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Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
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08/22/2011 | |
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Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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Greetings!
We've had a wonderful month so far! I hope you've been able to join us at a recent networking event or seminar. This Fall brings many networking opportunities, the chamber is looking forward to seeing you soon!
If you have any good news or testimonials to share, we want to hear from you! Please send your information to Kelly at info@rrc-mi.com.
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
Monday, August 29, 2011
Chamber Orientation
9:00 a.m.
Chamber Office
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge
Friday, September 9, 2011
New Member Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Rainforest Cafe, Great Lakes Crossing
4000 Baldwin Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No Charge
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Business Exchange Luncheon
11:30 a.m.
The Wyndgate
1975 West Gunn Road
Oakland Township, MI 48306
$25 pre-paid, $30 at the door
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Member Spotlight - Huey's Computer Services
Huey's Computer Services is a privately owned company that caters to the home and small business computer user. We install, service, and repair computers, networks, and printers. We do software installations, updates and provide support. We can service and repair your laptops.
Working together, we can look at what is the most economical way to upgrade your older system, transform your system into what you want it to be, and to use its full potential. We can help you decide on what will meet your needs, figure out if you're in the market for a new system, and prepare your data for transferring to that system.
If you have an old system and don't know what to do with it and are afraid someone will get at your data, give us a call and we can take care of that for you. We guarantee total destruction of your data, giving you that peace of mind that you so desire.
Allow us to help you set up a disaster recovery plan so when things go wrong, nothing is lost. It's not a matter of if it will happen, but when.
We accept used machines to be refurbished and will donate them to families if a unit is out of their financial range. This has two effects: 1. It keeps these units out of the landfill which is good for the environment, and, 2. It gives back to the community, knowing you had a positive effect upon it.
We are an affordable computer service company - please contact us to find out how much you'll save. (248)650-4602
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LEARN ABOUT THE NEWEST SURGICAL METHODS FOR THE SPINE AND SPINAL NERVES AT CRITTENTON HOSPITAL
ROCHESTER, MI - Get out your September calendars and join us for the next event in our exciting orthopaedic educational series. These events are held monthly and topics vary. The next one will be held September 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Crittenton Hospital Auditorium. It is entitled "Advanced Neurosurgery for the Spine and Spinal Nerves." These events are FREE, and light refreshments are served. Please call 248-652-5269 to register or register at our website, www.crittenton.com
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About Crittenton:
CRITTENTON HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
1101 W. University Drive, Rochester
248-652-5000
www.crittenton.com |
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Welcome New Chamber Members
ORB Business Solutions
Frank Tesorero, Principal 4053 Lacey Lane Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 810-385-9082 ftorb@att.net Interim Executive Qdoba Mexican Grill - Opening October 2011
Jessica Waugh, Regional Marketing Specialist
1198 Walton Blvd
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
248-770-8822/Jessica Cell
www.qdoba.com
Restaurant
Huey's Computer Services
Leslie Sultz, Owner
Diann Sultz, Wife
340 1st St., Apt. 202
Rochester, MI 48307
248-650-4602
lessultz@att.net
Service/repair for home/small business computer systems & networks.
Great Lakes Hardwood Floors
Jim Hawley, Owner
P.O. Box 4661
Troy, MI 48099
248-840-3030
www.greatlakes-hardwoodfloors.com
Hardwood floor installation, refinishing and repairs |
2011 Brooksie Way CEO Challenge
CEO Challenger Race Form Company Employee Race Registration (Company Pays) Company Employee Race Registration Form (Employee Pays) Join fellow CEOs as they compete in the 2011 Brooksie Way on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Be part of what has become a very exciting tradition at the race. Last year Bill Clark (fischer America) and Bruce Hill (HealthPlus) were our CEO Challenge winners. Bill finished the Half with a time of 1:33:13 and Bruce finished the 5k with a time of 33:22. Can you beat these times? Or, are you a good sport whose personal goal is simply to complete the Half or 5k? - You may run or walk either the Half Marathon or 5k courses.
- Your contribution of $1,000 goes towards the development of fitness and wellness activities in the region.
Benefits include: - kick-off breakfast with County Executive L. Brooks Patterson
- invitation to the Brooksie Way VIP Reception and the Corporate Challenge Awards
- a special CEO Challenge race shirt
- employee discounts for Brooksie Way race participants
- promotional inserts in 5,000 runner bags
- an Oakland Press tribute advertisement
- access to the post-race Corporate Challenge tent
Questions? Contact Nancy Thompson at thompsonn@oakgov.com. |
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Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
 Today is "juice check" day. Remember those old-fashioned, short and skinny four ounce juice glasses? Most glass sets you buy today have replaced those with wide-mouth glasses that hold eight to ten ounces. This little "didn't notice it" change has your pouring eight ounces instead of four and bingo, you're packing on five pounds every year! So, either get yourself those tiny juice glasses or only fill a 12-ounce glass 1/3 full! Then fill with ice and water!
www.hap.org
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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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 The Riga Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Cordially invites Rochester Chamber Members and Friends to attend a complimentary Seminar on Social Security
As you approach retirement, it is more important than ever to understand the role that Social Security benefits can and should play in your overall retirement income plan. Join us for an overview of:
- How Social Security benefits work for you and your spouse
- When and how to start receiving Social Security benefits
- Opportunities to increase your benefits throughout retirement
Speaker: Michael Casciano, CIMA
BlackRock Advisor Consultant
When: Wednesday September 28th 2011
6:00pm-7:30pm
Where: Maggiano's Troy
2089 West Big Beaver
Troy, MI 48084
Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Drinks will be served
Hosted By: The Riga Group
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Birmingham, MI
www.morganstanley.com/fa/therigagroup
RSVP: Kristin Riga
(248) 593-7540
kristin.campagne@mssb.com
Please RSVP by September 19th 2011
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Oakland County 2011 Heritage Conference-Save the Date!
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MI APPLE TRAIL LEADS TO DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Aug. 2, 2011 - The Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market is on the road to the MI Apple Trail! The Farmers' Market will display its 4' fiberglass apple as part of the regional "MI Apple Trail" public art event, through Sept. 17.
In celebration of both Michigan's bountiful apple harvest and southeast Michigan's great farmers' markets, the Michigan Apple Committee and the Detroit Eastern Market have teamed-up 20 participating markets, each of which will showcase a giant Michigan-made apple for six weeks beginning in Aug.
The Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market apple was created by Carolyn Weber, a student from College for Creative Studies. The name of the apple is "Pleasant Peninsula;" it is an illustration of Mich. white tail deer, wolverine, cherry blossoms and water, symbolizing the Great Lakes as well as the Mich. state motto. The "Pleasant Peninsula" apple currently is on display at the Market on Saturdays, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, through Sept. 17.
On Sept. 17, the apple will be delivered to Detroit Eastern Market and remain on display with the other apples until the Apple Gala and Auction on Oct. 14. All apples will be auctioned off as part of the Apple Gala, with proceeds from each apple returning to the farmers' market from which it originated.
Self-mailing MI Apple Trail "Passport" postcards are available at the Downtown Rochester Farmers' Market. The Passports list all of the participating farmers' markets. Individuals should take the passports to each market and have it stamped. Visit five of the participating markets and you could win a "Mighty" fine prize! Passports must be stamped by five different markets and postmarked by Oct. 8, 2011 to be entered into the prize drawing.
Other downtown Rochester events include 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. |
"Live, Love, Believe in the Cure"
Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C. and the Swan for Life Cancer Foundation are inviting you to partner with us to host our second annual event in honor of Breast Health Awareness Month.
What: Afternoon Tea
Luncheon
Keynote speaker
Medical Expert
When: Saturday, October 8, 2011
Where: Michigan Hematology Oncology, P.C.
Karmanos-Crittenton Canter Center, 1901 Star Batt Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ways to Partner with Us:
· Become a Table Captain and provide the following, choosing your own special theme:*
· Table Linens (white tablecloth provided)
1 Table settings for 10 to include the following items:
Teacups, Silverware, 1 Serving Platter, Cream/sugar, Water Glasses
· Centerpiece
1 Table Favors for 10
Door Prize Donations
Your partnership includes 4 seats for guests of your choosing at your table. The remaining 6 seats will be Breast Cancer Survivors invited by our organization. We encourage you to provide us with any names of survivors who may be interested in attending this special event.
*A tax deductible donation of $100 is requested to secure your table. Feel free to utilize items that you already have! Creativity is encouraged. Please acknowledge your business or organization in the table design. We will recognize your business in the promotional materials for the event. Swan for Life Cancer Foundation Tax ID # is 26-3989312.
Rsvp @ 248.620.9600, ext. 5, to either Angela Andary or Leah McLean at Swan for Life Cancer Foundation
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The 13th Annual Lobster Boil
"You Plan the Party, The Rochester Junior Woman's Club Will Cook" Rochester, MI August 16, 2011 --The Rochester Junior Woman's Club is preparing for its 13th annual Lobster Boil on Saturday, September 24th.
Live New England lobsters are flown in fresh early Saturday morning. Each Lobster is between 1 and 1 ¼ pounds each. Members of RJWC will cook the lobsters on-site at the Older Persons' Commission located at 650 Letica in Rochester. Proceeds from this years' Lobster Boil will benefit the OPC and other local charities.
It's a great way to entertain friends and family or enjoy a quiet dinner for two. You choose the pick-up time; your dinner will be on time and ready! RJWC will cook, wrap, and have them hot and ready for you at the OPC drive-thru site. The lobsters will stay HOT for up to 2 hours in the packaging.
Just pre-order your desired amount of lobsters, drive up to the OPC at your reserved time and your lobsters will be given to you! "You don't even have to get out of the car," said Katie Kamman, co-chair of this year's Lobster Boil. Kamman is co-chairing the event with member Nicole Maiga.
Orders will be taken through September 16th for both live and cooked lobsters. If you prefer to order your lobsters live, please bring a container to transport them home. The lobsters are $18.00 each. Buy a bakers dozen and get the 13th free!
If you would like to order your lobsters today, or if you have any questions, please contact Monique at (248) 652-4845 or email at manthus2@comcast.net or Linda at (248) 321-4493 or email at misstweeti@att.net. You can also print out a Lobster Boil order form on the events page at www.rhpl.org./rjwc/.
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Rochester Rotary Run--September 17, 2011
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Second Chance Sale - September 9 - 10, 9 am - 4 pm
228 South St. (off of Diversion) - Rochester, MI 48307
www.semich.assistanceleague.org
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Calling All Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs!
The library has resources to help you start, grow, and expand your business. For instance, do you know that you have online access to a database that providesaccess to more than 14 million U.S. businesses and allows you to generate custom lists of business contacts, prospective customers, mailing lists, and job contacts based on the criteria you choose? Do you know that this valuable product was used over 3,000 times last year by local business people? If you'd like to find out more about this and other valuable business resources, click here, to view our current quarterly newsletter Do What You Do Better: Business Info from the Rochester Hills Public Library. While you're at it, sign-up to automatically receive Do What You Do Better in your email inbox four times a year!
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Assistance League-Save the Date
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Rochester Hills Museum
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, 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 Thursday 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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"Let Your Heart Shine Charity Ball"
The Quality of Life Center is sponsoring the "Let Your Heart Light Shine" charity ball at Great Oaks Country Club in Rochester Hills on Oct. 15. The organization's goal is to raise funds for the joint venture of Macomb and Oakland County to begin the Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver program here in Oakland County.
Macomb has provided free assistance to the indigent elderly and disabled for the past 18 years and over the past year many Oakland residents have asked for their help. With Honorary Chairs Huel and Priscilla Perkins, this event will help to launch a similar program in Oakland County. To inquire about advertising, buying event tickets or providing a quality gift for the Silent Auction please contact: Jackie Smiertka at jksassoc@mich.com or call 248-364-4064 or visit www.qualityoflifecenter.net for more details.
"Never let regrets outnumber your dreams."
Jacquelyn K. Smiertka, R.N.
The Quality of Life Adult Day Health Care Center
3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Ste. 160
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
248-364-4064
http://www.qualityoflifecenter.net/contact.html
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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.
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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Pet of the Week - Marbles
Say hello to Marbles! A year-old Rex rabbit mix, Marbles has a beautifully soft grey coat. Friendly and sweet, Marbles needs frequent attention and handling in order to maintain his confidence and sociability. If you think you might be ready to provide daily bunny snuggling, Marbles is waiting to meet you! The adoption fee includes his medical examination and much more! For more information, visit the Michigan Humane Society's Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care or call (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 13716741.
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