Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection

July 12, 2011

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

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 25th, 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

 

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Take5 (Five Fast Facts)

1. Have you seen the Trophy Cup?

 

2.Concerts in the Park    Come hear local talent: Third Rock play around 6:30ish. Headliners play 7-9 pm.  THIS WEEK's HEADLINER is  FunkeeStation Motown and Rock Classics.

3. Oakland County Fair Starts Tuesday July 12--Check out the CHAMBER DAY special offer--for TUESDAY ONLY

4. Clarkston Farm & Garden Club GARDEN WALK is Wednesday July 13th. 

5.   Quake on the Lake is THIS WEEKEND

Upcoming Networking events

 

Chamber BOB

Business over

BREAKFAST!

July 14, 2011

7:45-9 a.m.

**Over 50 people have already signed up for this month's BOB--are you in?

Lowrie's Landscape

co-hosted with Jacobs Insuranceand Plum Hollow

AT Lowrie's Landscape

9539 Dixie Hwy.

Clarkston, MI 48348

MEMBERS registration $15/person.

Non-members $25/person

MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance. (Registration is just $10) Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event.

Online Reservations

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

 

Contributor's Corner

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Members News

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Concerts in the Park Summer Schedule
Taste of Clarkston SPONSORSHIP BROCHURE is now available online.  September 25, 2011 on Main Street!
NEW HEALTH Jewels Yoga & Fitness

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.

Advanced Energy Therapy 

We have an exciting things going on at Advanced Energy Therapy!  Saturday, July 16th from 11am-4pm we are having a HUGE Unique Jewelry sale.  Most items are one of a kind.  There will be jewelry made of Sterling, Gold, Precious and Semi-Precious Gem Stones, wood, glass, crystal and more!

We were able to get 3 local artisans to hand craft many items, we procured a batch of jewelry from a store that retired, we bought a bunch of jewelry (some crafted by Native Americans) when in Sedona, Arizona a couple of weeks ago, we have Vintage jewelry from 4 consigners and an antique store buy out!!  Prices are reasonable so come pick out your one of a kind items!  Some items displayed on www.AdvancedEnergyTherapy.com.

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

NEW LOWRIE'S LANDSCAPE & PLUM HOLLOW
Invite your civic and non-profit groups a comfortable outdoor meeting place located at:
9539 Dixie Highway
Clarkston, MI 48348

If you've been looking for a place for your group to meet, look no further! At Lowrie's Landscape we offer a beautiful outdoor setting for all your meeting and party needs.

Comfortably seats 35-40 in our new Forever Furniture. Standing room allows for many more if you're having an informal get together or celebration.

We offer an outdoor kitchen area equipped with a grill and granite countertops as well as a beautiful putting green and also a fire pit area off the back of the tent area.

Normally we rent out the space to the public however we are offering it to our local community civic and non-profit groups free of charge!

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

 

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

FAMILYThe 6th ANNUAL CLARKSTON GARDEN WALK

Wednesday, July 13, noon to 7:00 p.m.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE

Sponsored by the Clarkston Farm & Garden Club $15 if purchased prior to July 13  ●  $18 if purchased on July 13

Advance tickets available at the Chamber, Bordines, the Birdfeeder, Clarkston Country Store, KH Home, www.clarkstongardenclub.org or by calling 248-620-2984 before July 13. Tickets available only at the Independence Township Library on the day of the walk

The Garden Walk will begin at the library. Featured this year are six lovely gardens with water features, shade gardens, wide variety of trees, gardening around a swimming pool, and a garden with a rolling hillside area.  The walk features artists and music in the gardens, an Artist’s Market and lots more. Funds from the walk are used for the library gardens, village planters, educational activities for Clarkston students and scholarships.

FAMILY Oakland County Fair July 12-17th at Springfield Oaks Fair Grounds

NEW CHARITY The American Legion Women's Auxiliary is having a Car Wash this Sunday.  Come on out, support your local veterans and soldiers and have your car washed at the same time!!

 

Sunday, July 17th

9am-1pm

Wint's Funeral Home

FAMILY Quake on the Lake ... Oakland County's Greatest Summertime Happening, benefiting the Rainbow Connection as well as other grass root initiatives is gearing up for the 12th Annual Event, set for July 16-17 at Pontiac Lake Recreation Area. 

 

CALL 248-625-8686 for more information

Deer Lake Open flyer
 

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. 

  FAMILY and FITNESS  5K Fun Run and Walk at Stony Creek Metropark on August 13, 2011 benifitting Michigan Bone Marrow Registry Sponorship information here
FAMILY Football for a Cure August 13, 2011

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

 
FAMILY and ENTERTAINMENTTASTE of Clarkston September 25, 2011 Noon-6 pm on Main Street.

 

 

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Sign up for savings with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Office Depot Discount Program

 

 

 

 

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.

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