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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!
Golfers are out on the Course and enjoying the beautiful weather at Fieldstone Golf Course in Auburn Hills! What a perfect day for our fun fundraiser! If you are free this afternoon, we'd love to have you join us for dinner and the golf outing awards presentation beginning approximately at 4:00 p.m.
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Please check out the following link to the newest promotion from Pure Michigan.
Pure Michigan Video
Remember to "Go Create Commerce!"
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, June 17, 2011
Naughty Friday
Mitchell's Fish Market at the Village of Rochester Hills
370 N. Adams
Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Cash bar
Friday, June 24, 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, June 27, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Member Spotlight - East Ridge Consulting
 Local Executive Certified to Serve Businesses in Southeast Michigan
Rochester, Michigan - Southeast Michigan businesswoman Christine Judd has received certification from the Organization for Entrepreneurial Development (OED). Mrs. Judd's mission will be expanding the Organizations presence in Oakland County.
"We are delighted to have an executive of Christine's caliber as part of OED's advisory network for the Southeast Michigan area. Her certification is a key step in OED's initiatives in support of the entrepreneurial community," said Eric Leaman, Trustee at OED's USA headquarters in Rockaway, NJ. "Christine will be a particularly valuable advisor to Southeast Michigan business people. For the last twenty years she has been working as a senior executive at some of the country's most successful automotive companies."
"OED's certification means a lot to my clients, "said Mrs. Judd, President and CEO of East Ridge Consulting, LLC. "Besides the prestige, my relationship with the OED will provide my clients with a depth of resources that other business advisors simply cannot offer. I now have access to top-level resources that will help me assist my clients with any issue or challenge they may be facing."
East Ridge Consulting provides sincere and candid advice for business owners who want a trustworthy advisor with a proven record of establishing and implementing strategic goals, business plans and process improvements for true business turnaround, stabilization, or expansion. For information on how you can take advantage of a pro bono meeting to discuss your issues or opportunities in a private and professional manner under the OED Local Business Assistance Program, contact Christine Judd at 248-759-4642. Please visit the OED website at www.oedglobal.org to learn more about the Local Business Assistance Program.
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GET MOTIVATED SEMINAR
On Wednesday, June 29, 2011 the GET MOTIVATED BUSINESS SEMINAR world famous soldier statesman Gen. Colin Powell, America's Mayor Rudy Giuliani, renowned Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, creator and host of TV's America's Most Wanted John Walsh and sales and negotiaton expert Brian Tracy is coming to The Palace of Auburn Hills. Additional speakers include acclaimed CEO of Southwest Airlines CEO Howard Putnam, legendary president and CEO of Microsoft Rick Belluzzo, the NFL's greatest quarterback Joe Montana, America's most inspirational speaker Dr. Robert Schuller and other great teachers and motivators. All speakers are live and in person.
Everyone attending the seminar will receive a chance to win valuable door prizes including $10,000 cash!
Click here for details!
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
 In general, people burn the most calories between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. because your body is in a fat-burning stage called lipolysis. However, most people eat the majority of their calories after 6 p.m. when your body is in a fat-storage mode called liopgenesis. Eat breakfast to shift your food intake to earlier in the day. www.hap.org
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Prudential, The Great Lakes Agency
Paul T. Nobels, Jr., Financial Professional Associate
101 West Big Beaver, Suite 705
Troy, MI 48084
248-688-3673
www.prudential.com/us/paul.nobels
Financial and Insurance Advisors
Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care
Denise Fortin
Jennifer Kirkland
27355 John R. Rd.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
800-370-8592
www.seasons.org
Hospice and Palliative Care
Toshiba Business Solutions
Paula Zimmer, Account Executive
37987 Interchange Drive
Farmington Hills, MI 48335
248-427-8100
www.copiers.toshiba.com/tbs
Document Management Solutions
Farm Bureau Insurance-Rich Rossell Agency
Rich Rossell, Owner
Amanda Clark, Sales Person
89 W. South Blvd.
Troy, MI 48085
248-879-3100
www.myfamilyagent.com
Insurance Agency
Thommen Medical
Bob DeCelle, Territory Manager
1335 E. 14 Mile Rd.
Birmingham, MI 48009
248-520-2953
www.thommenmedical.com
Dental Implant Sales
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Member Spotlight - Kaleidoscope Construction
Passion and pride in every project 
By placing special emphasis on the client relationship, Kaleidoscope Construction has become one of southeast Michigan's premiere remodeling and building companies. Since 1985, founders Cathy and Carl Ventimiglia have crafted such a favorable reputation by making the relationship with the client their first priority. Once a client's vision is established, Kaleidoscope's pro staff begins the design process: making recommendations and reviewing materials. Their efficiency at project management means you enjoy the transformation rather than deal with unexpected surprises. From residential remodels to office design, Kaleidoscope's commitment is twofold: providing the finest all-around experience AND completing your project on time and on budget. If you're thinking of starting a project, let Kaleidoscope Construction show you the added value they can bring. Set up a casual meeting by simply calling 586.786.1630. From start to finish, Kaleidoscope Construction ensures your project is done once, and done right.
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| Member Spotlight - Salon Elan
SPECIAL OFFER TO CHAMBER MEMBERS
NEVER PAY FOR SHAMPOO AGAIN!
Receive a FREE 8oz. shampoo with each appointment.
ALWAYS. Not only do we perform killer haircuts, amazing color services, and educate you to reproduce the look, we provide you with the proper shampoo for your hair and scalp. This isn't generic stuff... it's the good stuff.
Free just to you.
Redken, Sebastian, Nioxin. Good stuff.
We also offer ALL our retail products at 20% off MSRP.
Always, no coupons, no fooling.
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Urgent Need
The Rochester Community House is in need of grocery items to stock their food pantry. Items may be taken to the Rochester Community house located at 816 Ludlow in downtown Rochester. P: 248-651-0622 W: www.rochestercommhouse.org
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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's Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit
 ROCHESTER, MI - The 32nd Annual Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit will take place at Great Oaks Country Club on Monday, June 20. Proceeds from this year's event will benefit Crittenton's Cornerstone Campaign to raise funds for a new patient tower. The five-story tower will include private rooms, centers for medical and nursing education as well as space necessary for expanded programs and services to better serve the community. Construction on the new tower is scheduled to begin this summer with a ceremonious groundbreaking and beam signing as part of the 32nd Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit.
"The Golf, Tennis & Fun Walk Benefit provides an opportunity for the community to come together showing their support of Crittenton's Cornerstone Campaign as we help build the tower together," said Tim Crawford, Golf Committee Chairman.
Golf packages are $325 with a shotgun start at either 7:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Tennis and All-inclusive Fun Walk packages are $150. All packages include day-long access to Great Oaks Country Club amenities such as the pool, driving range and putting green as well as breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception and elegant dinner. Morning Fun Walk tickets are $45 and include breakfast. Afternoon by the Pool tickets are $30 and include lunch. Tickets for the cocktail reception and dinner are $90. A portion of all tickets is tax deductible.
The golf benefit will feature Hole-In-One contests and prizes for Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. The evening festivities include both silent and live auctions.
Don't miss this exciting day of fun to benefit the local community! For ticket information or to register as a sponsor, please call (248) 652-5345, or e-mail FoundationEvents@crittenton.com. Visit www.crittenton.com/golf to register online.
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MG Photography & Design
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"the little Blue Book" Inc.
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Scream'n Green
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Oakland County Executive Golf Outing
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ACTION SPEAKS!
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Walter P. Chrysler Museum 2011 Lecture/Workshop Series
The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is pleased to announce our complete 2011 Lecture/Workshop Series comprised of six sessions highlighting a wide range of topics for die-hard auto enthusiasts as well as novice car owners. The series kicks off Saturday, April 16 with The Art of the Auction, featuring RM Auctions and Auctions America by RM.
Following are highlights of each program, which you will also find - along with online registration - by clicking here. The attached form is provided for your convenience in registering via mail.
We look forward to seeing you.
70 Years of Jeep® Heritage 9:30 a.m. - noon Saturday, July 16 $13 per person advance/$15 per person door (Museum members $11 and $13, respectively) Celebrate the Jeep Brand's 70th anniversary by joining avid Jeep history buff and Chrysler retiree Larry Johnson for a look at the iconic vehicle's evolutionary rise from military reconnaissance use to the transportation of choice in navigating all manner of terrain for millions of adventure-seekers. Maintaining Today's Cars 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 $10 per person advance/$12 per person door (Museum members $8 and $10, respectively) If you're a first-time vehicle owner or have a new driver in the family, this session is for you. Protect your investment and avoid getting stranded by learning about required maintenance including checking the oil, safely filling the fuel tank and changing a flat tire. Learn what dashboard warning lights indicate and how to handle roadside emergencies. Tips and techniques presented in the session's first half will be reinforced via hands-on demonstrations in the second half. From Chrysler's Vintage Master Tech Files 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 $13 per person advance/$15 per person door (Museum members $11 and $13, respectively) For more than 60 years, Chrysler dealership technicians have learned in-depth diagnostics and service procedures through a monthly training program that's believed to be the longest running of its kind. Master Tech courses - which are Web-based today - have advanced as much as the vehicles they highlight. Join Steve Shugg, retired Director of Mopar® Sales and Training and Field Operations, for an entertainingly nostalgic look back at the then cutting-edge training from Master Tech's earliest days via delightfully antiquated original filmstrips. Model Train Clinic 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 $2 per person ages 5 and up with regular Museum admission ($1 for Museum members) Celebrate the season with a stroll through the Museum's Cars, Trees & Traditions exhibition and delight in a variety of trains running through elaborate landscapes on an oval track in Boss Chrysler's Garage every holiday weekend with regular Museum admission, courtesy of the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club. Club members will host a Model Train Clinic Dec. 3 to work with young train lovers in creating lifelike scenery from everyday materials and provide tips to moms and dads about easy, inexpensive ways to start a model train tradition at home. Click here to register online for any of the Museum's 2011 Lecture/Workshop programs. For additional information, e-mail events@wpchryslermuseum.org or call 248-944-0450. |
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Meadow Brook Hall announces New Summer Tours
From petal power to sneak peeks, The Hall has many stories to tell!
Rochester, Mich. - Meadow Brook Hall presents Meadow Brook in Bloom and Behind- the - Scenes tours. The new summer tours open May 31.
Join us as we explore all things floral. Matilda Dodge Wilson's fascination with gardens did not end at the front door. For centuries, whether painted on canvas, carved in stone or painted on glass, the flower - with all of its symbolism, beauty and allure - has been a popular subject matter inside homes, and Meadow Brook Hall was no exception. Opulent and sometimes whimsical examples of floral inspiration flourish in The Hall, from the Paul Poiret rugs to the Parducci ceilings to the Tiffany favrile glass. Meadow Brook in Bloom examines both The Hall's collection and family history for ties to the history of floral motifs and the impact of gardens on the lives of people in the early 20th century.
Meadow Brook Hall has many stories to tell. Join us this summer for our new Behind -the - Scenes tour. Explore rarely seen areas of the home on this extended tour (including staff wings, bathrooms, closets and playrooms) and hear the personal stories of both the Wilson family and staff.
Meadow Brook in Bloom tours are offered daily at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are not required. Behind - the - Scenes tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout the summer. Space is limited. Admission for each tour is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. Children age 12 and under are free.
Meadow Brook Hall relies on tours, special events and museum rental revenue for the preservation and interpretation of this great American estate. For more information call 248-364-6200 or visit meadowbrookhall.org.
MEADOW BROOK HALL is the historic home built by one of the automotive aristocracy's most remarkable women, Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband, Alfred Wilson. Constructed between 1926 and 1929, Meadow Brook Hall represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival architecture in America, and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, architectural detailing and grand scale of 88,000 square-feet. It was the center of a country estate that included 1,500 acres, numerous farm buildings, recreational facilities, several residences and formal gardens.
Listed in both the national and state registers of historic places, MEADOW BROOK HALL strives to preserve and interpret its architecture, landscape, and fine and decorative art so that visitors may be entertained, educated and inspired by history.
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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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Rochester Area Relay For Life
ROCHESTER AREA RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM FUNDRAISER - "RIDE FOR A CAUSE" Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
LOCAL BUSINESSES NEEDED TO HELP RELAY FOR LIFE FIGHT CANCER
American Cancer Society Relay For Life Seeks Local Sponsors
(ROCHESTER, MI) - Relay for Life of Greater Rochester is urging local businesses to help support the fight against cancer by becoming a sponsor of Relay For Life. Cancer touches everyone, and involvement in Relay For Life is a great way for local businesses to show their commitment to help save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Many options for corporate sponsorship are available, including purchasing event sponsorship, creating a team, providing in-kind donations; encouraging their employees to volunteer at the event or collecting Relay donations at their place of business.
In Rochester and nearly 5,100 other communities around the globe, Relay For Life unites people to celebrate the lives of those who have faced cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Relay for Life, the world's largest grassroots fundraising movement, continues to grow as tens of thousands of people will participate in Relay events across our state. The Rochester event will take place June 25 from 9am through 9am June 26 at Hart Middle School.
If you or your company would like to help the Rochester area Relay For Life achieve its mission of saving lives, please contact Dorothy Busignani at 248.663.3418 or email at dorothy.busignani@cancer.org. The deadline for sponsorship commitments is June 6th.
RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM FUNDRAISER "COOL COPS AND HOT PIZZA" Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back.
(Rochester, MI) Come out and join the Oakland County Sheriffs Office and Antoniou's Townsquare Pizza for "Cool Cops and Hot Pizza" on Tuesday June 7, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff's office will be your wait staff! Activities after 5:00 pm include sheriff's mounted division deputy with horse; sheriff's tracking dog, sheriff's motorcycle, karaoke, live music, great food, and much more!! All tips and a portion of proceeds to American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Greater Rochester. Antoniou's Townsquare Pizza is located at 918 S. Rochester, just north of Avon Road in the South Hill Shopping Plaza. Please call (248) 650-2200 for questions
Rochester PRIDE Team
Come out and support Rochester PRIDE's efforts to sock it to cancer on June 12th 2011 at the bd's Mongolian grill at Squirrel Road and University in Auburn Hills! For $10 for kids and $27 for adults your ticket will include soup, salad, unlimited stir-fry, PLUS drinks, tip and tax! (You must purchase your ticket ahead of time). There will also be guest griller's on hand. To get tickets or with any other questions, please feel free to contact Courtney Fortress at gotpride11@yahoo.com or via Facebook! Come and help Rochester PRIDE show cancer who's boss and sock it out of the park!!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE! TAKE PART IN CANCER RESEARCH STUDY AT THE 2011 RELAY FOR LIFE OF GREATER ROCHESTER
(ROCHESTER, MI) We all want to know we have made a difference in the life of another. This year our community has a unique opportunity to make an impact on the lives of many.
The third Cancer Prevention Study of the American Cancer Society will be enrolling participants at Relay for Life of Greater Rochester this year only. Enrollment will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 25th at Hart Middle School.
Individuals who choose to participate will complete a brief questionnaire, give a waist measurement and a small blood sample. Shortly after the in-person enrollment, participants will receive a more comprehensive survey at home. From that point forward, study participants will be followed over time to update information via periodic, mailed surveys. Your involvement in CPS-3 will help American Cancer Society researchers understand the causes of, and ultimately determine ways to prevent cancer.
If you are willing to make a long-term commitment to the study (which involves completing follow-up surveys periodically over the next 20-30 years), are between the ages of 30 and 65 years old and have never been diagnosed with cancer, then you will want to participate in this study. If you don't meet the eligibility requirements, your significant participation comes from telling everyone you know about the opportunity to help prevent cancer.
Please contact Angela Harris at angela.harris@cancer.org or 248.663.3432 to learn more about the difference you can personally make in the fight against cancer. Research Today for a Cancer Free Tomorrow!
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Shelby Township Lions Club Presents
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Rochester Hills Museum to Host 12th Annual Garden Walk on June 16
The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the Rochester Branch of the Woman's National Farm and Garden Association will be hosting their 12th annual Garden Walk on Thursday, June 16 from 11-7 p.m. A preview party is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15.
An English style garden with over 1,000 plant varieties is among the six gardens featured on this year's walk that will show off gardens from town to country in the greater Rochester and Oakland Township area. Guests can also tour the Children's Garden on the Museum grounds as well as the Dairy Barn and historic plantings surrounding the 1840 Van Hoosen Farmhouse. There will be an Open Air Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum where refreshments will be served and plein air artists will be painting.
"A Garden Gala" is the theme for this year's Preview Party on Wednesday, June 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at a rambling city garden. Guests will be given a guided tour of the amazing property and will see culinary demonstrations given by local chefs. There will be appetizers, desserts, music, and plein air painters. Tickets are $45 per couple or $25 individual and include a ticket for the next day's walk.
Garden Walk tickets are $ 10 ($8 members) in advance and $ 12 on the day of the event. Both events will be held rain or shine, and tickets are available through the Museum website at www.rochesterhills.org or at the Museum on Fridays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. or by phone at (248) 656-4663. The Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one mile east of Rochester Road off Tienken Road.
The Rochester Hills Museum is a 16 acre historic complex that includes gardens, homes, barns, and a schoolhouse located in Stoney Creek Village and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Rochester Branch of Woman's National Farm and Garden Association is the largest branch in Michigan with 145 members serving the community since 1935.
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Pet of the Week - Magenta!
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Meet Mesa! A 3-month-old Collie mix, this girl is just 11 pounds now, but will grow up to be a big, beautiful girl in time! She's still got plenty of puppy energy and loves to give kisses, so if your family has room for this sweet face, Mesa's your gal! Come meet her today at the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care! The adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, the MHS Adoption Guarantee and much more. Visit or call (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 13116366. |
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