Monday Motivator
February 2, 2015

Office Closures Today Due to Snow
Please note that the following offices are closed today due to the snowstorm.

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
Lake Orion Village Offices
Orion Township Offices
Orion Center
Lake Orion Community Schools

Please note also that Heights Road near Lakeview is closed due to a water main break. Please avoid that area and find an alternate route. Be safe if you have to go out!
Reach New Residents
1000 Welcome Bags were distributed to new residents in 2014 and we're out of bags! Due to the phenomenal success of this program the Chamber will once again compile and distribute 1000 bags in 2015. This is your opportunity to reach new residents immediately when they move in to our area. Full details and registration here.

Special thanks to our bag sponsors fLipSpot Gymnastics and Cheer and The Goddard School-Lake Orion!

2015 Breakfast/Luncheon Savings Package
If you are a regular attendee of the Chamber's monthly breakfasts or luncheons be sure to take advantage of this savings package. Skip the line and your nametag will be waiting for you. Includes the 2015 December Awards Luncheon (which typically costs a little more). You pay for only 7 but it includes all 11 monthly events. Purchase here.
Lake Orion Area Montage Prints
Montage prints are here! If you participated in this project your prints are available for pick up at the Chamber office. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm. If you would like a print they are available for a minimum donation of $10 each. Cash, check or credit card are accepted. The Chamber office is located at 46 W. Shadbolt Street, Suite C in downtown Lake Orion. Corner of Lapeer Street and Shadbolt. Entrance is on Lapeer Street.
Professional Development
Build Your 2015 Prospecting Plan
February 26, March 24 from 2 to 4:30 pm
Presented by Matt Stephens, Gerry Weinberg & Associates, Sandler Training. Register here

Oakland County One Stop Shop Business Center
Whether you're starting your business, experiencing growing pains or ready to take your business to the next level we are ready for you. Our business consultants work with small for-profit businesses and advanced technology companies. For more information visit their website.
Marketing Opportunities & Office Space
Advertise at the Orion Township Public Library
For detailed information contact Becky Bolin via email or 248-693-3000 x 349.  

Perfect Party Vendors Sought
Brought to you by Orion Township Parks & Recreation
February 28 at the Orion Center

DDA Flower & Art Fair Vendors Sought
Brought to you by the Lake Orion DDA.
May 8 and 9 in downtown Lake Orion

Coffee Club Networking
Every Tuesday, 7:30 am at Culver's, corner of Dutton and M24. Hosted by The Lake Orion Review and Culver's.

Musicians Needed for Summer Concert Series
Contact the Lake Orion DDA email

Space for Lease
Contact Rhonda Zilka at 248-845-2135 or via email.

Events & Fundraisers

Love a Good Love Story Contest
February 19, 1 pm
Independence Village of Waterstone
Sponsored by Independence Village and Seniors Helping Seniors

Commemorative Brick Sale at Pine Tree Elementary
Rock the walk and leave your mark on Wendy's Way by purchasing a brick for the walking track at Pine Tree Elementary in honor of Wendy Sylvain.

Orion Art Center Portraits and Pottery Opening Night
February 6, Orion Art Center,  115 S Anderson Lake Orion, MI 48361

Secrets to Staying Married Workshop Series
February 3, February 10 from 7 to 9pm
Presented by Family Face Ministries

Love, INC Paint Party Fundraiser
Picasso's Grapevine in Clarkston

ONTV Food Drive 
5 for $5 Benefiting the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry
Saturday, February 7 from 10 am to 4 pm

BINGO at Culver's
Every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Member to Member Discounts and Offers
Support your fellow Chamber members and take advantage of these special offers

AAA-Craig Zmijewski
Buy one get one for free for first family member. Additional family members are half price. For more information contact Craig Zmijewski. Email or 248-585-6265.

fLipSpot Gymnastics and Cheer
20% discount on any chamber member's first class. Verify membership by showing your listing to the check-out clerk on the chamber's online member directory located at orionareachamber.com. Email and website for more information.

A Bean To Go
10% off all A Bean To Go purchases for local business owners. Also coming soon free delivery to businesses located in downtown Lake Orion.16 W. Flint Street, Lake Orion.

Diamond Residential Mortgage
With mortgage rates near historic lows and recent home value appreciation, please call today for your free mortgage check-up.
Contact Blake Ward at this email.

Green Light Graphics 
10% off all orders for Chamber members.
Contact Ian Witherspoon email 248-285-9150

Paul's Carpet Shine
25% off your total bill for Chamber members
Contact Paul Leming email 248-568-9264

Robert W. Baird and Company
Complimentary portfolio review for Chamber members
Contact Al Hassinger website 248-594-9959

Simple Organics
Free vitamin analysis on Tuesday's between 3:00- 3:45 pm and 10% discount on products.
Website 248-236-0027

Sam's Club
Join or renew as a Sam's Club� member and receive a $20 Welcome Package or a gift card for renewing. Print this offer and take it to Sam's Club in Auburn Hills, You can print your listing from the Chamber's Member Directory or show them on your smart phone to prove your membership.


Elite Members

Legal Shield Logo

Golling GMC

Premier Members
AAA Craig Zmijewski
Seniors Helping Seniors

Planet Kids logo


 
Breakfast/Luncheon Schedule

February 5 Luncheon
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Old Detroit Bar and Grill
741 S. Lapeer Road, Lake Orion
Bring plenty of business cards and join us for networking
Sponsored by Northern Flooring & Interiors

March 5 Breakfast
8:30 to 10:00 am
King's Court Castle at Canterbury Village
2325 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion
11th Annual Community Business Expo Overview
Sponsored by The Marketing Shop

Thirsty Thursday

February 19
Broadway Grill
453 S. Broadway (Lapeer Road)
Lake Orion

March 19
Valentino's Restaurant
185 S. Broadway (downtown)
Lake Orion
New Members
The Boutrous Companies
596 N. Lapeer Road
Lake Orion , MI 48362
Edward Boutrous
248-814-9910

4MJ Social
428 Newton Ct.
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Bobby Dimovski
586-255-2626
Website

Pur Cuisine Cafe
1166 S. Lapeer Road
Lake Orion, MI 48360
Ahmed Zubi
248-783-7207
Member Benefits
Info Session
Tuesday, April 14
9 to 10:30 am
Chamber office
Make the most of your Chamber membership in 2015. Attend and learn how to submit information for publication in the Monday Motivator; how to take advantage of all the marketing opportunities available, how to participate in the member-to-member discount program and more! Free to all members and potential members. Register here.
Employment Opportunities
Front Office Staff
Millage Family Chiropractic
Contact Dr. Millage or Hannah at 248-693-5829 or 248-385-7860

Short Order Cook
Baldwin Cafe'
3010 South Baldwin Road
Lake Orion, MI 48359
Contact Dave at 248-391-1445
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Office Address
46 West Shadbolt, Suite C
Lake Orion, MI 48362
entrance on Lapeer Street

Mailing Address
PO Box 484
Lake Orion, MI 48361

248-693-6300

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