Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
E-Newsletter
10/25/2010
Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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In This Issue - Click the text below to jump to a section
:: Upcoming Chamber Events
:: Member Spotlight - Quality of Life Center
:: Good News! Whims Insurance
:: New Chamber Members
:: Ribbon Cuttings
:: YPR Networking Group
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Greetings!

Please join us for the 4th Annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards on Thursday, October 28, 2010 from 8 - 10 a.m.  We will be honoring 22 Award Winners! 

We are very excited for the upcoming Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade!  Applications are now available.  Click here to download the application.



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 -
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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!

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Featured Business of the Month - Avon Products - Dawn Tellinghuisen
 Avon Products
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 here for 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. 
Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
 
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sunrise Pinnacle Awards Presenting Sponsor - PNC Bank
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Royal Park Hotel
600 W. University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
$25/Chamber Member, $30/non-member

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Ambassador Network Meeting
4:00 - 5:00 PM
St. John Lutheran
1011 W. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
               
Wednesday November 10, 2010   
Business Women's Roundtable Luncheon sponsored by COMCAST
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       

Monday, November 22, 2010
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
       
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Marketing Resource Group refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Rochester Community House - NEW LOCATION
816 Ludlow
Rochester, MI 48307
No Charge
Member Spotlight
Quality of Life Center - Dermatologist Wanted

I am looking for a Dermatologist to share my medical suite that is conveniently located in Auburn Hills at I-75 and University in the Oak Tech Professional Center.  I have an Adult Day Health Care combined with an attached medical suite. Currently our focus is on the Geriatric and Bariatric population but we also see many patients from the surrounding office buildings such as Chrysler, Delphi, Fanuc Robotics as well as Thomas Cooley Law School, Baker College and Oakland University. A full time practice would be preferred but I would also consider part time.

The Quality of Life Center office is a totally furnished medical facility with 3 exam rooms and many other amenities.  It is located in a park-like setting at: 3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Ste. 160, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Those who are interested should contact Jackie Smiertka at 248-364-4064.

Good News! 

For the ninth month in a row, Whims Insurance has been named to Pioneer State Mutual's Top 30 Agencies in the nation. 

We are one of 8 agencies to have accomplished this feat in this calendar year!

Lars Nordberg
Whims Insurance
322 S. Main St.
Rochester, Mi 48308
248-651-7321 office
Welcome New Chamber Members
 
Coop's Crossing   
Cornelius "Coop" Collins, Health Advocate   
Trish Collins               
Rochester Hills, MI 48309   
248-709-8279
www.coopscrossing.com   
Health & Medicine

O'Brien Images
Gordon O'Brien, Photographer/Owner
1324 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-652-8155
gordon.obrien@att.net
www.gordobrienimages.com
Photography

VOIPARTY
Jim Hollens, Vice President
600 West Countyline Rd., Ste. 3-101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
248-212-8224   
www.freeofthebox.com/hollens57
Telecommunications

Soma Intimates
Jennifer West, Store Manager
Mary Bulls, Assistant Manager
252 N. Adams Road, Ste. E-252
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-375-8132
www.soma.com
Retail

La Sala Banquet & Event Center
Kristan Cheers   
6840 North Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
248-609-5690
www.lasalabanquet.com
Banquet Facility

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies!

Congratulations Language Complete on your recent Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

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Young Professionals of Rochester
New Networking Group Looking for specific businesses to join!

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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.
Online Coupons on Chamber Website

Click here to download the PDF version.
SLBC
Sunrise Pinnacle Awards

Keaton Publications
Sunrise Pinnacle Awards - Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

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Introducing the Rochester-Rochester Hills-Oakland Twp. Lifestyle

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Media Kit
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Member Advertisements
sponsored by Health Alliance Plan of Michigan
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The Association for Music Students at Oakland University
 
The Association for Music Students at Oakland University presents Of all the Jazz Joints Gala & Auction. This event will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 7p.m. in the Oakland Center of Oakland University. The evening will include dinner, live music by the Oakland University Jazz Band, Dancing, and a silent auction.

Proceeds for Of all the Jazz Joints Gala & Auction will benefit the Danny Lloyd Jordan Jazz Fund. For more than 13 years, Danny instructed jazz students at OU as the Coordinator of Jazz Theory and later as Director of Jazz Studies. Teaching young people was Danny's passion. His students benefited greatly from his musical expertise, kindness, and caring nature.

The Danny Lloyd Jordan Jazz fund is being established to provide scholarships to undergraduate students participating in the Jazz program at OU. Our goal is to raise $25,000 in gifts and pledge commitments which will allow us to endow the fund in perpetuity and leave a legacy in Danny's memory.

To purchase tickets to Of all the Jazz Joints Gala & Auction, by contacting Kelly Onickel (248)388-0190. Advance tickets are required and ticket orders will be accepted until October 15, 2010.
Retail Locations are 96.5% Full
DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BEATS ODDS

ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oct. 12, 2010 - Downtown Rochester is nearing full occupancy.  The city's retail locations are 96.5% full, leaving a vacancy rate of only 3.5%.  This is well below the national average of 10.2% vacancy for downtown business districts.

Rochester's retail occupancy has increased significantly since Aug. 2008 when it was 90.5% full.  Aug. 2009 saw the district increase to 92.7% occupancy, but the current 96.5% occupancy rate is the most significant jump; the continued increase in occupancy in spite of the Michigan recession demonstrates that Rochester is a viable and vibrant place to do business.

The Rochester DDA offers the businesses within its district many opportunities to help achieve or increase success.  Programs range from façade and sign grants, to monthly merchant meetings and business assistance teams.  Additionally, the Rochester DDA executes a nationally recognized downtown marketing program to promote the district.

"Downtown Rochester has always enjoyed a reputation of being a great place to do business.  Not only have we gathered the most original retail, but with our office environment, the ability to court clients in the best restaurants - just outside the door - is priceless.  While our green areas and trails give a place to unwind, the support of a lively merchant community inspires," says Sheila Harris, business development assistant for the DDA.

 Harris, a former downtown Rochester business owner, is familiar with the business climate.  She works at attracting new businesses to downtown Rochester as well as retaining established businesses and maintaining consistent landlord relations.  Since Harris joined the DDA as business development assistant in 2008, she has worked with net 40 new businesses opening in downtown Rochester.

A perfect mix of historic and hip, downtown Rochester attracts both local residents and visitors from across the state of Mich.  Downtown Rochester is home to more than 400 shops, salons, restaurants and service businesses, 85% of which are independent merchants.

For more information on the Rochester DDA, including a complete schedule of events, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com or call 248/656.0060.
Fall into Shopping
In a time when travel offers hassle, why not relax in your own backyard?

(ROCHESTER HILLS, MI) - The Village of Rochester Hills and the Royal Park Hotel are offering an exclusive Fall into Shopping Package during the entire month of November. Priced at just $149.00 per night, the Fall into Shopping Package includes: Royal Executive King accommodations and two cocktails in The Commons Lounge at the Royal Park Hotel; a $25 gift card and a stylish savings bag full of great offers from the Village of Rochester Hills and Morning Coffee and specialty Pumpkin Muffin delivered to your room.

The Black Friday Package which includes all of the above, early Morning Coffee and Muffins in the library and shuttle service to the Village of Rochester Hills. The bundled offer is perfect for a little "stay-cation", some quality time with the girls and to start your holiday shopping.

This shop and stay experience offers style, luxury, and unparalleled service with the complimentary shuttle service provided by the Royal Park Hotel upon request at the concierge desk. "We're thrilled to be partnering with the Royal Park Hotel," said Village Marketing Manager, Jessica Presner. "People can take a little vacation to re-energize without the hassles of travel," she said, "it's a great value."

The Royal Park Hotel is a AAA four-diamond hotel, located just a few minutes away from the Village of Rochester Hills. Royal Park Executive rooms are furnished with oversize California king beds, luxurious linens featuring wonderfully warm and sumptuous Egyptian cotton, down duvets, and huge down-stuffed pillows. Guests can enjoy The Commons Lounge with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, and wake-up to complimentary morning coffee and newspapers in front of the fireplace in the elegant library each morning. For more information or to make a reservation call (248)652-2600.

The Village of Rochester Hills brings fashion, dining and ambiance together to create Rochester Hills' very own downtown. From Parisian to Whole Foods Market and fifty more fabulous stores and restaurants there is something for everyone. With parking available in front of your favorite store, shopping the Village is easy and convenient. The Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

600 East University Drive  ●  Rochester, MI  48307
Phone: (248) 652-2600  ●  Fax: (248) 652-8903  ●  www.royalparkhotel.net
The Royal Park Hotel, captivating, casual, classic . . . . everyday!
G & C Accounting Services, P.C.C.
 
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HealthPlus Health Plans
 
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MG Photography & Design

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North Oakland Family YMCA

North Oakland Family YMCA
MYTH Golf Club

MYTH
Verizon Wireless

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Genisys Credit Union

Genisys Credit Union recently launched eDeposit and Mobile Banking, two new services that let Genisys members access their accounts when and where they want.

eDeposit allows members to use a standard scanner to deposit checks to their Genisys account through online banking. It's a quick, easy and secure way to deposit funds at no cost to the member.

Genisys also introduced Mobile Banking for members to do banking via text, mobile browser, downloadable app or iPhone application. Members can transfer money, view account balances, review transaction history and locate a surcharge-free ATM or shared branch. In addition, members can use the iPhone application to check rates, calculate payments and use a robust ATM/branch finder that can function by zip code or GPS location.

Check out their website at www.genisyscu.org or contact your local branch for more details.
BizMatchConnect.com

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Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club

Twin Lakes Golf and Swim Club
KLM Creative Solutions

Cruise for Cancer
3 Night trip to the Bahamas -Royal Caribbean

Majesty of the Sea - Friday, May 13, 2011


KLM Creative Solutions working in conjunction with Diplomat Travel is hosting a cruise for cancer survivors. Make this a girl's get a way, a family getaway, any kind of getaway! Contact Karen McKenzie at KLM Creative Solutions at 586-212-5808 or if you would like to make a donation please go to Passionately Pink for the Cure (Team Name: Cruise for Cancer ID#8581742).


Simple and Savvy

Simple and Saavy
Time to make a reservation......

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 bookings available.
Phil Lowman 248.705.7752 or Carol Lowman 248.505.5950

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sponsored by Fox Automotive Group
248-656-0400


Meadow Brook Hall presents Dinner and a Movie Series

ROCHESTER, MI, September, 28 - In the spooky spirit of Halloween, Hollywood horror classics will grace the big screen in the Ballroom of Meadow Brook Hall for the annual Dinner and a Movie series. 

Showing on Thursday, Oct. 14 will be the original 1944 release, The Uninvited. When brother and sister Roderick and Pamela Fitzgerald stumble across a vacant old house in England, they know they have to buy it. They're forewarned by the owner that there have been strange occurrences there but they go ahead anyway; join us to see how this thriller ends. The dinner for the evening will begin with a mixed green salad with kitchen garden vegetables dressed with Balsamic vinaigrette. For the entrée Chicken Paprikash with rice pilaf and roasted carrots will be served.  An apple pie with caramel sauce will complete the meal.

Showing on Thursday, Oct. 21 will be House on Haunted Hill. In this 1959 release starring Vincent Price.  Frederick Loren has invited five strangers to a party of a lifetime. He is offering each of them $10,000 if they can stay the night in a house. But the house is no ordinary house. The dinner will begin with a Michigan harvest salad, followed by beef tenderloin tip pot pie with russet mash and root vegetables. Dessert will be chocolate cake with crème Anglaise and raspberry coulis.

For the final showing on Thursday, Oct. 28, guests will visit the famed Hill House in The Haunting, "some houses are just born bad." The meal's first course will be an iceberg and romaine salad with avocado, tomato, bell peppers and scallions dressed with a Chipotle ranch. The main course, char grilled cilantro chicken breast will be served with red beans and rice. For dessert, guest will enjoy a pecan pie with chocolate drizzle.

Tickets are $35 per person and a cash bar is available. Reservations are required. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.  For additional information about Meadow Brook Hall's Dinner and a Movie, call (248) 364-6263 or visit www.meadowbrookhall.org.

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Walter P. Chrysler Museum

Walter P. Chrysler Museum
Under the Hood
For those who believe it's what's inside that mattters most, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, is raising the hoods on 33 vehicles within its collection through Sunday Oct. 31.

From the 1915 Dodge Brothers Touring car within the Museum's first floor gallery through the 1986 Chrysler Town & Country convertible on the second floor, enthusiasts can get a good look at Chrysler engine evolution through 16 models exhibited chronologically.  A stop in Boss Chrysler's Garage one floor below reveals an additional 17 exposed engines on an eclectic mix of race and muscle cars, Jeep vehicles and trucks.  A complete list of vehicles is available at www.wpchryslermuseum.org.

The Museum is open 10 am - 5 pm Tusday - Saturday and noon - 5 pm Sunday.  Admission is $8 fror adults, $7 for seniors (62 and older) and $4 for six-12 year olds.  Children five and under are admitted free.  Two for one admission coupons are available on the Museum's Web site at www.wpchryslermuseum.org.


Beyond Juice Fundraiser

Beyond Juice Kiwanis Fundraiser


St. John Lutheran School Auction 2010
St. John Auction


CRITTENTON HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER GOURMET GALA BENEFIT RAFFLE - "A Taste of Napa Valley"

Gourmet Gala 2010

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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra A Golden Gala
 
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Rochester Area Optimist Club 5th Annual Bloomer Boogie

Charity Hockey Face Off
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RAHS PRESENTS LEADER DOG PUPPY RAISERS

The Rochester - Avon Historical Society and the Rochester Hills Public Library welcome Marilee and Phil Townsend as featured speakers for the November general meeting.  Longtime Leader Dog Puppy Raisers, the Townsends will share their experiences with the program, as well as the history of the Leader Dog for the Blind in Rochester.  They will bring a puppy with them for a "live demonstration" of teaching techniques.

Puppies are placed in host homes for approximately one year in preparation for their lives as dog guides. Raisers teach puppies house manners and basic obedience, and they socialize the dog by taking it into the community on a regular basis.

The meeting is on Thursday, November 4, from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library at 500 Olde Town in Rochester.  The public is invited and there is no charge.  For more information call Rod Wilson (248) 651-6178.
Pet of the Week
 
Chyler_102510Meet Chyler! This Border Collie mix is approaching her second birthday and would like nothing more than to spend her special day at her new forever home! Fully grown at 38 pounds, Chyler loves to snuggle and go on walks. The adoption fee includes sterilization surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations and much more. Visit or call the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 11633947.