February 2020 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Please Join Us!
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Thursday, February 6
Healthcare Network Group
8:30 - 10:00 am
Independence Village of White Lake
935 Union Lake Road
White Lake 48386
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If your business is associated with the healthcare industry please join us as this group will share information & education, pass referrals and help promote the overall well-being of healthcare related businesses within our Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Thursday, February 6
Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Kennedy Athletics
2001 Dallavo Drive
Commerce 48390
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Join us for a cocktail reception with a special presentation from John Brenkus, Chief Sports Science Officer at Athletic Republic and meet Michigan's own Alex Rose, 2016 & 2020 Olympic Discuss Thrower. RSVP
info@kennedy-athletics.com
or call 248.716.1700
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Friday, February 7
1st Friday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
Walled Lake Masons
374 W. Walled Lake Drive
Walled Lake 48390
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This fast, fun, free morning mixer is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our host organization while mingling with chamber friends and grabbing a light breakfast. Don't forget to bring along your business cards for the door prize drawing.
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Tuesday, February 11
Young Professionals Group After-Hours Networking
"New Year, New Networking"
5:00 - 7:00 pm
CJ's Brewing Company
8115 Richardson Road
Commerce 48390
Free to current LACC members
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Join the Lakes Area Chamber's Young Professionals for this after-hours networking opportunity. Appetizers Provided - Cash Bar. Reservations Required.
This group is a great fit for those who want to meet new people, progress their careers, get involved in the community and learn a few things along the way.
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Wednesday, February 12
Spotlight Lunch
11:30 am
Applebee's Bar & Grill
455 Haggerty Road
Commerce 48390
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LACC members meet monthly at various chamber member eateries for this informal networking lunch. FREE soft drink provided with your meal purchase. No reservation required. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is always fun!
Stop by and join us so we can catch up ...
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Tuesday, February 18
Education Event "Better Pictures, Better Stories"
Presented by Mark Einhaus of Media Hero
10:00 - 11:30 am
Chamber office
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A
Walled Lake 48390
Light Refreshments Provided
Free to current LACC members
Space is limited - Reservations Required
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Mark Einhaus, Media Hero Director of Photography and Owner, will present ideas designed to manage your image content and help with ideas to tell the story of your business or brand more effectively, with better pictures.
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Wednesday, February 19
Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
9:00 - 10:00 am
ComForCare Home Care
2000 Oakley Park Road, Ste. 208
Commerce 48390
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Join the Lakes Area, Chaldean American and Novi Chambers for food and refreshments as we celebrate the Grand Opening of this new Chamber member business. Learn more about ComForCare Home Care and enjoy the opportunity to win some fun door prizes & giveaways too! Hope to see you there ...
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Thursday, February 20
3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
NeuroLogic Chiropractic Center
29680 Wixom Road
Wixom 48393
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Guests enjoy a light breakfast, fabulous networking and learn more about our host business. Don't forget your business cards for the door prize drawing. It's the perfect start to your Thursday morning ... stop by and check it out!
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Tuesday, February 25
Business n' Brewz
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Casey's of Walled Lake
1003 E. West Maple Road
Walled Lake 48390
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We're brewing up business and a good time at this after-hours networking event.
FREE to current LACC members. Appetizers Provided ~ Cash Bar.
Reservations Required. For more information, contact the office at 248.624.2826
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Wednesday, February 26
Ambassador Meeting
10:00 am
Chamber office
305 N. Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake 48390
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Members from this committee help welcome and mentor our newest members by reaching out and answering questions and helping them to learn the value of their membership. Ambassadors also join us at networking events, ribbon cuttings and educational events to help make introductions as well as greet and facilitate at these events. Stop by and see if this might be a good group for you and your business to get involved with ...
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Our Newest Chamber Members
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Acuity Optics and Medical Eye Care
Dr. Edwin Gay, OD - 248.360.4300
3050 Union Lake Road, #3B, Commerce
Commerce Comfort Care
BreAnna Hacker - 248.896.1400
100 Decker Road, Walled Lake
Dunn Financial Services Corporation
Denise Dunn - 248.538.9644
7001 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste 310
West Bloomfield
Kennedy Athletics
Ginger Kennedy - 248.716.1700
2001 Dallavo Drive, Commerce Township
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Matthew Voss - Lifetime Financial Growth
989.529.0553
1957 Margie Drive, White Lake
Nichols Financial, Inc.
Michael Zurek - 248.684.2274
155 E. Commerce St.,#103, Milford
Spies Benefits Group
Lance Spies - 248.481.8804
4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste.106
West Bloomfield
The World of Travel
Chris Livermore - 248.203.0022
860 W. Long Lake Road, Ste. 100
Bloomfield Hills
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2 Moms & A Mop /
Aardvark Commercial Services
Kim Galbraith -
248.714.5742
Member Since 2017
Advance Plumbing Supply of Walled Lake
Ben Gorback - 248.669.7474
Member Since 2015
Alex's Pizzeria
Maria Grossi - 248.926.1700
Member Since 2017
Associate Member - Carol Wagner
248.787.2997
Member Since 2007
BEMER Group
Jacki Smith - 248.891.6908
Member Since 2019
Benessere Wellness Center
Stacy Waack - 248.533.6070
Member Since 2019
Britt Perrotta Sommerfield Trust
Cara Gardner - 248.736.7799
Member Since 2016
Carls Family YMCA
Katie Kokko - 248.685.3020
Member Since 2017
City of Wixom
Steven Brown - 248.624.0894
Member Since 1986
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Emily Tyzo - 248.360.1425
Member Since 2010
Comerica Bank - Commerce
Sandi Henwood - 248.360.2563
Member Since 1988
Ideas for You
Deb & Jay Gordinier - 248.620.5332
Member Since 2019
K2 Retail Construction & Development
Kris Krstovski - 248.859.2817
Member Since 2018
Knights of Technology, LLC
Eric Lipshaw
- 248.215.0895
Member Since 2016
Mark Epps Financial Advisory Services
Cara Gardner - 248.203.5955
Member Since 2010
Michigan Schools & Government
Credit Union
Marjorie Rieckhoff - 586.263.8800
Member Since 2019
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NLB Corporation
Jayne Davis - 248.624.5555
Member Since 1993
Penny Lake Marketplace
Mark Shammami - 248.624.5445
Member Since 2017
Quality Affordable Health Insurance
Dave Pickering - 248.682.1598
Member Since 1994
Ratliff Rental
Greg Ratliff - 248.717.0714
Member Since 2019
Red Lobster - Novi
Jason Lamontagne - 248.349.8470
Member Since 2017
The Red Poppy
Lynne Johnson-Benaglio - 248.714.6042
Member Since 2018
Redwood Wolverine Lake
Cara Welch - 248.893.9280
Member Since 2017
Teriyaki Madness
Matt Jones - 734.892.6850
Member Since 2019
THV, Inc.
Bear Hall - 248.769.2768
Member Since 2018
The Lakes Community Church
Pastor Mark Pospisil - 248.254.7833
Member Since 2018
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Adrian Shayota - 248.863.3970
Member Since 2013
UBS Financial Services
Mark Steinberg - 248.932.8061
Member Since 2001
University Lending Group
Bambi Lynn Chick - 248.933.9398
Member Since 2013
Walled Lake Collision
Jack Gray - 248.624.4547
Member Since 1990
Zealand Spa Salon
Larenne Clark - 248.313.9228
Member Since 2017
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We've been busy!
Check out photos from our recent events ...
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The Art of Healthy Living Education Workshop
Presented by Nancy McDaniel from Fomula for Fitness
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
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Nancy McDaniel with Formula For Fitness hosted “The Art of Healthy Living” at the LACC offices in early January. This was the perfect education topic for the New Year, as Nancy shared her journey and how everyone can find their best path to a healthier and happier you by eating the right foods and finding the right exercise routine. Here’s to a happy & healthy 2020!!!
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Spotlight Lunch at Kickstand Brewing Company
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
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First Spotlight Lunch of the New Year at
Kickstand Brewing Company and it was fabulous! The food is always great, the beverages are outstanding, the atmosphere is fun & relaxed and our members always look forward to the lunch at this local favorite.
Thanks to the staff for taking such good care of our large group and a huge thank-you to owners Brendan Rogers and Scott Emerick for their hospitality including 3 gift certificates given away as door prizes. Congrats to the winners -
Lynn Tarnoff Lipman with Monat Global and Hempworx,
Kristin Moore of Drone Impressions and Richard Harrison with
Insurance Advisors Inc.
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Trail's Edge Cafe Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Monday, January 13, 2020
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Members from the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce along with City of Wixom Officials, Wixom DDA members, County Commissioner Phil Weipert and Linda Hyaduck from Senator Jim Runestad's office all gathered to celebrate the Grand Opening of the brand-new downtown Wixom coffee shop Trail's Edge Cafe'.
Conveniently located at 49348 Pontiac Trail in downtown Wixom, they offer plenty of parking just outside the door, making it convenient to run in for your morning coffee as you make your way to the office or sit for a while and enjoy the cozy and comfortable atmosphere.
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Young Professionals Breakfast at LaFontaine Subaru
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce YPG met at LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township for our first event of the New Year. Motivational Speaker and Best-Selling author Stacie Rene' energized the crowd as she reminded us all about the Power of Positivity. She talked about the ups and downs she's faced in her career and one thing remained constant in order to succeed and move forward ... Remain Positive and do whatever you do with purpose & intention.
It was the perfect way to ring in the new year as we all will certainly face both great days and not-so-great days during the coming year but it is our attitude that shapes the final result.
Much thanks to our Young Professionals Committee for their help in planning, organizing and facilitating our monthly
YPG events. Ali Armstrong - The Spinal Column, Chad Ever - AT&T, Ever After Photo Booth Co., and Ever Studios, Audrey Ryskamp - LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township and Stacie Zotkovich with Family Funeral Care & The Postive Shift.
And a shout out to our 2020 YPG Sponsors Ever Studios and Family Funeral Care.
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West Bloomfield Parks Connect Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
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The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to join with the
West Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce as well as local and State officials including Linda Hyaduck from
Senator Jim Runestad's office for the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Celebration of
West Bloomfield Parks new Connect facility. Among the many community partners and supporters on hand was Eric Wallis,President of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.
Connect will house the majority of WB Parks senior programs and events including exercise classes, holiday luncheons, health lectures, card playing and more. The facility will serve as a gathering place for area seniors with many free programs offered for Connect members.
“We are thrilled to be open and operational for our seniors,” said Kelly Hyer, recreation superintendent at West Bloomfield Parks. “Whether you are seeking out a class or just would like a local, friendly and cozy spot to spend time with friends, we are that place.”
The entire staff at West Bloomfield Parks are first class. We thank them for investing in our community and applaud their efforts to enhance the lives of area residents. Congratulations and continued success!!!
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3rd Thursday Coffee Connect at
The Doug Browne Agency - Farm Bureau
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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Our 3rd Thursday Coffee Connect at
The Browne Agency of Farm Bureau was awesome. Thanks to our host,
Doug Browne, for his continued support and participation since he joined the LACC in 2009. Doug is active in our Tuesday Referral Group, our Annual Golf Outing as well as a Committee Member for our Rockin' Under the Stars event along with numerous other things within the community.
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As always, thanks to our members for regularly attending the morning networking events. It's always great to hear the testimonials and witness how our members work together to support each other and keep it local!
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Multi-Chamber Networking / Education Breakfast
"The Power of Body Language" presented by Monica Levin
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Monica Levin of Nonverbal Science brought the crowd to their feet as she presented at our Multi-Chamber Breakfast at Lyon Oaks Golf Course recently. Guests learned about "The Power of Body Language" and how to "unlock your secret superpower". The presentation was interactive and engaging and Monica made sure that everyone walked away with actionable tips on how to make a great first impression, improve their presence and become more charismatic and confident with the presentation styles.
Members from our Lakes Area Chamber were joined by neighboring members from Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, Huron Valley Chamber, Kensington Valley Chamber of Commerce and Novi Chamber of Commerce. It's always great to get together with our local chamber friends and kick-off the New Year at this January Networking/Education Breakfast!
Our thanks to event sponsors Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center and Huron Valley State Bank. Your support allows us to bring in dynamic speakers at an affordable cost to our members. Our appreciation for your continued support.
And of course, the event is always first-class with the fabulous culinery delights of Katherine's Catering. The team at Katherine's are easy to work with, extremely accomodating and always take such great care of us. LACC member Mark Einhaus with Media Hero was on-hand to capture the moment with some fabulous photos. What a great eye you have to capture the spirit of the event with these fun & engaging pics.
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We Thank You Wednesday Ambassador Visit
Jamie Hafke DDS & Associates
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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Our Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors met at the office for their monthly meeting and then headed over to Jamie Hafke DDS & Associates for our We Thank You Wednesday visit. Dr. Hafke has been a member of the LACC since 1998, serving the community from her office just down the road from us at 1955 N. Pontiac Trail in Walled Lake. The Ambassadors brought along some tulips to help brighten their day and thank them for their many years of membership and serving our community.
This fabulous group of Ambassadors truly are an extension of our Chamber office helping to welcome new members, make sure they have a good grasp of their membership benefits as well as reaching out regularly to current members, greeting guests at our events and the We Thank You Wednesday visits just to name a few of the things they help us with!
We always look forward to Ambassador Meeting Days and the good things that go along with them ....
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OCC Launches Virtual Maps and Tours
Interactive platform benefits visitors and students with information to navigate multi-campus system
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Jan. 3, 2020 -- Finding the right building or the best place to park on a college campus can be challenging, especially for new students and visitors. OCC has made it easier with
Virtual Tours and Maps
to find classrooms, student centers, bookstores and even a good cup of coffee on any of the College’s five campuses in Oakland County.
Maps are one of the most visited pages on the OCC website. The new
Virtual
platform provides detailed information with interactive 360-degree tours of each campus and each building with student-narrated video tours of key facilities.
OCC student Katherine Lichtenberg said when she was a new student, she took a cell phone photo of a map hanging on the wall of the Auburn Hills campus to help find her way on campus. “These new interactive maps will be a great help especially for new students trying to find their way around the campus,” she said.
“The Google maps we were using are not kept up to date and can be difficult to use,” said Michele Kersten-Hart, OCC manager of multi-media and web services. “They don’t provide the level of detail needed by students and visitors. Our new online maps continue to provide directions to each of our campuses but now offer so much more information in an easy-to-navigate, visually interactive way.”
OCC worked with
CampusTours
, a national multimedia provider, to develop this next level of mapping software, which also features online guided tours. When students and visitors click on an OCC building in the virtual 3-D map, they get a description of key areas, a room directory, photos and, in some cases, a 360 degree video of featured areas. The new maps also provide information on specific OCC academic programs located on those campuses and a direct link to the program page on the OCC website for more information.
While these virtual maps and tours are a navigational benefit for current students, they also assist OCC Admissions coordinators to provide details about each campus and the college’s programs to prospective students. The coordinators can now provide students with detailed visual images of the campus they are likely to attend, based on their academic program interest or geographic proximity from home or work. Videos with students pointing out the features of each campus and virtual 360 degree photo tours of buildings give students the feeling they are actually on campus. It also helps increase the time that prospective students interact on the website.
“These virtual maps and tours are an excellent way to introduce prospective students, parents and high school counselors to OCC when we are out at college events, recruiting fairs and high schools,” said Keith Pawlovich, interim director of admissions. “The virtual maps and 360 degree virtual tour showcases our campuses in a way words simply can’t.”
To view the Virtual Tours and Maps, visit
Maps
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Family Feud Fundraiser to benefit Five Points of Hope
On Saturday February 8
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2020 the rip-roaring fun and nail-biting excitement of game show 'Family Feud' comes to Milford! Gather your friends and family and come on down to the American Legion Hall for an evening of laughter and competition, as you try to be the team to guess what the ‘survey says’!
Teams can have 2 to 8 members, and tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 on the door. All teams will get a chance to answer all questions. Bonus rounds will keep you on your toes, and there will be prizes for the winning team. A light dinner will be served, and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6pm, and the fun begins at 7pm! For tickets or more information, please call Alison Burtrum at 248 660 1359.
Family Feud is a fundraiser for Five Points of Hope, a Milford-based non-profit that exclusively raises money for Michigan cancer patients who are struggling financially. On behalf of patients in need, Social Workers request grants of up to $500 to help patients pay for unaffordable essentials such as insurance deductibles, prescriptions, medical equipment and utility bills. In 2018, Five Points of Hope’s small group of volunteers raised almost $60,000 for deserving cancer patients in Michigan. For more information, please visit our website
www.FivePointsOfHope.com
, or contact us at
info@FivePointsOfHope.com
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Genisys Credit Union matches $5,000 for an accessible playground with Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Genisys Credit Union matched donations up to $5,000 for Huron-Clinton Metroparks Giving Tuesday Campaign to build an accessible playground for all ages and abilities at Kensington Metropark Maple Beach.
“Genisys is proud to support its community partners in their endeavors to create an inclusive and accessible community for all,” said Jackie Buchanan, President / CEO of Genisys Credit Union. “We are excited to see the playground come to life and provide plenty of fun opportunities for children and adults of all abilities."
The playground will be a fun, accessible, and inclusive play area that will feature rubber safety surfacing, sensory-friendly equipment, transfer-stations onto the playscape, spaces for quiet independent play, dignity landings on slides, and much more. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2020.
“The Metroparks are continually finding ways to make all of our parks more accessible and each feature of this new playground was carefully selected to meet the needs and abilities of all explorers for specific reasons,” said Amy McMillian, Director of Huron-Clinton Metroparks. “The Metroparks is extremely grateful for the generosity of Genisys Credit Union and for their partnership on this year’s Giving Tuesday Campaign. Their continued support is helping us move forward with a really exciting project.”
At Genisys, the credit union aims to improve their communities by promoting, supporting, and volunteering in the spirit of giving back, which is the goal of Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is an international day of charitable giving at the beginning of the holiday season that encourages individuals and organizations to donate their time, or dollars, or talent, and much more in an effort to give back.
Further donations can be made out to the Metroparks Foundation at 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton MI 48114 or made online
here
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Orchard Lake Fine Art Show™
The Original Show
July 25 & 26, 2020
Outdoors in the heart of beautiful West Bloomfield, Michigan
The Perfect Community Event to be Part Of
Voted in the Top 100 Art Shows in the U.S.A. – 11x!
Limited onsite marketing and/or community enrichment opportunities
Product and/or Category Exclusives Considered
NOTEWORTHY:
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Up to 175 Artists or less
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we don’t fill the show with what does not belong
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Juried by Art Professionals
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all art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is
present at the show
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Reach a cultured, art buying patron
with money to spend on luxury items
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Convenient parking
for artists and patrons
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Comprehensive Marketing and PR
campaign
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Professional Artist Awards
$2,500
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Youth Art Competition Awards
$250
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The
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show
presented by
HotWorks.org
focuses on visual arts, cultural diversity, community enrichment, and fostering art education among youth. The Orchard Lake Fine Art Show is juried by art professionals with criteria for judging based on originality, technique/execution and booth appearance. Our emphasis is on
quality
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not quantity
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Show Producer
&
Director Patty Narozny
has 30+ years of media & event experience. Since 2003, she has gained a national outstanding reputation for quality juried fine art and fine craft shows. Narozny networks with local media to bring high-end patrons to the show.
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Institute for the Arts & Association
, the associated 501c3 non-profit features a
Youth Art Competition – sponsored by Bath Planet
. Young Artists in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her art that is publicly displayed in the art show the entire weekend. There is $250 in youth art awards as students begin to learn the rules and are exposed to the entrepreneurship opportunity of doing art shows for a living.
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Limited On-Site Marketing &/or Community Enrichment Opportunities
- each p
ackage is tailored to meet your corporate marketing or community enrichment goals.
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305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A
Walled Lake 48390
Phone: 248.624.2826
Fax: 248.624.2892
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