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Rochester Regional Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
Written by Editor
Friday, 18 May 2012 11:54
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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 developed the Sunrise Pinnacle Awards event to give the community 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 welcome. Nominations are being accepted through Sunday, July 15, 2012.  Twenty-three awards will be presented to those most deserving of recognition and celebration at the sixth annual Sunrise Pinnacle Awards ceremony. The morning event will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2012 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, as well as three specific Chamber awards:

  • Arts & Cultural Award
  • 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

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 info@rrc-mi.com.  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 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.

 
New Rochester Swim School Opens on South Street
Written by Michael Dwyer
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 23:09
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Ribbon Cutting is a Splash

Brian Bayer of the new Goldfish Swim School in Rochester states at their grand opening that they “teach the life lesson of swimming.” Swimming really is one of those life skills everyone should have. Brian and his wife, Hope, currently own two franchise Goldfish Swim Schools. Their first one is in Farmington Hills and they plan to open a third location in Macomb next year.

From four months to 12 years old, kids can learn to swim year-round in a 90 degree indoor pool. Parents pay by the month. Students come once per week for 30 minutes in small groups. No more than four children to one instructor. Classes run $78.00 per student, per month.

State-of-the-Art Operations

Parents can watch the lessons from an air conditioned glass-walled area that has a snack bar and pro shop. There are several times per week that offers “family swim” time. Parents may come at no additional charge and enjoy the pool with their enrolled child.

The entire space, all brand new, gives off the sense of fun. Bright colors and a smiling staff help make it an easy experience. The changing rooms are large, family-style and private. They even have large mirrors and complimentary hairdryers.

Safety First

Everyone that works at Goldfish is certified and trained in CPR. They only teach swimming. No diving or racing, learning to swim is their niche and it’s very popula, the pool is only four feet deep. The Malacko’s from Shelby Twp. use to go to the Birmingham location and were happy to have a shorter drive to Rochester and say it’s a “nice facility.”

Rent the entire pool area out on a weekend for two hours for $450.00 and have a wet, fun and safe birthday party. Contact them for more info or stop by for a visit.

Goldfish Swim School
330 South Street
Rochester, MI 48307

248-596-1914

www.GoldfishSwimSchool.com

Michael Dwyer is a freelance writer and travel columnist. Michael writes about happenings in the Rochester area, travels across Michigan and destinations around the world. Contact him at Michael@RochesterMedia.com

 
Main Street Makeover on the Move!
Written by Sarah Hovis
Monday, 23 April 2012 10:15
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Rochester’s Main Street Makeover is well underway. The project includes a complete reconstruction of Main Street from the Clinton River Bridge to the Paint Creek Bridge. The final project will reveal a fresh Main Street, complete with reclaimed brick planters, street seating, LED lightpoles, improved water service and much more.

The City is hosting a Main Street Makeover Community Project Update Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month, 7:00 pm at the Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second. The kick-off meeting of this series is scheduled for Tuesday, April 24. Additionally, project representatives are available to give presentations for businesses and organizations. To schedule a presentation, contact Kristi Trevarrow at 248/656-0060.

“First two weeks of the project have gone well and we look forward to updating the community on the next stages of the Makeover”, stated Jaymes Vettraino, Rochester City Manager. Downtown and all downtown businesses continue remain open throughout the construction period. In addition to all sidewalks remaining open to provide Main Street access to the businesses, alley improvements have been made to create a pedestrian-friendly environment so customers can access the businesses from their rear entrances as well.

The community has been extremely enthusiastic about the project and the potential finds as we unearth the original Main Street. The public is welcome and encouraged to visit the site to see the daily progress. For your own safety, we ask that you do not enter the active construction site for any reason.

The Main Street Makeover is a joint effort of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the City of Rochester and the Rochester Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The purpose of the project is to reconstruct Main Street from the Clinton River Bridge to the Paint Creek Bridge, improve water service to the area and to add streetscape improvements to enhance the overall downtown experience.

For more information on the project, please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com or call the Rochester DDA at 248/656-0060.