Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
E-Newsletter
05/10/2010
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In This Issue - Click the text below to jump to a section
:: Upcoming Chamber Events
:: New Networking Group Forming
:: New Chamber Members
:: Ribbon Cuttings
:: NEW! Good News!
:: NEW Chamber Office Hours
:: New Networking Group
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Greetings!

We've launched a new online coupon program. Advertise your product or service on the Chamber's website and become part of the shopLocal buyChamber community for only $100 per year! Click here for the flier or contact Anne Burns for details.  Member coupons are featured below.
 
The 2010 Chamber Golf Outing is quickly approaching and with the wonderfully warm weather we've been having, I'm sure you are all excited to get out on the course! Please Click here to download the flier. Contact the Chamber office at info@rrc-mi.com for more information.
 

We thank the following individuals and businesses for sponsoring the 42nd annual Chamber golf outing (sponsors listed as of this date):  Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Bill Fox Chevrolet & the Fox Automotive Group, The Oakland Press, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan, William B. Hart II, The Phone Guy, Gofrank & Mattina, P.C, Whims Insurance Agency,Inc., The PrivateBank, Beaumont Hospitals, American House Village, Andrews Hooper & Pavlik P.L.C., Avon - Dawn Tellinghuisen, Great Oaks Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Classic Appreciation, Community Central Bank, Huntington Ford, Inc, Pixley Funeral Home, Royal Park Hotel, Sir Speedy Printing Center, UHY Advisors-MI, Inc., Walmart, Tim Crawford Nationwide Insurance, G & C Accounting Services, PLC, Changing Places Moving and Services, and Sports Authentics

  
At next week's Wednesday, May 12 Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon, will honor the recent Kentucky Derby, by wearing our finest hats.  Please join us and wear your best hat!  Prizes will be awarded!

Remember to send us your "Good News!"  50 words or less should be sent to Anne Burns at
anneb@rrc-mi.com

We are now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards.  Click
here for the nomination form!


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Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.  

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Sheri Heiney
Executive Director

As always, we'd like to thank our partners!

Updated Sponsors
 
Featured Business of the Month - Royal Park Hotel
 Royal Park Hotel
Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
 
BCBS LogoThrough the Chamber, members have access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance program with the most coverage options, best available price and a host of services to compliment their health insurance plan.
   
The Chamber program has a full suite of products for businesses of all sizes. Choose from a menu of PPO, HMO, and consumer-directed options. Individuals can also access the full MyBlue portfolio. Dental, vision and prescription drug plans are available to accompany medical coverage.  

Members in the Chamber's health program also benefit from services designed to save time and reduce liability. Working in partnership with the Chamber's insurance service center, and in cooperation with your agent, members have a dedicated resource for benefit questions and billing inquiries, employee additions and change of status requests.  

For more information call (888) 844-1530 or visit www.mibenefitadvisor.com/rochesterregionalchamber.

Click herefor six reasons to join the Chamber's healthcare program.

Upcoming Chamber Events
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Chamber LogoWednesday, May 12, 2010
Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon-Hat Day!
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cherry Creek Golf Club
5200 Cherry Creek Dr.
Shelby Twp., MI 48316
$25 pre-paid, $30 at door

Friday, May 14, 2010
Legislative Committee Meeting
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.    
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge

Thursday, May 20, 2010
Ambassador Network & Young Professionals of Rochester Mixer
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fuse Martini Lounge
227 Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
 
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Small Business Town Hall 
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
City of Rochester Hills Auditorium
1000 Rochester Hills Drive
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
No Charge 

Monday, May 24, 2010
Chamber Orientation
9:00 -10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Marketing Resource Group
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Fieldstone Winery
223 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Spirit at Work
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Young Professionals of Rochester
New Networking Group Forming!

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The YPR is pleased to announce its first Professional Referral Group.

This will be a fantastic way to build strong ties with other young professionals in the community. This will be the only group of its kind, and there's an estimated 200 young professionals already active within the YPR.  Like the other PCN groups there will be one spot per profession, so space is limited. For those of you in the coveted slots of; realtor, P&C insurance, financial planning, attorney, CPA, web design, health insurance, to name a few. You'll want to RSVP and be sure to attend the first meeting. The first meeting tentatively is scheduled for May 6th, but is subject to change.  

1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of every month, 7:30am-8:30am, Rochester Chamber Conference Room.

Brad Saarela with Somerset Lending Corp will be the first Chair of this group, please RSVP with him at brad@somersetlendingcorp.com or call at 248-499-9640 with questions. The group is also looking for a co chair and a membership recruiter, if interested state so with your RSVP. 
Welcome New Chamber Members

Brigitte Lorenz MD PLLC 
Brigitte Lorenz, MD
441 S. Livernois Rd. Ste. 175 
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-601-2688 
 
Health Alliance Plan 
Jamie Spriet, VP of Business Development
2850 West Grand Blvd.   
Detroit, MI 48202 
313-664-8222 
www.hap.org
 
 
Detail Excellence LLC 
Mike Carpenter
1256 Royal Crescent Street  
Rochester Hills, MI 48306-4047 
248-766-1795  
www.detailexcellence.com
 
 
Accent Eyecare 
Dr. Johnny Leung 
2498 South Rochester Road  
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-293-3399 
www.accenteyecare.com
 
Benteler Automotive  
Gigi Kreutzler 
1780 Pond Run  
Auburn Hills, MI 48326 
248-364-7103 
www.benteler.com
        
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Please Join Us in Welcoming These New Businesses

Thursday, May 13, 2010 - 4:00 p.m.
Re/Max Defined
125 E. Third St.
Rochester, MI 48307

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 4:00 p.m.
Cupcake Apparel & Gifts
424 Main St. (On the East Alley)
Rochester, MI 48307

Friday, May 21, 2010 - 4:00 p.m.

Firebrick Gallery & Pottery Studio
404 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307

NEW - Good News!
 
Anne Baker NT,LE

www.nourishholisticnutrition.com
 
Anne Baker, NT, LE owner of Nourish Holistic Nutrition will be presenting a two part Healthy Eating Program for the Officers of the Pontiac Police Department. The program will be presented to about 75 officers in May and June and will focus on health risks associated with being overweight and eating poorly and will show them how to make better food choices while on the job and at home. 
NEW - Chamber Announces New Office Hours!

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2010 the Chamber office will be open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. 0 5 p.m.

New Networking Group!

We are pleased to announce a new networking group forming now! The group will be meeting the second and fourth Friday at Loccino's Restaurant in Troy, MI at 4:00pm.
 
Interested parties may contact Dennis Prost at 248 619 6050 or
dmprost@strategicfunding.com. Please keep in mind space is limited to one representative per profession and will fill up quickly.
 
All interested individuals must be a chamber member in good standing. 
 
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sponsored by Fox Automotive Group
248-656-0400


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2010 Chamber Golf Outing!

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We thank the following individuals and businesses for sponsoring the 42nd annual Chamber golf outing (sponsors listed as of this date):  Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Bill Fox Chevrolet & the Fox Automotive Group, The Oakland Press, Health Alliance Plan of Michigan, The Phone Guy, Gofrank & Mattina, P.C, Whims Insurance Agency,Inc.,  The PrivateBank, Beaumont Hospitals, American House Village, Andrews Hooper & Pavlik P.L.C., Avon - Dawn Tellinghuisen, Great Oaks Laundry & Dry Cleaning, Classic Appreciation, Community Central Bank, Huntington Ford, Inc, Pixley Funeral Home, Royal Park Hotel, Sir Speedy Printing Center, UHY Advisors-MI, Inc., Walmart, Tim Crawford Nationwide Insurance, G & C Accounting Services, PLC, Changing Places Moving and Services, and Sports Authentics
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Tom's Carpet Cleaning

Tom's Carpet Cleaning"To make a point, to make a friend, to make a profit"  

There are more Fortune 500 companies today that are service oriented than in any previous decade on record.                    
                 
If competition is the name of the game, it will take more than a base hit, a free throw or a slap shot on goal to win the hearts of the fans. To be a winner you have to score every time.  No mulligans, no gimmies and definitely no more do over's.  

We can't do anything about a predatory company posting specials on things that move and things that don't move, offering ridiculously low prices for the express purpose of running us out of business.  But we can do something to stop them.  It's called the Chamber of Commerce.

Please join us by using only businesses that belong to a local chamber of commerce.  We all have choices.  For example there are some really good carpet cleaning services in our area to choose from.  They even partner with us from time to time.  It's called strategic alliances. We are bridge builders, not fence builders and our communities benefit from the jobs we create between each other.  

So why would anyone choose Tom's Carpet Cleaning Services?  Because, "Our family business, will work hard to earn your family's business". 80% of our accounts are from referrals, 10% are web site generated and 10% are from our loyal friendly competitors.

To learn more about us, take time to visit our web site.  Remember to shop local, buy local and hire local.  Don't do it just for us!   Just do it!  You'll be glad you did.             

tomscarpetcleaningservices.com
Whole Foods Market Rochester Hills
 
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MG Photography & Design

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Fuse Martini Lounge & Bar
 
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The Disney Way

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Time to make a reservation for your......
SUMMER VACATION!
Condo Photos_NEW * Think about the mile of warm sandy beach on the shore of Little Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan in beautiful Harbor Springs.
* Picture you and your friends and family swimming, sail boarding, bike riding, hiking through the lush forest, stream side of the condo.
* Spend the day at the private beach house, walking distance from condo, or grill out on the beach and enjoy the long summer evenings. 
* Across from the condo on the other side is an outdoor swimming pool and pool house, next to the tennis courts and indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna.
* Choose Harbor Springs & Petoskey for shopping, dining and entertainment (or try your luck at the Odawa Casino in Petoskey).

3.5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths
completely appointed for your holiday enjoyment.  JUST SHOW UP!

Saturday to Saturday Summer bookings available.
Phil Lowman 248.705.7752 or Carol Lowman 248.505.5950

You are invited....
 
Dr. Karen McKenzie of KLM Creative Solutions is sponsoring an evening with Raffaella Moda a professional personal fashion consultant.  Raffaella will demonstrate how to create different outfits with your current wardrobe and how to add simple accessories to keep up with the latest fashion trend. This event will be held Monday, May 17, 2010 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hamlin Pub on 25 Mile and Van Dyke.
 
The cost is $10 per person which included non-alcoholic drinks and appetizers. Bring your business cards to network there should be about 50-75 professional women there!
 
Please RSVP to Dr. Karen McKenzie at (586) 228-9595 by May 14th, 2010.  Hope to see you there!
 
 
Non-Profit News



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Assistance League Seeks Sponsors For Signature Mistletoe Marketplace Fundraiser

Assistance League LogoAssistance League of Southeastern Michigan is seeking sponsors and donations for their November 18, 2010 Seventh Annual Fundraiser, Mistletoe Marketplace. Held at Palazzo Grande in Shelby Township, the over 600 attendees will enjoy a luncheon, boutique-shopping,fashion show by the ReSale Connection, and raffles.
Honorary Chairperson will once again be Monica Gayle, Fox 2 News anchor.
Assistance League is a non-profit 501(c)(30 service organization. Proceeds benefit thousands in need in local communities in Michigan .
 
For sponsorship and donation information, please contact mistletoe.info@gmail.comor call 248 656 1162 or visit their website: www.semich.assistanceleague.org
Lunch and Learn at Meadow Brook Hall
Join us for National Train Day as we rediscover the railway through Detroit Historical Museum's Glancy Train Collection.

ROCHESTER, MI, April 13, 2010 --- Join the Meadow Brook Hall Squires for a presentation on the "Glancy Trains Collection: Detroit Historical Museum", with special guest speaker Bob Cosgrove, Adjunct Curator and model trains specialist, at the Detroit Historical Museum.

On Saturday, May 8, join us in the Ballroom for lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by welcoming comments and a brief history of Meadow Brook Hall by Meredith Long, Museum Services Coordinator, and John Lohmeier, president of the Meadow Brook Hall Squires. Immediately following, Cosgrove will present a lecture on the classic, colorful, and cherished Glancy Trains Collection. After the presentation guests will be invited to tour The Hall.

The Meadow Brook Hall Squires are requesting a $25 donation per guest. Please call for reservations, space is limited. All proceeds to benefit the preservation and interpretation of Meadow Brook Hall.

For additional information about Meadow Brook Hall's Lunch & Learn or to make a reservation please call (248) 364-6209 or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org.

The Meadow Brook Hall Squires is a men's volunteer group dedicated to supporting the museum operations of The Hall. They are always looking for a few more good men to help with preserving the building and grounds, fundraising, maintenance, small repairs, gardening and much more! Call (248) 364-6213 for more information.

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser

 
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Relay for Life

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! THE RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER  IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS AND TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE 12TH ANNUAL EVENT
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

(ROCHESTER, MI) - Families, friends, survivors and local business are preparing to participate in the 12th annual Relay For Life of the Greater Rochester Area.  The event will take place on June 26, 2010 from 9am through 9am June 27, 2010 at Hart Middle School.

For the past 11 years, the Rochester Community has hosted and supported the American Cancer Societies signature fundraiser, Relay For Life in its lifesaving mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue.  Last year more than 38 teams participated at the Rochester event and raised over $118,000.00.  In support of the ACS mission, the 2010, Planning Committee set a goal to increase participation to 46 teams as well as increase fundraising efforts.

The Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society, celebrate survivorship and remember those we have lost their battle to this horrible disease.  Weeks before the event, friends, families and co-workers create a team, participate in pre-event fundraising activities, and on event day they set up a campsite, play games, eat great food, and laugh all while they take turns walking laps around the Relay campsite.  The celebration of survivorship is in the air, shared tears, hugs and smiles and laughter. The walk continues for 24 hours, team members relay to keep at least one member on the track at all times. Remember, cancer never sleeps.

For many people who attend Relay For Life, one of the most moving elements of the event is the Ceremony of Hope. As the light dims over campsites and team member's complete laps, the night is brightened by the glow of lighted bags called luminaries, each of which has a special meaning. Some luminaries celebrate the survivorship of people who have battled cancer and lived to tell the tale. Many commemorate the lives of those who have been lost to this disease. All represent a person who has been profoundly affected by cancer and the family and friends who continue to be touched by that experience.

How can you make a difference in the fight against cancer? Join the Rochester Relay.  Register as a survivor, start a team of your own, join an existing team, order a luminary, or make a donation to this event, please visit Relay Online: www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi

Sign up today to become a part of the Relay For LifeŽ effort in our community and you too can fight back against cancer.  If you have any questions about the Rochester Relay event, please call Monique Anthus at 248 652 4845 or email manthus2@comcast.net.


The Rochester Jaycee's and Friends
To benefit the 2010 Relay for Life of Greater Rochester
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.

(ROCHESTER, MI) - Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar -Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Everyone is invited to gather at Buffalo Wild Wings in Rochester (1234 Walton Rd.) for lunch, dinner, or a snack.  On this day, 20% of purchases accompanied by the certificate will be donated to Relay for Life of Greater Rochester. (Valid towards dine-in or carry-out only. Not valid towards gift card purchases)

Please visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi to print out the certificate to present to your server.

Please contact Cheryl Satterthwaite @ cheryl_ann_s@yahoo.com or 586 914 1217 if you have any questions.

2010 Relay for Life - Team Fundraiser hosted by "Team DC"

Relay for Life Garage Sale on Friday May 21, Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1955 N. Kilburn Rochester Hills, MI  48306 in the Hawthorn Subdivision.  All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Relay for Life of Greater Rochester. Please call 248 361 1190 with any questions.
Museum Collections go on Display

The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm has unveiled its new exhibit Collections from our Lively Town on display through November, 2010.  For over thirty years, the Rochester Hills Museum has served as the public repository for local history items related to the Rochester and Rochester Hills Communities.  This exhibit has allowed the display of Civil War diaries, textiles woven in 1844 by local weavers, uniforms from World War I soldiers, archival information on mills and hundreds of archival documents from community celebrations, advertisements, newspapers, schoolhouses, photographs, and more.  Rochester Hills Museum Director Patrick McKay is excited about displaying these historical treasures.  "We just never have enough space to display everything we have.  We want to show how our community was affected by various world events, trends, transportation, centennials, wars, and what local businesses and economies shaped our community."
 
The Rochester Hills Museum is a 16 acre complex consisting of the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse, 1850 Red House, 1927 Dairy Barn, and beautiful gardens and grounds bordered by Stoney Creek.  The site is part of the Rochester Hills parks system.  The Museum is open for drop in public tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. and anytime can be scheduled for group tours.  The Museum store has a wide variety of local history publications and locally made merchandise.  A full calendar of events can be found on the Museum website at www.rochesterhills.org/museum.htm.  The Museum is located on Van Hoosen Road, one mile east of Rochester Road off Tienken Road and one mile north of downtown Rochester.  For more information call 248.656.4663 or email rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org 

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Crittenton Hospital 2010 Golf, Tennis, Fun Walk

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Crittenton's Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit

ROCHESTER, MI - Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is pleased to announce its 31st annual Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit will take place at Great Oaks Country Club on Monday, June 21.  The event is a fundraiser hosted by the Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Foundation to benefit Crittenton's Cancer C.A.R.E. (Community, Awareness, Research & Education) Fund.

"Everyday, new technologies and healthcare initiatives are introduced, and with them, new opportunities to improve the health of our friends, families and neighbors," said Tim Crawford, Golf Committee Chairman.  "Community support at our annual Golf Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit allows us to pursue our mission of providing this excellence in healthcare to our community."

Golf packages are $325 with a shotgun start at either 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.  Tennis and All-inclusive Fun Walk packages are $150.  All three packages include access to Great Oaks Country Club's amenities such as the pool, driving range, putting green and clubhouse as well as breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception and dinner.  Morning Fun Walk tickets are $45 and include breakfast.  Afternoon by the Pool tickets are $30 and include access to the pool and lunch in the clubhouse.  Tickets for the cocktail reception and dinner are $90.  A portion of all tickets is tax deductible.

The golf benefit will feature prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Guess Your Drive Distance.  The evening festivities include both silent and live auctions.

Don't miss this exciting day of fun to benefit the local community!

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R.A.H.S. PRESENTS ANTIQUE APPRAISER

"WHAT MAKES SOMETHING AN ANTIQUE?"  is the topic of the May 6 evening meeting of the Rochester - Avon Historical Society.  Fred Fleming, professional antique appraiser is well-known to those who come to Appraisal Days sponsored by R.A.H.S. and the Oakland Township Historical Society.  Some of the aspects of appraising will include determination of the value of an item, how to determine the "agedness" and some helpful suggestions concerning buying items at auctions. He will welcome questions from the audience .

The meeting will be held in the Rochester Hills Library, 500 Olde Town in Rochester, May  6 from 7:00-8:30.  The public is invited; there is no charge.  For more information call Jo Ann Bourez (248) 651 - 7526.
Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K - October 3, 2010 

Online registration is now available for the third running of the Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K.  

Join thousands of area runners as they begin the race at Oakland University and traverse the cities of Rochester Hills, Rochester, the Clinton River Trail and the Paint Creek Trail.  

Early Bird Special - Online processing fees waived until May 1st! Save $30.00 over race weekend price. Featuring a new look Brooksie Way t-shirt and expanded post race festival.

Register today at www.thebrooksieway.com.
 

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Pet of the Week
 
Casey_051010Meet Casey, a two-year-old, 24-pound male Dachshund looking for his forever home. Casey is a gentle, loving boy who will seek you out for belly rubs and hugs! He can be a bit shy at first, and would prosper in a quiet home environment with older children. His adoption fee includes age-appropriate vaccinations and much more. Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at 248-852-7420 and provide Casey's Pet ID number, A10297082.
 
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