May 4, 2015

Join us at the Shop LOcal Expo

You won't want to miss the 2015 Shop

LOcal Expo this Thursday, May 7 from 4 to 7 pm at Lake Orion High School!

Free food samples from 51 North Brewery, Culvers, DQ, Great Harvest Bread, Italia Gardens, Kona Ice, Pur Cuisine and 'wiches.

Vote for your favorite pizza and see if the 2014 winner, Chicago Brothers can hold on to their trophy! You won't want to miss voting in the newest competition, the Sandwich Slam.

51 North Brewery, Great Harvest Bread, Hollywood Market, I Ragazzi Wood Fired Pizzeria, Jewsey Mike's Subs, O'Haver's Flavorz, Pur Cuisine and Times Square Deli will battle to see who has Lake Orion's best sandwich. Get there early because only the first 250 people get to vote in the Sandwich Slam.

Additional parking is available at Scripps Middle School and the CERC building. Please do not park at Stadium Drive Elementary, as they have an open house scheduled for that evening. Look for the Pee Wee Patch shuttle bus if you need a ride from one of these parking lots.

Hand-Colored at the Expo Thursday!

Lake Orion Area Montage Prints

Get your Montage hand-colored by local artist Mike Hendrix and benefit the Orion Art Center!

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.

We are pleased to announce the Chamber has partnered with the Orion Art Center. Montage prints will be available at the Expo on May 7 and Mike Hendrix, local artist, will be available to hand-color portions of your Montage. Suggested donation is $20 and proceeds will be split between the Orion Art Center and the Chamber. Mike will also be at the Lake Orion Flower Fair on Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday from noon to 2 pm at the Orion Art Center booth.

If you already have a Lake Orion Montage and would like portions of it hand-colored you can contact Mike directly at hendrxhouse@gmail.com or 248-672-4950.

Reach New Residents

It's not too late! The new development at Scripps and M-24 is just going up, get your info into these new residents' hands.

We distributed 1000 Welcome Bags to new residents in 2014 and we're out of bags! Due to the phenomenal success of this program the Chamber will once again partner with the Lake Orion DDA and Orion Township to compile and distribute 1000 bags in 2015. This is your opportunity to reach new residents immediately when they move in to our area.

The following Chamber members can provide basic design of a 4x6 promotional card and print 1000 for a nominal fee of $100. Please contact them directly. M&B Graphics 248-690-7527; Canoe Circle Graphics 248-287-1166; Queensland Marketing 248-370-9111

For promotional product ideas contact the following Chamber members. Lifton Business Forms and Promotional Products, 248-850-7889; M&B Graphics, 248-690-7527; Queensland Marketing, 248-370-9111 and The Marketing Shop, 248-330-8787

Full details and registration here.

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

Members Making News

Congratulations USA Insulation on receiving the 2014 Angie's List Super Service Award

This award reflects USA Insulation's consistently high level of customer service. For over 30 years USA Insulation has provided excellent customer service and according to Angie Hicks, Angie's List Founder, only 5% of the insulation companies in Metro Detroit have performed consistently well enough to earn this award. Contact them for your free consultation at 248-618-3922 or visit their website.

Professional Development

"Building a World Class Sales Organization" Leadership Summit

Wednesday, May 6 from 7:30 t0 10:30 am

The Westin Southfield, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075

More information and registration here

Tech248 Powered by Oakland County

Connect with potential IT/TECH partners, suppliers and customers in Oakland County.Contact Chris Olzem at Oakland County email or call (248) 858-1354 for more information. Be the first to know about future Meet Ups by joining the Tech248 Network at MItech248.com

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

Golf Fore Kids Sponsor Opportunities

Lake Orion Education Foundation Golf Outing, June 23, 2015

Devil's Ridge Golf Club 3700 Metamora Rd. Oxford MI 48371

Sponsor and participant registration form

Space for Lease

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

Events & Fundraisers

Culver's Car Cruise

Tuesday, May 5 from 4 to 8 pm

4963 Interpark Drive, Lake Orion. Corner of Dutton and Lapeer.

More Information

Lake Orion Flower Fair - Get your LO Montage!

Friday May 8, from 11 am to 8 pm and Saturday, May 9 from 9 am to 6 pm. For more information visit the DDA website. Get a hand-colored Lake Orion Montage at the Orion Art Center booth for a $20 donation. Nationally recognized local artist Mike Hendrix will be available Friday, May 8 from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday from noon to 2 pm to bring your montage to life with color.

Habitat for Humanity Flower and Plant Sale

Friday May 8 and Saturday May 9

Culver's Lake Orion, 4963 Interpark Drive, Lake Orion.

More Information

Henry Ford OptimEyes Designer Eyewear Trunk Sow

Thursday, May 14 from 9 am to 8 pm

684 South Lapeer Road, Lake Orion. Visit their website for more information.

RX Take Back Day

Saturday, May 16 from 10 am to 2pm

Oakland County Sheriff Station at 2525 Joslyn Rd, Orion and Lake Orion Police Department at 21 E. Church Street, Lake Orion

For more information visit the North Oakland Community Coalition website or view their flyer.

Passport to Spring: Mexico

Saturday, May 16 from 7 to 10 pm

Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion

Purchase tickets here

Orion Art Center Kentucky Derby Wrap Up Event featuring artist Kim Santini

Sunday, May 17 from 2 to 5 pm

White Horse Inn, 1 East High Street, Metamora

Purchase tickets here.

Member to Member Discounts & Offers

Support your fellow Chamber members and take advantage of these special offers

Northern Flooring & Interiors

All Chamber members will receive 10% off any carpet installation.

GB Training Center

All Chamber Members are invited to try their first fitness class for FREE! And when you purchase a 10-class punch card you will receive two additional classes for FREE. For more information contact Gabrielle Boger via email or visit their website.

M&B Graphics

Buy 2500 flyers one sided get 500 FREE. Many other specials available for March and April. Contact Anthony or George via email or visit their website.

The Simple Weight Balancing System

Simple Organics

115 S. Washington St., Oxford, MI 48371

Visit their website for complete information.

4MJ Social

4MJ Social is offering free Social Media and Website Assessments to all chamber members. Contact Bobby Dimovski via email. Visit their website.

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.

Green Light Graphics

10% off all orders for Chamber members.

Contact Ian Witherspoon email 248-285-9150

Website

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

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