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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Sheri Heiney, Executive Director | Greetings!
The Chamber is coordinating a Food Drive to receive donations for the Rochester Community House Community Kitchen. Look for additional information in the coming weeks. YOU can make a difference!
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee encourages you to get out and vote on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in the Primary Election! There are many important issues to vote on. Let your voice be heard-get out and vote!
Once again it is time to gear up for welcoming new students to Oakland University in the Fall. We are so honored to partner with Oakland University each year for their "Welcome Week." The economic impact of OU's new and returning students and their visiting families in the community is great. Become a supporting sponsor for the OU Welcome Week program. Contact Anne Burns for details at anneb@rrc-mi.com or see form below.
Remember to send us your "Good News!" 50 words or less should be sent to Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com.
Please join us online on the following sites - TwitterClick here to view our FaceBook page!
Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.
Sheri Heiney
Executive Director
As always, we'd like to thank our partners!
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Featured Business of the Month - Legend the Band
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Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
 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.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Young Professionals of Rochester Committee Meeting
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Economic Development Committee Meeting
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Ambassador Network Meeting
4:00 - 5:00 PM
St. John Lutheran Church & School
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, August 6, 2010
Business Seminar Series - Legal Pitfalls Around E-Commerce and Online Marketing presented by John Carter, PC
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
City of Rochester Hills
1000 Rochester Hills Dr.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
$25 pre-paid, $30 at door
Sponsored by COMCAST Friday, August 13, 2010
Legislative Committee Meeting 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce 71 Walnut, Suite 110 Rochester, MI 48307 No Charge
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Young Professionals of Rochester
New Networking Group Looking for specific businesses to join!
 This is a fantastic way to build strong ties with other young professionals in the community. Like the other PCN groups there will be one spot per profession, so space is limited. Still looking for - Chiropractor Dentist Commercial real estate broker Banking/Commercial Banking Health Insurance Speicalist Credit Card Processing 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. |
Good News! Cultural Concierge
The Cultural Concierge has teamed-up with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra,
Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble,
Michigan Opera Theatre, Music Hall and University Musical
Society to connect groups with metro-Detroit's finest cultural
performances. Contact Jacquie Ward at 248.767.6731 or jacquie@culturalalliancesemi.org to
customize your cultural group event.
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Good News! Assistance League & Beyond Juice Partner
Beyond Juice, celebrating it's new location at 120 E. Fourth Street in downtown Rochester will hold a fundraiser for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan on Thursday , August 12. Fifteen percent of all sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that day will be donated to the local non-profit to help fund their philanthropic programs. Please stop in August 12 at Beyond Juice ,enjoy items from the menu and help Assistance League.
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Submit Your Good News Stories!
We are still looking for Good News from our Chamber members to be featured here on our E-Newsletter. Submit your Good News to Anne Burns at anneb@rrc-mi.com. |
Cornerstone Community Financial Ribbon Cutting
 Cornerstone Community Financial's CEO Heidi Kassab and Chairman of the Board Leo Moses, along with the CCF board, cut the ribbon to open CCF's renovated lobby and newly-built addition at its Auburn Hills, Mich headquarters. The new building will house the administrative and executive staff. For more information on this growing credit union, please visit www.ccfinancial.com. |
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| Welcome New Chamber Members
Mathnasium
Laurie Schappe, Owner
Bill Sobolewski, Business Manager
2933 S. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-299-3000
www.mathnasium.com
Education & Instruction
Rochester Media LLC
Tom Gendich, Founder
Ann Gendich, Founder
PO Box 80002
Rochester, MI 48308
248-429-7323
www.rochestermedia.com
Media & Publishing
Wet Noses LLC
Ron Omilian, Management
Cathy Omilian, Owner
200 South Street
Rochester, MI 48307
248-759-4025
www.wetnosespetcamp.com
Pet Care
Adam Kochenderfer, Resident
1140 King's Cove
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
586-321-1332
Resident
SERPEO
Lisa Chorazycrewski, Business Development Representative
Dan Jacey, HR Manager & Consultant
210 Town Center Drive
Troy, MI 48083
248-643-8900
www.serpeo.com
Employee Benefits & HR Consulting
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New PCN Group Looking For Members!
Rochester-Troy Networking Group
New networking group forming now.
Loccino Italian Grill, 5600 Crooks Rd., Troy, MI 48098
We meet at 4 PM bi-weekly on the 2nd & 4th Fridays.
August dates: 8.13.10 & 8.27.10
Michele Cox, Secretary at 248.494.3439.
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Member Spotlight
Rochester Media LLC
Rchester Media was created out of a passion to excel in the print industry. We want to be the foremost company for people who aspire to be published, and for people who want to get up-to-date information about "all things Rochester and Rochester Hills."
As an agent, we offer various services for authors at all levels to help them self-publish or find a fully-funded publishing deal. Our weekly publication, "The Community Edge," is a free service solely created for the purpose of informing the citizens of our community of current events and activities. The articles, written by elected officials, reporters, and our own editors, will have fresh perspectives about events directly affecting your daily life.
The printed word is a powerful tool, and we strongly believe Rochester Media can skillfully fill the need for quality publications and news. Let us help you make your dream of being published a reality!
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Member Spotlight
Take Charge
Free yourself from high credit card processing costs
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Online Coupons on Chamber Website
Click here to download the PDF version.
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Oakland University Welcome Week
Click here to download the PDF version.
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PCN Group Looking for New Members!
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Michigan Chamber Day
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tourMichigan buyMichigan Online Coupons
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Member Advertisements
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Whole Foods Market Rochester Hills
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. |
MG Photography & Design
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TCF Bank Celebrates "Legends of Rock" Art Exhibit
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Environment by Design, Inc.
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Fuse Martini Lounge & Bar
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Time to make a reservation for your......
SUMMER VACATION!
 * 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
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE of Southeastern Michigan
 Assistance League is proud to partner with Kruse & Muer restaurants to present "Dining For Dollars" on the FIRST MONDAY of every month.
On MONDAY, August 2 , (TODAY!!!) dine at any of the 6 Kruse & Muer locations,including the Rochester Chop House or Kabin Kruser's Oyster Bar , present the flyer and 10% of your food and beverage total will be given to Assistance League.This includes carryout orders. PLUS while you are there you can enter a raffle to win a $ 25 Kruse and Muer Gift Certificate ! Please go to Assistance League's website to print out the flier.
www.semich.assistanceleague.org.
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Beyond Juice, celebrating it's new location at 120 E. Fourth Street in downtown Rochester will hold a fundraiser for Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan on Thursday , August 12. Fifteen percent of all sales from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on that day will be donated to the local non-profit to help fund their philanthropic programs. Please stop in August 12 at Beyond Juice ,enjoy items from the menu and help Assistance League.
www.semich.assistanceleague.com
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Cruise Nights Return to Walter P. Chrysler Museum with NEW Day, Time,
Partner
AUBURN HILLS, MI - Shift your summer cruise calendar a day ahead for Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, as the fun returns on Wednesday evenings for 2010. Shift the time, too, to 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The five themed events - June 9 and 23, July 7 and Aug. 4 and 18 - are presented by Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Bloomfield Hills, Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Auburn Hills and Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Rochester Hills.
The fifth annual series returns to the Museum's spacious parking lot with music, food - and a theme for each evening:
Aug. 4: Jeep® Night
Aug. 18: Classic Cruiser Night
Cruise Nights welcomes vehicles of all makes and models every evening - rain or shine. Trophies will be awarded each night for Best Paint, Best Under the Hood and Best Unrestored.
Golling, Palace and Rochester Hills will provide a selection of new Chrysler Group models for display each Cruise Night and dealership representatives will be on hand to demonstrate vehicle features and to answer questions.
The Museum will be open after-hours for self-guided tours, including Born to Race: Dodge Viper Racing Heritage a special exhibition showcasing eight concept and production models that played a pivotal role in the vehicle's storied history.
Complete with a historical timeline and highlight labels detailing each vehicle, Born to Race - on exhibit in Boss Chrysler's Garage May 4 - Aug. 30 - features such pivotal models as:
1989 Viper Concept Car 1997 Viper Le Mans Winner C-7
1991 Viper RT-10 1998 Viper GT-2
1996 Viper GTS Coupe 2000 Viper GTS-R Concept
1997 Viper GTS-R 2000 Viper GTS-R
Reduced after-hours Museum admission of $2 per adult and $1 per youth (6 - 12) - regularly $8 and $4, respectively - is available each Cruise Night and includes entry to the Born to Race exhibition. Admission is free for children five and younger.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is located on Chrysler Group LLC's headquarters complex in Auburn Hills, Mich., accessible from I-75 at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.).
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity and operates independently of Chrysler Group LLC. All donations are tax-deductible.
For more about the Museum, visit www.wpchryslermuseum.org.
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Alzheimer's Association - Maintain Your Brain
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2nd Annual Feet For Seats
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THE TIME IS STILL RIGHT FOR DANCIN' IN THE STREET!
15 Years of Dancin' in the Street in Downtown Rochester
ROCHESTER, Mich. - July 21, 2010 - It's been 15 years, and they'll still be swingin' and swayin' to a beat when Dancin' in the Street hits Downtown Rochester on Aug. 13 & 14. The 15th annual Dancin' in the Street festival is presented by Cornerstone Community Financial.
Dancin' in the Street kicks-off on Friday, Aug. 13 at 6:00 pm. Friday is Oakland University night and the OU Images Dance Team, Cheer Team and The Grizz will all be on-hand to get things started. At 7:00 pm, Boogie Dynomite will get the crowd movin' and groovin' to 70s disco and funk, sponsored by The Salvation Army!
Saturday, Aug. 14 is filled with fun for all! The daytime line-up starts with a performance by Mirage Belly Dance at 12:00 pm. Also, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm, there will be kids' crafts provided by The Painted Pot and Paint Creek Center for the Arts.
The 11th annual edition of the Pet Pageant, sponsored by Studio One Salon, starts at 1:00 pm. This wildly popular event is open to kids, 13 years of age and younger, and the pets they love. Contestants should dress in coordinating costumes with their pets. This year, there will be two categories: individual and group. There will be prizes in both the individual and group contests and contestants can register between 12:00 - 12:45 pm the day of the event.
From 2:00 - 5:00 pm, Legend the Band will take the stage; their 50s and 60s tunes are out of this world! New to Dancin' in the Street this year is "So You Think You Can Dance in the Street," a dance contest for soloists and groups between the ages of 13 - 21. The contest will be held on Saturday from 5 - 6 pm and contestants should prepare a one minute routine, any style, to a song of their choice. Contestants will actually be performing in the street. Those interested in participating can download additional information as well as register at www.DowntownRochesterMI.com. Registration is limited to the first 30 contestants.
"Dancin' in the Street is the highlight of our summer events in Downtown Rochester," said Stacey Keast, Rochester Downtown Development Authority events coordinator. "With the music, dancing and all the activities, there's something for everyone - kids, teens and adults!"
To keep everyone energized throughout Dancin' in the Street, nine Downtown Rochester restaurants will be featured in a TasteFest. TasteFest participants are: Andiamo Osteria, Chomp Deli & Grille, The Dessert Oasis, Georgio's Pizza & Pasta, Gus O'Connor's Public House, Hungry Howie's Pizza, Kruse & Muer on Main, Mind, Body & Spirits, the Rochester Mills Beer Co. and Willoughby's Beyond Juice.
Event Schedule: Friday:
6 - 10 pm TasteFest
6 - 7 pm Oakland University Images Dance Team, Cheer Team & The Grizz
7 - 10 pm Boogie Dynomite (70s Disco & Funk)
Saturday:
12 - 10 pm TasteFest
12 - 1 pm Mirage Bellydance
1 - 2 pm 11th Annual Pet Pageant
1 - 4 pm Kids' Crafts & Face-Painting
2 - 5 pm Legend the Band (50s & 60s Rock)
5 - 6 pm So You Think You Can Dance in the Street
7 - 10 pm X-Generation (90s Music)
Dancin' in the Street is located on Fourth Street between Main and Walnut in Downtown Rochester.
Dancin' in the Street is presented by Cornerstone Community Financial and sponsored by The Rochester Downtown Development Authority, Studio One Salon and The Salvation Army.
For more information on the Rochester DDA, visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com or call 248.656.0060. |
Great Michigan Race
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Gladwin County Carriage Festival
Click here for more information
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Meadow Brook Theatre Spotlights Market
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Art & Apples Festival
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ROCHESTER - AVON HISTORICAL SOCIETY WALKING TOUR
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.
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Pet of the Week
 Some ladies like diamonds, this gal prefers treats and toys. Meet
Angel, a four-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. Weighing a svelte 13
pounds, this sweet girl would love a forever home with you more than anything!
Her adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and more.
Please visit or call the Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills Center for
Animal Care at (248) 852-7420 and provide her Pet ID number, 10952335. |
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