Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
July 21, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
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5856 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
248-625-8055
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Heidi Wood
Genisys Credit Union
Member Profiles
Ambassador of the Month Tom Lowrie, Lowries Landscape
Save Money with the Chamber
Comcast Business Services Chamber Program
Events, programs and projects that our members are supporting.
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. 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)
2. Business Seminars/Workshops offered by Oakland County August 2009 workshops
3. Well All Right! Tom Lowrie selected as the Ambassador of the Month!
4. JUST ANNOUNCED--Congressman Mike Rogers will be joining the Chamber for an informative Legistative Lunch on MONDAY September 28, 2009. 11:45-1 p.m. REGISTRATION
5. Why join a Chamber of Commerce? The Shapiro Study
Comcast Business Class gives Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members the technology to compete for under $5 per day
Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members have a new chance to save money and bring the latest technology inside their businesses through the Comcast Affinity Program.
The program enables members to access the proven and reliable Internet, phone and TV service included in the Comcast Business Class “Triple Play” bundle all for less than $5 per day. The package includes 16 Mbps Internet, unlimited long-distance and local phone service (two lines) and the best lineup of channels on TV. Chamber members are eligible to receive one free month of service, free installation valued at up to $3,500 and discounts on Comcast Spotlight advertising.
At 16 Mbps, Comcast Business Class Internet gives entrepreneurs the speed they need to compete. Customers access information and multimedia content more than five times faster than DSL users (3 Mbps) and at rates vastly superior to those using T1 lines (1.5 Mbps) or ISDN service (128 Kbps).
Comcast Business Class Voice phone service offers unlimited local and long-distance calling and all the voice features companies need to stay competitive and grow. Customers also benefit from Web-hosting and other services available through Comcast’s partnership with Microsoft and 24x7 local support.
Interested Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce members can sign up now at www.comcastchamber.com or call 866-634-4856 to learn how to take advantage of this special offer on the technology businesses need to succeed.
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
FREE Sports Physicals for Oakland County Students,
Chamber and Community Events
- FRIDAY JULY 24 Concerts in the Park Local talent--at 6:30; Headliner--Rick and Dayna Lieder Band at 7:00 LAST CONCERT OF THE SEASON!
- SATURDAY JULY 25 3 Hour Walk for a Cure 6-9 pm at Waterford Hills Race Track (Don't have time for the 3 Day Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer? How about 3 hours?)
- JULY 31, 2009 Social Media Bootcamp 101 Register Here
- 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 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
Improving Business Performance by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
June 30, 2009
by Jason T. Ryan
Have you registered for Social Media Bootcamp on Friday the 31st of July?
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.
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