Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
June 16, 2009
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
- Concerts in the Park begin this FRIDAY June 19. Local talent-- 2nd Chance at 6:30; Headliner-- Starduster Band at 7:00
- Volunteers needed to help out at Chamber Golf Outing Monday June 29, 2009 Volunteer
- Social Media Bootcamp 101 scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2009. Register Here
- BEER UNIVERSITY Scheduled for Thursday September 3, 2009 5:00-8:30 p.m. at On the Border. Order Tickets early and SAVE$$
- Congratulations to IGD Solutions for being named by Goldline Research Corporation as a 2009 Leading Web Designer in the Central United States. Forbes
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Upcoming Networking events
CHAMBER LUNCHEON MIXER
June 18, 2009
11:45-1:00 p.m.
Ruby Tuesday
6898 Sashabaw Rd
Speaker: Minesh Baxi
Build Your Networking Skills
MENU CHOICES:
__Ultimate Chicken Sandwich (Grilled chicken with Swiss Cheese, bacon and garlic mayo)
__Mini Cheese Burgers (beef with American cheese, mayo, mustard and pickles)
__Mini Turkey Burgers (with lettuce, tomato, pickles and garlic mayo)
__Clubhouse Salad (grilled chicken with avocado, cheese and tomato)
ROCKING ON THE RIVER
Thursday, July 9
5:30 to 8 p.m.
The Roostertail - Detroit
If there’s one networking event you attend this summer, this it! We’ve partnered with the Detroit Regional Chamber, the largest chamber of commerce in the country, and 66 other chambers of commerce to give you the biggest networking reception of the summer! Don’t miss out on your one chance to connect with hundreds of potential new business contacts on Thursday, July 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Roostertail in Detroit. Be sure to bring tons of business cards, there will be tons of companies to rock with at this summer celebration on the river.
Announcements
Welcome to Chamber Intern Kasey Wang
Congratulations to the 2009 Community High School Scholarships winners.
Congratulations to Clarkston High School student Michelle Lee for earning PERFECT SAT and ACT scores. READ MORE
Community Events
JUNE 18, 19, 21 RED CROSS Blood Drives in the Clarkston area
JUNE 16, 2009 Benefit to support the Independence Township Senior Activity Center will be held at Pete's Coney Island II at 6160 Dixie Hwy. in Clarkston.
JUNE 19, 2009 Comerica Bank 3rd Anniversary Celebration 9-6 pm 7789 Sashabaw Rd.
JUNE 20, 2009 CLARKSTON FARMERS MARKET opens at Depot St. parking lots in downtown Clarkston. (Runs through October)
JULY 3, 2009 Dinner, Drum and Dance Cruise
by State Representative Eileen Kowall
May 19, 2009
Economy can't withstand latest economic blow
There is an attempt in the Legislature right now to increase unemployment benefits as a contingent of accepting federal stimulus dollars for unemployment insurance. I do not support this measure, because it amounts to . .. . NEXT
Improving Business Performance by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
June 9, 2009
Best Practices of Best-in-Class Companies
Goal: In the next few articles, provide YOU with Best Practices that you can start using right away to get better service, better sales, better job performance from employees and better business results – fast! . . . .NEXT
by Jason T. Ryan
June 2, 2009
Motor City Connect
Ever heard of it? It is relatively new and it is worth your time and effort.
In their words Motor City Connect is: . . . . NEXT
by Sue Kinch, Fresh Eyes Business Services
June 16, 2009 NEW
Is My Business Ready for My Clarkston, Buy Clarkston? . . . NEXT
June 16, 2009 NEW
How to Conquer Fear of Public Speaking. . . NEXT