Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
January 25, 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 Bill Burr All Saints Cemetery |
Thoughts from your President: Your Attitude is the Key to Your Success
I woke up early today excited about all the many things I would do before the clock strikes midnight. I have many responsibilities to fulfill today. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have. Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or II be thankful that the grass is getting watered free. Today I can feel sad that I don’t have more money in my pocket or I can be glad my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste. Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am still alive. Today I can lament over all that my parents didn’t give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born. Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses. Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships. Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do. Today stretches ahead of me waiting to be shaped, and here I am the sculptor who gets to do the shaping. What today and 2011 will be is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day and year I will have. Credited to: Dr. Charles W. Edwards, Jr., Chaplain of the Disabled American Veterans. Continue to prosper, Bill Burr
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Recommended Six-step Approach to Building Your Facebook Page
#1: Objective
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Ideally, just as with your blog, you’ll have an editorial guide (or content matrix) which includes a plan for publishing a mix of updates, photos, videos, and links.#4: Promotion StrategyNow you’ve built it and need to ensure “they come!” There are many ways to promote your Facebook page inside Facebook, outside Facebook and offline. #5: Engagement StrategyNow you’re starting to gain traction! But you’ll need to allocate resources to ensure your Facebook page is being monitored and moderated—if not always by you, then by your team.
#6: Conversion Strategy
The tipping point in social media is between 500-1,000 fans/followers/friends/email subscribers. You’ll start to see measurable results with this size group. You’ll be building trust and loyalty among your fanbase with consistently good content and reliable responses. Now you must have a strategy in place to convert your fanbase to paying clients or customers.
Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
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4 color glossy magazine mailed to residents and businesses in the Clarkston area Spring/Summer Edition March 2011 Advertising is now available. |
1. RIBBON CUTTING Tuesday January 25, 2011 You’re Cordially Invited to the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Caring Insurance Advisors located at 7183 N. Main St Suite F, Clarkston, MI 48346 (Winship Professional Building) Grand Opening 3:00 – 6:00 pm Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm Light Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome, an RSVP to Matt Wagner matt@caringinsuranceadvisor.com or 888-245-7175 would be greatly appreciated.
2. Do you have the Right Stuff? Join us for our January WIB--Thursday January 27, 2011 10:45-1 pm (lunch included.) Listen to our dynamic speaker Charlie Wollborg, Curve Detroit "Butterfly Thinking & Workplace Innovation" and enjoy creative networking over lunch. WIB (Women in Business) events aren't just for women--everyone is invited. Register early to save. (We already have 50 people registered for this event--but we can squeeze you in if you register soon!)
3. RIBBON CUTTINGSaturday, January 29, 2011 You are invited to Top Shelf Clothing of Clarkston Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
This convenient trendy store is located at 6325 Sashabaw Rd. Ste. E, Clarkston, MI 48346 (More info below)
4.Attn: Women business leaders--donate your cleaned career clothing (on a hanger) to help women-in-need get interview and career wardrobes. Clarkston Area Chamber is collecting your donations, now through the end of January. Donations will be sent to Lighthouse Emergency Services, Career Closet.
5. As some of you already know, SCAMP is planning another Designer Showcase House for this year. We would love for you to be a part of this project, and would like to take the opportunity to invite you to an informational meeting that will take place next Thursday January 27th at 7:00 pm. Details are included in the attached document; please look this over and email/call to let us know if you are able to attend.--Donna Clancy, Clarkston SCAMP
Upcoming Networking events
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OCN Business Card Exchange Tin Fish, 12 Oaks Mall January 26, 2010 5:30-7:30 NOVI |
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Women in Business January 27, 2011 10:45-1 pm |
The Right Stuff Speaker: Charlie Wollborg, Curve Detroit Clarkston Administration Building 6389 Clarkston Rd. Clarkston MI 48346 |
MEMBERS registration 505/person. Non-members $50/person BEST VALUE--MEMBERS Save $20 when you sign up and pay in advance. (30/person) Early Bird discounts apply to registrations received 48 hours prior to the event. |
Contributor's Corner
- 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 Representative Kowall's response to Governor Snyder's State of the State speech.
- 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!
- PRESS RELEASE ATD Solutions
Moving up and providing more: Local bookkeeping firm moves up the street and implements more services to help you manage your financials.
- SAVINGS January Savings from Office Depot COUPON
- CHARITABLE GIVING/SAVINGS LaFontaine Automotive Group wanted to invite all of you to come out to our boutique here at the dealership February 1, 2011 through February 12, 2011 and take part in the Lighthouse of Oakland County’s “Career Dress” program. This is how it works. We are asking that you bring a gently used purse and in turn you will receive 30% off the purchase of a new purse. We have many “must have” purses arriving that would be great for Spring and keep in mind that all of the donated purses will go directly to help women in need of a job, dress for the interview. So come out and help us support a great cause and please help spread the word! Thanks so much for your help in advance. Have a great weekend. Carol Peters Office: 248.714.1164 eMail: cpeters@lafontaineauto.com
- HEALTH McLaren is now a site thru the Riley Foundation and we are able to offer free mammograms for patients without insurance as long as they are over 40 and live in Oakland County. CLICK for COUPON
- NEW HEALTH Clarkston Hot Yoga presents "The Workshop" An All Levels Practice - a great informational, hands on yoga workshop on Saturday, February 12, 2011, 11:00am to 2:00pm. $40 (refreshments included). SEE FLYER Conducted by senior teacher Zeek Vincent from our sister studio - Vegas Hot Yoga. Come and enjoy the 18 years of experience and knowledge of one of Las Vegas' most celebrated teachers! His workshop will include a line of selected modifications for poses, injury prevention and alignment tips, posture depth emphasized building blocks for beginners and more! No matter what your experience level is, you will gain much from this workshop. Sign up online at www.clarkstonhotyoga.com or by calling the studio at 248-620-7101. Bring mat, towel, water and come prepared to have a fun afternoon! 5678 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston. Corner of Sashabaw and Maybee Rd in the Kroger shopping center.
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NEW HEALTH Clarkston Hot Yoga now offering ZUMBA Classes ! ! Zumba Wednesday & Saturday morning and Thursday evening. Zumba Gold Tuesday evening. Madison and Robin - certified Zumba instructors will take you through a fun cardio dance workout. No experience needed. Must wear Zumba shoes or socks/bare feet (Zumba shoes highly recommended). $10/session or $40 for 5 sessions (no expiration). This is the only class that is NOT heated! Come check out the new fitness fun. We also offer a new member special $30 for a 15-day trial membership for unlimited use of the studio - Yoga, Pilates and Zumba! Lockerooms w/showers and lockers. 5678 Sashabaw Rd., Clarkston Corner of Sashabaw Rd. and Maybee Rd (in the Kroger shopping center).
- HEALTHJewels Yoga & Fitness Changes to our evening classes - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday's classes are now at 7:00 pm not 7:15pm. This change is effective immediately. Join us on Saturday mornings at 10:15am for Gentle Yoga with Anne. Welcome in the New Year with new opportunities to breathe and move. Check out all our class offerings, times and therapeutic massage information at: www.jewelsyogafitness.com
- HEALTHAt Nuview Nutrition we are excited to announce that BIA testing is now available. Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer-is a method of assessing your "Body Composition" the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass,is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment. Research has shown that body composition is directly related to health. A normal balance of body fat is associated with good health and longevity. Excess fat in relation to lean body mass known as altered body composition, can greatly increase your risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more. BIA fosters early detection of an improper balance in your body composition, which allows for earlier intervention and prevention. BIA also provides a measurement of fluid and body mass that can be critical assessment tool for your current state of health If you are interested in having a BIA test call 248-766-2210
NEW FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY Is your organization/club/church looking for a fundraising opportunity that also supports local business? Check out On the Border Gives back Two Fold Letter to Chamber Members
Chamber and Community Events
RIBBON CUTTING Tuesday January 25, 2011 You’re Cordially Invited to the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting for Caring Insurance Advisors located at 7183 N. Main St Suite F, Clarkston, MI 48346 (Winship Professional Building) Grand Opening 3:00 – 6:00 pm Ribbon Cutting at 3:30 pm Light Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome, an RSVP to Matt Wagner matt@caringinsuranceadvisor.com or 888-245-7175 would be greatly appreciated.
RIBBON CUTTINGSaturday, January 29, 2011 You are invited to Top Shelf Clothing of Clarkston Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
This convenient trendy store is located at 6325 Sashabaw Rd. Ste. E, Clarkston, MI 48346
Grand Opening 10 am- 6 pm Ribbon Cutting at 1:30 pm
Contact: Bill and Alana Sue Fowler, Owners, at 248-922-7044
Please come in and check out our top quality, clean, appealing clothing for guys and gals, plus unique jewelry,
accessories and more.
We are featuring Grand Opening Specials, including 50-70% off some items.
Name brand clothing includes: Abercrombie & Fitch; Hollister; Miss Me; Affliction; Victoria's Secret Pink; and much more!
Light Refreshments, prizes and drawings (must be present to win).
EDUCATIONAL Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. Learn Strategies to Protect Your Financial Freedom FLYER
One Strategy is to convert a portion of your IRA to a ROTH IRA at no cost!
Presentation by Matt Wagner, Conservative Retirement & Legacy Planning Specialist and owner of Caring Insurance Advisors.
Where: Red Knapp’s, 6722 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, MI 48346
Seating is Limited - Reservation Required for this complimentary presentation
Call 888-245-7175 or email matt@caringinsuranceadvisors.com
** A must see if you are uncertain about your financial longevity.**FAMILY March 2nd, 5-8pm On the Border Dr. Suess Party to kick of March is Reading Month FLYER
NEW FAMILY March 5, 2011 Mardis Gras Spectacular-- St. Joseph Hall at Our Lady of the Lakes - doors open at 6:30pm
Food, music, Live and Silent Auctions
For tickets please call Kathy Flesher at 248-819-1599.
30$ at the door, 25$ pre-registered
HEALTH Smoking Cessation Series - two (two) hour classes offered at Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe, Clarkston please RSVP to Deanna Hart 248-922-6606.
March 16 and 23rd - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
May 11 and 18th - 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
July 13 and 20th - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Southern Michigan Adventure Racing Team (SMART) will be putting on an "Urban Hybrid" Adventure Race this year (The Blast) in The City of the Village of Clarkston on June 4, 2011. The race will start and end in Depot Park. This will be our second year in The City of the Village of Clarkston. for more information: (http://www.smartblast.org) What's an Urban Hybrid Race? It involves two-person teams competing on foot, on bike and by paddling a canoe. Along the way, each team completes special events. The types of special events as well as the course specifics are only found out on race day.
NEW The Peacefest June 4-5, 2011 is looking for bands and artists. Contact: LA Cafe
Check out the 2011 Women in Business Schedule
We LIKE it when you LIKE us. Did you know that you can post information, invitations and offers on the Chamber's Facebook Page? Check it out, post some information, promote your business Facebook page.
Sign up for savings with Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Office Depot Discount Program