Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
January 3, 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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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 |
OLHSA Walk for Warmth February 11 at Great Lakes Crossing OUTLETS. |
Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
Wishing you a Prosperous New Year!
1. SAVE MONEY Utilize your Chamber membership to access savings or discounts at Office Depot, Comcast, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
2. SAVE MONEY When contracting with another Chamber member be sure to ask if they offer a member to member discount. Many do! (Find information on special offers with the member directory listings. ADD your special offer to your listing when you log into Members only. And while you're there, add a link to your Facebook Page, Linked In, Twitter or Blog.
3.SAVE MONEYWhen you sign up and pay in advance (48 hours) for Chamber events, you often receive at least a $5 discount. We offer this to you because your letting us know you're coming, helps us improve the overall experience for you and the other members attending. Help us plan and save yourself some cash!
4. SAVE MONEY and SAVE TIME Did you know there are several ways you can save time and money when registering for Chamber events? Consider purchasing an "All Networking Pass" for BOBs, Luncheon Mixers and/or Women in Business Events. Talk to Molly about bundling your sponsorships and networking registrations into a single monthly bill.
5. SUPER SAVER Alert!
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
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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.
REGISTRATION: $25/per person
OR FREE if you register ahead of time!
(Limited time offer)
Upcoming Networking events
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. |
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. |
Business Development Opportunities
Business Bootcamps
Cloud-Based Microsoft Office 365 A Microsoft® Technology Bootcamp With Phil Mollica January 11, 2012 11:45-1:30 pm |
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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 register in advance. LIMITED TIME OFFER |
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
- 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
- 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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People on the Move RON ST. AMANT – Changing Places Moving Ron St. Amant, Vice President of COD Sales for Changing Places Moving was recognized and awarded Affiliate of the Year for 2011 by the Women’s Council of Realtors - Rochester at their annual Holiday Luncheon. Ron has over 21 years in relocation services and actual moving. He has been employed with Changing Places Moving since May of 2001. Ron cultivates business opportunities through networking with realtors and the Women’s Council of Realtors provides Ron the opportunity to get involved and serve the realtors of the Rochester and surrounding areas. Ron is also an ambassador for the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations Ron St. Amant! |
Karen S. McMurray Allstate Insurance Co. 6684 Dixie Hwy Ste D Clarkston, Mi 48346karenmcmurray@allstate.com 248.625.5880 |
Karen McMurray Allstate agency is celebrating their 25th year in business. In celebration we will buy lunch for anyone that calls, emails are comes in for a quote!
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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. |
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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
JANUARY 2012 |
January 11--CHAMBER Business Bootcamp11:45-1:30 pm.. 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 Community Room Indpendence Township Fire Station 1 6500 Citation Drive
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| January 12--Chamber BOB at Signs Now of Waterford 7:45-9 am (see above) |
BLOOD DRIVE I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and is ready for 2012! Here at LaFontaine Automotive Group we are starting the year off by hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross on January 12, 2012 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. It will be in our upstairs conference room at our Highland location. The address is 4000 W. Highland Rd, Highland, MI 48357. Feel free to give me a call at 248 714-1164 or the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 to schedule an appointment. As always, walk- ins are welcome but there might be a wait time. Thank you in advance for your support and please spread the word. --Carol Peters |
WHAT IS A HEALTHY BODY FAT PERCENTAGE? Body composition refers to the amount of fat you have, relative to lean tissue (muscles, bones, water, organs). This measurement is a clearer indicator of your fitness because regardless of what you weigh, the higher percentage of body fat you have, the more likely you are to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Call Anytime Fitness-Clarkston (9685 Dixie Hwy) to schedule your FREE body fat testing on January 15, 2012…such a deal! 248-625-3002 |
Learn How to Eat, Drink and be Healthy Meets Every Monday January 16th – April 2nd 2012 6:30 PM
This series runs 12 weeks and will include Personalized meal plans, body composition testing, measurements, blood pressure, weights, guidebooks, group sessions and individual appointments
Group meets one week with Cindy Crandell RN CN for Lifestyle Class and meets alternative week with Jennifer Place (Prof. Counselor) for Mindful Eating Strategies
Intake individual appt baseline assessment & development of personalized meal plan, measurements, weight, blood pressure and body composition testing. Intro & You’re Doing the Right Thing - Cindy Mindful Eating - Jennifer Supermarket Shopping Strategies & Tour- Cindy Self-Sabotage - Jennifer Eating, Exercise, Energy & Metabolism & Exercise for Life
Individual appt- nutritional modification, supplement review, exercise and stress assessment, body composition, measurements, and blood pressure check free Bio Matt Session Family Dynamics - Jennifer Stress Solutions & Real World Eating - Cindy Strategies for Handling Triggers - Jennifer Vitamins & Minerals & Detoxification - Cindy
Individual appt – nutritional maintenance plan, supplement review, exercise and stress management plan review, body composition test, measurements, evaluate progress, customized maintenance plan.
This class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to lose weight and develop smart ways to live well. It is also great for those who struggle to stay on track, may have insulin resistance, high cholesterol or triglycerides, high blood pressure, increased waist circumference and are at risk for coronary heart disease and or type 2 diabetes.
If you would like to attend please call to register at 248-766-2210. Cost $335.00 per person, register and receive a free brain assessment with Attuned Minds & refer a friend and receive a free bottle of Omega 3 EPA/DHA. |
| January 19 CHAMBER Luncheon Mixer at Outback Steakhouse (see above) |
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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| 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 |
