Commerce Connection INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Business Promotional Opportunity. Classic Car Raffle Ticket Sales

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1 May 2013 Commerce Connection A M O N T H L Y E - N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E H I L L S D A L E C O U N T Y C H A M B E R O F INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Business Promotional Opportunity Upcoming Events New Members Chamber Info Pages 2-8 Page 2 Pages As part of this year s annual Car Show, we ve incorporated a Win What You Want raffle, in place of the Silent Auction. Individual items (including gift cards and gift certificates) are welcome. You might also consider combining resources with fellow businesses to purchase a more expensive single item. Items of all sizes and dollar values are welcome. We d also like to put together some themed gift packages featuring shopping, dining, recreation, lodging, and entertainment venues around Hillsdale County. Contact Stephanie Gordon, Chamber Office Coordinator, for more details or door prize ideas. Classic Car Raffle Ticket Sales Raffle ticket sales for this year s classic car, a shiny red 1965 Mustang, are in full swing! Thank you to our members who have purchased or sold tickets. As a reminder, tickets (sold or unsold) should be returned to the Chamber office by Monday, June 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber office, on-line from the Chamber website, or at Layman s Service Center or Gene s Service in downtown Hillsdale, and Performance Automotive in Hillsdale and Jonesville.

2 P A G E 2 Chamber Happenings MAY 2013 Thursday 05/02-6:30 PM Jonesville SOUP Community Soup Supper and Student Community Project Pitch Event Jonesville High School 460 Adrian St Friday 05/10-5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Ribbon Cutting/Open House Gallery Michigan Avenue, Downtown Reading Monday 05/13-4:30 PM Ribbon Cutting Sumnar -Scholl Agency 83 N. Broad Street, Downtown Hillsdale Tuesday 05/14-7:45 AM Hello Hillsdale County Networking Breakfast LaRay s Restaurant at Litchfield Greens Homer Rd., Litchfield Thursday 05/16-7:45 AM Chamber Board Meeting Wednesday 05/22-5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Igeek entrepreneurs Hillsdale Community Library 11 East Bacon St., Downtown Hillsdale Friday 05/24-4:30 PM to 8:30 PM Business After Hours Kimball Camp 4444 Long Lake Rd,. Reading Thursday, 05/23-9:30 AM Chamber Chat WCSR Radio Check out to view the 2013 Chamber and Community Calendar Listings CONGRATULATIONS! Clor s Outpost Selected by Golf Digest as one of the Top 100 club fitters in the United States Many thanks to our 2013 Renewing Members for their continued support! Welcome New Members A D Burnham Agency, LLC Bowman Remodeling Broad Street Market LaRay's Restaurant at Litchfield Greens Featuring-LaRays- Restaurant/ Treasures, Etc. Etc/ Walker's Timeless Closet Gallery 49 Hillsdale County Senior Services Center Monarch Community Bank Canopys R Us

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6 P A G E 6 Hello Hillsdale County Networking Breakfast Tuesday, May 14, :45 AM LaRay s Restaurant at Litchfield Greens Homer Road Litchfield, MI Featured Business of the Day Sun Sand and Sea Travel Learn about a European river cruise on the Danube River, a fundraiser to benefit the Lingap Center for the Philippine orphanage founded by John Drake, a Hillsdale College graduate and retired former Jackson Consumers executive. A portion of the proceeds from this cruise will be donated to the Lingap Center. Special Guest Jason Fossitt and Paul Ajegba, MDOT A discussion about the transportation infrastructure challenges facing Michigan $10 Per Person Chamber Members and Not-Yet-Members Welcome! RSVP by Thursday, May 9th Call: (517) or stephanie@hillsdalecountychamber.com

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9 P A G E 9 Promote your Business at a Business After Hours Event! Promote your business (or two, or three!) in a social, relaxed atmosphere as host of a Business After Hours event. The hosting fee is just $100 and we encourage our members to partner with other Chamber member businesses to share in the planning and event hosting duties. Contact Christine Bowman for available dates and ideas about how to make your Business After Hours event successful! 2013 Commerce Connection Advertising Rates 3 x 2 ½ Ad Single ad -you provide the ad in JPEG or PDF format $25 12 ads (one per month) - 4 changes per year $175 We Say Goodbye To: Showcase your Business at a Hello Hillsdale County Breakfast! The early bird gets the attention! Call the Chamber office today to reserve you spot as the Featured Business of the Day at this morning networking event. For just $50, It s an inexpensive way to market your business in general or to highlight a particular product or service. Call or the Chamber office to reserve your slot from the 2013 available dates: Tuesday, June 11 Tuesday, July 9 Tuesday, August 13 3 x 5 Ad Single ad - you provide the ad in JPEG or PDF format $ ads (one per month) - 4 changes per year $410 3 x 7 ½ Ad You provide the ad in JPEG or PDF format $60 12 ads - one per month - 4 changes per year $510 Tuesday, September 10 Tuesday, October 8 Tuesday, November 12 Tuesday, December 10

10 P A G E Board of Directors Chairperson: Cyndi Young, WCSR Radio Vice Chairperson: Hillsdale County Chamber of Commerce 506 W. Carleton Road Hillsdale, MI PH: (517) FAX: (517) info@hillsdalecountychamber.com Office Hours Monday thru Friday 10am to 3pm Other Hours by Appointment Eric Macy, Nonik Technologies Treasurer: Eric Potes, County National Bank Member At Large: Amber Holden, Flagstar Bank Melissa Potter, Jackson Community College Staff Christine Bowman, Executive Director christine@hillsdalecountychamber.com Stephanie Gordon, Office Coordinator stephanie@hillsdalecountychamber.com The mission of the Hillsdale County Chamber of Commerce is to promote Hillsdale County, our members and businesses, through programs and services that stimulate economic growth and foster commerce.