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We are thrilled to have Valerie Garcia, bestselling author of the book, We're Gonna Need Cake: Celebrating Authentic Leadership in a Messy World be our Keynote Speaker at our Women of Inspiration Luncheon slated for Thursday, May 8th at the Buhl Estate.

Valerie doesn't just talk about bravery; she knows first-hand what it means to do it scared. Her stories will inspire you to embrace your messy, authentic humanity-becoming a better leader, professional, and teammate in the process.

Valerie is known for delivering motivation, inspiration, and truth with her signature straightforward style and sense of humor. With methods that challenge the tradition, she uses her straightforward style and sense of humor to encourage participants to lead with joy and think outside the box when it comes to connecting with customers.

With twenty-plus years of experience, Valerie is a highly sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant, and has led thousands of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development workshops globally, working with some of the world's best-known brands. She is well acquainted with the messy parts of life and leadership and passionate about helping organizations celebrate change and move from fear to forward.

We're Gonna Need Cake books will be available for purchase and Valerie has offered to have a book signing immediately following the luncheon.

To learn more about our keynote speaker, visit valeriegarcia.com.

Get your business noticed by sponsoring our Women of Inspiration Signature Luncheon! Please consider sponsoring, attending, or donating a Raffle Prize or to our SWAG Bags. Simply contact Joyce to learn how to get involved.

Sponsor

Email Joyce

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Don't miss out on having your business showcased and promoted at one of our most popular events! Contact Joyce Donaldson or call 248-693-6300.

DON'T DELAY - Sponsorships must be secured no later than Friday, April 18th.

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $1,500

· 6 VIP tickets

· 1/2 page ad in event program

· 2nd placement on all digital and media print

· Inclusion in all publicity and advertising

· Logo displayed on all event signage

· Logo on website event page

· Social media shout outs

PARTNER SPONSOR | $1,000

· 2 VIP tickets

· 1/4 page ad in event program

· Business name included on all digital and media print

· Business name included in all publicity and advertising

· Business name displayed on all event signage

· Logo on website event page

· Social media shout outs

CORPORATE SPONSOR | $500

· 1 VIP ticket

· Business name included in event program

· Business name included on all digital and media print

· Business name included in all publicity and advertising

· Business name displayed on all event signage

· Logo on website event page

· Social media shout outs

RAFFLE BASKET SPONSOR

Sponsorship includes: recognition in program, newsletter, website, and social media. Call the Chamber office if you would like to donate a Raffle Basket.

SWAG BAG SPONSOR (130) Stuff We Always Give

Sponsorship includes: recognition in program, newsletter, website, and social media. Call the Chamber office if you would like to donate items for the SWAG Bag.

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This Week!

Ribbon Cutting for American Mattress

April 10 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

American Mattress

610 N Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362

Click for More Info (Free to attend)

Ribbon Cutting for Volante Senior Living of Lake Orion

April 17 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Volante Senior Living of Lake Orion

989 N Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362

Click for More Info (Free to attend)

Ribbon Cutting for Victory Motors Superstore

April 24 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Victory Motors Superstore

677 S Lapeer Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362

Click for More Info (Free to attend)

Ribbon Cutting for Right Hook Branded Merchandise

May 1 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Right Hook Branded Merchandise

209 N Park Blvd, Lake Orion, MI 48362

Click for More Info (Free to attend)

Bagels & Brew Morning Mixer - May 2025

May 6| 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Gwen Daubenmeyer at Keller Williams Collaborative

56 S Broadway Street, Lake Orion, MI 48362

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Women of Inspiration Luncheon

May 8| 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Addison Oaks Buhl Estate

1480 W Romeo Road, Leonard, MI 48367

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Chamber Networking Mixer & Ribbon Cutting

May 22 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm)

Ignite Tavern

1065 S Baldwin Road, Lake Orion MI 48360

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Save the Dates!

Bagels & Brew...Morning Mixers

2025

Date:

January 7th

February 4th

March 4th

April 1st

May 6th

June 3rd

July

August 5th

September 9th

October 7th

November 4th

December

Host/Location:

Motor City Granite & Counters

Amazing Petals Florist and Gifts

Orion Township Library

Genisys Credit Union (Lake Orion Branch)

Gwen Daubenmeyer at Keller Williams Collaborative

Edwards Jones Investments - Grant Fodor

DARK

Contract Source Group

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets

Red Lantern Dog Training

Golling Buick GMC

DARK

Sponsor:

Michigan United Credit Union

Zale Group Wealth Management

Verdant Landscape Consulting

WIN Home Inspection of Lake Orion

Volante Senior Living of Lake Orion

Available

The cost of sponsoring a Bagels & Brew...Morning Mixer is $275. Interested in sponsoring? Contact Joyce Donaldson: joyce@orionareachamber.com or call the Chamber office at 248.693.6300

There was no fooling around at our April 1st Bagels & Brew...Morning Mixer as our members seriously networked at Genisys Credit Union in Lake Orion! We had a fabulous morning building new relationships and strengthening community ties. A heartfelt thanks to our gracious host Genisys Credit Union for their hard work and for warmly welcoming our members. Many thanks to our sponsor WIN Home Inspection.

Save the date for next month - May 6th - you won't want to miss out on another action-packed opportunity to break bread/ bagels and network with 30 - 50 enthusiastic members.

We were honored to cut the ribbon for Robotic Rehab & Relief last Thursday. Congratulations to Tim, Jaime, and the Washburn family on the grand opening of your new business in downtown Lake Orion.

Many thanks to all of our Board Members, Ambassadors, Members, Dignitaries, and neighboring businesses that joined the festivities - we appreciate your unwavering commitment and support of he Orion Area business community!

Robotic Rehab & Relief

146 S Broadway St. Suite 160, Lake Orion, MI 48362

248.690.5444

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