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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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03/21/2011 | |
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
The month of March has been greatly successful for the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce! All of our events have been sold out and we've had several new members join us!
Next week brings the popular Coffee Talk event. Please join us at this event on Friday. See all the details below!
Also, our Golf Outing is quickly approaching! Click here for the details! 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
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Click here to register
Friday, March 25, 2011
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
LaSala Banquet Center
6840 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge
Monday, March 28, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Monday, April 4, 2011
ThinkTank
3:30 p.m.
City of Auburn Hills Community Center
1827 N. Squirrel Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No charge
Wednesday April 13, 2011
Economic Development Committee Meeting
2:00 p .m.
City of Rochester Hills Auditorium
1000 Rochester Hills Dr.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday April 11, 2011
Legislative Update sponsored by HAP
8:00 a.m.
OPC
650 Letica Dr.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Business Development Series "Say Something in a Powerful Way"
9:00 a.m.
City of Rochester Hills Auditorium
1000 Rochester Hills Dr.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Monday, April 18, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, April 29, 2011
Coffee Talk sponsored by Flagstar Bank
8:30 a.m.
LaSala Banquet Center
LaSala Banquet Center
6840 N. Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
No charge
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PCN Group Seeking Members!
PREFERRED CLIENT NETWORK The PREFERRED CLIENT NETWORK is a group of 10-25 Rochester Regional Chamber members that meet bi-weekly to discuss and pass "qualified" leads.
This PCN Group meets the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Our next 2 meetings are 3.11.11 & 3.25.11. 8:00 AM* Chapman's Mill Restaurant & Bar** 2086 Crooks Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309 *Time may vary **Location may vary First and foremost, this is a business meeting. At meetings, each participant will be given an opportunity to present their business in a 60 second commercial. At the completion of this process, 1 or 2 members may be featured with a 10 minute presentation. In concluding the meeting, each member will be allowed a brief moment to pass a lead or present a testimonial. It is not necessary for each member to speak. Time is a factor during these meetings and it is imperative that you give each member your full attention when they are speaking. Networking opportunities can be conducted prior or after the PCN group meets.
For the success of this group, it is essential to be prepared and present for each meeting. If you anticipate a scheduling conflict, please contact someone in the group to give your one minute commercial. Also, contact the current PCN secretary so that they will have an accurate count of those attending. Again, attendance is vital. If you are not prepared to make a commitment to the PCN group, please do not join. Three absences are considered excusable but beyond that you may be asked to leave the group. |
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Welcome New Chamber Members
The Astor Alliance, LLC
Todd Rogers, Principal Member 6001 North Adams Rd., Suite 205 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-825-3250 www.theastoralliance.com Business Coaching Organizational Triage LLC Eileen Ross, President 459 Tanglewood Dr. Rochester Hills, MI 48309 248-515-2176 Human Resources Consulting Mt. Vernon Landscape Inc. Jason Knapp, President 301 Hacker Street Auburn Hills, MI 48026 248-652-484 Landscaping Millbrook Water Company Steve Connolly, Owner/Sales Rick Falck, Owner/Manager P.O. Box 63 Clarkston, MI 48346 248-819-6464 Water Supplier Kairos Counseling Center, PLLC Liz Grazioli-Talbot, President 71 N. Livernois Ste. F Rochester Hills, MI 48307 248-884-0224 www.kairoscounseling.com Counseling |
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 4:00 p.m.
Rochester Ballroom
322 S. Main St., Suite 220
Rochester, MI 48307
www.rochesterballroom.com
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 6:00 p.m.
Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C. , Swan for Life Cancer Foundation, Karmanos-Crittenton Cancer
Center
1901 Star Batt Dr., Suite 200
Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309
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Business Counseling Volunteer Opportunity with SCORE
Business Counseling Volunteer Opportunity SCORE provides no charge business advice for those planning on starting a new business or for those presently experiencing difficulties in an existing business.
If you have experience owning or managing a business and would like to volunteer as a SCORE counselor, we have a challenging and personally rewarding experience for you in our program with the Rochester Chamber of Commerce.
SCORE is a national organization with chapters throughout the country. Many of our volunteers are retired but some are still working.
Interested? Call SCORE Counselor Bernard Sullivan at 248 758-9116 or the Chamber of Commerce.
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Job Opening
Administrative Assistant -- immediate opening
Kosch Catering has an immediate opening for a well-organized, resourceful, flexible administrative assistant at their main office in downtown Rochester. This multi-task position supports a small (8) corporate staff in sales, event planning, executive projects, human resources, and related office activity.
To qualify you must have demonstrated ability in:
· Microsoft Office Suite
· Graphic design using "Publisher" a plus
· Excellence in customer service skills for phones and front lobby
· Flexibility and self starting initiative
· Solid administrative skills
Benefits: Hours Monday - Thursday 9 to 5; Health care available; Fast moving fun atmosphere; Compensation negotiable; Advancement potential
E Mail your resume to hrjohn@koschcatering.com for immediate consideration.
To learn more about us, go to www.koschcatering.com.
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
 In one minute, a 150 pound person berns approximately 10 calories walking up the stairs, and only 1.5 calories riding in an elevator.
www.hap.org
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"SAY SOMETHING IN A POWERFUL WAY!"
"SAY SOMETHING IN A POWERFUL WAY" MARKETING AND ADVERTISING SEMINAR OFFERED BY THE ROCHESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Rochester, MI - The Rochester Regional Chamber is hosting a seminar titled "Say Something in a Powerful Way" featuring George Piliouras, owner of George Piliouras & Associates LLC. This powerful seminar will help businesses understand if their marketing and advertising is getting results. The seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the City of Rochester Hills Administration Building located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills.
This workshop will cover several points, including whether a businesses' marketing message is getting noticed in a cluttered market, if the business is spending too much on marketing and advertising, clearly identifying the business brand, and if the business has a consistent message in the market. According to Mr. Piliouras, this seminar will have a "positive impact on your brand and get people to consider you over your competition!"
Chamber Executive Director, Sheri Heiney says "We are thrilled to offer this seminar to our members. Effective marketing is vital to a business's success.'"
George Piliouras & Associates is led by George Piliouras. Prior to taking an entrepreneurial turn, George served as Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director at J. Walter Thompson Advertising where he oversaw all regional communications efforts and brand alliances for Ford. He also led creative, implemented, and supervised cross-brand communications efforts with American Idol and Ford and Ford's Ford Dealer Advertising Associates.
To register for "Say Something in a Powerful Way" contact the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce at 248-651-6700 or visit www.rrc-mi.com. There is no charge to attend this seminar. The City of Rochester Hills office is located at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive in Rochester Hills.
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Shelton Buick GMC, Fox Automotive Group, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership by advancing business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.
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2011 Legislative Update
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Featured Business of the Month -Sign Up Today!  |
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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Member Spotlight - Genisys Credit Union
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Member Advertisements
sponsored by Health Alliance Plan of Michigan |
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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Wound Center Recognized as Top Performer
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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Wound Center Recognized as Top Performer
ROCHESTER, MI -The Wound Healing Center at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center recently received the Front Runner Award from National Healing Centers. This designation recognizes their achievements and places them in the top 25% among their peers.
In 2010, the center treated 3,339 patients, including 808 hyperbaric oxygen cases and achieved a 91% healing rate in 16 weeks or less!
Crittenton's Wound Healing Center is staffed with a unique team of physicians, nurses and therapists all dedicated to healing chronic wounds. The causes of wounds are complex. The group represents expertise in all the major areas necessary to handle varied circumstances and challenges.
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Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Healing Arts Series
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MG Photography & Design
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Whole Foods Market
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The Village of Rochester Hills and Royal Park Hotel
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INCOME TAX PREPARATION FOR ONLY $49
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Neat Street Services
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Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun
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Spring Fever, Fashion & Fun
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Fidelity Bank Customer Appreciation
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Join the Green City Committee of Rochester for a Free "Green Living" Seminar!
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Meadow Brook Hall announces final concert in the inaugural Meadow Brook concert series
ROCHESTER, Mich., March 7, 2011 Experience world-class music in an exclusive and unique European-inspired setting. The public is cordially invited to join us for the final concert of the inaugural series of the Meadow Brook Music Society, a collaboration between Meadow Brook Hall and the Music, Theatre and Dance Department of Oakland University. The final concert will be held in the two-story Ballroom of Meadow Brook Hall. Oakland University faculty artists: Elisabeth Rowin, George Stoffan, Joan Hovda and Yin Zheng will conclude the series on April 7, 2011. They will perform Quartet for the End of Time, composed by Frenchman Olivier Messiaen. This piece was first performed in freezing temperatures and squalid conditions at a German prison camp in 1941. 20th Century music scholar Jessica Payette will present a brief talk about the piece prior to the performance. The evening begins with a 7:30 p.m. reception followed by an 8:00 p.m. performance. Tickets are $55 per person. Included in the ticket price is a dessert reception and a wine and cheese afterglow. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Revenue from ticket sales will support both the preservation of Meadow Brook Hall and a scholarship fund for university music students. For more information about the Meadow Brook Music Society, please call (248) 364-6263 or visit meadowbrookhall.org |
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Walter P. Chrysler Museum to Host The The Art of the Auction Presentation, Featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills, Mich., is hosting The Art of the Auction Saturday, April 16 featuring RM Auctions and its new subsidiary, Auctions America by RM. The session, part of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Workshop series, is slated for 10 a.m. - noon in the second floor theater.
Car specialists from the auction houses will lead The Art of the Auction, offering expert advice and an inside look at the collector hobby. The interactive session will explore:
· An overview of the car collecting pastime and the market, as well as a forecast for the upcoming summer auction season (including recommendations on what to buy, hold and sell).
· Collector cars as "alternative investments."
· Tips for buying and selling at auction.
· Behind-the-scenes accounts from such prestigious RM-hosted annual auctions as Arizona, Amelia Island, Michigan (formerly Meadow Brook), and Monterey, as well as from Auctions America by RM's debut Auburn Fall sale.
Admission for The Art of the Auction - including refreshments - is $15 per person in advance and $17 at the door, with reduced admission of $13 and $15, respectively, for Museum members. Advance registration is accepted online at www.wpchryslermuseum.org, via e-mail at events@wpchryslermuseum.org or by phone at 248-944-0450.
Located on the Chrysler Group LLC complex in Auburn Hills, at exit 78 (Chrysler Dr.) off I-75, the Museum is available for corporate and private meetings and events and offers a K-12 education program as well as membership and volunteer opportunities. Families can enjoy Kids' Corner, with regular Museum admission, an area for pre-school - elementary school-age children to enjoy automotive-inspired puzzles, games, projects, books and coloring activities.
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) public charity and operates independently of Chrysler Group LLC. Donations are tax-deductible.
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Strike Out Autism Fundraiser
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Symphony of Style Fashion Show & Luncheon Will Orchestrate Your Spring Wardrobe
It's been a long, hard winter, but it's time to shed those sweaters and wool slacks and replace them with bright, colorful clothing. The newest and popular styles for 2011 will be presented at the Rochester Symphony Guild's "Symphony of Style Fashion Show and Luncheon." This popular, annual fundraiser will take place on Sat., April 16, at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester Hills.
Several boutiques offering a variety of clothing, jewelry and home accessories will be ready for shoppers at 11:00 a.m. followed by a delicious 3-course luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Then Chico's of The Village of Rochester Hills will bring out the models in stunning Spring and Summer outfits to fit all occasions. Guests will also have a chance to win raffle prizes donated by each of the Boutiques. There will be a cash bar, and valet parking is complimentary.
The cost is $45, and proceeds will benefit the Rochester Symphony Orchestra. For tickets, call Theresa at 248-340-9215 by April 1.
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Relay for Life of Greater Rochester Looking for Community Members to Participate
RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER IS LOOKING FOR COMMUNITIES MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2011 EVENT Empowering the community to fight back against cancer and save lives
(ROCHESTER, MI) -Relay For Life is an event that brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups, people from all walks of life - all aimed at celebrating the lives of those who have had cancer, remembering those who have been lost, and fighting back against the disease. The Relay For Life committee is looking for walkers, cancer survivors, caregivers, community leaders, anyone who wants to make a difference.
"Relay For Life is all about our community uniting together to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays," said Sheryl Albert, event co-chair. "Volunteers and participants who are willing to give their time and energy to this exciting event are making a commitment to let the Rochester community know that cancer can be defeated."
This years Relay For Life of Greater Rochester will take place on June 25th at Hart Middle School beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 9:00 a.m. on June 26th. Individuals and teams camp out at Hart Middle School; with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track at all times throughout the event, signifying that cancer never sleeps. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.
A special Survivor Ceremony will take place during the event and members of the community are encouraged to attend, with special emphasis on cancer survivors and their caregivers. The ceremony is followed by a Victory Lap, where participating cancer survivors are given special t-shirts to wear as they, along with their caregivers, lead a special lap around the track in honor of their triumph over cancer. Through out the event, there will be a survivor tent which will offer both survivors and caregivers an opportunity to experience healing, receive support, and celebrate their collective victory over cancer.
At the heart of this emotional event is the Luminaria Ceremony, which will occur at sundown. The luminaries are decorated by participants with the names of family and friends who have faced cancer. The ceremony is followed by a silent lap around the track to honor those who have survived and to remember those we have lost. The lit bags line the track often into the morning hours.
This year the Rochester Relay For Life will offer community members a unique opportunity to enroll in a new research study called the Cancer Prevention Study - 3 (CPS-3) at the event. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 years who have never been diagnosed with cancer are encouraged to join this historic research study. Those who choose to enroll will complete a brief initial questionnaire and provide a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Participants will periodically be sent a follow-up questionnaire for the next 20 to 30 years
Anyone interested in learning more about Relay for Life or in joining a team are encouraged to please contact Anne Buechel at 248 495 3544 or email at anne.buechel@vw.com or you can visit our website at www.relayforlife.org/rochestermi to get more information on the event, start a team online or make a donation.
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The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation's largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing about $3.4 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Raffle
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 2011 CHEVROLET CRUZE RAFFLE TICKET PRICE $20.00 Drawing to be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 All proceeds benefit RAYA services and programs Contact RAYA -248-656-3558 - for more information!!!!
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Pet of the Week - Maxwell
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Meet the magnificent Maxwell! Weighing in at 37 pounds, this year-old Beagle is fully grown and looking for a new forever home. Active and friendly, Maxwell loves to play and is looking for someone who can give him the love and attention he deserves. 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, 10961222. |
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