Chamber President

Donna Bullard

Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union

From the President

Fall is here and your Chamber is in full swing to head into this busy time of year!  We have just completed another successful Taste of Clarkston event, once more putting Clarkston on the map as a small town treasure that does things in a big town way.  The 25^th Business Expo is this month and your Chamber promises you excitement worthy of 25 years.  We will be rolling out the Red Carpets to celebrate 25 successful years of showcasing our community businesses. This event also exposes not only   . . . . (MORE)

Chamber BOB

November 17, 2011

7:45-9:00 a.m.

Sprint of Independence

5601 Sashabaw Rd.

Clarkston, MI 48346

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

OCN Business Card Mixer

November 30, 2011

5:30-7:30 pm

Register online with the Troy Chamber

APPETIZERS CASH BAR

FLYER

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

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

November 12

1-4 pm

Open House and Holiday Bazaar

Join us at Canterbury-on-the-Lake for our Holiday Bazaar and Open House

Jewelry, crafts, purses, and so much more! 

5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI 48329

248.674.9292

www.canterburyonthelake.com

November 17

2-5

Ribbon Cutting

@3:30 pm

Work it Personal Training

7070 Gateway Park Dr.

Clarkston, MI 48346

November 17

4:30-8

Ribbon Cutting

@ 4:30

Batteries Plus   PRESS RELEASE

3987 Baldwin Road

Auburn Hills, MI  48326. 

Light refreshments will be provided.

November 17

6-8 pm

Open House

American House

1915 Baldwin Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340
Heavy Hors D’oeuvres | Cocktails
Casual Attire | Valet Service Available
RSVP & Spread the Hope!
(248) 335-7020

Celebrate & Shop Grand Unveiling & Celebration!
Join our residents as we celebrate the completion of our multimillion dollar renovations and kick off the 3rd annual American House Foundation Holiday Hope for Seniors program benefitting over 350 seniors in need throughout the metro Detroit area. Enjoy festive music while you mingle with our residents who volunteered their time and creativity to make handmade gifts and holiday decorations for you to purchase. 100% of proceeds will go
toward the program.
Gifts will range from $5 to $20 but donations in any amount will be greatly appreciated. Don’t miss out on this inspiring event. When seniors help seniors, there’s usually a little bit of
magic to be found...

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

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.

"Bitter cold is going to be here before we know it,” said Richard Spano, a local Allstate agent. “Many of us have closets overflowing with items other people need right now. Anything you'd want to put on your body or your bed in cold weather is what we need: blankets, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, thermal underwear, hats, and even thick socks.” 

Many families are just getting by and are ill-equipped to weather a Michigan winter. Participating in Spano’s Bundle Up Blanket and Coat Drive is an easy way to engage an entire family in serving the community. “We’re in the business of protecting people with auto, home and life insurance,” said Spano, “this is a natural extension of what we do every day.”  

“Ask people to stop whatever they’re doing when they hear about this and check their closets,” Spano said.

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 6^th 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. 

Lori Kerch, CPA

Senior Finance and Investment Capital Advisor

SmartZone Development

OU INCubator

2200 North Squirrel Road

Rochester, Michigan 48309-

(o) 248.648.4800

(f) 248.648.4799

kerch@oakland.edu

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:

• Be located in Michigan
• Have the rights (ownership or license) to innovative technology, or be seeking a strong IP position
• Be pre-revenue
• Funding is to be used for the development of a business that is focused on the commercialization of technology of interest to the 21st Century Jobs Fund
• Loans may not be made into a publicly held company, but may be utilized to spin technology out of a public company and establish a new private entity.
• Have potential for rapid growth and sales over $10 million annually in five years.

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

 SUBMISSION PACKAGE

CHECK LIST

As many of you are aware there is a ~750 sq', year round gazebo being built at the new location in Davisburg. The yogazebo will overlook an Olympic size pond and endless acres of land. The intention is to hold special classes and workshops on a suggested donation only basis. The classes will run ~ $5 - $7 and the workshops ~$10 - $20. What does suggested mean? Well in hard times some may or may not have this amount to offer, therefore this does not mean they are not welcome to attend it simply means this space will be offered to them regardless of their current circumstances; treating all beings equally. The space will be able to hold ~ 10-15 yoga mats comfortably and ~20-40 for stand up or sit down events, therefore a commitment will strongly be encouraged so we can honor all of those beings interested in attending. There will be times when students will be placed on a waiting list. Hence If unable to adhere respecting the time and space of other souls by letting Jules know in advance that you will be unable to attend. Thank you for understanding in advance! 
Many former Jewels students and excited, new inquiring minds will find the new location is actually closer and or of equal distance from the previous location. Go ahead and see for yourselves, map quest: 7355 Hall Road Davisburg, MI 48350. Namaste Jules
Note: New web address and email to be announced soon

EDUCATION and NETWORKING Employer Internship Training Session at Oakland University FLYER

Date:  Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Time:  9:00-10:30 a.m., networking after program
Location:  Oakland University at the OU Incubator

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)
As part of the Michigan Internship Initiative:  Employers are invited to attend an Employer Internship Training Session to gain insight, knowledge and tools required to assist them with quickly developing their internship program.
Training sessions will cover the following 5 steps for developing a quality program:
1.  Setting goals and policies for the internship program
2.  Writing a plan for the internship opportunity
3.  Recruiting qualified interns
4.  Managing the interns
5.  Conducting exit interviews and follow-up
"Assisting employers with building an internship program is an essential step in creating opportunities for both talent and businesses in our state.  Employer Internship Training Sessions provide the perfect forum to connect businesses with resources, including educational partners, to assist with internship program development."
- Amanda Avila, Talent Development Manager, Prima Civitas Foundation

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

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 12^th  December 10^th

Independence Township Library  6495 Clarkston Road  248.625.2212  www.indelib.org

The Clarkston Community Women's Club is sponsoring it's annual Holiday Auction on Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Independence Township Library.  Please plan to attend as this is a great opportunity to purchase baked goods, gift baskets, specialty items and unique gifts for the "hard to buy for" person.  All monies raised will be used by the club for projects within the community such as youth assistance, library, rotary (shoes for kids) and scholarships.  Only checks and cash accepted.  Refreshments and snacks are provided.

LaFontaine/Lady La's FASH BASH Thursday Nov. 17, 2011
from 6:30-9:00pm Casino begins at 6:30pm Fashion Runway begins at 7:30pm Hors d*oeuvres & Spirits

EDUCATION Investor Education @ Your Library

Financial Planning for Women

Thursday, December 1^st, 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 www.indelib.org

Ladies Night Thursday, December 1 • 7:00-9:00 pm Fountains Golf & Banquet Center 6060 Maybee Road • Clarkston

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.

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

20^th Annual Greens Market

Clarkston Farm & Garden Club

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, from 9 to 4 pm.

at the Church of the Resurrection, 6490 Clarkston Rd.

(across from the Independence Township Library).

Inside the doors of this holiday wonderland you will find décor to ring in the season including wreaths & roping made from fresh Michigan mixed-greens, many sizes of fresh tabletop arrangements, fresh loose greens, bundles of greens designed for outside urns, and small gift selections. This year’s Greens Market raffle will feature a beautiful hand-stitched holiday quilt. Raffle tickets can be purchased only on the day of the market.

All proceeds from the sale are used by the club to benefit the community in various ways. These include the Clarkston Main Street planters, Independence Township Library gardens, scholarships for high school seniors, funding for environmental programs for Clarkston students, and horticulture & conservation mini-grants for Clarkston teachers.

For more information, call 248-625-9399

Log on to www.clarkstongardenclub.org to preorder wreaths and roping

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