Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
January 17, 2012
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 Donna Bullard Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s always exciting to begin new and fresh. I always feel that the possibilities are unlimited as I begin the New Year. I plan my goals and set my calendar to accomplish new ideas and pledge not to let the old ways interfere. I promise to never say “Well, we tried that in the past and it didn’t work”. Perhaps it wasn’t the process that didn’t work but the timing. The New Year allows us to re-think the process and the timing. Open your mind to all possibilities during this New Year. The past few years have forced us to . . . (MORE) |
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Executive Director |
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Sponsorship Development Notary Services available at the Chamber--ask for Molly Shamma on Tuesday, Wednesdays or Thursdays. |
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Membership Development |
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Bookkeeping |
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DONATE The Chamber is collecting women's work clothing (cleaned and on a hanger) as part of our Women in Business Annual January Charitable Giving focus. Clean out your closet and Help other women! Clothing is given to Lighthouse of Oakland County's Career Closet to help women get back in the workforce with an interview outfit. Clothing may be dropped off to the Chamber throughout the month of January during regular business hours: M-F 9-4 pm |
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O.A.T.S Dinner Dance/Silent Auction is O.A.T.S.' only major annual fundraiser. It takes place on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the White Lake Oaks Golf Course and Banquet Center.
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OLHSA Walk for Warmth February 11 at Great Lakes Crossing OUTLETS. |
PEACEFEST 2012 |
Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
Wishing you a Prosperous New Year!
1. Downtown Retailers Retro-Strolling Cocktail Party
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2. Get Connected--Member Orientation Get the most out of your Chamber membership by attending a member orientation. This is a must for new members, or members who just want to learn how to better utilize their Chamber membership. WEDNESDAY January 25, 2012 9:00-10:00 a.m. Orientations are offered every other month and are FREE, but you MUST pre-register so we have materials for you.
3. Lunch and LEARN at our Mixers
Chamber Luncheon Mixer January 19, 2012 11:45-1 pm |
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Outback Steakhouse Speaker: Dan Hunter, Oakland County
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MEMBERS registration $25/person. Non-members $30/person MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance. Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
4. Be Inspired at our WIBs
WIB TUESDAY January 24, 2012 10:45-1 pm |
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Fountains Speaker: Terry Bean 6 Degrees of Connectedness
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MEMBERS registration $50/person. Non-members $50/person MEMBERS Save $20 when you sign up and pay in advance. Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
5. Clarkston Area Real Estate Report by The Pearson Group
Upcoming Networking events
Chamber Luncheon Mixer January 19, 2012 11:45-1 pm |
Outback Steakhouse Speaker: Dan Hunter, Oakland County
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MEMBERS registration $25/person. Non-members $30/person MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance. Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
WIB TUESDAY January 24, 2012 10:45-1 pm |
Fountains Speaker: Terry Bean 6 Degrees of Connectedness
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MEMBERS registration $50/person. Non-members $50/person MEMBERS Save $20 when you sign up and pay in advance. Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
BOB Thursday February 9, 2012 7:45-9 am |
Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union 8055 Ortonville Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346 |
MEMBERS registration $15/person. Non-members $25/person MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance. Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
Business Development Opportunities
Business Bootcamps
Send All the Right Messages with Ron DeLorme February 29, 2012 7:45-10 am |
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Colombiere Conference Center 9075 Big Lake Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Co-hosted by: Clarkston, Orion, Auburn Hills, Ortonville and Oxford Chambers of Commerce |
MEMBERS registration $89/person. Non-members $89/person SUPER SAVER! MEMBERS pay only $49 when you sign up in advance. (SAVE $40!) |
Funneling 2 Profits With Tim Green March 9, 2012 7:45-10 am |
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Colombiere Conference Center 9075 Big Lake Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 Co-hosted by: Clarkston, Orion, Auburn Hills, Ortonville and Oxford Chambers of Commerce |
MEMBERS registration $89/person. Non-members $89/person SUPER SAVER! MEMBERS pay only $49 when you sign up in advance. (SAVE $40!) |
Contributor's Corner
How do you get a column on the website?What does it cost? It's FREE for members. Email Penny@clarkston.org for more information.
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Check out Ron Delorme, Manage Max article in the Contributors Corner
- Check out State Representative Eileen Kowall's Capital Connection in the Contributors Corner
- Check out State Senator Jim Marleau's Marleau's Michigan in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Lou Melone's Dbusiness Web Xtra columns in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Advanced Counseling's newslettter in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Commercial Properties available in the Clarkston Area.
- Check out "That's Detroit" by our very own Tony Vitale!
Members News
How do you get your information listed here? What does it cost? It's FREE for members. Just email your information to Penny@clarkston.org
Targeted annual distribution of 25,000+ copies in 2 issues each year
Approximately 70% of Lifestyle’s distribution is direct mailed to households and businesses in the community. The remaining 30% is distributed via public access points (city offices, public library, Chamber events, etc.)
Advertisers in Lifestyle can also take advantage of Lifestyle’s social media platform .facebook.com/gcadailyplug, allowing them to implement social media marketing without the big investment! For more information, including ad sizes and rates contact Larry Ribits (716) 536-2839 (cell) |
Greater Clarkston Area Lifestyle The premier in-depth community resource guide for the Clarkston – Independence Twp. - Springfield Twp. area. 2 methods of distribution and 3 ways to connect with the Clarkston Community. 1. Residents rely on its comprehensive, no nonsense approach to providing the information they need in an easy to use format. Need a service, phone number, website or point of reference – you’ll find it in Lifestyle. 2. The online Lifestyle at www.gcalifestyle.com takes it a step further by allowing users to focus their searches using Lifestyle’s magazine presentation and ability to access hundreds of websites for the information they seek. 3. Add to this Lifestyle’s high profile social media platform – “the Daily Plug” and the ability to access information about the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s programs and events, and you have everything you need to navigate the Greater Clarkston Community!
Reserve your Ad Space today! Spring/Summer Issue Close Date: 4/20/2012
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NEW HEALTHA new year, A new studio and a new schedule. Check out our website at yogaoasis.us to see our new classes. Have you ever wished you could take your yoga off the mat and into your daily life? We have a great workshop coming up on Friday, January 20, from 6 - 9 pm that will teach you to do just that. Come check it out. If you are dedicated to your practice our yearly unlimited card for $800 will save you a lot of money. For that price you have unlimited access to our classes for the year of 2012. It is only for sale till the end of January - so call now and get your card. 248-770-5388 or stop in at the studio. And as always come comment to us at www.facebook.com/Yogaoasis. We would love to hear from you.
You can check out our website at YogaOasis.us or visit us at www.facebook.com/Yogaoasis for updates. |
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NEW HEALTH Jewels Yoga & Fitness is changing its name to J Living "Live with Purpose" contact Jules 248-390-9270
7355 Hall Road Davisburg, MI 48350 Current offerings ~~ Specialized massage designed for you |
Chamber and Community Events
How do you get your information listed here? What does it cost? It's FREE for members. Just email your information to Penny@clarkston.org
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| January 19 CHAMBER Luncheon Mixer at Outback Steakhouse (see above) |
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January 24 CHAMBER WIB Motivational and Networking event 10:45-1 pm at Fountains (see above) |
On behalf of the Career Services Department at Oakland University, I would like to cordially invite you to attend our annual Winter Career Fair. The Winter Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 10:00am-1:00 pm for all Business, Liberal Arts, Science, IT and Engineering employers. Lunch will be served at 1p at the conclusion of the fair. The optional interviews that employers can participate in will begin at 2pm.
Due to competitive market demands, we would like to assist employers with their hiring needs by providing the opportunity to interview candidates on site immediately after the Career Fair. You do not have to reserve a space to do this. All employers will receive an interview signup sheet at the fair and will use their same assigned tables to conduct interviews. You can decide that day during the fair if you want to interview candidates and the number of interviews you conduct is up to you. If you choose to interview candidates, you decide on the time frame and assign the students a time to come back to meet with you. Many employers choose to do 15 or 30 minute interviews and use this opportunity as a preliminary meeting. These interviews after the fair are optional and free.
Last year, we had about 300 students and alumni in attendance, and we expect a stronger turnout this year. Your participation in this year’s Winter Career Fair will greatly enhance our students’ career paths.
Oakland University is consistently recognized by U.S News and World Report in its annual report about "America’s Best Colleges." Seize this opportunity to meet with Oakland University students and alumni from varying backgrounds who represent outstanding quality and success! You will be meeting students who are excellent candidates for full-time permanent employment, as well as candidates for internships, cooperative education positions, and part-time employment.
Please find the registration information in the link below on our web site at: http://www.oakland.edu/?id=12485&sid=68. For any questions you may have concerning this event, please call us at (248) 370-3250.
Thank you for your continued interest in our students and we look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Winter Career Fair.
Sincerely, Wayne Thibodeau Director, Career Services Oakland University |
Knights of Columbus Council 5436 on Monday, January 30, 2012. Consider This: |
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| Click for VIRTUAL tour of the magazine |
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| Sign up for savings with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Office Depot Discount Program |
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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. . 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
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Did you know that as a Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce member you may be eligible for a Long Term Care Insurance discount through Mass Mutual Insurance? For more information click here or Contact Tim Martin or Deanna Olsen at Planned Financial Services, LLC 5980 S. Main St. Suite 100 Clarkston, MI 48348 (248) 625-0000 Office |
