Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
June 9, 2009
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Michigan's economy is better than you think it is. Out of the RenCen shadow Twitter TWEET from @AutomationAlley
2. Where are the stimulus and recovery dollars going? (Interactive Michigan Map)
3. Today (June 9) is Chuck Fortinberry's last day as a Chrysler Franchise--stop by and say hi . . . or better yet, buy something. June 10--Clarkston Chrysler Jeep becomes Clarkston Motors Inc., specializing in certified pre-owned vehicle superstore, parts and service.
4. The Glass if 1/2 Empty: Michigan Braces for Next Jolt (Detroit FreePress) OR The Glass if 1/2 Full:Michigan Will be Back (The Hill) Twitter TWEET from @KayPearson
5. April Housing Report, by Kay Pearson and Robin Cutler
Thank you to Golf Classic Presenting Sponsor
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network, committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes eight hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, freestanding dialysis centers, a regional network of cancer centers and providers, an employed primary care physician network, assisted living facilities, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health care and hospice, durable medical equipment and a wholly-owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren has 13,000 employees and more than 7,000 network physicians.
With over 500 funded residency and fellowship positions in both allopathic and osteopathic graduate medical education programs, McLaren is one of the largest producers of newly accredited physicians in the country.
McLaren Health Care has been ranked in the top 25 integrated health care systems in the United States for the last 10 years. With more than $2 billion in annual net revenue and an A1 rating from Moody’s Investor Services and AA- from Fitch Ratings, McLaren Health Care has sustained a revenue growth rate of 20% per year for nearly 20 years.
McLaren’s mission is “to be Michigan’s best value in healthcare, as defined by quality outcomes and cost.”
The operations and services of MHC are housed in nearly 150 facilities serving a 29-county market with a population in excess of 3.2 million lives.
McLaren Health Care Subsidiaries
- Bay Regional Medical Center
- Bay Special Care Hospital
- Great Lakes Cancer Institute
- Ingham Regional Medical Center
- Ingham Regional Orthopedic Hospital
- Lapeer Regional Medical Center
- McLaren Health Care Village at Clarkston
- McLaren Health Plan
- McLaren Medical Group
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
- Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center
- POH Regional Medical Center
- Visiting Nurse Services of Michigan
Top 5 Things You Should Know About McLaren Health Care
- As a system, McLaren is one of the largest providers of cardiac, orthopedic and oncology services in Michigan.
- The McLaren Health Care service area covers over 1/3 of the population of Michigan.
- McLaren Health Care has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in Michigan.
- McLaren has four cardiac surgery programs – all of which have earned the prestigious Blue Cross/Blue Shield Cardiac Center of Excellence Designation.
- When complete, McLaren will have invested over $500 million in new facilities devoted to serving Clarkston and surrounding communities.
Thank you to Golf Classic Corporate Sponsor
Hubbell Roth & Clark, Inc.
For over 94 years, Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. (HRC) has been providing consulting engineering and architectural services to municipal, industrial and private clients throughout southeastern Michigan, in addition to servicing various national clients. As a full service, multi-disciplined firm specializing in architectural, civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, structural and traffic engineering services, HRC is comprised of over 180 engineers, professional surveyors, architects, technicians and support staff. HRC is an Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm and Top 50 Trenchless Technology design firm whose work has been recognized by numerous prestigious industry awards. HRC has offices in Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Pontiac, Howell, Mt. Clemens, and Grand Rapids Michigan, and Orlando, Florida. For more information, visit our web site at www.hrc-engr.com.
Three Fast Facts about HRC
- Trusted Consultant for Over 94 Years; Long Term Continuous Service to Various Municipalities
- Full-Service, Multi-disciplined Firm Offering Specialized Services; Over 50 Registered Professionals
- Local Offices Providing Prompt Response and Local Knowledge
PHOTO: HRC’s Bloomfield Hills Corporate Headquarters
Thank you to Golf Classic Corporate Sponsor
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
We are a casual dining Mexican restaurant.
Three Fast Facts about On the Border
- Happy Hour Mon – Fri. 3-7pm and 9-close Half off appetizers during happy hour in bar area.
- We cater! Don’t fret about your upcoming gathering: we will do the work for you. Just call us at 888 OTB-CATR
- It’s a Fiesta all day, everyday!
Upcoming Networking events
June 11, 2009 Chamber Business Over Breakfast BOB
Networking IS the Breakfast of Champions, Join us!
7:45-9:00 a.m. RESERVATIONS
Changing Places Moving & Storage
4290 Hatchery Rd., Waterford
This is a joint event with Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce
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 NEW
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
May 12, 2009
by Don Rush, Sherman Publications
The Clarkston News
May 5, 2009
June 9, 2009 NEW
Top 10 Blogs for Advancing Your Career
June 9, 2009 NEW
Advertising Yourself: Building a Personal Brand through Social Networks
In 2007, Jim MacMillan was at the top of his profession -- a photojournalist who had just shared a Pulitzer Prize for pictures from Iraq's deadliest combat zones -- but he also started to wonder what kind of future that profession had in store for him. His newsroom in Philadelphia was making steep job cuts in the face of plummeting revenues. Then MacMillan attended a BlogWorld conference and returned with a determination to re-invent himself though social networking. . . . . NEXT
June 9, 2009 NEW
Marketing in Turbulent Times Links to a series of current research publications and working papers on the following topics:
- Boost advertising spending A very pertinent issue is how much to spend on advertising in recessions.
- Take the far-sighted view Given the turmoil in the markets, marketing managers may be tempted to cut
- Understand your business cycle How does advertising spending react to business cycles around the world?
- Bolster national brands The success of private labels also seems to be sensitive to business cycles.
- Know thyself While it is generally felt that caution is the best policy during a recession, some firms have done better than others by increasing marketing expenditures.
- Focus on customer satisfaction and retention In a resource-constrained environment, service businesses need to target their quality improvement efforts
- Make the case for marketing Finally, in these difficult times, it is important to remember the key factors that drive marketing’s influence in the organization