Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
March 15, 2011
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Stories from the Front Lines: A Conversation with Michigan Women Entrepreneurs
Prepare to be inspired. On March 15, Inforum and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will host a panel of Michigan women who have launched successful businesses. This event is a chance to hear from women who set their own rules and thrive on their own terms -- even when it isn't easy.
The panelists will be:
Shanny Apodaca, Simply Good Kitchen
Michelle Crumm, chief business officer and co-founder, Adaptive MaterialsFlorine Mark, president and chairman of the board, The WW Group
Antonella Soloman, Launch Learning Group
The panel discussion will be moderated by Carol Cain, senior producer and host of "Michigan Matters" on WWJ-TV.
Event Details
Date: March 15
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Southfield Westin, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075
Cost: Inforum members $50; nonmembers $65
To register online, click here
Presented in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. APRIL Advertising Advantage mailing. DEADLINE April 1, 2011. For $150 you provide 1000 copies of your flyer and we'll insert it in a mailing that will reach 1000 area businesses.
2. APRIL 1st Clarkston Area Chamber members are invited to come take a tour of the WWJ Radio Station (luncheon provided but you must RSVP) 11:30-1:30 WWJ 26495 American Drive, Southfield, MI Email John Petty to RESERVE YOUR SPOT Flyer
3. The Chamber office is upgrading our server and computers, beginning this Friday. Please bear with us as we install our new systems, upgrade our hardware, software and train on the new features.
4. We're offering a Groupon FREE lunch and learn--FRI March 18, 2011 11:45-1 pm at Clarkston United Methodist Church. LIMITED SPACE--you MUST RSVP to hold a space! The DEAL IS ON we're reached our minimum enrollment number! There is a limit for how many can take advantage of this offer. Are you in? HIT REPLY to this email or call the Chamber 248-625-8055
5. March 2011 Office Depot Chamber Specials
Upcoming Networking events
Chamber BOB March 17, 2011 7:45-9:00 a.m. |
Alati Chiropractic 7590 Dixie Hwy. Clarkston, MI 48346 |
MEMBER Registration $15 Non-Member Registration $25 BEST VALUE--MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance! |
Chamber Luncheon Mixer March 24, 2011 11:45-1 pm |
Mr. B's Roadhouse 6761 Dixie Hwy. Clarkston, MI 48346 Speaker: Challenge Cup (Our new Golf Classic Format!) |
MEMBER Registration $25 Non-Member Registration $30 BEST VALUE--MEMBERS Save $5 when you sign up and pay in advance! |
Women in Business March 31, 2011 10:45-1 pm Lunch is included |
Go Red for Women With speaker: Dr. Katharine Scharer, MD Vice Chief Radiologist at Crittenton Hospital Preventative measures and Imaging for a Healthy Heart. Red Knapps 6722 Dixie Hwy. Clarkston MI 48346 |
MEMBERS registration $50/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
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Check out State Representative Eileen Kowall's Capital Connection in the Contributors Corner Rep. Eileen Kowall seeks to increase safety on gravel roads
- heck 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 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!
Members News
MEMBER VALUE Membership Window Clings have been distributed in the February Advertising Advantage Member Mailing. If you don't have yours--contact Teri at the Chamber.
MEMBER VALUE Office Depot --Store Purchasing Cards are in--if you don't have yours yet, contact Teri at the Chamber.
COMMUNITY Community Awards Nominations Form. Take time today to nominate a Citizen of the Year, Business Person of the Year or any of the other award categories. Deadline for nominations is March 31, 2011.
Concerts in the Park Summer Schedule has just been announced.
NEW Clarkston Mini Storage is now under new management with many new and exciting changes taking place! We have over 400 units, varying in size, starting as low as $45/mo. We are offering discounts to both senior citizens (65 and older) and active military personnel who are new tenants looking to rent a unit. We are also running a “first month’s free” special this month to all new tenants. We not only believe in rewarding our new tenants with discounted rates, we also believe in rewarding our existing tenants as well, so we have implemented a referral program which offers a bonus for current tenants who refer a new tenant to our facility. The now family owned and operated business has made many changes to improve security for both employees and tenants. We are also installing a new gate keypad system in the spring. Stop in our office for details on how you can learn more and take advantage of our specials! We are located at 4550 White Lake Road between Andersonville and Dixie Highway.
HEALTH Great Lakes Cancer Institute-Clarkston is offering Free Colorectal Cancer Test Kits. If you are over 50 or have a family history
you are eligible to receive a free kit. Call 1-866-696-4524 or register online at www.glci.com
Offer valid March 1 - March 31, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS to Fritz Jackson, Ideas for You for receiving Women's Business Enterprise National Council certification for women owned and managed businesses.
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 and FAMILY Jewels Yoga & Fitness Family Yoga April 7 & 8 FLYER www.jewelsyogafitness.com or call 248-390-9270
Chamber and Community Events
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.
NEW HEALTH Mind & Body Wednesdays @ the Independence Township Library
Wednesday, March 16th, 7-8pm
Cardio Boxing Demo & Sample Class
Kakan Garcia, an instructor in cardio boxing and pro boxing with 30 years of experience, will be joining us for a free demo and sample class. His program has been popular with students of all ages (11 to 70!). Join us to see if this workout is for you! All Sample class participants are required to sign a liability waiver. Registration appreciated.
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
248.625.2212
HEALTHThursday, March 17, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation Blood Cancer Support Group - Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C., Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive, Conference Room, Clarkston, MI 48346 - the third Thursday of every month.
HEALTHSaturday, March 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation Colorectal Cancer Awareness Program - Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C., Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive, Conference Room, Clarkston, MI 48346
NEW EDUCATIONTuesday – March 22, 2011 6:00-7:30 pm (5:30 pm arrival, coffee /appetizers ) Wake up Your Business Discover the Five Steps to Business Freedom presented by Jim Grant of AdviCoach at Clarkston Community Education, 6558 Waldon Rd., Clarkston, MI 48346
Register for this FREE seminar by emailing or calling: Jim Grant jgrant@AdviCoach.com 248-613-1439 FLYER
HEALTH Thursday, March 24, 2011 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation General Cancer Support Group - Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C., Great Lakes Cancer Institute, 5680 Bow Pointe Drive, Conference Room, Clarkston, MI 48346 - the fourth Thursday of every month.
RIBBON CUTTING You're invited to Clarkston Cleaning Services
10 Year Anniversary Celebration and
Grand Opening of their new location. March 24, 2011
3:30pm to 7:00pm 5880 Dixie Highway
Clarkston, MI 48346
NEW OPEN HOUSE Pines of Clarkston Saturday. March 26, 2011 7550 Dixie Highway, Clarkston, Michigan 48346 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Snacks & Drinks provided FLYER
NEW EDUCATION Investor Education @ Your Library
Principles for Structuring a Portfolio
Part 1: Thursday, March 24th, 6:30-9:00pm
Part 2: Thursday, April 7th, 6:30-9:00pm
A "plain-English" overview of the process and principles of structuring a purposeful, organized and well-diversified portfolio composed of individual stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. 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
NEW FAMILY Friends of the Independence Township Library Spring Used Book Sale
Great prices on thousands of gently used books…fiction, non-fiction, hardcover, paperbacks, videos, DVDs and CDs…meticulously sorted by our hardworking volunteers! All proceeds benefit the Independence Township Library.
Friends Members-Only Preview Night – Not a Friends member? Join at the door!
Tuesday, March 29th, 6:00-8:00pm
Book Sale Days
Wednesday & Thursday, March 30th & 31st, 10:00am-8:30pm
Half Price Sale Day
Friday, April 1st, 10:00am-5:30pm
$5 per Bag Day
Saturday, April 2nd, 10:00am-1:00pm
Independence Township Library
6495 Clarkston Road
248.625.2212
NEW EDUCATION Wednesday, April 6, 2011 7:00pm – 9:00pm FREE Presentation Attract Butterflies To Your Garden
Presented by Brenda Dziedzic
President, Southeast Michigan Butterfly Association& Advanced Master Gardener FLYER
St. Daniel Catholic Church,
7010 Valley Park Drive, Clarkston
EDUCATION APRIL 18, 2011 7:30 pm THINKING OF STARTING A BUSINESS??
SCORE &VETBIZ Presentation “Should I, Could I, start my own business?”
St. Daniel Cushing Center, 7010 Valley Park Drive, Clarkston, MI
Please call Marylou at St. Daniel Job Ministry to confirm you attendance. (Seating is limited)
(248-625-4583)
NETWORKING Kaffe Connect Tuesday, May 3, 2011 8:30-10 am IKEA Canton Ford Road & I-275 FLYER
CHARITABLE RACE 4th Annual Angel's Place Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 21, 2011 in downtown Clarkston (start/finish at St. Daniel's Church).
RACE 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.
ENTERTAINMENT Peacefest June 4-5, 2011 is looking for bands and artists. Any questions call Darren Graunstadt at 248-623-1648 or Fax 248-666-3325 or e-mail : thepeacefest@aol.com
Join over 50 artists for our Third Annual Peacefest
When : Saturday and Sunday, June 4th & 5th
Where : 5815 Dixie Highway, Waterford MI 48329
and south down the Dixie Corridor to Bank of America
Our featured artist this year is Carl Lundgren Psychedelic Rock Poster Artist
check out his website : www.detroitrockposters.com or carllundgren.com
Featured band : The Rythm Kings of Oakland County & Tons of local bands
Sound provided by : McCourt’s Music of Waterford and Berkley
Stage provided by : Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Kayak Event by : Summit Sports of Rochester
Lodging Provided by : The Olde Mill Inn of Clarkston
ENTERTAINMENT June 4, 2011 M-15 Heritage Route Car Rally (1st Annual) Clarkston to Vassar
FAMILY and ENTERTAINMENT September 2-5 Great Lakes Agricultural Fair at the Silverdome
You can help save the July 4th Independence Day celebrations! Community Challenge July 4th Sponsorship Levels
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.
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Doing Business with the State: Getting Involved The State of Michigan encourages vendors to educate themselves about government contracting, which may provide a wealth of business opportunities. To begin with, vendors should view the state’s Current Contract List to see what kinds of products and services the state is interested in. Additionally, vendors should visit the state’s Purchasing Operations website at http://www.michigan.gov/micontractconnect, to get a general sense about how to do business with the state. For further educational opportunities, the State of Michigan offers free contracting seminars that teach vendors how to register their business and become eligible to bid on state contracts as well as how to write thorough, quality bid proposals. A calendar of upcoming presentations can be viewed here. |
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Michigan Celebrates Small Business The 2011 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards event will be April 28, 2011. Small business owners and supporters come from all across the state to show their support for the winners and support Michigan’s growing companies. On the night of the event, attendees are treated to an hour of hors d’oeuvres with live jazz, a dinner including full-course meal by the Lansing Center’s executive chef and the awards program. During the awards program, an important member of the small business community will act as guest speaker and awards will be presented. WATCH for information on the nomination process--coming soon! |