Clarkston Chamber eNews Connection
May 5, 2009
Welcome to the Electronic Newsletter of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce
5856 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
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"Community Collaboration at its Finest"
Heidi Wood
Genisys Credit Union
Informational articles by the Chamber's Contributing Writers
NEW PROFILE Gary Hintz, Micos Real Estate LLC
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Take 5 (Five Fast Facts)
1. Clarkston Area Housing Market 1st Quarter Analysis- courtesy The Pearson Group, Max Broock Realtors
2. MEDC Economic Indicator Dashboard--First Quarter Report
3. Clarkston Chamber launches Shop Local Task Force--add your ideas by taking our 10 question survey
4. CACOC (Clarkston Chamber) has 189 Followers on Twitter--and we're growing every day
5. Nearly 100 golfers are already signed up for the June 29th Chamber Golf Classic
Upcoming Networking events
Chamber BOB May 14, 2009 7:45-9:00 a.m. Reservations
Biggby Coffee, 5623 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48329
Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings & Open House events
Weds May 6, 2009 OPEN HOUSE 10-3 p.m. FLYER
Ribbon Cutting at 11:00 a.m.
PhyleTec LLC, 27 S. Main St. Clarkston, 48346
Tuesday May 19, 2009 Open House and Ribbon Cutting at 1:00 p.m.
Cowan Chiropractic Clinic, 6507 Town Center Dr Ste F, Clarkston , MI 48346
Wednesday May 20, 2009 Open House Ribbon Cutting 1p.m. (more info shortly)
Mattresses & More--Celebrating 20 Years in Business
4685 W. Walton Blvd, Waterford , MI 48329
Wednesday May 20, 2009 Open House 3-6 p.m. with Ribbon cutting at 3:00 p.m.
Premier Eyecare & Contact Lens Center, 5724 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston , MI 48348
Saturday June 6, 2009 10th Anniversary Open House time tba
Planet Kids Children's Center, 5520 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston , MI 48348
Save Money with the Chamber
Advertising Advantage. Now through September 1, 2009, you can insert your flyer in a mailing to 1000 area businesses for just $125 (that’s a $50 savings off the regular price!) Next deadline-Noon on June 1, 2009
Comcast Business Services Chamber Program
Charitable Giving--we know you give a lot to the community.
Tell us the events, causes, fund-raising campaigns and initiatives you support and we can post the information on the Chamber's website FREE of Charge.
NEWPostal Carriers Food Drive May 9, 2009
March new members now online!
NEWCOUPON OFFER Solley's Appliance
NEWAWARD RECOGNITION Changing Places Moving & Storage
NEWSPECIAL OFFER: Randolph's Salon
PROFILE: Town Planner
PROFILE: Hypnotherapy for Health and Happiness
AWARD RECOGNITION: Four Seasons Chem Dry
by State Representative Eileen Kowall
April 21, 2009
The Stimulus isn't a Blank Check
The current recession has taught many a tough lesson - the concept of budgeting and living within our means. After a booming economic success, this was a tough pill to swallow, but we've learned it and will be better off because of it.
Unfortunately, state government has yet to learn this lesson, which will . . . . NEXT
Improving Business Performance by Ron DeLorme, Manage Max Performance Improvement
May 5, 2009
Many business improvements pay off big and are really inexpensive! NEW
Here’s a tip borrowed from companies like the Ritz-Carlton and the Disney Corporation (companies renown for excellent service): Use a . . . NEXT
Quick Bytes
by Mike Mercier, PC Miracles
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
April 21, 2009
What do my customers hear when they call my business?
An incoming call may be the first and only opportunity to make an impression on a potential customer. Every caller hangs up with “a lasting . . . .NEXT
by Don Rush, Sherman Publications (Clarkston News)
May 5, 3009
Why shop Local? NEW
April 6, 2009
Mike Turk, Director, Independence Township Park & Recreation
Too many expenses? Try a ‘Staycation’
Independence Township has many amenities for families to enjoy during the summer. If gas and food prices have you watching your budget and force you to stay home this summer, you won’t be disappointed by . . . . NEXT