Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
July 14, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. The Queen of England is on Twitter.
2. Social Media Bootcamp with Charlie Wollberg and Terry Bean will help you sort out the good, the bad, the ugly and the amazing that tools like Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, Digg, Motor City Connect and My Space. These are dynamite speakers. If you're heard Charlie or Terry--TWEET Penny at the Chamber. (www.twitter.com/CACOC)
3. Avanti Salon donated many fabulous door prizes to the Golf Classic and in less than two weeks earned at least one new client because of their visible support for the Chamber!
4. BNI (Business Network International) confirms the value of Chambers of Commerce in their article/interview Why Join a Chamber of Commerce?
5. THINK Michigan Made--it helps friends and neighbors.
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Have you registered for Social Media Bootcamp on Friday the 31st of July? Jason T. Ryan |
If not, why not?! If you are waiting to get in the game you are hearing so much about, this is your chance! This event is well worth your time and your $30. In three and half hours you will get a crash course on eMail Marketing, Computer Security & Back Ups, and the latest in Social Media. Sue Kinch of Fresh Eyes Business, will teach us why we should consider eMail Marketing, the dos and don’ts, how to increase the likelihood of your emails being opened and read, and how to build a permission based email list. Dan Izydorek of PC Miracles will talk to us about Computer Security & Back Ups. Dan will go over the necessity of computer security, how to avoid being victimized, understanding what is worth securing, and prioritizing how you should protect your information assets from security violations and breaches such as data theft. Terry Bean and Charlie Wollborg will give us an inside look into Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Motor City Connect. We will learn how and why these social media platforms can help us, our business, and our brand. What are they? How do I get started? What is the return on my investment of time? These questions and more will be answered. Marketing and advertising are changing, there are conversations going on all over the web about your industry, your customers, maybe even your company or your brand. You need to be playing in the sand boxes where everyone else is. Terry and Charlie will teach you how to get in the game and the importance of promoting your brand across the digital landscape. It is no longer enough to have a standalone website; you need to work on your web presence. Your education starts here. Take advantage of the early bird special, $30 before July 28th, or $50 at the door. I look forward to seeing you there! |
Upcoming Networking events
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July 16, 2009 11:45-1:00 p.m. Clarkston Union 54 S. Main St. Clarkston, MI 48346 Speaker: Dennis Ritter Vision & Strategy for Building Business in the City of the Village of Clarkston |
$25 per person at the door. MEMBERS save $5 on registration when you sign up and pay in advance. ($20 per person). This event utilizes RESERVE seating. We help match you at tables to increase you opportunities to build strategic referral partners. MENU: ___Salad--Spinach and mixed greens salad with strawberries and goat cheese. Served with Maple red wine vinaigrette. ___Chicken Sandwich--Spicy BBQ Pulled chicken Sandwich on a Challah Bun, served with a side of Broccoli Bacon Salad --Burger--Jalapeno Angus Burger basted with a Worcestershire coffee glaze, topped with Cheddar Cheese, bacon and grilled onion on a challah Bun. Served with a side of white Bean Salad with Mint and red Onion. |
Announcements and Updates
Farm and Garden Club "Garden Walk" WEDS July 15th Noon-7 pm $15 per person
Starts at the Clarkston Community Education Building
GOLF PHOTOS by Family Treasures Photography are online HERE and FACEBOOK (MORE PHOTOS by Tom Lowrie added 7-13-09)
Chamber and Community Events
- BELLE VISAGE 4th Anniversary Celebration July 14, 2009
- Hallmann Advisors is hosting a Block Party July 14, 2009 Noon- 7 p.m. Spa treatments, refreshments and raffle. (6510 Town Center Drive)
- Waterfall Plaza is having a sidewalk sale Thurs-Sat, July 16-18. There will be drawings held at A+ Teacher's Store and big sales up to 70% off throughout the plaza. Don't miss out!
- FRIDAY July 17 Concerts in the Park Local talent, Orion Community Drummers--at 6:30; Headliner-- LEGEND the Band (50s & 60s music) at 7:00
- JULY 17, 18 and 19-- QUAKE ON THE LAKE Rainbow Connection Wish Child Allyssa
- JULY 31, 2009 Social Media Bootcamp 101 Register Here
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Amyloidosis Foundation GOLF OUTING August 16, 2009 at Fountains Golf and Banquet
- 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
by State Representative Eileen Kowall
Improving Business Performance by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
June 30, 2009
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
June 16, 2009
Is My Business Ready for My Clarkston, Buy Clarkston? . . . NEXT
July 14, 2009 NEW
78 Way to Save Money In This Economy
July 14, 2009 NEW
Be Stubborn With Your Social Media Vision, but Flexible With Your Plan
If your boss came to you and asked why you were spending time posting photos on Flickr and your response was, "Because everyone else is doing it," you might be looking for a new job. Yet, that is what many people are doing when it comes to social media. While that's better than doing nothing at all, it can easily result in not achieving your goals, or worse, giving up on social media altogether because a poor plan was confused for a poor vision. . . . . NEXT
July 14, 2009 NEW
Your First Steps to Becoming a Business Owner
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The Twitter Explosion How Twitter is changing how you get your news.
July 14, 2009 NEW
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