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June 12, 2009

Rochester Regional Chamber Seeks Award Nominations

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (RRCC) is currently accepting nominations for one of the most encompassing and prestigious awards ceremonies in the metro Detroit area – the Sunrise Pinnacle Awards.

RRCC is the largest chamber in Oakland County and developed this event to give people the opportunity to nominate and honor the greater Rochester area’s most successful and philanthropic individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses. Chamber membership is not necessary to nominate or win an award. Self nominations are welcomed. Nominations are being accepted through Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Twenty-two awards will be presented to those most deserving of recognition and celebration at the third annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards ceremony. The morning event will take place on October 29, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester.

Awards will be given out in the following categories:

• Business of the Year
• Business Woman of the Year
• Community Builder
• Customer Service
• Diversity
• Economic Development
• Educator of the Year
• Excellence in Dining
• “Going Green”
• Healthcare Professional of the Year
• Lifetime Achievement
• Marketing / Advertising
• Nonprofit Achievement
• Outstanding Community Service
• Philanthropy
• Small Business of the Year
• Steady Growth and Profitability
• Wellness at Work
• Young Professional of the Year

Previous Marketing/Advertising of the Year award winner, Marilyn Trent of Trent Design, said “I was thrilled to be nominated and then winning this prestigious award was wonderful. It made me remember why I began my business and helps to keep me focused on continuing to serve the greater community.”

The nomination form and award descriptions can be downloaded at www.rrc-mi.com. For more information call the chamber at 248-651-6700 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tickets to attend the morning event are $25 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. Business tables for eight are also available.

Event sponsors include Oakland University, Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Bill Fox Chevrolet, Shelton Pontiac Buick GMC, and The Oakland Press. Award sponsorship is still available allowing exclusive naming rights to an award, a table for eight and extensive PR. To order tickets or book sponsorship contact the chamber or visit the chamber at 71 Walnut, Suite 110 (the corner of First and Walnut streets) in downtown Rochester.

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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February 26, 2009

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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