Events for April 2014
Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce
Apr 3    Connecting Chambers: Networking in the Morning
Connecting Chambers is a dual chamber Networking in the Morning between the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Hartland Chamber of Commerce.  Bring your business cards! If you would like to bring a door prize we will raffle it off for you.
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Tyrone Township Hall
10408 Center Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 629-8631

 
Contact: (810)-629-5447
EMail: info@fentonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 3rd
7:30-9:00am
Apr 5    Color for the Kids 5K
Enjoy a vibrant morning of fun and friends at the Color for the Kids 5K Fun Run. This non-competitive race routes you across the rolling hills of the IMA Brookwood golf course and is the perfect event for everyone from the seasoned runner to gaggles of friends. So walk, run, or stroll, we only require you have fun. Tag your friends and hook everyone up with the coolest color blastoff in town. This is one amazing run you won't want to miss! Proceeds from this event benefit the Old Newsboys of Flint and Double Dragon Tang Soo Do. The Color for the Kids 5K is coming April 5th so register today. http://www.colorforthekids.com/ Event Color For The Kids 5K Fun Run Includes: -Race T-shirt -Light breakfast following race Proceeds Proceeds will benefit the Old Newsboys of Flint and Double Dragon Tang Soo Do Registration & Check-in Register online at: http://www.colorforthekids.com/ Pre-event: Saturday, April 4th 8:00 am ? 9:00 am Date & Time Saturday, April 5, 2014 Start time is 9:00 a.m. Location IMA Brookwood, 6045 Davison Road, Burton Beverages Cash bar available after race Packet Pick up Friday, April 4th 12:00 pm ? 4:00 pm Complete Runner, 915 S Dort Hwy, Flint, MI Cost January 1-31, 2014: $35 Adults, $12 Kids under 12 February 1-March 31, 2014: $40 Adults, $12 Kids under 12 On or after April 1, 2014: $45 Adults, $12 Kids under 12 You'll be blasted at every color station throughout this awesome 5K walk/ run/ stroll. Sign up fast, because spots are filling quickly and we have a limited number of shirts available. So grab your girlfriends, your bros, your friends, and your family ?cause we?re bringing a color-fun experience to your life that you?ll never forget! Information and registration at: http://www.colorforthekids.com/
Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.colorforthekids.com/
Location: IMA Brookwood, 6045 Davison Road, Burton
Contact: For more information call the Old Newsboys' office at 810.744.1840 or email Linda Campbell at lcampbell@oldnewsboys.org
EMail: lcampbell@oldnewsboys.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Start time is 9:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: February 1-March 31, 2014: $40 Adults, $12 Kids under 12 On or after April 1, 2014: $45 Adults, $12 Kids under 12
Apr 9    Chamber Workshop: Build Your Marketing Tool Kit
Build Your Marketing Tool Kit
 
Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible.  But with so many different marketing activities that they could focus on, they often miss some of the important marketing concepts that will help them understand why those activities are so important.  This presentation is designed to uncover some of those core concepts and show that a little bit of marketing knowledge can go a long way.   
Attendees of this presentation will learn: 
•  What marketing really is (and isn’t). 
•  How marketing has changed in ways that benefit small businesses. 
•  The importance of setting goals and objectives for their marketing efforts. 
•  The 4 Pillars or Marketing Success – a framework that shows how different marketing activities all fit together, and will help small businesses reflect on their own marketing program. 
•  It’s ok to start small, to start where you already are. 
 
Join us and start to build a foundation marketing knowledge, from which you can build more and more effective campaigns to help your business or organization grow.
Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce
114 N. Leroy St
Fenton, MI
Contact: (810) 629-5447
EMail: info@fentonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 9, 2014
8:30-10:00 am
Fees/Admission: Chamber members only.  Limited to the first 10 to register.
Apr 12    Toastmasters International Speech Contest and Evaluation Contest
Two of our Fenton Toastmasters, Shelly Marshall-Day and Doug Buchanan will be competing in the International Speech contest for Toastmasters at Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance in Frankenmuth MI on Saturday April 12th. Come on out to support them as the compete in the Evaluation Contest and the International Speech Contest, respectively. 9am
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://debralocke.legalshieldassociate.com
Location: Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance 1 Mutual Ave, Frankenmuth, MI 48734
Contact: DAN PRICOPIO - LEGALSHIELD 586-822-8960
EMail: danieljpricopio@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: April 12, 2014 from 9am to noon
Fees/Admission: FREE - REFRESHMENTS INCLUDED
Apr 13    Land-O-Lakes 3-D Archery
All shoots featuring 35 Rinehart Targets.  Now Featuring 2 Shootings Stakes Hunter & Pro.
Date: April 13, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.landolakesbowmen.com
Location: Please visit the website or call for directions to the location.
Contact: Pat Gleason (810)629-8927 or Sam Morello (734)449-2137
Date/Time Details: April 13, 2014 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Kids under 12 FREE. Kitchen Open All Day. M.B.H. Discount.
Apr 15    Finance and Operations Meeting
FINANCE/OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Tuesday before each Executive Board Meeting at 8:30 am; Chamber Building
Chairperson: Board Treasurer
The Finance Committee meets monthly and is responsible for assisting the Board in ensuring the organization is in good fiscal health. The Treasurer of the Board serves as the Chair of the Finance Committee.
Date: April 15, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Fenton Chamber of Commerce
104 S. Adelaide St. | Fenton, MI 48430
Apr 16    Linden Business Meeting
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Loose Senior Citizen Center
Apr 17    Executive Committee Meeting
Executive Board of Directors meet to discuss Chamber business.
This meeting is exclusive to the Executive Board of Directors.
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Fenton Chamber of Commerce
104 S. Adelaide St. | Fenton, MI 48430
Apr 17    Fenton Freedom Festival Committee Meeting
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Apr 17    Networking @ Noon April 2014
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: LaFontaine Automotive Group
4000 W. Highland Rd.
Highland, MI 48357
Apr 17    Taste in Fenton Committee Meeting
Date: April 17, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Chamber Office
EMail: info@fentonchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 4:00-5:00pm
Apr 23    Lunch and Learn - April
Topic: Getting Found by Search Engines

With over 20 Billion searches per month in the United States alone, people are searching for everything imaginable.  Learn how people search and practical ways local businesses can be found in search engines when consumers are searching for your products or services.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Fenton Community & Cultural Center
Apr 25 - Apr 26    Old Newsboys' Bowling Blow-Out
Join us for an evening of food, fun, and bowling When: Friday,April 25, 2014 $25 per person *Session 1: 4:00 - 6:00 PM *Session 2: 6:30- 8:30 PM *Session 3: 9:00 - 11:00 PM Where: B's Bowling Center, 750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 810.744.7570 For each team: Two Games & Shoe Rental 1 Pizza 1 Pitcher of Soda Silent Auction to benefit needy kids in Genesee County For more information contact the Old Newsboys at 810.744.1840
Date: April 25, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1410832702493671/
Location: B's Bowling, 750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506
Contact: Old Newsboys, Linda Campbell 810.744.1840
EMail: lcampbell@oldnewsboys.org
Date/Time Details: April 25, 2014 4:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $25 per person
Apr 30    iPhone Secrets
There are so many things your phone can do to help you stay organized on a daily basis. This class helps you organize your phone and walks you through the different features which you may not even be aware of. Class is limited to 10 students to ensure a hands on experience.
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.behindyourdesign.com/events.cfm
Location: Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce
114 N. Leroy Street
Fenton , Michigan 48430
EMail: matt@behindyourdesign.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 @ 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Fees/Admission: The Workshop is available to the community for free thanks to Sawyers Jewelers.