Chamber President

Bill Burr

All Saints Cemetery

Thoughts from your President:

The summer is getting off to a great start.  We had a wonderful Challenge Cup Golf Outing with 112 golfers and it raised more money to support the Chamber than in the past few years.  This shows our members support our activities strongly.  Also, Concerts in the Park have started with success with Ice Cream sales especially at the first concert hitting goalJ

The Chamber doesn’t sleep during the summer it continues to plan for the future.  Coming soon you will be seeing invitations to Beer University.  The new and improved committee has some outstanding ideas to make this event not only fun but a brand that will carry us forward.

Our staff continues to go strong working on new members and sponsorships for future events.  One of those events is the Taste of Clarkston coming up on Sunday, September 25^th, mark your calendars and remember volunteers will be needed.

Continue to have a nice summer, relax and enjoy.  Don’t forget to watch online for Chamber News especially Ribbon Cuttings those new businesses really appreciate our support.

See you at the next event.  Continue to prosper!

Bill Burr

Chamber Mixer

Networking Luncheon

July 21, 2011

11:45-1:00 pm

Clarkston Union

54 S. Main St.

Clarkston, MI 48346

MEMBERS registration $25/person.

Non-members $30/person

MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance. (Registration is just $20) Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event.

Online Reservations

MENU CHOICES:  Chicken Salad with Fresh Cantalope; OR BBQ Beef Sandwich with Pineapple Coleslaw or Green Chili and Grilled chicken Enchildas with Union Salsa

OCN Mixer

July 27, 2011

5:30-7:30 pm

This event is hosted by the Greater Farmington and the Chaldean Chambers of Commerce.

Join with members from the 30 Chambers of Commerce that serve Oakland County businesses.

$10 with advance registrations. $15 at the door.

(Membership in any of the Chambers in Oakland County counts for member rate.)

REGISTER ONLINE at: www.gfachamber.com

Taste of Clarkston SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE is now available online. 

September 25, 2011 on Main Street!

Unwind with a soothing massage!  If you happen to have a massage table, Jules will come to you (within reasonable distance) at no extra charge!  Also, private yoga & fitness sessions can take place in the comfort of your own home.  Call 248-390-9270 to set up an appointment.

Have you ever wondered if you were breathing properly when you do an asana?  Come to the Breath Class at Yoga Oasis  on Tuesday at 11:15 AM  where we will take you through breathing exercizes  to calm the mind,  enhance body awareness and  build energy.  It's an easy class for students  who have therapeutic issues, are just starting on their yoga journey or want to enhance their practice.

  For more information call 248-770-5388  or  go to www.YogaOasisNow.com

Scott Lake Banquet Center can help you make any occasion elegant and memorable with our experienced staff, Executive Chef and our Banquet Coordinator we ask all of the right questions to make planning effortless for you. 

Our facility seats up to 300 people and our room rentals are waived for funeral luncheons.  

For Your convenience we offer:

·      Video Projectors

·      Flip charts

·      DVD and VCR capabilities

·      Easels

·      Podiums with microphones

·      Complete sound systems 

If you have any further questions about our Banquet facility or menus please call 248-673-9860 ext.2

For more information or to make a reservation please contact us at:
(248) 625-8844 (Lowries)
(248) 620-9000 (Plum Hollow)
Or email us at: reception@lowrieslandscape.com

Karen  S. McMurray        
karenmcmurray@allstate.com
248.625.5880
248.625.3319 fax

Hello fellow Chamber members,

This is a reminder that we give gas gift cards for referrals! Or if you call in for a quote ask for a $10 gas card. We appreciate being a part of the chamber and try to stop and buy from other chamber members. Here is an added bonus!

Also, we have added a new staff member Carla McLaughlin-Kane. She is licensed and ready to work, give her a call for a quote and test her skills! She will be attending the chamber meetings starting this month.

CLARKSTON NATIVE RETURNS TO BRIGHTEN THE SMILES

OF YOUR PETS!

Dr. Bolten and her dog Hudson

Clarkston – June 9, 2011 – There’s a new doctor in town and although you can’t see her face behind the surgical mask, her name should ring familiar to the local area.  Dr. Casey Bolten has completed her studies and has come back home to Clarkston to work with the team at Advanced PetCare of Oakland.  Dr. Bolten is eager and anxious to help all of Clarkston’s pet owners learn more about their pets’ health, especially proper dental care.

“I am thrilled to be coming back home to Clarkston,” says Dr. Bolten.  “From my high school activities to my involvement with our church youth group, I think I left a big part of me here and it sure feels good to be home!”

After pursuing her studies at both Miami University and Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bolten knew that she wanted to come back to Clarkston and follow the family passion for dentistry- but this time with four legged patients!  “Many people around here may have seen my dad or grandfather for their dental check-ups.  In vet school it became clear to me that this was a field in which I could excel in the veterinary world as well, so I arranged to spend over 2 months studying with some of the top veterinary dentists in the world.  I really want to make an impact on the lives of pets and the lives of their owners.  Since dental disease is the most common diagnosis in adult dogs and cats and is 100% preventable, I know that through client education and routine dental care, I can make a difference.”

Dr. Bolten’s new boss, Dr. Bryan Cornwall of Advanced PetCare of Oakland agrees.  “More than 80% of our patients over the age of three have some sort of dental problems,” Dr. Cornwall says, “and you can’t tell by just looking because so much of the tooth is hidden below the gumline.  Just like people, pets need regular dental exams and routine care at home with their owners.  We are excited to have Dr. Bolten join us because it will help us provide a continued high level of care for our patients.”

Both Dr. Bolten and Dr. Cornwall remind pet owners that dental disease can have a significant impact on a pet’s health and well-being.  Lack of dental care can lead to bad breath and fractured or diseased teeth as well as heart, liver and lung problems.  Good dental hygiene can add two to four years to a pet’s life, which, in turn, will add life to your years as well!

Lifepointe Chiropractic and Wellness Center

5896 Dixie Hwy, Ste A, Clarkston, MI

(248) 623-6107, contact: Dr. Becky

Drs. Greg and Becky Ramboer receive Certification Credentials

From ICA Wellness Science Council

Doctors Greg and Becky Ramboer, of Clarkston, MI, earned the prestigious status of Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (C.C.W.P.), two of the first doctors to successfully complete this comprehensive postgraduate educational program.  The doctors were awarded the C.C.W.P. status by the International Chiropractor’s Association’s Council on Wellness Science, having successfully passed a comprehensive final exam following completion of the program’s course work and other requirements.

              The wellness certification program offers an extensive post-graduate curriculum of pertinent wellness research, patient care approaches and methods to maximize the clinical effectiveness of chiropractic care in a new wellness paradigm.  The program includes evidence-based information in nutrition and natural health, wellness-directed physical fitness and spinal hygiene, and state of mind and emotional health, as well as effective insights for generating and supporting patient lifestyle changes.  Doctors also learn advanced approaches to patient wellness assessment, clinical case management strategies for optimal wellness, and recent research findings on clinically relevant lifestyle choices.

              “The C.C.W.P. Certification gives practitioners practical research and science-based data in a growing field that is increasingly relevant because it addresses important health issues,” says ICA President, Gary L. Walsemann, D.C., “Those who complete the curriculum build an intensified understanding of scientific principles.  They are also uniquely equipped to fill an important lifestyle and public health gap in their communities by becoming a sound, authoritative source of evidence-based wellness living strategies.”

              “This C.C.W.P. credential recognizes the doctor’s accomplishments in successfully completing the demanding course work and examination process for this special credential designation,” notes Dr. James Chestnut, who developed the certification program curriculum.  “The integral connection between wellness science and the natural and powerful contribution chiropractic care can make to the life and health of every patient are powerful mechanisms for the enhancement of the quality of life for all individuals.”

              Gregory and Rebecca Ramboer, D.C., C.C.W.P. are graduates of Logan College of Chiropractic, are active members of the ICA’s Council on Wellness Science and are celebrating 10 years in practice at 5896 Dixie Hwy, Ste A in Clarkston, MI.

              On Aug. 20, 2011 at Clarkston Jr. High, the doctors will be sharing their knowledge with our community about these important lifestyle and wellness living strategies.  This workshop is a part of a series and will discuss the connection between the mind and the body, and how to effectively create emotional wellness in your life.  “Emotional health is a huge part of our overall wellbeing and should be focused on just as much, if not more, than other aspects of wellness required for health, such as nutrition and exercise,” says Dr. Ramboer.  “We are so excited to offer this incredible life-changing program to the public in a way that is easy to understand and implement.  These strategies are unique and effective based on science and human behavior principles and are not available anywhere else.  This workshop is one you don’t want to miss!”

              For more information, visit www.lifepointechiropractic.com or call Lifepointe at (248) 623-6107 to register.

NEW ENVIRONMENT Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter will be hosting a Native Garden Tour at Indian Springs Metropark, Saturday July 23 at 9am.  Please refer to the event flyer and press release for more information. 

To make an appointment, please call or e-mail Sarah

248-227-9943  sarahgmead@hotmail.com 

NEW BLOOD DRIVE

Date        July 27th

Times      From 1pm to 7 pm

Location: Clarkston Specialty Health Care Clinic

               4800 Clintonville Road, Clarkston, MI

                 (South of Maybee Road)

NEW FAMILY Local therapeutic horseback riding facility to host Summer Festival Open House

Clarkston, MICH. -- For its first time ever, O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles) will be hosting a Summer Festival Open House on Saturday, July 30, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will be held at the O.A.T.S. beautiful 50 acres property located on 3090 Weidemann Dr. and will offer visitors a chance to enjoy old-fashioned carnival games and food, win prizes, meet some of O.A.T.S.’s special riders and horses, and even watch them perform riding demonstrations all while enjoying the great outdoors with friends and family. Admission is free for this fun-filled event.

“We at O.A.T.S. have been dedicated to enriching the lives of the handicapped by offering an alternative form of therapy that brings not only physical and mental benefits, but much enjoyment, friendship, and a sense of well-being to its participants as well. We want to share with our community what the O.A.T.S. program is all about.” said Nancy Heussner, founder of O.A.T.S.

 O.A.T.S. is a 501(c)3 non-profit, all-volunteer facility founded by Heussner in 1997. A NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) premier center, the O.A.T.S. program is the only program of its kind in Michigan that runs year-round. Providing the valuable emotional and physical benefits of riding to more than 100 disabled children and adults with a wide variety of physical and/or emotional disabilities each week, O.A.T.S. has become a place where smiles and memories are made. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more information, visit www.oatshrh.org or call (248)-620-0505.

NEW FAMILY  Hi Everyone!

I hope that everyone is having a fantastic summer!  We're hoping to add to your festivities.  On August 6th we're hosting our a benefit for Homes For Our Troops.  It will be held in the back of our property from 4-8pm.  We are hoping to generate a lot of interest which in turn will generate attendance.  It is going to be what we think will be a fantastic afternoon of family fun.  We'll be featuring a few different bands including Clarkston's 'The Locals'.  Local food from The Woodshop and Cook's Farm ice cream.  We'll have a dunk tank, which we hope will generate a couple of bucks!!!  Our own Don Rush has kindly agreed to volunteer for one of the slots - whoop!  If anyone is interested in volunteering in any capacity we would most grateful.  Many of our vendors our donating their services, some are discounting services, some are volunteering their time.  I've attached a letter from the organization if you are interested in posting it in your store.  We are really hoping to spread the word and could use your help.  Please feel free to phone me or Steph with any questions.   

Fondly,

Shari Schulz

Clarkston Flower Shoppe

The Clarkston Football for a Cure annual game is a fundraising event that honors those that have been touched by cancer.  READ MORE about Football for a Cure ORDER A SHIRT

CLARKSTON FOOTBALL TO KICK OFF

CANCER FUNDRAISER AUG. 14

Community Invited to Support “Football for A Cure”

 Clarkston High School’s football team will be taking the field in the fight against cancer on Saturday, August 13, 2011. The second annual “Football for a Cure” will feature a pre-season scrimmage among the varsity players, with kick-off slated for 7 p.m. at the Clarkston High School football field.

For this game, players will trade in their blue and gold jerseys for pink or blue jerseys, featuring the name of a family member or friend who has been touched by cancer.

The game is open to the general public, and all proceeds will benefit the Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston and the McLaren Breast Center-Clarkston, both located at the McLaren Health Care Village in Clarkston. 

Community members can support the event through the following donor opportunities:

Donate $100 to buy a commemorative game jersey with name plate on the back

• Donate $50 for a commemorative nameplate honor your loved one on the back of a Clarkston game jersey
• Donate $50 to be an honorary “Coach of the Day” and enjoy sideline viewing of the game plus receive a polo shirt.
• Donate $10 to purchase a “Football for a Cure” t-shirt.
• Donate a monetary gift of your choice.

NOTE: The orders for jerseys are due by July 31, 2011. 

More information on how to make a donation or further support the event can be obtained by calling the McLaren Breast Center-Clarkston at 248-922-6810. Checks are payable to Clarkston Football.

The McLaren Breast Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing advanced and comprehensive breast health services. The Breast Center features the latest diagnostic technology, including digital mammography, which is critical to the early detection of breast cancer and other breast conditions. Other major components of the Breast Center include evaluation and treatment planning by a multidisciplinary team of specialists; services of a dedicated patient navigator to assist patients through the diagnostic and treatment process, and a full range of education and support services.

Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston is committed to keeping the cancer patient in the center of all services, treatment plans and programs of support. The team of skilled and experienced cancer physicians and experts at GLCI-Clarkston create personalized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient and family.  Among GLCI’s services are: clinical research, a specialty clinic, medical oncology, radiation oncology, orthopedic oncology, specially-trained oncology nurses, multi-disciplinary cancer conferences, PET/CT services, a laboratory patient service center, a patient resource center, oncology community education and patient support services. The adjacent Garden of Healing and Renewal provides a beautiful retreat for patients, care givers, clinicians, and community members to find peace and serenity. For more information, call 248-922-6610.

NEW ENVIRONMENT Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter will be hosting a Seven Ponds Prairie Restoration Tour

Led by Mike Champagne Saturday, August 13, 2011

9:30am – 12:00pm

Please refer to the event flyer and press release for more information. 

Seven Ponds Nature Center

3854 Crawford Road

Dryden, Mi  48428

The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer GREAT DEALS with the

Chamber Advantage Program from Office Depot!

Pens, folders, files, computer software, palm pilots... Are your company’s office supply costs getting out of control or are you looking to maximize your dollar?

The partnership between Office Depot and the Chamber can now help cut your office supply expenses with great savings on the items you purchase the most! Chamber members now have the exclusive opportunity to save as much as 90% at Office Depot on all office supplies. That’s an incredible discount on paper, hardware, post-its, labels and all your office needs.

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Office Depot makes ordering easy for Chamber members with next day delivery and monitoring your company’s office supply expenses with monthly reporting. Plus save time with convenient ways to order – phone, fax or internet! With each purchase that you make, Office Depot will give back to your Chamber! It’s easy and free to use- get yours from the Chamber.

Contact Teri or Molly

248-625-8055