Through 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.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with the Detroit Regional Chamber to provide members with additional time and money saving products and services.  Two of the most popular programs are the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan program and the Office Depot program.

Representatives from the Detroit Regional Chamber will be reaching out to members in the coming months to discuss these benefit programs. 

 

As a business owner in an ever-changing economy, you're faced with many challenges, some happening right now.  One of our responsibilities is to ensure that you get the help you need to not only survive, but thrive, even during challenging times.   This is exactly why we are inviting you to a Businesses Getting Results webinar (online seminar).

From the convenience of your office or home computer, you can attend a seminar that offers solutions and strategies for overcoming your most common issues.  In just one hour, you'll gain valuable information and ideas that you can put into action immediately.  Following is information on our next Businesses Getting Results (BGR) Direct webinar.


Click here to register: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/481258082
 
We hope you join us and take a powerful step toward resolving the issues that limit your success.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Patty Harrell at 248.659.5275 or pharrell@croskeylanni.com.

Future topics include "Building a Winning Team", "Downsizing as a Cost Cutting Strategy", and "The 4 Ways to Grow Your Business".

Did you know that you can receive recipes, coupons and shopping tips in your inbox each week? You can plan your shopping trip before you leave home! Customize your email based on where you shop and be informed of fun classes and events taking place at your local Whole Foods Market. Sign up for the Whole Foods Market e-newsletter and make your life a little easier, a little more convenient and a lot more delicious.

For more information, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

 

Savvy Michigan employers know that it pays to invest in worksite wellness, and HAP is encouraging its employer customers to embrace dance as a "twist" on traditional worksite wellness. The nonprofit health plan will set an example by hosting a dance-themed worksite wellness event for HAP employees the week prior to National Dance Day.

"The health and wellness benefits of dance are endless - from stress reduction to improved coordination and decreased risk for heart disease," said Terri Kachadurian, director, Worksite Wellness and Health Promotion at HAP.  "Whether an employer invites a salsa instructor to teach lessons during the lunch hour or plays a fun dance video for employees to enjoy during breaks, we hope business throughout the state will use National Dance Day as a fun, new way to get employees up and moving during their workday."

Researchers from The Mayo Clinic, The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and others have found numerous health and wellness benefits associated with dancing, including:

• Improves circulation
• Burns an estimated five to ten calories per minute, depending on speed and intensity
• Keeps joints lubricated
• Exercises the brains through recall of steps and patterns
• Strengthens muscles and builds coordination, which can help to prevent injury
• Elevates mood by raising endorphin levels

U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), introduced the resolution to recognize July 31 as National Dance Day. This grassroots initiative promotes health and wellness and encourages Americans of all ages to get moving and express themselves through all styles of dance. NDD is presented by the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by "So You Think You Can Dance" producer Nigel Lythgoe, director Adam Shankman, "Dancing with the Stars" judge Carrie Ann Inaba and actress Katie Holmes.

 

 

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Don't miss one of the best and biggest car shows of the summer! Live Band, Great Food, and of course, Tons of Cars. This show is co-hosted by the GMC Corvette Set and also includes 2 new motorcycle classifications.

VIEW THE FLYER HERE

The Shelby Township Lions have a rich history in the community and have served it well for more than 53 years.  We support many worthy organizations and projects in the area, including LeaderDogs For The Blind. 100% of the net proceeds from these fundraisers go to these particular projects.

Please send an email to shelbylions@att.net  if you have any questions.

 

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center  Named 2010 Most Wired

 

About Crittenton:

CRITTENTON HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1101 W. University Drive, Rochester
248-652-5000
www.crittenton.com

 

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center is a 290-bed acute health care facility serving communities in Oakland, Macomb and Lapeer counties. The medical staff of nearly 500 physicians provides a wide range of medical specialties. Crittenton's partnerships with the University of Michigan Health System for electrophysiology and cardiovascular surgery, and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center for oncology services make it the destination of choice in its community. As a fully-accredited teaching facility, Crittenton provides a campus for residents from Wayne State University's School of Medicine who are specializing in Family Medicine, and Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT). Crittenton also is a teaching campus for nurses from Oakland University's School of Nursing.

 

 

The Rochester - Avon Historical Society invites you to our downtown walking tour on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 beginning at 7:00p.m.  Participants will hear about the historic sites and some of the stories of historic downtown Rochester.  All tours begin at the northeast corner of Western Knitting Mills Beer Company on Water Street and last approximately 2 hours , rain or shine.  Rod and Susan Wilson will be your tour guides.  There will be a $5.00 charge; seniors over 55 and students are $3.00.  Children under 12 are free.  For more information call Rod Wilson (248) 651 - 6178.

Other Historic Downtown Walking Tours scheduled this year:

September 19 - Sunday @ 1:00p.m.

October 9 - Saturday @1:00p.m.

Meet Patches, a cute-as-a button, gregarious two-year-old kitty who loves to have fun and is looking for that special someone . Could it be you?  MHS feline adoptions include sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and no-charge microchipping. And, since she's an adult cat, she's available for $0 Down/0% Financing through the Michigan Humane Society's Certified Pre-Owned Cats program! Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at 248-852-7420 and provide her Pet ID number, 10472489.