently read about "low tech marketing's prince," postcards. And I got to pondering that bit of marketing prose, in relations to low-tech marketing's king--community newspapers.
There is no doubt, postcards are a great part of any marketing strategy employed by small businessfolk. Heck, we use them. We send out about 40,000 a week, touting our classified section and to remind folks . . . . NEXT
April 6, 2009
Mike Turk, Director, Independence Township Park & Recreation
Too many expenses? Try a ‘Staycation’
Independence Township has many amenities for families to enjoy during the summer. If gas and food prices have you watching your budget and force you to stay home this summer, you won’t be disappointed by . . . . NEXT