Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
August 11, 2009
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. MEETING NOTICE regarding the formation of a joint waste removal and recycling program in Independence Township and Springfield Township. Thursday August 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Clarkston Junior High School Performing Arts Center, 6595 Waldon Road, Clarkston, MI 48346. Representatives from Resource Recycling and all township board members from both townships have been invited to attend..
2. Letter from Carol Evan's, Smith's Disposal re: the waste removal and recyling program study.
3. Fall is upon us and it's the time of year that the Chamber is looking for members interested in serving as an Ambassador. Ambassador Application form
4. The Chamber is researching follow up workshops for Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. These would be hands on workshops where you bring your lap top and apply what you learn immediately.
5. Friday is The Chamber's eNewsletter Friendly Day at the Chamber. Stop by the Chamber on Friday between 8 and 4 and have a FREE bowl of ice cream! (Mint Choc Chip; Smores; Vanilla) Tell us you heard about it in the eNewsletter.
EXPO Workshop
How do you make the most of your EXPO experience? Research, tips, strategies and recommendations.
SPEAKER: Stacy Himmelspach, InSight Advisory Services
Thursday, September 3, 2009, 2:00-4:00 at
Clarkston Schools Administration Building
6389 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI
1. Participants will develop a plan for getting prepared for the EXPO
2. What to expect at the EXPO
3. Helpful hints for successful EXPO
4. Networking and planning with veteran EXPO exhibitors
5. Business growth expectations
6. Follow-up process: During and after the EXPO, how you will follow up with contacts you have made
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Upcoming Networking events
August 13, 2009 7:45-9:00 a.m. |
Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home, Inc. |
$10 with PREPAID reservations $15 at the door NON-MEMBERS $25 per person |
OCN Mixer
August 26, 2009
Chamber and Community Events
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Wednesday August 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm and Saturday August 22 11:00am - 2:00pm Bubbles the Elephant and The Learning Experience invite you to our BACK TO SCHOOL open house!
Refreshments, bounce house, crafts, tours, and plenty of fun! Register at our open house and receive 50% off 1st month of tuition!!
- AUGUST 13 2009 Bucks for Buses Fundraiser at Bullfrogs (benefitting Independence Twp. transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities)
- Amyloidosis Foundation GOLF OUTING AUGUST 16, 2009 at Fountains Golf and Banquet
- AUGUST 30, 2009 Planet Kids Childrens Center Open House 1-4 pm
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 EXPO Workshop 2-4 pm at Clarkston Schools Admin. Building Find out how to get MORE out of your EXPO experience. Presenter: Stacy Himmelspach, Insight Advisory Services.
- SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 Beer University 5:00-8:30 p.m. at On the Border. Order Tickets early and SAVE$$
- SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 SCAMP Golf Classic at White Lakes Oaks
- SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 Chamber Annual Meeting (Luncheon) at Oakhurst Country Club 11:45-1:30 pm
- SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Yoga Oasis 1 Year Anniversary Celebration 4-6 pm
- SEPTEMBER 19 & 20, 2009 Art in the Village
- SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 Taste of Clarkston Noon-6 pm
Capital Connection by State Representative Eileen Kowall
August 4, 2009
Improving Business Performance
by Ron DeLorme,
Manage Max Performance Improvement
August 4, 2009
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