Chamber President

Donna Bullard

Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union

From the President

I hope most of you were able to attend the Bullseye the end of October.  You might ask why I’m referring back to an October Event when here it is December.  At this time of year, we all tend to be over committed, over worked and find ourselves trying to find more time in each day.  We sometimes think we don’t need one more event to attend this time of year.  However, if ever there was a reaffirmation of the . . . (MORE)

Clean, gently used donations can be dropped off at any of Spano’s three Allstate Offices. 

Orion 4301 S. Baldwin Road, Lake Orion, MI 48359 (248) 391-3272

Warren 31924 Ryan Road, Warren, MI 48092 (586) 274-1150

Keego Harbor 2900 Orchard Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI 48320 (248) 499-5135

All donations will be distributed free of charge, directly to local shelters and organizations.

Chamber BOB

January 12, 2012

7:45-9:00 a.m.

Signs Now of Waterford

5368 Dixie Hwy  #1

Waterford, MI 48329

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.

Online Reservations

FRIDAY December 16, 2011

Wireless Center

Ribbon Cutting: 4 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate our new location and facility at

Wireless Center

5688 Sashabaw Rd.

Clarkston, MI  48346

Cloud-Based Microsoft Office 365

January 11, 2012

11:45-1:30 pm

January 11, 2012

11:45-1:30 pm..

Community Room

Indpendence Township Fire Station 1

6500 Citation Drive

Clarkston, MI 48346

MEMBERS registration $25/person.

Non-members $25/person

SUPER SAVER! MEMBERS Save $25 when you sign up ONLINE! Yes--this workshop is FREE when you sign up online. LIMITED TIME OFFER

Online Reservations

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

www.plannedfinancialservices.org

Finally -  we have made the move to our New Studio behind Pete's Coney at 6160 Dixie Hwy.   We are still  arranging and tweaking but on Monday  December 12 we will begin teaching in the new space. So if you are a regular be sure to come to class in the new studio.  If you have not been in to see us for awhile - come and check out the new studio.  It is so much larger and still the same welcoming environment for your yoga practice.

You can check out our website at  YogaOasis.us   or  visit us at www.facebook.com/Yogaoasis   for updates. 

7355 Hall Road Davisburg, MI 48350

Current offerings ~~ Specialized massage designed for you
~ Private & group yoga sessions
~ Spiritual & life coaching
~ Sports conditioning for individuals & teams
Upcoming offerings ~~ All of the above...PLUS
~ Yo gazebo (Year round "karma" Gazebo)
~ Workshops & special classes
~ Spiritually designing home & office space by combining feng shui cures, classic yoga philosophy with traditional design techniques
~ Home store to include a variety of items: feng shui cures, wind chimes, crystals, essential oils, motivational decor, books & more... 

Clarkston State Bank hires Robert Grant as Executive Vice President and Senior Lender

CLARKSTON, Mich., November 21, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- J. Grant Smith, President and CEO of Clarkston State Bank is pleased to welcome Robert F. Grant as their Executive Vice President and Senior Lender, filling a key position for the bank.  Mr. Grant brings with him broad experience and knowledge in the commercial lending and credit disciplines, both of which are invaluable in today’s environment.

Mr. Grant’s 30+ years banking experience is highlighted by his appointment to Regional President at TCF Bank back in 2008 after heading up their commercial banking discipline in 2005.  During that time, he led the growth of the commercial loan portfolio by 20% over three years and established a health care loan group that yielded both significant loan and deposit growth for the bank.  He previously spent 20 years in leadership roles in commercial lending at Old Kent Bank and its successor Fifth Third Bank.

President J. Grant Smith said, “The addition of Bob to our executive team along with his leadership and lending expertise is critical to our strategic plan as we complete our turnaround and begin the process of rebuilding the bank. Our Board of Directors is excited to have him on our team and know his presence will have a great impact on our future.”

Mr. Grant is located at the Waterford office of Clarkston State Bank on Highland Road in front of the Oakland County airport.

Clarkston State Bank opened in January 1999 and operates four branches in Clarkston, Waterford and Independence Township, Michigan. 

J. Grant Smith

President and CEO

Clarkston State Bank/Clarkston Financial Corporation

(248) 922-6945

www.clarkstonstatebank.com

Dear Employer:

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

The Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home of Clarkston will host its third annual Holiday Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony program on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at Clarkston Community Church, 6300 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston.  Psychologist and Grief Specialist Dr. John Canine will provide a brief presentation and a special remembrance ceremony where participants will be invited to light a candle in honor of a loved one who has passed away.  Light refreshments will be served.  Sponsored by the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Clarkston. No registration is required but rsvp is encouraged by calling the funeral home at (248) 625-5231 or emailing wintfuneralhome@aol.com   FLYER

You are invited!  The Clarkston Post Office is holding a grow your business day on December 14th at our office.  We will be covering the new Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) in Postal Service commercials currently being aired along with assistance with international shipping.   

Thank you,

Tim Gipprich
Supervisor Customer Service
Clarkston Post Office
Phone: 248/625-0648
Fax: 651/456-6687

Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring the

“Be A Santa To A Senior” Program.

This is the 7^th year for the program, designed to provide gifts and bring smiles

to lonely and financially needy seniors in our community.

We need your help to fulfill the gift requests of seniors. Check our website, www.beasantatoasenior.com for locations of giving trees in the community,

or you can purchase a gift (candy, towels, cookie tins, fleece blankets, socks,

gloves, sweatshirts, gift cards, etc.), and without wrapping the gift,

drop it off at our offices at Home Instead Senior Care,

located at 3990 W. Walton Blvd in Waterford or alternatively at

109 Legato in Walled Lake, between now and December 9^th.

Join us at a community wrap party, on December 14^th,

from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waterford Parks and Recreation Building,

located at 2303 Crescent Lake Rd, Waterford, Michigan.

For more information, please visit the special website at :

www.beasantatoasenior.com

or call directly to the phone numbers below!

Thank you so very much for your assistance in this wonderful program!

Lorraine Janes 248-802-5581

Nancy Wasilk 248-514-2329

  FLYER

Clarkston Area Chamber is hosting

A Microsoft^® Technology Bootcamp

Presented by: Philip Mollica, President ZDT Networks LLC,

Microsoft Small Business Specialist and Local Business Owner

Wednesday

January 11, 2012

11:45-1:30 pm..

Community Room

Indpendence Township Fire Station 1

6500 Citation Drive

Clarkston, MI 48346

Join us for an informative technology event featuring Cloud-Based Microsoft Office 365; your anytime, anywhere business toolbox. See how Office 365 has helped businesses stay up to date with technology using software as an online service, and increasing their bottom line by providing all the tools they need to be productive, be protected,  be virtual, and be mobile.

You'll learn how Office 365 can help you with:

• Professional Business-Class Email
• Familiar Microsoft Office Applications
• Online Portal for File Sharing and Collaboration
• Online Meetings with Audio, Video and Desktop Sharing
• Power Security Features, Online Backup and an Uptime Guarantee

The event includes live demos, and a chance to win a great door prize.

This is a brown bag (bring your own lunch) event.

REGSITRATION: $25/per person

OR FREE if you register online!

(Limited time offer) 

Consider This:
* Every 45 seconds someone has a stroke, Every 3 minutes someone dies of a stroke.  
* Stroke is the #4 reason for deaths in the US  
* 80% of all Strokes Can Be Prevented!!  
  
Life Line Screening takes pride in the services we provide.   
8 - 10% of all screening result in ABNORMAL to CRITICAL Findings. The Screenings are Effective and are Saving Lives!!   

Knights of Columbus Council 5436 on Monday, January 30, 2012.  

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