Rochester College Opens School of Nursing

ROCHESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATES ROCHESTER COLLEGE’S SCHOOL OF NURSING


Rochester, MI - The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Rochester College’s School of Nursing located at the Richardson Academic Center on the campus of Rochester College at 800 W. Avon Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.

The Rochester College School of Nursing welcomed their first six nursing students on May 24, 2010. There are still available “seats” for the Fall 2010 class of ADNs pursuing their bachelor’s degree. Another enrollment point is scheduled for January, 2011. The mission of the Rochester College School of Nursing is to prepare professional nurses in an academically challenging Christian community to provide socially conscious and professionally skilled practice in a diverse and rapidly changing health care environment.

The nursing courses are primarily offered online and completion time is driven by the student’s needs during a degree planning session. The School of Nursing also offers generous transfer credits: The RN’s previous academic and clinical preparation is valued and built upon by a concentration in applicable nursing advancement (education, leadership, or community). The School of Nursing is a member of the National League for Nursing and a community partner in the Sigma Theta Tau, National Honor Society of Nursing. The school is also partnered with Crittenton Hospital where relationship-based caring theories are applied and explored in the coursework.

Please join the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. for the free official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Rochester College’s School of Nursing.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC, and Walmart.


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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Chamber launches ‘Building A Better Future’ resource campaign

Chamber launches ‘Building A Better Future’ resource campaign
by Andrea Walker, Community Lifestyles

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that
their first annual “Building a Better Future” resource campaign will take place
in October which is Michigan’s Chamber of Commerce month. This four-
week campaign is an effort to secure business sponsors for Chamber programs,
events and publications, as well as attract new members and member renewals.

The City of Rochester Mayor, Jeffrey T. Cuthbertson said, “The Rochester
Regional Chamber is a strong advocate for business owners in the
Rochester area and Chamber membership is a smart investment for anyone in
the business community. I am glad that the Rochester Regional Chamber
is taking this campaign to the public.”

Chamber membership is open to individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses
and corporations of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations. Students
and Oakland University alumni receive a discounted membership rate.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is Oakland County’s largest
chamber with almost 1,500 business members and its dynamic programming
averages 12 events per month giving people ample opportunity to meet
and network. Bryan K. Barnett, City of Rochester Hills Mayor said that the (Building a Better Future)
“campaign has a resounding impact on our residents quality of life. Recommitting
to our shared success as a business community is something I strongly
believe in.”

Being part of the Chamber allows its members access to free monthly
classes such as developing or updating a business plan, starting a business,
marketing your business or product, or improving and managing your
company. The resource campaign also supports sponsorship and marketing
opportunities offering exposure for businesses that reach thousands of prospective customers.

Charter Township of Oakland Township Manager James Creech stated,
“In my many years in municipal management, it has been my experience
that an active and engaged Chamber of Commerce is a necessity in promoting a
vibrant business climate in the community. The Greater Rochester area
has benefited from the efforts of the RRCC, and continued and increased
support of their efforts in these economic times is needed more now than
ever.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Anne Burns

September 25, 2009 248-651-6700

info@rrc-mi.com

ROCHESTER REGIONAL CHAMBER WINS

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD

Rochester, MI – The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (RRCC) is pleased to announce that they are the winner of Automation Alley’s Non-Profit Organization of the Year award. The award was bestowed at the recent Automation Alley Awards Gala which represents Southeast Michigan’s most prestigious, competitive honors for technology organizations and their leaders. The award winners, selected by a panel of judges, are “recognized because they are innovative leaders with vision and influence.”

Founded in 1955, the RRCC is the principal voice of the Rochester business community, focused on fostering a favorable climate and promoting orderly and progressive development for this region. The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in Oakland County with almost 1,500 members and is also Michigan’s Outstanding Chamber of the Year in the large chamber category (MACP).

RRCC Chamber Executive Director said about the win “This award is a symbol of the hard work and dedication of our Chamber members. We serve them and want to create the best Chamber possible for them with the tools to help these businesses succeed. We are honored to be recognized.”

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC, Walmart, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for their support.

The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural, and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.

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September 2009 New Member Breakfast

photo by MG photography

Special thank you to the Royal Park Hotel, COSTCO, Walmart and Whole Foods Market and all our Ambassadors and new members who attended.

Rochester Chamber Launches Targeted Buy Local Initiative

Rochester Chamber Launches Targeted Buy Local Initiative

ROCHESTER, MI – The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the shopLocal buyChamber program. This program is part of a larger community awareness campaign by the Chamber focused on educating the greater Rochester area on the positive economic benefits associated with shopping and buying goods and services locally from Chamber members.

Chamber Executive Director Sheri Heiney said, “The shopLocal buyChamber program pays a dividend directly to our community. It gives participating Chamber members an opportunity to continually reach potential customers with their valuable discount offer. For anyone interested in saving money all they need to do is show the program’s “Connect & Save” card to a participating Chamber member. It is that simple. The Rochester Regional Chamber’s goal is to have all of our members involved in the shopLocal buyChamber program.”

When a buyer uses the shopLocal buyChamber program it creates and maintains community jobs that provide the financial bedrock for the Rochester area. Shopping locally and buying from these members generates sales tax revenue and keeps dollars in the city where consumers live, work and do business.

The current economic market trend shows buyers are turning to coupons to save money. They are also becoming aware that it saves time and energy when you buy locally from a Chamber member who cares and is committed to customer satisfaction and growing the community. When you factor in the cost of gas into the price of a good or service the shopLocal buyChamber program becomes not only a cost-effective decision but also a green one!

The shopLocal buyChamber discount card will be available at the Chamber office located at 71 Walnut, Suite 110, the corner of First and Walnut streets in downtown Rochester. A temporary card can be downloaded from the Chamber’s website at www.rrc-mi.com. It will also be available at area locations and in community newspapers. Current discount offers for the program can also be found on the website. New discount offers will be updated frequently. Anyone interested in joining the program or for more details contact the Chamber
at 248-651-6700.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is Oakland County’s largest chamber and was awarded the 2008 Michigan’s Outstanding Chamber award. They thank their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital, Bill Fox Chevrolet, and Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC, Trent Design, C&G Newspapers and the Rochester Post for their support of the shopLocal buyChamber program.

The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.

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CITY OF ROCHESTER NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S BEST SMALL TOWNS

The City of Rochester was recently named one of “America’s 100 Best Small Towns.” The listing compiled by CNNMoney Magazine named Rochester 52nd.

Chamber Executive Director, Sheri Heiney states “The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to once again be nationally recognized for what the local community already knows. The City of Rochester truly is one of America’s great small towns.”

To determine the top 100, “CNNMoney's Best Places database of 1,800-plus U.S. cities includes towns with populations 8,500 to 50,000 with satisfactory education and crime scores.” The study also looked at statistics in the following five categories: jobs (economy), housing affordability, safety, education and arts. In 2005, the Rochester area also placed on the top 100 list.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is Oakland County’s largest chamber and was awarded the 2008 Michigan’s Outstanding Chamber award. The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce thanks their partners Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC and Walmart for their support.

The Mission of the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural, and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.

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Chamber Supports an Independent Woman

Rochester Regional Chamber Supports an Independent Woman

Dawn Tellinghuisen has been an Avon independent sales and leadership representative since 1983, and is the top in district sales. When she speaks in front of a crowd her closing remark is “think of me as more than just the ding dong lady.”

Dawn has been an active Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (RRCC) member for more than six years. She started with an expo held at River Crest Banquet Hall and later became instrumental in initiating the Chamber’s Ambassador Network program. This group of dedicated volunteers serves as the extended staff of the Chamber. They help welcome new members and serve as greeters at numerous Chamber events. Dawn tells all new Ambassadors that being part of this group has increased her businesses’ visibility.

Because of the numerous free classes and events that the RRCC offers, Dawn shared that “she has stepped out of her comfort zone.” Anyone who knows Dawn would describe her as an engaging and positive person. Her favorite Chamber networking events are Coffee Talk, a “speed-dating” format, and the Business Women’s Roundtable Luncheon which as Dawn says “had opened the door for sales.”

Dawn’s two grown children and husband are active in her Avon business. To give back to the Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce she became a board member. She wants everyone to know that if you want to start or grow a business join the Rochester Regional Chamber as quickly as possible. “This is an incredible business family that works for you” Dawn said. Dawn can be reached at www.youravon.com/tellinghuisen.

RRCC is the largest chamber in Oakland County and Michigan’s 2008 Outstanding Chamber of the Year. Affordable membership is open to individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and corporations of all sizes and nonprofit organizations. All students and Oakland University alumni receive a discounted membership rate.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is located at 71 Walnut, Suite 110 (corner of First and Walnut streets) in downtown Rochester. Contact them at 248-651-6700 or info@rrc-mi.com. The website is www.rrc-mi.com.

RRCC’s mission is to provide leadership and resources in order to advance business development in partnership with civic, cultural and educational interests for the benefit of its members and the community.