Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
E-Newsletter
10/24/2011
Rochester Regional Chamber E-Newsletter Presented by
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In This Issue - Click the text below to jump to a section
:: Upcoming Chamber Events
:: Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP
:: WXYZ-TV Channel 7
:: New Chamber Members
:: Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
:: YPR PCN Group Looking for New Members
:: The Big, Bright Light Show
:: Advertise in the Winter Issue of Lifstyle Magazine
:: Financial Forecast
:: Chief Financial Credit Union
:: Michigan Internship Initiative
:: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
:: Via Linda Salon
:: Genisys Credit Union
:: Gourmet Gala
:: Rochester Area Optimist Club
:: Rochester Symphony Orchestra
:: Pet of the Week
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director
Sheri Heiney, Executive Director

Greetings!   

 

 Congratulations to the winners of the 5th Annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards:

Whole Foods Market Ambassador of the Year Award - Maggie Bobitz
Paint Creek Center for the Arts - Art & Cultural Award - Paint A Miracle
Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Board Member of the Year Award - Dennis LaPort
Fox Automotive Business of the Year Award - Oakland University
PNC Bank Business Woman of the Year Award - Cara Krupa
HealthPlus of Michigan Community Builder Award - Vito Pampalona
Comcast Customer Service Award - Pat McKay, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hossen
Community Lifestyles Diversity Award - EEI Global
OU INC  Economic Development Award - City of Rochester
Oakland University Educator of the Year Award - Sandra Srabian
C&G Newspapers/Rochester Post Excellence in Dining Award - Mitchell's Fish Market
G & C Accounting Going Green Award - Neat Street Services
Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Professional of the Year Award - Kathleen Van Wagoner
JHP Pharmaceuticals Leadership Greater Rochester Graduate Award - Suzanne Wiggins
Beaumont Hospitals Lifetime Achievement Award - Bill Fox
The Oakland Press Marketing/Advertising of the Year Award - WXYZ - TV Channel 7
Shelton Buick GMC Nonprofit Achievement Award - Rochester Area Neighborhood House
Tim Crawford Nationwide Insurance Outstanding Community Service Award - Lynn McCabe
Talmer Bank & Trust Philanthropy Award - The Women's Fund
Gofrank & Mattina, P.C. Small Business of the Year Award - Funky Frog Children's Resale Boutique
Chad Rinke Steady Growth and Profitability Award - Gofrank & Mattina, P.C.
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center Wellness at Work Award - Sharon Heskitt, RN
Franklin Title Agency, LLC Young Professional of the Year Award - Colin McConnell

Thank you to all the Sunrise Pinnacle Award sponsors and congratulations to all of the 2011 winners!

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.
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Remember to "Go Create Commerce!"

 

Remember to send us your "Good News!"  50 words or less should be sent to info@rrc-mi.com.   


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Everyone, don't forget we have a section on our website for job postings. Click here to see our listings.  

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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
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011    
Coffee at COSTCO    
8:00 a.m.    
COSTCO Auburn Hills
400 Brown Rd.

Auburn Hills, MI 48326
No charge 

  
Monday, October 31, 2011
Chamber Orientation  sponsored by COMCAST
9:00 a.m.    
Chamber Office   
 71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge   

 

Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Ambassador Network Meeting
4:00 p.m.
Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd.
Rochester, MI 48307
No charge

       
Wednesday, November 9, 2011    
Business Development Series
9:00 a.m.
Rochester Community House
816 Ludlow
Rochester, MI 48307  

No charge

 

November 16, 2011

Holiday Networking  

Great Lakes Crossing Outlets  

4000 Baldwin Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Breakfast provided by Bar Louie
No charge

Monday, November 28, 2011    
Chamber Orientation sponsored by COMCAST
9:00 a.m.    
Chamber Office    
71 Walnut, Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307

No charge 

Weekly Wellness Tip from HAP

HAPEat only until you are no longer hungry.  Many people eat until they are "stuffed."  Begin listenting to your body, and learn to stop eating when you are satisfied or no longer hungry.  Use a scale of 1 to 10, number 1 being starved and out-of-control eating, and 10 being absolutely stuffed.  Eat when you get a 3 or 4 and stop at a 6 or 7.


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WXYZ-TV Official Broadcast Partner for the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade for Eight Consecutive Years!

WXYZOnce again, WXYZ-TV will broadcast the Rochester Hometown Christmas Parade LIVE, Sunday December 4th from 2-4pm.


For commercial advertising and marketing information on how you can be part of the parade, or other TV commercial information call  Cathy Goltz, Advertising Account Manager at 248-827-9220 or e-mail her  at cgoltz@wxyz.com.   

Welcome New Chamber Members

 

Francine K. Rossi, CPA    
Francine Rossi, Owner                
1460 Walton , #68    
Rochester Hills, MI 48309    
248-652-1489
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Mark Your Calendar!

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Cell Fix Plus
1340 Walton Blvd., Ste A
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 4:00 pm
McEntire Pilates
637 N. Main St., Suite 200
Rochester, MI 48307

Thursday, November 16, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Green Earth Food Company
Fieldstone Winery
223 S. Main St.
Rochester, MI 48307

YPR PCN Group Looking for New Members!

The Young Professionals of Rochester Preferred Client Network Group is growing and needs new members!  If you are a professional under the age of 40, we welcome you as a guest to our next meeting.  

 

Please RSVP with Rob VanDette (248) 770-8408 rob@awspecialists.com, or Brad Saarela (248) 736-0888 brad@somersetlendingcorp.com.    

Help Brighten the Holidays in Downtown Rochester Sponsorships Available for The Big, Bright Light Show
 

ROCHESTER, Mich. -Oct. 20, 2011 -Your business can help brighten the holidays in downtown Rochester by becoming a sponsor of The Big, Bright Light Show!

This signature event in downtown Rochester is unlike any other in the Midwest.  The display features 1.5 million points of glimmering holiday lights covering the buildings of downtown Rochester, which will be lit nightly, Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, 2012, from 6:00 pm to midnight.

 

"The Big, Bright Light Show is holiday magic personified; it is something you have to see to believe," stated Kristi Trevarrow, Executive Director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA).  "This holiday tradition is one of a kind and sponsorships are a great way to be a part of the excitement even if your business isn't located downtown."

 

Sponsorships are currently available at various levels starting at $1,000 and the DDA staff will work with each business to develop a sponsorship based on individual needs.  Depending on the level of sponsorship, packages could include a combination of benefits such as website links, tickets to the sneak preview event and logo inclusion in television advertising.

 

The Big, Bright Light Show will debut on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7:00 pm during the 39th Annual Lagniappe celebration and will be illuminated every night from 6:00 pm to midnight through Jan. 1, 2012. 

For more information, contact the Rochester DDA at 248/656-0060 or visit us online at www.DowntownRochesterMI.com/Big-Bright-Light-Show.

 

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Step Up Before It's Too Late!

Advertise in the Winter Issue of the Greater Rochester Area Lifestyle 

 

Dear Chamber Members,

When the first issue of the Greater Rochester Area Lifestyle hit the street this past summer it immediately became a game changer for the Rochester community. Never before has Rochester had such an in-depth community resource guide with content specifically developed to maximize information and sustain a long shelf life. It is a great resource for new and long-term residents and a helpful tool for business development and acclimation.

The quality of Lifestyle's content is matched by its deep reach penetration in the Rochester area. Lifestyle is direct mailed to households and businesses in Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township. It is also placed in strategic locations throughout the area for residents to access. Lifestyle is online on its own website (www.gralifestyle.com) and a number of other public access websites. Lastly, Lifestyle delivers a social media platform (www.facebook.com/gradailyplug) that provides advertisers a means of promoting their businesses each and every day.

Simply put, Lifestyle is both a great opportunity and value for Chamber members to consider for their advertising programs. One of a kind content, long shelf life, diversified distribution (direct mail print, interactive internet and social media platform) and Chamber endorsed - It's the complete package. However, the deadline for the winter issue is fast approaching and Lifestyle needs your participation. New, cost effective rates have been introduced to maximize value. Please contact Keaton Publications today to reserve your space in this upcoming issue. Lifestyle is a unique community resource guide and strategic asset for promoting the Chamber and its membership.

Sheri Heiney, Executive Director

To reach Keaton Publications, contact Larry Ribits at  (716) 536-2839 (mobile) ● (231) 537-3330 (office) ●

Financial Forecast 

 

November Seminar  

Chief Financial Credit Union 

 Chief Financial Credit Union     

  

Michigan Internship Initiative 

 

OUEmployer   

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney  

 

Morgan Stanley Kristin Riga   

Via Linda Salon 

 

Via Linda   

Genisys Credit Union 

 Genisys Credit Union     

  

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35th Annual Gourmet Gala Benefit for Crittenton Hospital Medical Center 

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sponsored by Fox Automotive Group
248-656-0400


Rochester Area Optimist Club

 

Rochester Symphony Orchestra

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Assistance League-Save the Date

 

 

Seeking sponsors and donations for our event. Please go to www.semich.assistanceleague.org for information.  Call: 248 652 2709 or mistletoe.info@gmail.com

Pet of the Week - Bentley

Bentley

Meet Bentley! A 10-month-old pit bull terrier mix, this active and high-energy puppy loves to go, go, go! At 55 pounds, he has a bit more growing to do, and would love to do it with his brand new forever family.  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, 14036073. Photo by Heidi Waeschle-Gabel.