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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!
Happy Independence Day!
Our office is closed today and will be open for regularly scheduled hours tomorrow.
Please join us for our upcoming events including Naughty Friday and Mixer on the Green. These are wonderful networking opportunities that should not be missed! Details below.
Please check out the following link to the newest promotion from Pure Michigan.
Pure Michigan Video
Remember to "Go Create Commerce!"
Remember to send us your "Good News!" 50 words or less should be sent to info@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, July 15, 2011
Naughty Friday
4:00 p.m.
Chapman's Mill
2086 Crooks Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
No charge
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Mixer on the Green
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Great Oaks Country Club
777 Great Oaks Blvd.
Rochester, MI 48307
$10/person - Cash Bar
Monday, July 25, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
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Strategic Funding, Inc.
Strategic Funding, Inc. & Paychex Presents:
FREE! 401(k) Informational Lunch and Learn Seminar Location: Chapman Mills Restaurant 2086 Crooks Rd., Rochester Hills, MI, Near M-59 Menu Choices Mill Special Salad Flat Iron Steak Black Angus Burger Topics · How will 408(b)(2) and 404(a)(5) affect your funds? · Minimize losses and produce a positive yearly return. · Adding a Roth 401(k) option to your 401(k) Plan. Save the date! Choose one.
Thursday, July 14 12:00 - 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 19 12:00 - 1:00 pm Please R.S.V.P Cindy By email csatur@strategicfunding.com or phone 248.619.6050 Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisors, a division of ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc. a Registered Broker-Dealer and Member FINRA & SIPC. Strategic Funding, Inc. is independent of ProEquities, Inc. |
OurGv
 OurGv - Our Global Vision is to raise $1 Billion dollars for Non-Profit organizations all over the world. What an amazing goal. OurGv offers great valuable tools in the technology arena. We are a technology solutions company to help people, businesses and non-profits of all sizes to connect, communicate, and generate revenue. Also, they provide tools to help cut cost and save money. Please contact Steven Dunn @586-850-3378 for more information. Please visit http://www.ourgv.biz and click on the word SOLUTIONS, then scroll down and watch the 5 minute video.
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
 Men and women under 50 should consume 1000 mg of calcium each day. If over 50, you should increase this to 1200 mg. Vitamin D is also essential, as it works with calcium to preserve bone health. Include foods containing vitamin D and get 15 minutes of sunlight several times each week. If your diet is low in calcium, your body takes the calcium it needs from your bones causing broken bones and osteoporosis. www.hap.org
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Zaa! Simply Unique Pizza
Martin Rosenberg, Owner
Michael Rosenberg, President
165 S. Livernois
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-652-9922
www.zaasimplyuniquepizza.com
Restaurant
City Publications of Michigan
Glenn Key, President
880 Peach Tree
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
248-759-4632
www.citypubofmich.com
Advertising
Market America
Linda-Ann Heldt, Entrepreneur
P.O. Box
Washington, MI 48094
586-491-0720
www.mahelp4u.com
On-Line Shopping Center
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Upcoming Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremonies
Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 4:00 p.m. Express Employment Professionals 110 W. South Blvd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307
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Genisys VP Inducted to Hall of Leaders
Auburn Hills, MI, June 28, 2011 - On June 15-16, 2011, more than 30 Michigan credit union leaders participated in the Michigan Credit Union League's (MCUL) annual Hike the Hill in Washington, D.C. to discuss top issues affecting credit unions today.
During the event, a reception was held at the Credit Union House where Lon Bone, Genisys Credit Union Vice President of Public Relations and MCUL Board Director, was inducted into the Hall of Leaders for his outstanding commitment to the credit union movement over the years. "Lon was presented with a plaque of recognition for his many contributions to grassroots advocacy on behalf of the movement," said Dave Adams, MCUL & Affiliates President/CEO. "Genisys Credit Union's commitment to advocacy and especially Lon's ability to represent the organization are both uniquely strong in our credit union community. Genisys has a long-standing legacy of leading by example with resource commitment in that area. Were it not for that commitment, we would have far less success in PAC fundraising, relationship building and the associated legislative successes." The Hall of Leaders was created in 2008 by Credit Union House, LLC as a way to provide lasting recognition to individuals who have played and continue to play key roles in strengthening the credit union system and have made a significant impact on the credit union movement at the local, state, or national level. It also portrays the volunteer efforts and dedication that these individuals have toward the values and mission on which credit unions were founded. "Being named to the Credit Union Hall of Leaders was completely unexpected," said Bone. "Supporting credit unions and the philosophy of 'people helping people' has always been important to me so this award is a huge honor." Bone is one of 31 leaders representing 16 states who have been inducted into the Hall of Leaders to date. Genisys Credit Union is proud to be making a difference in our communities, and we truly believe that Genisys is "where you come first". We are locally owned, locally controlled and continue to receive BauerFinancial's five-star rating for financial safety and soundness. Follow genisyscu on Facebook and Twitter for contests, promotions and other helpful information. A calendar of events can also be found on our website at www.genisyscu.org. |
Chamber Office Closed Today
In honor of the 4th of July holiday, our offices are closed today. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
We hope you enjoy your Independence Day!
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OAKLAND CHAMBER NETWORK MIXER
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COOKING UP COMMUNITY SPIRIT WITH ROCHESTER'S GREAT AMERICAN BAKE SALE
A fundraiser for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign
ROCHESTER, Mich. - June 16, 2011 - We're rolling it, patting it and marking it with a "B" for Bake Sale! Rochester's Great American Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market.
This community-wide bake sale will benefit Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign. Share Our Strength's goal is to end childhood hunger in America. With your help, they believe this goal can be achieved by 2015. We are seeking both bakers and baked goods fans too!
Those interested in donating baked goods to Rochester's Great American Bake Sale should visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com/events/events-calendar/bake-sale/ to download a donation form or submit their donation electronically. And those with a sweet tooth should attend the event on Aug. 6!
"More than 17 million kids in America are at risk of hunger," said Kristi Trevarrow, executive director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. "Through the Bake Sale, we believe that our community can make a difference!"
Additional information on Rochester's Great American Bake Sale will be available in July. Anticipated activities included at the Bake Sale are a cakewalk, cupcake-walk, cooking demonstrations and baked good "eating" contests. So bring your wallet and your appetite for this Great cause!
Other downtown Rochester events include the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market, every Saturday morning through Oct. 29; Movies in the Moonlight on July 9, 16, 23 and 30; Sidewalk Sales on July 14, 15 and 16; The Big, Bright Ball on July 31; and Restaurant Week, Aug. 7 - 12. For more information on the Rochester DDA and downtown Rochester, including a complete list of events and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
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2011 AMCIS CONFERENCE
Americas Conference on Information Systems 2011
August 4-7
Detroit, Michigan A Renaissance of Information Technology for Sustainability and Global Competitiveness Dear Chamber Member Welcome to the 2011 AMCIS Conference (http://amcis2011.aisnet.org) an international IS conference coming to Detroit this August and you can be a part of influencing the future of IS research and curriculum that impacts the students of today and the work force of tomorrow. One of the major objectives of this conference is to connect academic and business professionals and allow them to mutually: · Inform each other both the latest research along different IT themes as well as the practice · Share with each other our view points to gain greater synergy in the development of the IT field, and potentially · Influence the future of IS research and curriculum that impacts both of our stakeholders: the students of today and the work force of tomorrow You can help by: · Registering, attending and interacting with the academic community either through the one-day Business Academic Exchange (Aug 5) or the full two-and-one-half day conference · Chairing a session -- Where you can attend just one research session and chair it (this involves scheduling presentations and interacting with faculty). Review the session information and let me know which session you're interested. · Sponsoring a session (we have 133 sessions spread over the 17 thematic tracks), so we can support students and recognize your interest in the topic on the web site associated with each session (which will remain active for a year under the business academic exchange web site. Contact the sponsorship coordinators identified on the web site for more information. · Spreading the information about the conference to those who might be interested in registering for the conference or sponsoring a session. A variety of special event packages are also available for those interested in experiencing and exploring Michigan and Detroit.
Thank you for your consideration and commitment to this conference Mohan Tanniru Conference Co-Chair
Dean and Professor, MIS
School of Business Administration
Oakland University
Rochester MI 48309
248-370-3275 tanniru@oakland.edu
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Online Coupons on Chamber Website
Click here to download the PDF version.
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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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MG Photography & Design
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J. Thomas Jewelers
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Rochester Hills Museum
Rochester Hills Museum to host Wet and Wild Wednesdays in July The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm will be hosting Wet and Wild Wednesdays every Wednesday in July. Enjoy a great escape from the summer with entertainment and water! Each day includes entertainment in the gazebo from 12-1 and slip and slide, fire truck sprays, and creek wading from 1-2. Special thanks to our sponsor Genisys Credit Union and for our support at each of these events from the Clinton River Watershed Council who help all of us enjoy, preserve, and protect Stoney Creek Stream and the water all around us. The Museum's Children's garden will be open for viewing throughout the event. Admission is free for Museum members and $ 2 for nonmembers, ages 2 and up. No advanced registration is necessary. Wednesday, July 6 - Joel Tacy "Michigan's Family Funnyman" Wednesday, July 13 - Guy Louis - High Powered Family Concert Wednesday, July 20 - Kevin Devine - Rollicking concert and sing alongs Wednesday, July 27 - Chris Linn - "America's Magical Funnyman" The Rochester Hills Museum is a 16 acre complex of historic buildings and grounds listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one mile east of Rochester Road off Tienken Road. For more information call 248.656.4663 or visit www.rochesterhills.org. Rochester Hills Museum Hosts Summer Camps Terrific Tuesdays are truly terrific in the Rochester Hills Museum Children's Garden where parents, grandparents, and caregivers join their children for garden themed stories, crafts and treats. Children, ages 3-5, are invited from 10:00-11:00, for programs that include The Three Billy Goats, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Breakfast with Butterflies, Alphabet Soup, and Ladybug Picnic. Children, ages 6-10, learn about gardening with teacher and Master Gardener, Michele Dunham, from 1:00-2:30, with Sensational Soil and Wonderful Worms, Powerful Plants and their Perfect Parts, Fabulous Flowers, What's Bugging Us, Tops and Bottoms - Plant Parts We Eat, Scarecrows and much more. Join us for Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, and 23. Pre-registration is required and space is limited in our corncrib classroom. The cost for each Terrific Tuesday is $3 for Museum members and $5 for non-members. All grown-ups are free! Little House by the Creek - One Day Camps are the perfect place to be on Thursdays, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 11. Campers, ages 7-11, travel back in time to days along the Stoney Creek in a small village and take part in activities from the 1800s including children's chores like hauling water from the creek, candle-dipping, sewing, rug-beating, vegetable gardening, tin-punching, and butter-churning. The school marm will teach them reading, writing and 'rithmetic at the one-room schoolhouse and, if they get all of their chores and schoolwork done, there will be time to play with old-fashioned toys and go wading in the river! Re-registration is required and space is limited. Cost is $30 for Museum members and $35 for non-members. Little House in the Village Writer's Camp is planned for August 22-25 for ages 9-12. They will be using the Museum's unique natural and historic setting to read, write and illustrate a variety of genres while experiencing life in a 1860s village - working and playing like yesterday. Pre-registration is required and spaces is limited. Cost is $120 for Museum members and $140 for non-members. For more information or to register, call 248-656-4663, visit our website at www.rochesterhills.org, or email us at rhmuseum@rochesterhills.org. The Rochester Hills Museum is a 16 acre complex of historic buildings and grounds listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, one mile east of Rochester Road off Tienken Road. For more information call 248.656.4663 or visit www.rochesterhills.org. |
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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. |
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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Shelby Township Lions Club Presents
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Paint Creek Center for the Arts
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Pet of the Week - Doreen!
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Meet Doreen! This 2-month-old tan and chocolate tabby will warm your heart. Doreen is a meek little kitten who loves a gentle touch and lots of play time. Her adoption fee includes microchipping, 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 13395595. |
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