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Whats The Biz -- December 2010 1

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December 2010 Vol. 5 #12

Oxford Areas Monthly Business News & Info

Happyanniversary!

AT&T Prime Wireless in Oxford, celebrated its second anniversary on November 1. And, according to director of operations, Jay Peters (3rd from left), Oxford is simply thebest! Pictured with Jay, from the left are Kiven Matti, Ian Boice, Ralph Kattula and Martin Hanna. Not pictured is Mike Hami. Prime Wireless is located at 1510 S. Lapeer RoadTheir phone is 248-236-9000.


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4 Whats The Biz -- December 2010

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When lifethrows obstaclesyour way . . .

George and Tamara Kelly, counselors

A couple sat in our office last week onthe brink of divorce. We listened to the con-flict they were experiencing and offered howcounseling would benefit them and save theirmarriage. As our session came to a closethe couple expressed relief and the wife said,We should have done this a long time ago.

This couple is not unusual.Many people put off getting help until they

can no longer ignore or avoid their problem,nearly always making matters worse.

Counseling should be seen simply as asource of help rather than a last resort.

The good life is not a matter of whetherwe will encounter problems but whether and

how we face them.Facing our problems can become an op-portunity for growth and restoration. How-ever, at times, life presents us with obstacleswe are at a loss to overcome on our own.

We are here to help you by listening, sup-porting, and guiding you as you deal with yourconcerns. We have experience dealing witha wide variety of issues.

In addition to marital counseling we dealwith parenting challenges, anxiety, and de-pression, as well as other problems. We in-vite you to contact us to learn more abouthow we can help.

Contact George and Tamara Kelly, counselors, at 248-651-0900 or visit www.kellycounselors.com

Oxford Coffee ClubStarting in January,The Oxford Leader will

host weekly business networking meetings.These meetings will be free, there will be noattendance, nor referral mandates.

Coffee Clubs in Orion, Clarkston andOrtonville have proved popular with local busi-nesses. Watch The Leader for news of whenand where.

By Andrew MoserOxfords walkability got a prelimina

exam by one of the nations top walkabiliexperts.

The results: downtown is too noisy, t

fast and too congested.Walkability expert Dan Burden, aftspending three hours in Oxford, sharthose results with a group of leaders abusiness owners gathered at the OxfoSchools Administration building, Nov. 1

The biggest thing I see when watcing your traffic . . . is its too noisy, its tofast and there is a loss of civility, Burdsaid. That is the good news. The bad newis you have a lot of traffic congestion anyou cant go anywhere.

However, he didnt let the shockinews dampen the mood of the crowd flong.

I have worked in Michigan towenough and worked in towns througho

America enough, that I can speak withpretty high level of confidence -- you cado some pretty amazing things, he said

Burden is the executive director of tWalkable and Liveable Communities Insttute and has helped more than 2,700 citiin the United States and around the worbecome pedestrian friendly. He has workewith 300 communities in Michigan, incluing Lapeer, Brighton, Howell and Traver

Walkability expert Dan Burden gives his opinon the problem facing downtown Oxford Pho

A. Moser.

Walkability isthe buzzword indowntown Oxfor

Please see WALKABILITY on page 8


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A word fromthe president

a column byRick Laidler

Committed to promoting,enhancing business prosperity

for our members.Call 248-628-0410 or visit us online at

www.oxfordchamberofcommerce.com

News fromthe director

a column byHolly Bills


PresidentLaidlersays farewell

Chamber

benefits forsmall to bigbusiness

Oxford has become the home of anew natural living store. Partners, Troy& Laura Farwell and John LoVasco, areopen for business. A ribbon cutting cer-emony is planned for Dec. 1, at 3:30 p.m.

Simple Organics carries all naturalsupplements and wellness products, or-ganic personal care products, and willhave an organic food co-op.

The store carries the cream of thecrop in terms of supplement and wellnessproducts. We have the highest standardswhen it comes to the products we chooseto carry, states owner Laura Farwell,We believe in organic, whole food prod-ucts that work. We are not into the latestgimmick; we are into tried and true herbalmethods that have been proven to work for thousands of years.

Simple Organics food co-op give cus-tomers an additional chance to purchase

Simple Organics owners Laura and Troy Farwell, of Oxford, along with Lakeville resident JohnLoVasco.

grocery items at a reduced cost. No onewants to spend their whole paycheck onorganic foods and natural products at thelocal markets. The co-op gives themgreat, reduced prices, states Farwell.Customers can join the co-op for $35.00per year and have the opportunity to or-der weekly.

Another unique feature at Simple Or-ganics is the professional wellness prac-titioner that will be on site daily to assistcustomers with product selection. Farwellstates, You will not get better service ora better education at any other healthstore. We are very excited and we look forward to people experiencing theSimple difference.

Simple Organics, at 115 S. Washing-ton St., just south of downtown Oxford.Call 248-236-0027. They are open Tues-day-Friday, 10 - 6 and Saturday, 10-3.

Natural living health store opens in Oxford

Getting involved with your localChamber of Commerce is definitely agreat idea. When you get involved wit

the Chamber of Com-merce, youll find thatcan help grow your owbusiness.

Many people seem

have the idea that theChamber of Commeris only for largerbusinesses, but evensmall businesses canbecome a member.Here are a few benefof joining up with yourChamber of Commer

and some of the ways that you can usit to help grow your business.

Attend Events with Other SmallBusinesses

First of all, if you join the OxfordChamber of Commerce, youll have thopportunity to attend events with avariety of other business owners. Infact, youll even be able to set up yourown booth to promote your business atrade shows which will allow you toexchange business cards with otherbusiness owners and visitors as well.This is a wonderful way to grow yourbusiness.

Qualify for Low Cost InsuranceYoull also find that when you are a

member of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, youll be able to qualify folow cost insurance, such as businessinsurance and health insurance. Thiscan be extremely important and helpfuif you are running a small business,since the costs of insurance can be

overwhelming.Meet Great SourcesAs you begin to get more and more

involved with the chamber of com-merce, youll meet more and moregreat sources. These sources can beused for products that you need, youcan also act as a source for others, anyoull find many sources to help you to

Please see HOLLY on page 10

Winter is coming and so is the Cham-ber of Commerce annual Christmas Pa-rade scheduled for Decem-ber 4th.

Please come to the pa-rade and welcome Santaand Mrs. Clause to Oxford.Bring the family and enjoythe day in down town Ox-ford. Maybe do some lastminute Christmas shop-ping!!

This will be my last ar-

ticle as President of theChamber. We have ac-complished many goodthings in the past year andI have enjoyed my year serving the Ox-ford Chamber.

Working with Holly Bills, the executivedirector has been a rewarding experience;she is dedicated to the members and isworking hard to make sure the membersare receiving value for their investment inthe Chamber.

Holly has made my job a lot easier.Thank you, Holly.

I would like to thank the other officersof the board, Kevin Wisely, Vice Presidentand Tim Walker, Secretary for their sup-port over the last year.

I would also like to thank the other boardmembers who have given their time andeffort to make the Chamber successful.

And a special thank you to all the mem-bers of the Chamber for your supportthought out the year for all of our eventswe held, with out you the events wouldnot have been possible.

Please keep up the good work for theupcoming year.

As I ride off into the sunset and start toprepare for retirement, I will look back atall the memories of the Oxford Chamberof Commerce and the many rewardingexperiences and friendships that I have

made over the years.

The BLUEBUTTON

on our websitelinks YOU to allof our PICTURES

Go To oxfordleader.com


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Did you know?Christ the King Church will bring The Little Drum-

mer Boy performance back to Oxford again this year!The Little Drummer Boy is a full scale production writ-ten by Christ the King Church member Steve Harms,and produced and directed by Pat King and SteveHarms. This story takes you on a holy quest to wit-ness the fulfillment and prophecy of the birth of JesusChrist. Join us on Thursday, December 16th or Fri-day, December 17th at 7:00pm or on Saturday, De-cember 18th at 2:00pm or 7:00pm you will find thatthere is more to the story than was ever told before!Performance location is 1550 W. Drahner Road, Ox-ford 248-628-0038.

That you can show someone how thankful youare for their friendship or their love by buying theman Oxford VIP card! There are 62 ways of saying thankyou! Yes this card has 62 participating businessesoffering you discounts, ranging from bars and grills,to salons and carpet cleaning! This is a gift that keepson giving, and is perfect for anyone on your Christ-mas list! Go to www.oxfordvipcard.org and buy yourcard today! It is only $10 and takes less than 5 min-utes to buy, that beats standing in lines at the de-partment stores!

December 3rd is the tree lighting in downtown Ox-ford, and December 4th is the Chamber Christmas parade

The 3/50 Project supports independent, locallyowned businesses by inspiring consumer loyalty tothe storefronts that directly fund their communities.

Think of three businesses in Oxford that youd missif they went away. Stop in. Say hello. Pick up a littlesomething that makes you smile. Thats what keepsthem around, after all. Pick 3. Spend 50. Save yourlocal economy.

A Familiar Taste just joined the Chamber of Com-merce? They feature delicious authentic SouthernHome Cooking! Their menu is filled with Americanfavorites such as: Chicken and Dumpling,GrammysCarrot Cake,Sweet Potato Pie, German Chocolate

Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes, Homemade CinnamonRolls and more! Look at their catering menu! Locatedat 33 N. Washington, Oxford stop in and say hello orcall and place an order 248-572-6333

To accommodate a significant shift in clientpreferences toward medical skin care services andaway from traditional luxury spa services SchendensSpas is expanding their Troy location and closing

Schendens Spa on the Lake and Schendens Spa at GLakes Athletic Club. Redeem gift cards at both spas wappointments last through December 23, 2010. (Gcards can also be used at Troy location ongoing.)

Oxford Smile Center accepts most insurancplans and will fit you in for an appointment ifneed to be seen before the end of the year?

Wiches can cater any occasion! Take advantagof our Holiday Special 10% off to all Chamber of merce Members. Check out the menu www.wichesrestaurant.com or call 248-572-4790 build your own custom menu. Also, give the gi

wiches! Buy $20 in gift cards and get $5 for yourse

Soothe Your Soul (located at 20 Hudson Streoffers a great selection of affordable gifts for yholiday shopping. We also carry work by several artists. Gift Certificates are available in store or on24/7. We also have a great variety of class offeriand can help you relax with a Craniosacral or RTreatment or a wonderful massage.

H&R Block is offeringa Free Simple Federal TReturn (Federal Form 1040 EZ). If you need monthe holidays, you could get up to a $1,000 todwith an emerald advance.

You can get 10% off your ad in the 2011 OrioOxford Resource Guide until 12/31/10? This Guidpremiere advertising venue for this area, being mdirectly to every home & business in Lake OrionOxford in May each year. Call Vicky at 248-330-8

4M Collision Center has been family owned sin1995. We have four locations to serve you better. newest opening is here in Oxford. 1663 N LapeerPhone 248-572-4844. We offer Free loaner cars as pof our service.

Pee Wee Patch is open Monday- Saturday u11pm. No registration required for evening and wend care. Open to everyone! Call us for your hoparties, Christmas shopping or date night! (248)81010 www.peeweepatch.com

Unattended cooking is the number one causfires in the United States? Please remember to staythe kitchen when you are cooking during the hoseason. Happy Holidays! Call Servpro of Lape810-664-1000 for any of your fire or water restotion needs. Independently Owned and Operated.

Upcoming December Events

December 3:Tree Lighting, downtown Oxford

December 4: Annual Christmas parade , come downtown andjoin us for Candycanes and Christmas Carols themed floatsand fun. The parade will begin at 2 pm. For more informationplease call the Chamber office at 248-628-0410

By Sandy WeaverLove INC Executive Director

Love INC of North Oakland County is a non-profit co-operative effort that links churches, volunteers, and agen-cies and helps them to organize their efforts by reachingout to the poor and disadvantaged.

We serve as a needs "clearinghouse" where people inneed contact us and we in turn get them connected withlocal churches and agencies that provide them with assis-

tance.There are currently 21 area churches

that have joined the Love INC of NOC

Affiliate. The mission of Love INC is tomobilize the Church to transform livesand communities In the Name of Christ.

Love INC opened its clearinghousein March, 2007. We currently averageapproximately 500 phone calls per monthfrom those seeking assistance with rent,utilities, transportation, clothing, furni-

ture, personal needs, among various other types of re-quests.

The main ministries which are housed at area churchesare the Clothes Closet, which is located at St.Mary's in-the-Hills Episcopal Church (next to Canterbury Village),the Personal Needs Ministry, called "Little Luxuries, andthe Household Ministries called "Bed, Blessings, & Beyond,"which are located at Christ the King Church in Oxford.Approximately 80 volunteers donate time on a regular ba-sis to staff these ministries.

It is the hope of Love INC that a much needed Furni-ture Ministry be developed in the near future. A locationand sponsorship is needed in order to complete this mis-sion.

Four area churches are now serving free meals fournights a week, where individuals can come for comfortfood and conversation. These churches are: Lake OrionUnited Methodist Church, Immanuel Cong'l Church, Ox-ford United Methodist Church and Christ the King Church.More than 100 volunteers from 10 churches prepare andcook these meals on a regular basis.

Love INC relies on area churches and individual dona-tions to provide the funds to develop and maintain theirministries per Sandy Weaver, Executive Director. If youwould like to know more about Love INC, you may callthe Clearinghouse at 248-693-4357 or visit the website atwww.loveincofnoc.org

Love INC:Resources, assistancefor those in need

Sandy Weaver


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City.When he says there is hope fordowntowns walkability, he means it.

You have a really great town, you havegreat bones. The pattern of your blocks,the layout of your town, the location of your buildings is something that manytowns would love to have and you got it,Burden said.

Its now a matter of polishing the jeweland all the things you can do, he added.

Before speaking about some options forN. Washington, which he called the biggorilla, Burden said a Complete streetpolicy is needed.

The policy states transportation plan-ners and engineers should design and op-erate the roadway with all users in mind,including bicyclists, public transportationvehicles, and pedestrians of all ages andabilities.

What can Oxford do? He said turningN. Washington into a boulevard would bethe ideal, complete with a median andshrubbery on either side of the road.

The median and boulevard gives youthe beauty, the function, the safety andallows you to have more parking, he said.

One of the first ideas he mentioned wasnarrowing the lanes to nine or 10 feet. Heexplained that by narrowing the lanes, itforces the drivers tobecome more vigilant.

When you have anine or ten foot lane,you have to be vigilant,and when you aredriving a car, vigilanceis a good thing, hesaid. You have fewercrashes...(and) if weare worried aboutsustainability and get-ting the best functions and uses out of our streets, we probably dont need 12-15 foot lanes.

The idea of putting a roundabout in wassomething Burden said he was not con-sidering at the time based on the amountof daily traffic and space that would beavailable.

Downtown Oxford averages about

30,000 cars, trucks and semi-trucks pass-ing through daily.

I am not going to rule out a round-about, but I am going to say we need todo a lot of analysis before we find out if we have enough room...for a two laneroundabout, he said.

He praised the fact downtown has curbextensions already, but he thinks morecould be done with them. He explainedcurb extensions allow for a motorist and

pedestrians to see each other better, rsulting in lower turning speeds andshorter distance for a pedestrian to cros

He also brought up the idea of installinislands, which would help reduce a vhicles turning speed.

Burden stated that the current trafsignals were three generations old anthey needed new ones. He would also lito see at least two more signals be adddowntown.

Other ideas he mentioned were two trafic crossings, redoing the pedestrian crowalks and adding color to the parkispots.

Anna Taylor, owner of Pink & Charlisaid that when the time was ready, Buden would come in with four designeand spend three days studying and maping out a plan for downtown.

Its a three day complete package completely study our downtown, sadded.

Oxford resident Rod Charles asked Buden what the timetable would be once thewere ready to proceed.

Burden said they would have to do tstudy, which would require interviewinthe Michigan Department of Transporttion (MDOT) and Oakland County, folowed by a presentation with his findinand suggestions.

How quicklyproject wouldcompleted woboil down to

thing: funding.It just depe

what your sources are ahow quickly peocan assemble money and whyou are going tothe funding fro

Burden said.Madonna Van Fossen, director of th

Downtown Development Authority, sathat it was critical to get the Village Coucil, the DDA, the Planning Commission well as the business owners, residents anproperty owners all on board.

Before we present to MDOT, it is crit

cal that we come together as a commnity, that we dont appear fractured, shsaid.

Burden agreed.Once that vision is locked down and

goes before the city council and the cicommission and you guys defend it, thyou are handing MDOT exactly what thewant, he said. Its a done deal; itspackage, bow and ribbon and they can justart building.

The biggest thing I see

when watching your traf-fic . . . is its too noisy, itstoo fast and there is a lossof civility . . . That is thegood news.

Continued from page 4

Walkability is the mission

Genisys Credit Union wants to give back to its members this holiday season by offer-ing the gift of Genisys Rewards.

Its an exciting program that rewardsmembers for using their Genisys RewardsDebit MasterCard on signature transactions.For every $2 a person spends, theyll earnone point redeemable toward travel, mer-chandise or gift cards.

This is a great option for holiday shop-ping, said Michelle Mattson, Account Man-agement Manager. Not only is it convenient,but its like giving yourself a present whenyou buy for someone else.

The program is FREE to register andparticipate, and Genisys Rewards DebitMasterCard holders are automatically en-rolled. Members can also view and redeemtheir points online or by phone.

Genisys mobile banking is another FREEoption for members to use with the GenisysRewards Debit MasterCard. It allows shop-pers do their banking via text, mobilebrowser, downloadable app or iPhone ap-

plication. Members can transfer money, viewaccount balances, review transaction historyand locate a surcharge-free ATM or sharedbranch while finding the perfect gifts for thespecial people in their lives.

So make this holiday season easier! Con-tact Genisys Credit Union about theirGenisys Rewards Debit MasterCard andGenisys Rewards program to start earningpoints today. Visit their website atwww.genisyscu.org or contact your localbranch for details.

Genisys Credit Union is glad to be part of your community, and we truly believe thatGenisys is where you come first. We arelocally owned, locally controlled and con-tinue to be an award-winning organizationfor financial safety and soundness. Followour community involvement on Facebook at www.facebook.com/genisyscu and Twit-ter at www.twitter.com/genisyscu to findout whats going on in your neighborhood.A calendar of events can also be found onour Web site at www.genisyscu.org.

Genisys Rewards intime for the holidays

Genisys Credit Union recently ex-panded their relationship with ClearyUniversity by offering Genisys member-ship as an added benefit to their studentsand employees.

This program is an extension of theGenisys member tuition grants specifi-cally designated for the members andemployees of the credit union and thenew scholarship named in honor of former CEO, Dianne Addington, forCleary University degree-seeking stu-dents who serve their communities asleaders and volunteers.

We are excited to be able to offer

this benefit to the students and staff atCleary University, said Norm Soucy,Business Development Manager. Its agreat partnership that will not only pro-vide financial education, but will providepossible money-saving opportunities aswell.

Currently, a communication plan, on-site visits and student orientation eventsare being discussed to enhance the part-nership experience.

Cleary Universitys main campus inHowell and additional location in Ann Ar-bor employ 200 full and part-time staff as well as educate over 1,200 studentseach year from all over Southeast Michi-gan.

More information about this partner-ship can be found on the Cleary Univer-sity website at www.cleary.edu, at theiradministration center or at either of thetwo campus locations.

Genisys Credit Union is glad to be partof your community, and we truly be-lieve that Genisys is where you comefirst.

We are locally owned, locally con-trolled and continue to be an award-win-ning organization for financial safety andsoundness.

Follow our community involvementon Facebook at www.facebook.com/ genisyscu and Twitter atwww.twitter.com/genisyscu to find outwhats going on in your neighborhood.

A calendar of events can also be foundon our Web site at www.genisyscu.org.

Genisys, Clear University

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Employees expect holiday bonuses. But

in this economy, cash-strapped employersmay wonder how to reward employeesduring the holidays if funds are low.

If holiday bonuses are something a com-pany does every year, chances are employ-ees count that bonus as part of their sala-ries. Terminating bonuses without advanced notice could leave many employees in thecompany coming up short in their personalbudgets .

Small-business owners may find it dif-ficult to carve out cash bonuses, particu-larly if the business is struggling financially.Employers looking to avoid bonuses thisyear or offer alternatives to cash shouldnotify workers of any changes well in ad-vance of the season. Otherwise they mayface upset or mutinous workers. Onceemployees understand that there will bechanges to bonuses this year, consider oneof these alternatives.

* Paid vacation time: Offer an extra week of paid vacation. It doesnt require imme-diate cash out of pocket and still showsemployees that you value their service.

* Added perks around the office: Spruceup the office with ways employees canunwind. A computer equipped with somevideo games, a billiards table or a TV witha few recliners gives workers the ability totake a break now and then and enjoy them-selves.

* Spa services: Hire a massage therapistor chiropractor to come in and offer mas-sages to employees. It will help them un-

wind and potentially be more productive.* Mail privileges: Enable employees to

mail holiday cards and packages on thecompanys dime, saving them a trip to thepost office.

* Childrens party: Throw a supervisedparty for the employees children, allowingthe workers to go out and catch up on holi-day shopping.

* Offer flex time: Give employees theopportunity to work from home a few daysduring the holidays so they can schedulework around busy days.

* Company retreat: Plan a big-ticket tripor event that the employees can attend atno cost to them. A day out at an amuse-ment park or something to that effect may

be more cost-efficient than cash bonuses.* Gift cards: Find out if a local retaileroffers a group discount and give employ-ees gift cards to that store.

* Smaller monetary gift: For those whostill want to give cash, make it a smallergift than last year and explain to employeesthat you wanted to do something but sim-ply cannot afford to match bonuses fromyears past -- Employees will still appreci-ate the gesture.

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unsure of where to go and what to epect. Much to my surprise I was vemuch at ease after my first meeting withe physical therapist and very happwith the treatment plan.

Our goal is to reduce your pain or stifness and return you to your activlifestyle as quickly as possible. We dthis by implementing traditional and nontraditional treatment methods as well educating you about your issue. You wbe treated by a licensed physical therpist on each visit and we are able modify your treatment plan daily baseon your current status.

Please call us today for a free consutation to find out how physical therapy HealthQuest can help you regain a highquality of life.

Got a question of Dan, give him a call at 24236-0035 or visit his website, www.hqpt.com

You can feel itwhen you walkin the doorHalitosis is an oral condition identifiableby consistently bad breath. Understanding

the causes of halitosis is the first step totreating this almost always preventable con-dition. Halitosis has many origins:

Certain foods Diet plays a large rolein oral health, including your breath. Gar-lic, onions and other foods are absorbedinto the bloodstream, transfer into the lungsand expelled in the air through breathing.Until a food is eliminated by the body, it hasthe potential to affect your breath.

Periodontal disease A primary symp-tom of gum disease is foul breath and anunpleasant taste in themouth. Periodontal diseaserequires immediate care byan oral health professional.

Poor oralh e a l t h c a r e wi th o u tproper brushing andcleanings food can remainin your mouth and breedbacteria which can causeodorous breath. Unpleasantodors can also result fromfood collecting on teeth,gums and tongue.

Breathing patterns Continuousbreathing through the mouth instead of thenose can cause dry mouth which can con-tribute to halitosis. Dry mouth (xerosto-mia) is a significant decrease in saliva pro-ductions so the mouth is unable to cleanse

itself and remove food particles. Xerosto-mia can also be caused by medications or asalivary gland disorder.

Improperly cleaneddentures Dentures have the potential tocollect bacteria and food particles resultingin bad breath if not properly cleaned.

Tobacco products Cigarettes, cigars,smokeless tobacco and snuff can stain teethand put the body at risk for a host of dis-ease as well as contribute to bad breath.

Medical conditions Bad breath can bean indicator or symptom of a respiratoryinfection, diabetes, a gastrointestinal disor-der or a liver or kidney disorder. Consultyour physician.

Good oral healthcare prevents hali-

tosis. Treatment of bad breath primarilydepends on the cause but proper brushing,flossing, in addition to regular exams andcleanings help remove the bacteria thatcause bad breath.

For more information call 248-969-SMILE or visit www.OxfordSmileCenter.com Dr. Khourysupports the local community with programs suchas Halloween candy buy-back, Donated DentalServices, elementary educational visits and sup-port of school athletic programs.

Hello fresh breath,good-bye alitosis!

improve your business. You may evenbe able to find retailers that will want carry products that your businessoffers as well.

Associate Your Name with theChamber of Commerce

Last of all, youll find that youllbenefit from the ability to associateyour name with the chamber of commerce. When people realize thatyoure involved, theyll be more likelyto work with you.

So, as you can see, there are manybenefits for getting more involved withthe Oxford Chamber of Commerce.Youll be able to find greatopportunities to grow your business anincrease your profits.

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Charge cards and holiday spendingReady or not - the biggest spending

season of the year is quickly approach-ing. Even in these tough economic times,with so many people on restricted bud-gets, studies still suggest that most house-holds will spend an average of $500 to$800 on holiday expenses.

Where is the money going to comefrom to pay for the gifts, the food, and allthe trimmings?

Some people have beenputting money away in aHoliday account, and oth-ers are able to fit the pur-chases in their budget.

More commonly, manypeople will make their pur-chases with Credit Cards.

If you are consideringusing a Credit Card, pleasetake a moment and look closely at your credit cardagreement(s).

What is the stated inter-est rate? Is the rate vari-able? What are the monthlypayment requirements? Most importantly- are there any gimmicks or surprises inthe fine print?

With new credit card laws continuallybeing updated, revised and put into place,many credit card companies have changedtheir fixed rates to variable rates, makingit easier for them to bump up your rate.

Other credit card companies offer youa low introductory rate, but once the shortfinancing period is up, the rate can jump

up to 20 percent or higher. Even depart-ment store cards tend to carry a high in-terest rate.

Instead of using these credit cards,Lakes Community Credit Union will helpyou with your holiday spending with theirspecial Holiday loan promotion.

This special loan will make the holidaysaffordable with a 6.99 percent APR, a 12month term and a maximum loan amountof $2,500.

The best part is that you can use themoney on holiday shopping, taking a va-cation or putting in a new furnace.

Typically, Credit Unions are looking tohelp individuals and families reach theirfinancial goals without charging a highprice and heavy penalties. As the financialcrisis hit our country, Credit Unions lookedfor ways to help stabilize the problems of

the American auto industry - a problemwe all could feel in the metro Detroit area.

We're currently offering car loans "aslow as" 3.75 percent APR to qualified buy-ers - call us for details. Take the rebateand see how much money you can saveby financing your new car at Lakes.

Lakes Community Credit Union offersmembership to people that work, live and/ or worship in Oakland County.

As a member, you get to vote for ourBoard of Directors. Our profits are re-turned to you in lower loan rates - themoney doesn't go to big corporate own-ers. We're located at 350 N. Park Blvd (M-24) just south of Indianwood Rd. Wishingyou a safe and happy holiday season!

This winter season is coming with asuper sensual and feminine trend. The big-gest trend for this season are the formfitting dresses, full skirts with high- waistand a lots of vests and jackets.

To create the 2010 fall/winter collec-tion Ella Fashion got the inspiration fromthe ROCOCO Art, a French design tech-nique applied on the lines, colors andshapes making fashion revival of whatwas worn in the past.

This fashion revival is also seeing inthe texture of the Plush Velvet, Opaqueand Shiny fabrics present in the decora-

tions as well as in the light and nude shadesfabrics that symbolize the lightness andsimplicity that go together with embel-lishes pieces.

The prints for this season bring a lightfinishing that is more in l ine with our pro-file with designs tied to XVIII century.The clothes each one with their particulardetail, the laces, the velvet buckle, a dif-ferent lining, the golden metals, ruffles,drapes, pleads are all following the fash-

ion style dictated by Maria Antonieta dur-ing the XVIII century.

Come for a magnificent shopping ex-perience at Ella Fashion and transform yourwardrobe in this romance.

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