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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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12/07/2010 | |
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
We had a wonderful parade and a fantastic Grand Marshal's Celebration last week. Thank you to all of our members and sponsors for your continual support. Congratulations to the parade participants award winners -
1st Place Business & Industry Float - The Goddard School
1st Place Youth Float - Living Word Lutheran School
1st Place High School Float - Notre Dame Prep Robotics Team
1st Place Adult Float - Rochester Area Neighborhood House
1st Place Clowns - Rochester Fire Department
1st Place Novelty - Rock-N-Roll K-9's Performance Team
1st Place Drill Team - TRUE
1st Place Marchers - Rochester Redskins Youth Football & Cheer
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 - 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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Grand Marshal's Celebration
 | (L-R) Tim Crawford, Dennis LaPorte, Jackie Buchanan, CEO of Presenting Sponsor Genisys Credit Union, Mrs. Claus, Mr. Claus
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 | North Pole Award Sponsor Oakland University
(L-R) Tim Crawford, Susan Davies, Dennis LaPorte, Mrs. Claus, Mr. Claus
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 | Parade Chairman Tim Crawford, Chamber Chair Dennis Laporte, Chamber Partner Mr. Russel M. Shelton with Mr. and Mrs. Claus
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 | | Grand Marshal Pat Botkin with Linda Zabik from Genisys Credit Union, Dennis LaPorte and Tim Crawford |
All photos courtesy of MG Photography & Design. www.mg-photography.com.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
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
O'Brien Images
Award Winning Photographer Relocates to Rochester Area
 O'BRIEN IMAGES new studio location in Rochester Hills, featuring multiple award winning photographer Gordon O'Brien, offers more than 20 years of expertise for family and children's portraits, seniors and wedding photography.
O'Brien and his family chose Rochester Hills as their new home and business locations after falling in love with the community, and seeing the schools and all that the Rochester area had to offer.
O'Brien has won the prestigious title of "Photographer of the Year Gold Award" from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), and has had his work published by them in their yearly "Loan Collection" books of top judged photographs in the USA. He has also received top honors locally in the Detroit Professional Photographers Association, having recently won first place in both Portrait and Wedding categories.
"Sisters" shown here, is one of O'Brien's PPA "Loan Collection" published winners.
O'Brien Images Photography is located at 1324 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, right across the street from Rochester High School. For more information, call 248-652-8155 or visit www.gordobrienimages.com.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Kumon Math and Reading Center of Rochester Hills
Diane Bick, Owner/Instructor
3140 Walton Blvd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-608-0931
Education & Instruction
PLB Lending, LLC
Shona Singer, Loan Officer
58069 Van Dyke
Washington Township, MI 48094
586-992-1250
www.plblending.com
Mortgage Lending
Dentate Corp.
Tate Vo, Doctor/President
RJ Parker, Office Manager/Vice President
950 W. Avon
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-656-2300
www.drtombailey.com
Dentists
Cole Wagner Cabinetry
Cole Wagner, President
2511 Leach Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
248-852-2406
www.cwcabinetry.com
Cabinetry
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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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Good News!
Bordine Nursery & Assistance League of SE Michigan
Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan would like to thank Bordines Nursery for their donation of $ 4100.00. This amount was raised during Bordines Annual Holiday Extravaganza held in November.
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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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MG Photography & Design
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MI Sports Edge
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Whole Foods Market
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MYTH Golf Club
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La Sala Banquet & Event Center
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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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CROSKEY, LANNI & COMPANY, PC
Get help with your most critical issues...
Join us for a free webinar especially for business owners.
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.
PERCEIVED INDIFFERENCE DISEASE-ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM IT?
December 16, 2010
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ET
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.
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TIME CRAWFORD NATIONWIDE INSURANCE HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE
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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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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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Rochester Symphony Orchestra
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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:
* 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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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT ROCHESTER COMMUNITY HOUSE
The Rochester Community House will hold its Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 11 from 9-11 a.m. Before heading to the North Pole, Santa will make a stop at the Community House for a breakfast including pancakes, sausage, hot chocolate and juice.
There are prizes and entertainment for the entire family at this annual sold-out event. The Community House thanks Rams Horn on Rochester Road for donating all of the sausage for this and many other breakfast events throughout the year.
Rochester Community House is located at 816 Ludlow in Rochester Municipal Park.
For more information, visit www.rochestercommhouse.org <http://www.rochestercommhouse.org> or call 248-651-0622.
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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SE MICHIGAN
 Emagine Theater and Assistance League will partner to present Emagine-Rochester Hills' "A Return To Elegance" Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Charity Party on Tues. Dec.21st. The completely remodeled theater is in the previous AMC-Star Theater building on Auburn Rd and Rochester Rd. ( in back of Target). The family event will include entertainment, food donated by local restaurants and door prizes plus guests may attend the movie of their choice in one of the 10 stadium seating auditoriums and enjoy popcorn and pop. A cash bar is available. Assistance League will receive 100% of the ticket sales. The event begins at 5 p.m.Tickets are $ 25 for Adults. $ 15 for children under 16. Tickets may be purchased at the ReSale Connection store 204 S.Main in downtown Rochester 248 656 0414. or see our website: www.semich.assistanceleague.org For more information please call 248 425 2505. |
Pet of the Week
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Meet Hannah! A beautiful 1 and ½-year-old Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, Hannah is fully grown at 59 pounds. Sweet and kind, Hannah loves to be petted and is looking for a family that will give her lots of love and attention. The adoption fee includes sterilization, 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, 11938887.
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