February 23, 2020
We Introduce To You:
When Communities Unite, Everyone Wins
We proudly introduce The Ferndale Area Chamber of Commerce as South Oakland Area Regional (SOAR) Chamber of Commerce. This change now encompasses Ferndale, Oak Park and Hazel Park.

Our new website is http://southoaklandarearegionalcc.org/. Watch for updates via social media and our newsletter while we continue to update the website.

Click the below the articles from Crain's Detroit and Oakland County 115 for more information!
Holding People Accountable
Free Webinar - March 11, 2021 | 1:00PM EST

Join us for our free webinar, Holding People Accountable, on March 11, 2021 at 1:00pm EST. Many leaders think of holding people accountable in a punitive manner. However, there’s a better way to view accountability. There are methods that are much more effective and productive. During this program, you will learn:
  • How to get your team members to “want to do what you want them to do”
  • How to determine why someone is not doing what you want and the ways you, as a leader, can get them to do those thing
  • How important it is that your vision and each team member’s vision align
  • What effective one-on-ones look like and the benefits of consistently doing them 
Leaders at all levels of management will come away challenged to think about accountability in a different way and increase their ability to get their teams accomplishing more with a better spirit and attitude. This is a program you don’t want to miss!
WEBINAR DETAILS
Date: March 11, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
This is a FREE event
Presenter: Art Atkinson, Vice President Emeritus of Express University, Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters
** The full recording will be sent to everyone who registers, make sure to register now, even if you can't attend**

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OCC Professor Emeritus Leads Virtual Presentation on Great Influenza of 1918, March 9


FERNDALE, Mich. (February 23, 2021)-- Throughout the last year, news articles and health specialists have been consistently referring back to “the Great Influenza,” but on March 9, the Ferndale Library will facilitate a virtual lecture featuring retired OCC teacher Dennis Fiems. Fiems will enlighten everyone in attendance on the devastating flu epidemic that killed millions worldwide more than 100 years ago. 
BIRMINGHAM SOCIETY OF WOMEN PAINTERS
PRESENT

WOMEN’S WORK

Powerfully inspired by the impact of 2020, these women artists have
produced this dynamic show: Women’s Work. You will see a wide spectrum of media and styles and approach culminating in 35 juried pieces.

The Birmingham Society of Women Painters (BSWP) and Lawrence Street
Gallery present a juried exhibition celebrating Women’s History Month from
March 4 – 26 with Reception Day on March 5th from 2 – 7 pm. The BSWP was
formed in 1944 to provide formal instruction and workspace for women
painters.
The Ferndale Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Commission is pleased to announce that it is launching an award for local businesses who make their businesses more accessible to people with disabilities. We’re seeking help from the Ferndale DDA in spreading awareness of our nomination process to local businesses, and raise awareness and answer questions of what accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities can mean to the city of Ferndale. The nominations will be reviewed and awards will be given to businesses in early 2021!

Oakland County High School Seniors Sought for OCC Annual Scholarship
Awardees receive $3500 to cover full tuition and fees for their first Fall and Winter terms at OCC


OCC wants to help make it easier for Oakland County’s high school seniors to pursue their college career. The College is providing its annual Chancellor’s Scholarship to both qualifying high school seniors and graduates of qualified adult and alternative education programs.

The deadline to apply is April 15, 2021

Eligibility criteria and applications are available online at Chancellor's Scholarships. 
 
About OCC
Offering nearly 100 degrees and certificates, OCC is Michigan’s largest multi-campus community college and No. 1 transfer institution in the state. The College provides academic, career training and enriching experiences, designed to empower students to reach their potential and enhance our community. More than 1 million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965. A seven-person Board of Trustees governs OCC. Board members are elected on a non-partisan, at-large basis, serve as volunteers and are not paid. Mission statement: OCC is committed to empowering our students to succeed and advancing our community. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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