Accent on Auburn Hills Extra!

A
monthly publication sponsored by
Cornerstone   
Golf Photos Are In!
A Special Thank You To:
Waterhouse photo  
Waterhouse captured the best moments of the
Auburn Hills Open.
To view,visit

1. Click "Where you find your portraits"
2. Click "Folders," then "Jump to Folders"
3. Select "Event: Chamber Golf Event"

To receive your complementary photo from this event, visit the Waterhouse studio in downtown Auburn Hills.

Additional Golfer Promotions:

Receive ONE complementary half hour photo session. A $90 value.
 
Receive 50% off the "power lunch" Executive Portrait Session.  A $195 value.

Waterhouse Executive Portrait

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Winners of the Auburn Hills Open Contests!

Longest Drive (M)- Bernie Wilcox
Longest Drive (W)- Marcie Lemieux
Closest to the Pin (M)- Ted Pilchak
Closest to the Pin (W)- Patti MacDonald

Best Men's Team: Oakland University
Luke Fleer, Tom Schramski, Neal Ruhl, and Scott McDonald

Best Women's Team: Michigan Commerce 
Connie Foster, Cheryl Gault, Christine Lusk, and Patti MacDonald

Best Mixed Team: Joblink
James Lawrence, Dorthy Huddleston, Tom Kimble, and Charles Renfro
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Community Events:  
 
8/22 Oakland Chamber Network Mixer
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Bayside Sports Grille


8/22 Cruise Nights- Moparized Metal
5:30 pm- 8:30 pm
Walter P. Chrysler Museum


8/28 Corp! Salute to Diversity Awards
7:30 am- 10:30 am  
MGM Grand Hotel  
 
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8/27 Taste Teaser
Palm Palace
10% off all day

9/7 Taste Teaser
Sweets!
10% off all day


9/12 Anne Doyle: 
Women's Leadership Luncheon
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Meadow Brook Hall
Registration Required

9/21 Taste Teaser
Fieldstone Golf Club
Drink and appetizer specials

High Performance Organizations
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Crowne Plaza
Registration Required
 
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2012 Chamber Partners

Thanks to the sponsors, members and partners who make our work possible!


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Oakland University Student Marketing Opportunity

If your organization is interested in
marketing to college students, now is the last chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Oakland University will move in 3,000 students on Sept. 1 and you are invited to help welcome
them to Auburn Hills.

There are two ways you can get involved:

1. Provide promotional items for up to 3,000 students.(Fun promotional items not flyers and brochures)

2. Send company representatives to volunteer for any length of time between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.

If you are interested in providing any promotional material or volunteers to represent your company at this event please contact the Chamber by August 29.


Greetings!   

 

As we get ready for "back-to-school," it's time for the Chamber to return to our educational program offerings.  We have something for every audience, with topics including:   

  • Women's Leadership (Keynote Luncheon)
  • High Performance Organizations (Talent Townhall Luncheon)
  • Marketing & Business (Bullseye Business Conference)   
  • Small Business Forum (Auburn Hills Business NetWORK)

These events are affordable ways to network and expand your knowledge base.  Remember that you can send anyone from your company, so think about the staff members best served by these opportunities.  We hope to see you at one or more of these events!

      

Denise Asker, Executive Director

Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce 

Networking, Fun and Great Golf Found at Auburn Hills Open...Fore Business
Thank you toGolf Team all of the companies and individuals who
supported the 2012 Auburn Hills Open...Fore Business. There were 120 golfers present, representing 50 Auburn Hills companies. Sponsors helped the Golf Committee reach fund- raising goals to support the operations of the Chamber. Thanks to our supporters and to Fieldstone Golf Club
 
Lead Sponsor: Oakland University
Masters Sponsor:
Plex Systems
Eagle Sponsor: Umicore
Closest to the Pin Sponsor: BorgWarner
Longest Drive Sponsor: Autoliv North America
Hole-in-One Sponsor: OU-MSU Federal Credit Union
Best Men's Team Sponsor:
YourSource Management Group
Best Women's Team Sponsor: Inalfa Roof Systems
Putting Contest Sponsor: Allstate Insurance- Richard Spano
Players' Cart Sponsor: General Development
Champagne Toast Sponsor: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH
Photography Sponsor: Waterhouse Photography

Hole Sponsors:


Tee Sponsors:

And a special thank you to the many businesses who donated prizes and services to fill our Member Raffle Table.  We received great feedback on the offerings this year! 
Corporate Tables Available for Women's Leadership Luncheon 
Anne DoyleCompanies who promote the advancement of women are filling the room for the upcoming Women's Leadership Luncheon held Sept. 12 at Meadow Brook Hall.  Hear Anne Doyle, journalist, author, auto executive, international speaker, and Auburn Hills Councilwoman share research and insights about the progress and challenges facing women today. Tables and individual registration are both available.  Sponsored by Hennessey Capital.

Community Outreach!  As part of this event, women are invited to bring gently used suits and professional clothing to donate to the Rochester Area Neighborhood House's Clothes Closet supporting low-income families.  Collection bins will be at the event, or you may deliver items to the Chamber office in advance.  
Next Talent Townhall Focuses on High Performance Organizations
Industry leaders will discuss how to harness the power of talent to create High Performance Organizations.  Speakers include Jeff Antaya, Chief Marketing Officer of Plante Moran, Pete Auger, Auburn Hills City Manager, and Bruce Benda, Vice President of Bayer Material Science.  Talent Townhall is a forum for business leaders to discuss issues critical to workforce development: the attraction and retention of talent in our region. Registration is now open! Talent Townhall is proudly sponsored by: Oakland University, Corp! Magazine, Oakland Community College, Snelling Staffing Services and Baker College Auburn Hills.
Area Chambers Present the Bullseye Business Conference 
The 6th Annual Bullseye Business Conference, held Oct. 25 at Oakland Schools, is now open for registration. Murray Feldman Hear Biggby President Mike McFall share this Michigan company's secret to success, WWJ/Fox2's Murray Feldman present Michigan trends and forecasts and the Radio Disney Road Crew discuss ways to infuse creativity into your marketing plans. 

Bullseye is just $40 before Oct. 20.  Many sponsorships and expo tables are available.  Confirm your attendance through the Auburn Hills Chamber as we are each securing partners and registrants.  Thanks to Oakland University and dbusiness for sponsoring this event. Registration is now open.
Chrysler and Oakland Community College''s Culinary Arts Institute Fill "Taste" Top Sponsorships

The Taste of Auburn Hills is pleased to announce that it is sponsored by Chrysler and presented by Oakland Community College's Culinary Arts Institute.  These leading organizations have boosted the cache of this year's event, which will feature ice sculptures, entertainment, cuisine from 20 restaurants, and local beer and wine.  Thanks to the many sponsors who have partnered with  us to make this event possible.    

 

Tickets for the Taste of Auburn Hills are being sold and are ideal for corporate entertaining, networking and team-building.  Groups of 20 pay just $20 each.  Now's the time to partner with us on this popular event! Help us decide if we need the patio to accommodate our growing guest list!  Registration is open!

 

Community Outreach:  Thank you to Delphi for stepping up to be the Community Outreach Sponsor in support of Avondale School District's Blessings in a Backpack program.  Proceeds from the Taste are donated to this program.

 

Taste Teasers:  Check out the Taste Teasers scheduled in the weeks leading up to the event.  Palm Palace, Sweets! and Fieldstone Golf Club all have great member offerings! 

The Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, member-supported association.  Connecting members to commerce and community, we represent 250 government, business, cultural and educational organizations.  Thank you for partnering with us! 

Auburn Hills 
Business NetWORK

Fall/Winter Semester Begins September 17!

New Format Offering Education, Networking and Referrals

 

This industry-exclusive networking group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at the Hampton Inn on Opdyke. Sessions are held from 8:00 - 9:30 am and include refreshments. Educational topics relevant to a small/mid-size businesses are offered monthly.  There are also opportunities to present your business to the group! 

 

The program is $100 annually, with Chamber ad credits earned through active participation. Contact the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce for more information.