Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
August 4, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1.The Chamber now has a blog. http://clarkstonareachamber.blogspot.com/ in addition to Facebook and Twitter @CACOC.
2. Taste of Clarkston (click for photos of past events) planning is well underway. We need 300 volunteers to help set up, host and clean up this event. Volunteer shifts come in 2, 3 and 4 hour blocks. Check your mailing this month for a survey sheet to sign up and volunteer.
3. The EXPO committee is just getting up and running. If you would like to help promote the EXPO email to volunteer! EXPO Cmt. will meet Tues August 11, 2009 9:15 a.m. at the Chamber.
4. DID YOU KNOW You can participate as a sponsor or exhibitor at the BullsEye Small Business Conference October 22, 2009? Click on link for details. Definitely take advantage of the early bird registration rates! And consider having an exhibit table or sponsoring this premier small business conference for North Oakland County! (event hosted by Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce and Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce)
5. Traffic to the Chamber's website continues to grow. Referrals from TWITTER have doubled June to July. Overall web traffic is up 11.5% from June. We now have over 11,500 unique visits to our website each month.
From the President
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The Engagement Gap NEW The Engagement Gap is the discrepancy between the effort that someone is actually putting forth and what they are capable of giving. Most companies are “right-sizing” their staff to make their company more efficient. Therefore, as a business owner or a manager it becomes more apparent that you need . . . . MORE |
Heidi Wood Genisys Credit Union |
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 |
Announcements and Updates
Bubbles the Elephant and The Learning Experience invite you to our BACK TO SCHOOL open house!
Saturday August 8 11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesday August 12 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday August 22 11:00am - 2:00pm
Refreshments, bounce house, crafts, tours, and plenty of fun! Register at our open house and receive 50% off 1st month of tuition!!!
Chamber and Community Events
- AUGUST 8, 2009 Networking & Job Search Workshop (hosted by Clarkston Community Church) 9:00-11:45 a.m.
- AUGUST 9, 2009 Noon-4 p.m. Stars and Stripes 8th Annual FREE Family Fun Open House
- AUGUST 13 2009 Bucks for Buses Fundraiser at Bullfrogs (benefitting Independence Twp. transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities)
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Amyloidosis Foundation GOLF OUTING AUGUST 16, 2009 at Fountains Golf and Banquet
- 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
Capital Connection by State Representative Eileen Kowall
August 4, 2009 NEW
Improving Business Performance
by Ron DeLorme,
Manage Max Performance Improvement
August 4, 2009 NEW
Best Practices of Best-in-Class Companies
Best Practice #3: Be dedicated to EXCELLENCE in EVERYTHING and Measure, Measure, Measure!
There is a valuable saying in the management and leadership training field: “It is impossible to manage something if you cannot observe it or . . . MORE
August 4, 2009 NEW
20 Mind Blowing Social Media Statistics
August 4, 2009 NEW
The 3 Most Expensive & Deadly Computer Disasters That Wipe Out Small Business Owners …
And How To Avoid Them by Dan Izydorek, PC Miracles
August 4, 2009 NEW
Ever wonder how many people out there have the same name you do? Just for fun check this out: http://www.howmanyofme.com/
August 4, 2009 NEW
137 Twitter Tips: How small businesses get the most from Twitter