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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
Thank you to our 2010 Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor: Genisys Credit Union
Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, WXYZ-TV Channel 7, Community Media Network, Michigan Catholic Credit Union, JHP Pharmaceuticals, Shelton Buick GMC, Bush's Fresh Food Market, HealthPlus of Michigan, Walmart, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Gofrank & Mattina, P.C., Paint Creek Pediatrics & Adolescent Care, P.C., Royal Park Hotel, The PrivateBank, AT&T, Franklin Title Agency, LLC, The Oakland Press, Rochester Hills Mirror & Glass, Inc., ITC Holdings Corp., "the little Blue Book", Inc., American House Senior Living Communities, Beaumont Hospitals, City of Rochester Hills, Cornerstone Community Financial FCU, Rochester College, Rochester Rotary Club, The Phone Guy, Dillman & Upton, Inc., Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club, Rochester Dermatology Clinic, P.C., Whole Foods Market, and WSU Family Care and All In-Kind Sponsors including MG Photography.
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 - Fieldstone Winery
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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 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.
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Featured Business of the Month - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
Thursday, December 2, 1010
Grand Marshal's Celebration - Presenting Sponsor Genisys Credit Union
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
$20/person
Sunday, December 5, 2010
59th Annual Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade - Presenting Sponsor Genisys Credit Union
1:45 p.m.
Rochester Rd./Main Street
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Business Women's Roundtable Ornament Exchange sponsored by COMCAST
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Royal Park Hotel
600 E. University Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
Charge: $25 pre-paid, $30 at door
Please bring a wrapped ornament to exchange.
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Member Spotlight
D-Leroux Gourmet Fudge
 We are excited to introduce D-Leroux Gourmet Fudge to Rochester and the surrounding areas. Genuinely honored for the opportunity to participate in local commerce, D-Leroux [dee-la-roo] intends to work hard to earn a place in the community. We agree that the good life is the sweet life and with D-Leroux Fudge, life couldn't'...t get any better. Committed to providing the finest, freshest gourmet fudge, every sweet tooth will be satisfied. You can already find D-Leroux products, from the popular 2 oz. chocolate and peanut butter serving to the special order catering, event and holiday products, at local retailers including Vince & Joe's in Shelby and B&G Prime Meats in Rochester. Find a location near you, view products or order online at www.d-leroux.com and enjoy! 'Shop local / Buy chamber' participant, offering an additional 10% discount to members, seniors and collage students ordering directly from D-Leroux online or by calling 248-804-5837.
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Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade
59th Annual Rochester Hometown
Christmas Parade
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Welcome New Chamber Members
D-Leroux Gourmet Fudge
David York, Owner
Debbie Leroux, Owner
53336 Dryden Street
Shelby Township, MI 48316
248-762-2043
www.d-leroux.com
Carlson, Gaskey, & Olds
Matt Koziarz, Intellectual Property Attorney
400 West Maple Ste. 350
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-988-8360
Attorney
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies!
Battery Giant
Friday, December 10, 2010
4:00 p .m.
1187 Walton
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
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Grand Marshal Celebration
You are cordially invited to the 2010 Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade Grand Marshal's Celebration
sponsored by  honoring  | | Pat Botkin |
Great Oaks Country Club 777 Great Oaks Blvd. Rochester, MI 48307 Thursday, December 2, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - $20/person Hors d'oeuvres - Cash Bar Live Entertainment Please respond at 248-651-6700 or info@rrc-mi.com by November 26, 2010. |
Good News!
Jewel Kade - Suzan Vitale
Jewel Kade is thrilled to introduce a brand new program, just in time for the Holidays. Sports Fans will love proudly diplaying their favorite athlete in a customized, handcrafted pewter charm, with a color photo on one side, and their school colors, with school initials, or jersey number on the back. Please visit: www.jewelkade/suzanv for more details.
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Visit with Santa after the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade!
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Online Coupons on Chamber Website
Click here to download the PDF version.
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Introducing the Rochester-Rochester Hills-Oakland Twp. Lifestyle
Media Kit
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shopLocal buyChamber Online Coupons
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Member Advertisements
sponsored by Health Alliance Plan of Michigan |
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G & C Accounting Services, P.C.C.
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Genisys Credit Union Holiday Loans
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Kris Kringle Market
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Post Parade Community Open House
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MG Photography & Design
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MI Sports Edge
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Whole Foods Market
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Biz Match Connect
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MYTH Golf Club
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La Sala Banquet & Event Center
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LAGNIAPPE IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER - A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA ON NOV. 29
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Nov. 9, 2010 - Join the merchants of Downtown Rochester on Monday, Nov. 29 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm when they offer their customers Lagniappe (Creole for "a little something extra") in appreciation for their support throughout the year.
The Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA) also will offer some Lagniappe with the debut of The Big, Bright Light Show. The program will begin at 6:45 pm on E. Fourth Street with help from the Mayor; Channel 7's Dave LewAllen; and a special appearance by the man in red, Santa Claus himself, sponsored by Studio One Salon. The lights will officially light-up Downtown Rochester at 7:00 pm. Make sure to bring your cameras because kids will then have the opportunity to share their Christmas lists with Santa from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
As part of Lagniappe, the DDA is partnering with Rochester Area Neighborhood House on "Kicks for a Cause," to help the kids in our community with a basic need we all take for granted - shoes. Please bring a pair of new shoes to the corner of E. Fourth & Main from 5 - 9 pm. Help us "kick" off the season by making the holidays merry & bright for the kids in our community. All types of shoes are needed - athletic, casual and dress.
New this year is the Downtown Rochester Holiday Shop. The shop will feature "official" downtown holiday merchandise including ornaments, ceramic Traditions Buildings and holiday cards. The store will be open throughout Lagniappe at 335 Main (next to Chase Bank).
In addition, free horse-drawn trolley rides will be available at E. Third and Walnut Street. The rides will run from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Trolley rides are sponsored by Waltonwood at University.
There will be a number of free holiday music performances to help visitors get into the holiday spirit; the Meadow Brook Carolers, Heart of the Hills Barbershop Chorus and OU's Gold Vibrations a Cappella will all be making rounds and spreading holiday cheer!
Following Lagniappe, The Big, Bright Light Show will run nightly from 6:00 pm - midnight through Jan. 2, 2011. Also, don't forget the Kris Kringle Market, an open-air holiday market, Dec. 3 - 5.
For more information on all Rochester DDA events, please call 248.656.0060 or visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
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Twin Lakes Golf & Swim Club
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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).
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Cherry Creek Golf Club & Banquet Center
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PLAN YOUR 2011 GOLF EVENT AT GREAT OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
 PLAN YOUR 2011 GOLF EVENT AT GREAT OAKS COUNTRY CLUB
This IS the perfect time to make your plans and secure the date for your 2011 golf outing, and Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester's "city club", is the perfect place.
Ideal dates are still available, so please contact Nicole at 248-656-4449 or nsnider@greatoakscc.com.
Chamber members also have the opportunity to book meetings and events at Great Oaks. Visit the website at www.greatoakscc.com for more details.
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Harbor Springs get-a-way!
Winter weeks AND weekends are available!
 - The pines are whispering to you, the faint smell of hard wood pluming from chimneys and yes, that's you....sitting in front of the fireplace after a day of downhill skiing, cross country, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or snowballs! Boyne and Nubs Knob are just up the road, about a 7 minute drive (about 4 - 5 miles) from the condo door!
- Maybe the idea of a good long swim in the indoor pool followed by a, Jacuzzi or a toasty sauna and a movie or book by the fireplace is more appealing!
- Out on the town? Harbor Springs and nearby Petoskey offer an array of excellent restaurants and shopping as well as the new (2009) Odawa Casino in Petoskey.
This is the ideal place to take the entire family, group of friends or just escape by yourself..... or maybe with someone special.
3.5 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths
completely appointed for your enjoyment. JUST SHOW UP!
Phil Lowman 248.705.7752 or Carol Lowman 248.505.5950 |
Walter P. Chrysler Museum
www.wpchryslermuseum.org
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Salvation Army "Raising a Can of Christmas Cheer"
Dear Chamber Members,
The Salvation Army would like to invite you to join other businessess in North Oakland County in "raising a can of Christmas cheer". Our Christmas fund raising campaign takes place from Friday, November 12th-Friday, December 31st.
During the holidays last year we served over 600 families throughout North Oakland County, and anticipate that this year the need will be even greater.
Your support will help us to provide food, toys, and other necessities at Christmas and throughout the year, which will bring smiles to many faces young and old, and "cheer" the hearts of those whose lives you have helped touch.
Cans are available for pick up and may be signed out for at the Chamber on November 12, 2010 and can be dropped off at the end of the holiday season, December 23, 2010 at the Chamber office.
You are not liable if something were to happen to the can, we are grateful for your time and inconvenience in encouraging your patrons to give.
Thank you very much,
Major Nathan Johnson
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24th Rochester Hills Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
The 24th annual Christmas Parade Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by The Rochester Hills Kiwanis, will occur from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, December 5 at the Older Persons' Commission (OPC) building at 650 Letica Drive in Rochester. Plan now to enjoy the secret pancake recipe cooked on specially seasoned cast iron grills. Until you have had a world famous Rochester Hills Kiwanis pancake, you haven't had a pancake.
This year Kiwanis is once again partnering with America's PRIDE groups from the middle and high schools in Oakland Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills. The Middle School America's PRIDE youth organization is a group of over 200 youngsters who are promoting a healthy lifestyle free from obesity, smoking, alcohol and drugs. They are sharing the message with their peers and with elementary aged students. The funds raised from the Pancake Breakfast will support this group.
Kiwanis has provided funding with a focus on young people - America's PRIDE youth organization, scholarships, winter coats, hearing aids, and other equipment for children who cannot afford them. The groups that have benefited from Kiwanis have been Rochester Neighborhood House, Rochester Auburn Hills Community Coalition, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, and the OPC-just to name a few.
The Pancake Breakfast is a tradition where families and friends gather for pancakes and sausage in a relaxed and fun atmosphere before watching the parade or just enjoying the best breakfast in town. There is also entertainment provided by the students.
Tickets are available at the door, America's Pride Group, Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce office and from any Rochester Hills Kiwanis member. Cost is $5 for adults and $2.00 for children 12 and under.
Anyone interested in membership in the Rochester Hills Kiwanis or pancake breakfast tickets could also call Chad Rinke (248) 651-2426.
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
Rochester Area Neighborhood House is kicking off the annual Christmas event where we work to bring Christmas to the children of the families in need in our community. There are an unprecedented number of neighbors in need this year, and you can create a special moment for a child by hosting a giving tree in your store or business or by adopting a family with your staff.
If you host a giving tree, RANH will deliver gift tags to you the first part of November. Your patrons and staff buy gifts listed on the tags by December 3rd. On December 6th, a member of the RANH Elf Squad will pick up the gifts and take them to St. Philip's Episcopal Church where the holiday event will be held for clients to pick up their children's gifts.
If you choose to adopt a family, we will match your business up with a family you feel you can support with children's gifts for the holiday.
These programs are guaranteed to bring the Christmas spirit into your workplace.
Should you choose to participate in any way in the Christmas program, please contact Sharon Sutton at Rochester Area Neighborhood House at 248 651-5836 or by email at ranhchristmas@gmail.com.
Your participation and support is key to the success of this program and your willingness to assist those struggling in our community is greatly appreciated.
Sharon Sutton
Program Coordinator
Rochester Area Neighborhood House
Phone 248.651.5836
www.ranh.org
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ROCHESTER LODGE STILL HAS OPENINGS FOR YOUR OFFICE OR PERSONAL HOLIDAY PARTIES
Rochester Elks upcoming events The lodge will be open to the public on December 5,2010 for the Rochester Christmas Parade with entertainment from noon until 8:00 p.m. Food , coffee and hot chocolate being served as well as other beverages.
Rochester Elks Holiday Bash on 12/11/2010 $5.00 cover with live entertainement "Jamie Coe Band" Doors open at 5:00 p.m. . . We are having snacks, raffles, silent auction with raffle prizes such as week in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, diamond ring, basket of cheer etc and other donated items and services. Limited seating, must be 21.
For more information, contact Rochester Elks 248-651-4840
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HOLIDAY EVENTS AT THE ROCHESTER HILLS MUSEUM
The Rochester Hills Museum will be hosting a series of family and community events at the Museum site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Events include:
* A Model Train Show - All Aboard! hosted by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club from November 26 - through the end of December. The exhibit will be accompanied by an exhibit of over 200 miniature houses set up in a holiday scene.
* Santa and Mrs. Claus visit on Saturday, December 4 from 9-4 p.m. Timed tickets are available each hour with discounts for members. The visit includes a hay ride, fresh baked cookies, model train exhibit, and other activities.
* On Saturday, December 11, join architects Jackie Hoist and Ron Campbell for the program on Michigan Train Depots of Michigan and their new book Destination Depots - Lighthouses on the River of Steel at 1:00 p.m.
* On Saturday, December 18, the Museum hosts an Old Fashioned Christmas from 1-4 p.m. with activities in all Museum buildings including crafts, singers, food, skits, hayrides, roasted chestnuts, model train exhibit and more. Discount tickets available in advance.
* The Van Hoosen Farmhouse, Gazebo, and Red House will be decorated beautifully for the holidays
The Museum is open for drop in guests on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. and on December 28, 29, and 30. The Museum site includes the 1927 Dairy Barn, 1840 and 1850 farmhouses and 1848 Schoolhouse. For registration information visit the Museum website at www.rochesterhills.org/museum.htm or call 248.656.4663. The Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester Hills, MI, one mile east of Rochester Road off Tienken road, and one mile north of downtown Rochester.
Photo caption: Roget Terry of Rochester Hills sets up trains at the Museum Dairy Barn
Rebecca Kiesling of Rochester Hills and her daughter enjoy the Old Fashioned Christmas at the Museum
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Pet of the Week
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Meet Olivia! This 2-year-old Hound mix weighs 34 pounds and loves going on walks and smelling all of the wonderful smells that autumn has to offer. Olivia came to the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care from another animal welfare organization here in Michigan, and would love to find her new loving family to go on fantastic new adventures with. The adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations and much more. Visit or call (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 11844722.
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