Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
May 26, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
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5856 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
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Genisys Credit Union
Angie Logan, Clarkston State Bank NEW
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Oakland Press Best of the Best
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
- Main Street Oakland County Presents "Tools to Help You Stay in the Game in a Tough Economy" Workshop Series
- There's still time to Vote in the Clarkston News Best of the Best contest. Pick up an edition of the Clarkston News to find the ballot
- Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) will present a financial tools workshop June 25 in Livonia, catered to the non-financial manager
- Oakland Press Coverage of the Community Awards HERE
- Chamber’s Shop Local task force decides on a slogan: "My Clarkston Buy Clarkston." The program will be value and customer service based and not a coupon or loyalty rewards card program. Add your ideas by taking our 10 question survey
5 More Fast Facts
- UPS Store offers free fax service for job seekers who need to fax a resume
- Bowman Chevrolet, Randy Hosler, Al Deeby Dodge and LaFontaine Automotive Group have all reported they DID NOT receive GM or Chrysler letters
- Clarkston Motors, Chuck Fortinberry did receive notification from Chrysler--Listen to Chuck's WJR Interview HERE
- Oakland Press has posted their Best of the Best list online full list; Clarkston Area Chamber Members on the list
- Check out the Community Awards photos from the event and awardee profiles HERE
Discover the Value of Local business
Discover why we love Clarkston
- There are many unique businesses
- Many are family owned businesses
- Businesses committed to customer service
- Businesses that sponsor high school scholarships, softball teams, the marching band, parks and recreation
- Businesses that support Relay for Life, the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, SCAMP, Lighthouse Emergency Services and many more charitable fundraisers and organizations.
- Businesses with history helping shape this town, growing this community and preserving our hometown heritage
- Our businesses are a big part of what makes Clarkston a great place to live, work and play
Take time to discover our businesses and make our hometown--your hometown.
Upcoming Networking events
Chamber Luncheon Mixer
May 28, 2009 11:45-1 p.m.
MacPhee's Restaurant
Speaker: Ron DeLorme "Build Your Leadership Skills"Reservations
MENU CHOICES:
___Chicken & Broccoli Pastry with roasted redskin potatoes & vegetables OR___Apricot chipotle Salmon with roasted redskin potatotes & vegetable OR___Michigan Dried Cherry Chicken Salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing OR___ Corned Beef & Swiss piled high on a pretzel roll with spicy mustard & French fries.
All menu selections come with dessert: Bread pudding with toffee sauce.
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings & Open House events
- ComforCare May 27, 2009 Ribbon Cutting@11:30 6160 Dixie Highway Ste 220 Clarkston , MI 48346– behind and on the side of Pete’s Coney Island on Dixie Hwy.
- Saturday May 30, 2009 Open House 1-4 pm McLaren Health Village
- Saturday May 30, 2009 Open House 11-2 p.m. flyer Stepping Stone Child Development Center 4440 Walton Blvd., Waterford, MI 43829
- Saturday June 6, 2009 10th Anniversary Open House 12-3 Planet Kids Children's Center, 5520 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston , MI 48348
by State Representative Eileen Kowall
May 19, 2009
Economy can't withstand latest economic blow
There is an attempt in the Legislature right now to increase unemployment benefits as a contingent of accepting federal stimulus dollars for unemployment insurance. I do not support this measure, because it amounts to . .. . NEXT
Improving Business Performance by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
May 5, 2009
Many business improvements pay off big and are really inexpensive!
Here’s a tip borrowed from companies like the Ritz-Carlton and the Disney Corporation (companies renown for excellent service): Use a . . . NEXT
by Jason T. Ryan
April 21, 2009
Twitter, to tweet or not to tweet. That is the question.
Are you on Facebook? Do you update your status? If so, you are not far from “tweeting.” Twitter is a mico-blogging site, with over 14 million users that limits you to 140 characters.
People use Twitter for a wide variety of reasons, to promote a brand, strictly as a social tool, to get feedback, to read news, for marketing, to generate leads, or maybe to drive traffic to a blog or website. Twitter allows you to listen in on and enter . . . . NEXTby Sue Kinch, Fresh Eyes Business Services
May 12, 2009
by Don Rush, Sherman Publications
The Clarkston News
May 5, 2009
May 26, 2009
Twittering not for you? by Venango Chamber of Commerce NEW
May 26, 2009
5 Ways to Engage Your Customers by Retail Minded NEW
May 26, 2009
10 Ways to Change the World with Social Media by Max Gladwell NEW