Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2024
Joyce Donaldson, IOM, President and CEO
Phone: 248.693.6300 I Cell: 760.808.0823
Email: [email protected]

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Media Release

Orion Area Chamber State of the Community Luncheon

The Orion Area Chamber will host their 2

nd Annual State of the Community Luncheon on Thursday,

October 3rd

, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Paint Creek Country Club.

Featured speakers include: Orion Township Supervisor – Chris Barnett, Superintendent Lake Orion
Community Schools – Heidi Mercer, Village of Lake Orion Council President – Jerry Narsh and Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) Executive Director – Matt Gibb.
• Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett will discuss the Township Parks, Road Improvements,
and provide updates on the Great Lakes Athletic Club, Senior Center, and Parks & Recreation.
• Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools Heidi Mercer, will give an overview of LOCS
student demographics, share an outline of the district strategic plan, and discuss hot topics in
education.
• Village of Lake Orion Council President Jerry Narsh and Lake Orion Downtown Development
Authority (DDA) Executive Director Matt Gibb will provide an update on Social and Economic
Health of the Village and the Lumberyard Infrastructure Project.
“We are thrilled to offer this information-packed luncheon, featuring the latest updates on economic
development and business trends, providing relevant and timely information that will assist businesses
as they plan for growth, sustainability, and prosperity.” states Joyce Donaldson, President and CEO of
the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce.
Generous sponsors include: Title Sponsor: Michigan United Credit Union; Corporate Sponsors: Great
Lakes Crossing Outlets and Moceri Companies; Partner Sponsors: Corewell Health, DTE Energy, ITC
Michigan, and Joyology of Lake Orion; Champion Sponsors: Designhaus, Genisys Credit Union, JM
Visuals, Keller Williams Collaborative, Moonstone Real Estate, Paint Creek Country Club, Rainforest Café,
and Victory Motors Superstore.
Media Sponsors: ONTV and the Lake Orion Review.
Paint Creek Country Club is located at 2375 Stanton Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362
Registration is required at www.orionareachamber.com or call 248-693-6300
Cost: Members $60 I Non-Members $80
Networking opportunities, Sponsor Expo, and a delicious autumn-inspired luncheon buffet are included.
To register or for more information please contact Joyce Donaldson at: 248-693-6300 or
[email protected] or visit orionareachamber.com

Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
1335 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
248.693.6300
orionareachamber.com

About the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce…
Since 1950 the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to creating a healthy local
economy and building a strong environment for economic growth and stability. In ongoing efforts
to achieve this lofty goal, we represent business to government, coordinate educational forums,
host networking events, advocate for business-friendly legislation, and promote community.
The Chamber is a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization, funded through chamber membership
investments, sponsors, and fundraisers. We are a passionate team of 11 volunteer Board of
Directors, 2 paid staffers, and 330 enthusiastic members that generously share their time,
talents, and treasures. Together we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Orion
area and are proud to offer an energetic and friendly environment in which businesses can
flourish!
For more information on the Chamber and how we can help, please contact Joyce Donaldson,
President and CEO at 248.693.6300 or [email protected].

Cook’s Farm Dairy Recalls Limited Number of Products

Cook’s Farm Dairy Recalls Limited Number of Products

 

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This news release is being issued on behalf of the company as a public service.

For immediate release: September 4, 2024

Customer/media contact: Quinton R. Cook, phone: 248-249-3002; email: [email protected]address: 2950 Seymour Lake Road, Ortonville, MI 48462

 

Cook’s Farm Dairy Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Products Out of an Abundance of Caution

Ortonville, MI – Cook’s Farm Dairy based in Ortonville, MI, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of ice cream and milk due to issues related to pasteurization. This recall is being done out of an abundance of caution. There are no known illnesses at this time.

The recalled products were distributed to the following retail locations in Southeast Michigan:

  • A Bean To Go in Goodrich, MI 48438
  • Bueches Food World in Ortonville, MI 48462
  • Sunoco Gas Station in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Neiman’s Family Market in Clarkston, MI 48346
  • Tenuta’s Food Lane in Waterford, MI 48329
  • Lakeview Food Basket in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Heartfelt Impressions Learning Center in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Clintonville Market in Waterford, MI 48329
  • Jim’s Cracker Barrel Grocery and Liquor in Clarkston, MI 48348
  • Meijer in Oxford, MI 48371

The products included in this voluntary recall include:

  • Ice cream lots of 1.5 Qt. and Pint containers – All Flavors
    • Batch #18 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 5/21/2024)
    • Batch #24 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 7/2/2024)
    • Batch #30 which is located by the bar code (pasteurized on 8/13/2024)
  • Milk lots of gallon, ½ gallon, and pint containers – All Varieties
    • Sell by date of 6/10/2024 (pasteurized on 5/27/2024)
    • Sell by date of 6/17/2024 (pasteurized on 6/3/2024)
    • Sell by date of 9/2/2024 (pasteurized on 8/19/2024)

During a routine inspection, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) found improper air temperatures in an ice cream pasteurizing vat and identified inadequate pasteurization record-keeping and chart-recording while processing.

“As soon as MDARD brought these issues to our attention, we fixed the problems immediately. We’re recalling these limited product lots out of an abundance of caution,” said Quinton Cook. “It’s important to note that we have received no reports of issues or defect complaints related to these products. Our family has been committed to quality in our dairy products for four generations.”

Customers with questions can contact Quinton R. Cook directly either by calling 248-249-3002 or by sending an email to [email protected].

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Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

Orion Area Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Food Truck Festival

 Orion Township, MI. The Orion Area Chamber will host its 4th Annual Food Truck Festival at the Orion Township Parks & Recreation’s Big Rig Gig on Friday, August 2nd, 5 – 9 PM at Friendship Park.

The Chamber is excited to once again partner with Orion Township Parks & Recreation to bring a variety of delicious food choices and cool beverages to this highly acclaimed event.

The event is Free and open to the public to attend, both kids and big kids at heart.

The Big Rig Gig features 25-30 Law Enforcement & Fire Department vehicles, trucks, tractors, diggers, dozers, buckets, back-loaders and more.

Food Trucks Attending the 2024 Food Truck Festival include:

Cookies and Cream (Chamber Member)

Great Lakes Eatz & Treatz

Nothing Bundt Cakes (Chamber Member)

Pappas Noodz

Poppos Barbeque LLC

Sucree-Mobile Dessert Parlor

Sweet T’s Lemonade

Twisted Burger Food Truck

Wing Snob

Your Food Dude (Chamber Member)

Ziffels LLC

For more information, please contact Joyce Donaldson at the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or 248.693.6300.

Family Market Days Promote Healthy Eating and Local Farmers

Family Market Days Promote Healthy Eating and Local Farmers

Oakland County’s Family Market Days Promote Healthy Eating and Local Farmers

Post Date:07/16/2024 11:59 AM

The Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) encourages Oakland County residents to participate in the annual Family Market Day events. Five-dollar coupons to purchase produce from local farmers are available to residents with a State of Michigan Bridge/EBT card or who are enrolled in Oakland County Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

“Family Market Day events demonstrate our dedication to help increase the amount of fresh produce residents purchase, as well as support our local farmers,” said Leigh-Anne Stafford, director of Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services. “These events are a great way to connect residents to fresh and locally grown produce.”

Family Market Days will take place the following days:

  • Thursday, July 18 at the Oak Park Farmers Market (14300 Oak Park Boulevard, Oak Park) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 20 at Oakland County Farmers Market (2350 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford) from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Five-dollar coupons for produce are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and must be used during the event. Distribution ends 30 minutes before the market closes, and no registration is necessary. The farmers markets also offer Double Up Food Bucks, which match money spent using a Bridge card/EBT up to $20.

There will be family activities such as face painting, a petting zoo, and prizes. Various resources will also be available on-site.

Family Market days are made possible in part by Trinity Health.

For more information, visit oakgov.com/health, @publichealthOC on Facebook and Twitter, or contact Kelsey Merz at [email protected] or 248-365-8954.

About Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP)
Healthy Oakland Partnership (HOP) was launched by Oakland County Health Division in 2009 as a collaboration of local government, hospitals, health care providers, community-based organizations, business, and citizens working to increase and promote healthy eating and physical activity opportunities. HOP currently has two teams dedicated to specific initiatives: The Farmers Market Team to improve the health and well-being of Oakland County residents by supporting Farmers Markets and the Youth Team to improve health and well-being through programs in schools. HOP began hosting Family Market Days in 2009 to engage entire families in healthy eating practices and encourage physical activity. The partnership expanded to include older adults in 2017 by hosting Senior Market Days.

For media inquiries only please contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County public information officer, at 248-858-1048.

July at the NOCC

July at the NOCC

Happy July!

In the newsletter below, we’ve got a brief recap of our Level Up Camp. Additionally, we have some information about how to get involved with the NOCC.

     Level Up Camp 2024 has come to a close! We had a great time with our campers and high school volunteers and are so grateful to Lake Orion Community Schools for allowing us to use Scripps Middle School for our camp. Throughout the camp weeks, we were able to talk to our campers about valuable life skills they’ll use throughout their middle school years and beyond, all while playing games and making friends

Thank you to Chief Ryan Allen and his amazing team at the Orion Township Fire Department for coming out and surprising our campers both weeks with a visit from the fire truck. The campers were so excited to run around in the spray!

If you’d like to see what we we were up to during camp, make sure to scroll to the bottom of this email for our camp photos!

     Want to stay up to date with all that the NOCC is doing? Make sure to follow us on our social media! We share posts about what we’re up to in the community, information about substances and mental health, and information about upcoming events. Check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

If you would like to support the mission of the North Oakland Community Coalition, you can do so by visiting our website at noccmi.org or clicking here to make a donation. Your contribution helps us as we plan events and bring substance and mental health programming to our community.