Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
December 6, 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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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) |
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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. |
| 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! |
Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Buy One Get One FREE registration for our December 8, 2011 Holiday BOB at Fountains.
2. Ortonville Chamber invites you to their holiday mixer
TONIGHT (Dec 6) at Bullfrogs (see information below)
3. BE SURE TO WATCH Diners Drive Ins and Dives--December 12, 2011 10 pm Detroit Free Press and Kid Rock have reported that that's the airing date for the spotlight on the Clarkston Union and Union Woodshop!
4. Holiday Lights Parade hosted by Team RUSH December 10, 2011 6 pm on Main Street in historic downtown Clarkston is now accepting registrations. Register online FLYER Holiday Lights Night at Depot Park hosted by Independence Township Parks & Recreation, December 10, 2011 FLYER Art Walk in Mills Mall December 10th during the Parade and Lights Night in Depot Park.
5. Camaro Raffle Clarkston Schools Instrumental Music Association (CSIMA) is raffling off a beautiful 2012 Red Chevy Camaro 1LT/RS on December 13, 2011. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets are only $50. (Tickets available at Bowman Chevrolet and at the Chamber of Commerce)
Upcoming Networking events
Ortonville Chamber invites you to their Holiday mixer Tuesday Dec 6 5:30-8 pm |
Bullfrog's Bar & Grill 225 South Ortonville Rd. Ortonville, MI 48462 |
$15 prepaid by Dec 2 or $20 at the door. Networking, Dinner, 505/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Drink specials & Lots of fun. |
Chamber BOB December 8, 2011 7:45-9:00 a.m. |
Fountains Golf & Banquet (co-hosted with Ideas for You) 6060 Maybee Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! 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. |
Open Houses and Ribbon Cuttings
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Open House: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting: 4 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our new location and facility at 6770 Dixie Hwy., Ste: 202, Clarkston, MI 48346 |
Comprehensive Family Healthcare/Urgent Care Dr. Theodore Engelmann and staff invite you to an Open House/Ribbon Cutting Light refreshments will be served Comprehensive Family Healthcare/Urgent Care is a family practice for total health care. Urgent Care is emergency medicine for those critically ill due to injury or disease.
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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 Advanced Counseling's newslettter in the Contributors Corner
- NEWCheck out Commercial Properties available in the Clarkston Area.
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
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Notary Services available at the Chamber--ask for Molly Shamma on Tuesday, Wednesdays or Thursdays. |
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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 |
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Congratulations to Changing Places Moving, awarded the 2011 Gold Quality Agent Award from Arpin Van Lines at the company’s recent annual meetings. This marks the 6th year in a row they have won this award which is presented to agents who display exceptional quality customer service. “You only get one chance to make a first impression” says owner Johnna Struck. Nationally, less than 10% of the 120 Arpin agents surpass the lofty guidelines for the award.
Changing Places Moving, established in 1979, is located at 4290 Hatchery Rd., Waterford, MI. They are a full service moving and storage company specializing in local and long distance relocation. |
| CHECK OUT "That's Detroit" by our very own Tony Vitale! | |
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WE ARE MOVING. Come December we will be in our new studio downstairs and behind Pete's Coney at 6160 Dixie Hwy., just down the street from where we are. The studio is much larger and more open and we are so excited to share it with 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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| Oakland County Sportsmen's Club (OCSC) will be hosting a Desert Angel Miracle Box Packing Party on December 8, 2011, 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Donated items will be packed and shipped to our service men and women serving overseas. Along with the suggested items, we will be focusing on homemade cookies, hot cocoa mixes and Christmas CD's/DVD's. Please pack cookies in tins or plastic storage containers labeled with your name and address. For a listing of suggested items or if you need further information, please call the OCSC Office, 248/623-0444, or check out the Desert Angel website at TheDesertAngel.org. It does cost $12.00 to ship a box and cash or check donations would be greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Desert Angel. Packing a Miracle Box is a simple way to reach out and remind our troops of how much they are appreciated and that they are not forgotten, especially during the upcoming Holiday Season. OCSC is located at 4770 Waterford Road in Clarkston. Making a difference, one box at a time! FLYER |
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 month10am-Noon December 10th Independence Township Library 6495 Clarkston Road 248.625.2212 www.indelib.org |
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. |
| FAMILY Santa is making a stop at LaFontaine! Buick-GMC Showroom Saturday December 10th and 17th 11am-2pm |
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 |
Home Instead Senior Care is sponsoring the “Be A Santa To A Senior” Program. This is the 7th 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 9th.
Join us at a community wrap party, on December 14th, 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 : 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
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