Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
September 8, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. ONLINE Credit Card Processing is now enabled on the Chamber's website. (really!)
2. Taste of Clarkston MENUs are now posted online!
3. You can sponsor a restaurant at Taste of Clarkston and have your business name and logo, website, tag line or phone number on the menu banners. This sponsorship offer CLOSES on Monday September 14th.
4. You can volunteer at Taste of Clarkston! Wear your business logo shirt/jacket and help us host our signature event!
5. 2010 Chamber Directory reaches 19,000 homes and businesses in January -and an additional 2,000 copies are distributed through the Chamber throughout the year. More info on advertising in the Directory HERE
Looking for part-time help? Try CHS Co-Op Program
I would like to extend a hello and thank you for those present and past business owners that have helped Clarkston High School students with jobs and experiences. I would like to also ask that if you are in need of a part-time employee, that you can contact me, Kevin Smith, at the high school for a possible candidate.
The number is 248-623-4056. I understand the difficulty in hiring when so many are out of work, but we must not count out our younger workers. Thanks again.
Upcoming Networking events
Annual Meeting
September 17, 2009 11:45-1:30 p.m. at Oakhurst Golf & Country Club
Earlybird registration $35 per person $50 at the door
Don't forget to register for the Chamber luncheon with Congressman Mike Rogers! Early bird price $20. At the door $50! (We offer you these great savings because you help us keep costs down and plan better events when you RSVP ahead of time!)
Chamber and Community Events
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 SCAMP Golf Classic at White Lakes Oaks
- SEPTEMBER 12, 2009 Habitat for Humanity - Estate Sale
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 Chamber Annual Meeting (Luncheon) at Oakhurst Country Club 11:45-1:30 pm
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 at 7:00 pm Internet Safety Class Part 1 Clarkston Community Church
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Yoga Oasis 1 Year Anniversary Celebration 4-6 pm
- SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2009 Art in the Village
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 Car Wash for Autism at Clarkston Glass
- SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm Internet Safety Class Part 2 Clarkston Community Church
- SEPTEMBER 24, 2009 Cowan Chiropractic RIBBON CUTTING 1 p.m.
- SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Designer Showcase House Opening Night Party (Tickets $75) 7-11 pm
- SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 Angels Place Race 5K, 1 mile Fun Run
- SEPTEMBER 26-October 4 Designer Showcase House General Admission (Tickets $10) Open 11-3 Weekdays; 11-7 Saturday and Sunday
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 Taste of Clarkston Noon-6 pm
SAVE THE DATES
- OCTOBER 22, 2009 Bullseye Small Business Conference 7:30-noon
- OCTOBER 30, 2009 THE 8TH ANNUAL WORKPLACE DIVERSITY FORUM 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Troy)
- NOVEMBER 12, 2009 Chamber EXPO at Clarkston High School 6-8 pm (5:00 Exhibitors' B2B Hour)
FLU SHOT CLINICS at Clarkston Specialty Health Care Sept 16; Oct 14; Nov 18; Dec 9 INFO Must call to pre-register for your shot
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Improving Business Performance
by Ron DeLorme,
Manage Max Performance Improvement
September 1, 2009
Best Practices of Best-in-Class Companies
Best Practice #4: Continuously Improve Everything! You are NEVER done improving!
Beware of small expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)