Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
October 19, 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
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Chamber President Donna Bullard Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union |
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As my first contribution to the President’s Corner I’d like to share with you my comments from this year’s Annual Meeting held September 15, 2011. Good evening. My name is Donna Bullard and I am the President/CEO of CBCCU. I am honored to be allowed to serve as your Chamber President for the upcoming 2011-2012 year. When I was asked to serve as your President I must admit that I was a bit nervous. As a lot of us do, I looked back at the past and all the strong presidents that served before me. Many of them are here tonight. When I looked back I saw each displayed common characteristics; positive energy, amazing strength of character, resolution to keep . . . (MORE)
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Chamber Luncheon Mixer--THIS THURSDAY At Mesquite Creek. Reserve seating helps you meet more strategic referral partners. 11:45-1 pm Online Reservations
2. The Downtown Retailers have announced another COOL event!
3. Pick up a copy of the November Food & Wine Magazine. Curt Catallo and Ann Stevenson are in there! (Along with the Union Woodshop and Clarkston Union)
4. Check out the list of upcoming Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings. (see below)
5. EXPO Registration is filling up fast--Reserve your spot TODAY!
Upcoming Networking events
Luncheon Mixer October 20, 2011 11:45-1 pm |
Mesquite Creek 7228 N. Main St. Clarskton, MI 48346 Speaker: Ron Conwell Calrkston Community Schools, Career & Technical Education Departmetn Chair |
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. |
Costco Connects October 25,2011 8-10 am |
Costco Brown Road Auburn Hills, MI |
This event is FREE and hosted by Costco. |
Bulls Eye Business Conference October 27, 2011 8:15-Noon |
Oakland Intermediate Schools | Bulls Eye Business Conference October 27, 2011 Click for the Registration information flyer or use Online Reservations |
Detroit Regional Chamber invites you to MEGA Membership Reception November 3, 2011 5:30-7:30 pm |
Star Lanes at Emagine Royal Oak
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More information and Register HERE The cost to
attend is $15 per person and includes unlimited bowling and hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar
will be available. No refunds will be provided. Register
now! (USE this promotion code to get the Chamber member rate of $15 for the Mega Membership
Reception: 1111SMC) |
Ribbon Cuttings, Grand Openings and Open Houses
October 18 2-5 pm Ribbon Cutting @ 3:30 pm |
Believe Salon & Spa 5710 Belle Rose Blvd., Ste 300 Clarkston, MI 48346 |
October 21 2-7 pm Ribbon Cutting @ 3:30 pm |
HealthQuest Physical Therapy & FitnessQuest Training Center cordially invites to you to our
to celebrate our new location in Clarkston, Michigan (next to the Clarkston Union in the old Prudential Building) Light Refreshments will be served. |
October 21 5-8 pm Ribbon Cutting @ 4 pm |
Tierra Fine Jewelers/Silverkiss Jewelry Boutique 64 S. Main St. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
November 1 9-5 pm Ribbon Cutting @ 3:30 pm |
Above Board Construction 10520 Enterprise Drive, Ste 2 Davisburg, MI 48350 |
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
- NEW 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 Stacy Himmelspach's newsletter in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Advanced Counseling's newslettter in the Contributors Corner
- Check out Chamber Member Lou Melone's interview on From the Top with DBusiness Magazine!
- Check out Commercial Properties available in the Clarkston Area.
- Check out State of Michigan Quarterly Upcoming Bid List
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
| Notary Services available at the Chamber--ask for Molly Shamma on Tuesday, Wednesdays or Thursdays. | |
| CHECK OUT "That's Detroit" by our very own Tony Vitale! | |
| PICK UP A COPY of the November Food & Wine Magazine and check out the article about Curt Catallo & Ann Stevenson and the Clarkston Union & Union Woodshop. | |
Lori Kerch, CPA Senior Finance and Investment Capital Advisor SmartZone Development
OU INCubator 2200 North Squirrel Road Rochester, Michigan 48309-4401 (o) 248.648.4800 (f) 248.648.4799
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OU INC, as a Michigan designated SmartZone, is sponsoring companies in their application for microloans. You are receiving this message as an individual who has expressed interest in obtaining capital or know of companies that could benefit from this program. The amounts available are up to $50,000. Companies need to meet the following criteria:
See the attached checklist and contents of the submission package. Please contact me to set up a meeting to review your submission package and discussion to determine milestones to be accomplished under the terms of the loan. Below is my contact information and the link to the FAQ's for the Micro Loans. http://www.annarborusa.org/business-accelerator/funding-incentives/microloan-faqs Companies can also apply to OU INC at the following link: http://ouinc.incutrack.net/apply.cfml
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Maxx Storage is now offering winter boat storage, services and complete pontoon packages! You get 7 months of secure, outdoor storage for $200. Pontoon packages start at $475 and include: Pick up & Delivery, winterization, shrinkwrap and 7 months storage. Maxx Storage is located at 8483 Andersonville Rd., Clarkston, about ¾ mile W. of White Lk. Rd. Call 248-620-0101 for further information and to schedule services. |
| Cell Phones for Soldiers. Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union in conjunction with other Michigan Credit Unions, is collecting old cell phones to raise funds to provide free calling for our troops overseas. If you have old phones you no longer use or want, to please drop them at the Credit Union office or drop them off at the Chamber and we'll take care of it! | |
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It's never to early to be thinking about EXPO. Check out the attached info on Expo Table Covers. The Price for the 6 ft. would be $99.99. and the price for the 8 ft. would be $109.99. Price includes a one color imprint. Set up would be $80.00. Also if any Chamber Members are looking for any pass outs for the Expo, remember all Chamber Members get special pricing. Thanks, FritzJackson Ideas for You ideasforyou@ymail.com |
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Signs By your Design now has a facebook page!! The site will have a discussion board, question and answer section,weekly blogs and updates. There will be several photo albums of area businesses that illustrate our local work and throughout Michigan including business you may know!. In addition, for the remainder of the year, ALL Chamber members will receive an additional 5% off any orders in celebration of our five year anniversary. But it doesn't stop there! Any local chamber business who Likes and links to the site will receive and additional 5% off your next order up to $500.00. So check out the products and items Signs by your Design can do for you to help your business be seen and grow. |
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NEW HEALTH Jewels Yoga & Fitness
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of Autumn by experiencing a more "relaxed" state-of-mind! A soothing massage is just what your body needs to fully appreciate the beauty that surrounds you and is you! Or, customize your massage and to suit what your body needs; deep tissue, hot stones, etc. Call 248-390-9270 for a day, evening or weekend appointment at the new Davisburg location. A beautiful gazebo is under construction and will soon be the setting for future classes, workshops and so much more! Happy Autumn!!! Jewels Yoga & Fitness 7355 Hall Rd. Davisburg, MI 48350 248-390-9270 |
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
A Year on the River Sunday, October 16th, 2-3pm Based on the changing seasons of river life, the photographs and poems of the newly-released book A Year on the River represent a year-long project of Detroit photographer Joe Crachiola who lived on his sailboat on the Detroit River, and Clarkston Poet Bob McGowen. Join us for this poetry reading, book signing and story behind the creation of this magical book. Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road 248.625.2212 |
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EDUCATIONWith the start of a new school year, so begins some of the unpleasant experiences about attending school, such as bullying. In an effort to educate students and parents alike, Sherriff Michael Bouchard will be speaking on bullying relative to on-line and in the classroom types of situations. “Bullying has become more prevalent among our youth both in school and via social networks. With this issue at the forefront of parents, students and educators, The Clarkston Coalition feels it is critical to promote child safety and arm our community with ways to deal with and prevent bullying.” , says Rebecca McGovern, Assistant Vice President of Commercial Lending for Clarkston State Bank, Clarkston Coalition for Youth President.
The presentation will be hosted by the Clarkston Coalition for Youth, on Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 7-9pm in the Clarkston High School’s Performing Arts Center (PAC). Clarkston High School is located at 6093 Flemings Lake Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346. The presentation is free, but an RSVP is requested if possible to info@clarkstonyouth.org. Refreshments will be provided.
More information about the program can be found at: http://www.oakgov.com/sheriff/community_services/child_internet_safety.html or by calling the Oakland County Sherriff’s Department at (248) 858-1947. |
| Independence Township Parks and Recreation PO Box 69, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. Clarkston, MI 48347 248-625-8223 Jeff Morris |
FAMILY The 2011 Friendly Forest is just around the corner! Hosted by Independence Twp Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Clarkston Area Optimist Club. Tickets go on sale September 21st at the Parks and
Recreation office, 6483 Waldon Center Dr. in Clarkston. The Friendly Forest will take place on Saturday,
October 22 from 3:00-6:00 pm at Clintonwood Park. Kids ages 2-9 can walk the enchanted trail with their parents and collect goodies from their favorite cartoon and fairy tale characters! Don’t forget to wear your costume! Tickets must be purchased in advance for a specific time. Space is limited so get your tickets early. Call 248-625-8223 for more information. |
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NEW EDUCATION American House Oakland is proud to host a Free Veterans Seminar at the Lake Orion Senior Center on Monday, October 24th from 6p-8p. Rick Lemanski, Benefit Consultant from Simasko Law Office will share his expertise on the Veteran benefits and help determine if you qualify. Joe Salvia will be presenting medals of appreciation to all of the Veterans in attendance. Please call 248-335-70020 for more information. |
October 28th and 29th The Barn Workshop at Waterford Oaks Waterford Oaks County Park "Greenhouse Entrance" Scott Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Come on out and help us on either day or both!!! Volunteers will learn how to conduct an assessment of a historic structure and participate in a visioning session that could identify options for its adaptive reuse. By focusing on the Ernst Barn at Waterford Oaks, participants will be generating valuable information for use in on-going park planning.
For more information and to register, please contact Rachel Boyd at boydr@oakgov.com or 248-975-9717 |
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CHARITABLE Rotary Wine Tasting Nov 2, 2011 6:30 pm at Bordines. TICKETS now available at the Chamber. Don't forget about Clarkston Rotary's annual fall wine tasting, "A Taste For The Holidays." This very popular fundraiser will take place on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, at beautiful Bordine Nursery, 8600 Dixie Hwy. in Clarkston, from 6:30-8:30 P.M. While mingling with friends, you can taste wines from around the world and sample food from 13 of our favorite restaurants. Tickets are $35 in advance or $45 at the door. They can be purchased from any Clarkston Rotary member or from the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce. For more information call Jeff at (248)625-8837 or Joel at (248)625-9741.
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EDUCATIONInvestor Education @ Your Library Your Money in the Balance: Manage your Investments while Managing your Debt Thursday, November 3rd, 6:30-8pm Learn strategies to improve the potential for increasing the value of your assets while reducing your level of debt. Participate in solving real-world investment and budget-related problems. This is a non-commercial Investor Education program sponsored by Michigan's Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation Securities Section and the Friends of the Independence Township Library. NO SOLICITATION - NO SALES PITCH Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road 248.625.2212 |
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EDUCATION and NETWORKING Employer Internship Training Session at Oakland University FLYER Date: Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 Information: Registration and a map is available at www.oakland.edu/careerservices under "Employers" click on "Employer Internship Training Session Registration" - in addition to the training session there will be a tour of the OU Incubator facility as well as brief student and employer presentations part of the session There is no cost for this event
(A light breakfast will be provided)
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BUSINESS and COMMUNITY Best of the Best EXPO November 10, 2011 6-8 at Clarkston High School Business to Business Hour 5-6 p.m.
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FAMILY Mom2Mom Sale - November 12, 2011 & March 3, 2012 10:00 - 1:00 Admission $1.00Tables available for $15.00/ea.
St. Stephen Lutheran School 4860 Midland Avenue Waterford, MI 48329 248.673.5906 www.ss-lc.com |
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FAMILY HEALTHClarkston Area Lions Club Kidsight Free Vision Screening Free monthly vision screening for children ages 6 months to 5 years. Special digital photos are taken of the child’s eyes to check for potential vision problems. Results are immediate and a report is provided at the screening. No registration required – simply drop-in. Second Saturday of each month 10am-Noon November 12th December 10th Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road 248.625.2212 |
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EDUCATION Investor Education @ Your Library Financial Planning for Women Thursday, December 1st, 6:30-8:30pm Women, gain control of your financial future! Learn to create a realistic budget, develop a financial plan, read investment statements, and have the freedom to ask questions about investing basics. Understand the power of your money! This is a non-commercial Investor Education program sponsored by Michigan's Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation Securities Section and the Friends of the Independence Township Library. NO SOLICITATION - NO SALES PITCH Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road 248.625.2212 |
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FAMILY St. Stephen Lutheran School (4860 Midland Avenue, Waterford) is sponsoring a Craft Show and Annual Cookie Walk on December 10, 2011 from 9:00 - 2:00. There will also be a Book Fair and Pictures with Santa. For more information and registration information please see our school website www.ss-lc.com.
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Harvest Apple 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 9:00 AM. The starting location is Brandon Middle School, 609 Ortonville Road, Ortonville, MI 48462. The route is a mixture of paved and dirt roads. Registration takes place now (flyer attached) at the Brandon High School Athletic office at 1025 South Ortonville Rd, Ortonville, MI. 48462 or register online aw www.goracego.com. Please make all checks payable to Brandon Schools.
5K Run/Walk: $20 with shirt (long sleeve dir-fit tee), $15 without shirt Family Fun Walk $15 per family (no shirts) After November 4, 2011, the cost is $25, limited t-shirt availability
Trophies are rewarded for different age groups for the 5K run. Call Robin Loughlin for questions or details. FLYER |
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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. . 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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