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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.

 
Rochester Newcomers and Neighbors Club’s General Meeting
Written by Sarah Hovis
Thursday, 26 April 2012 20:25
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Come and join us at our Rochester Newcomers and Neighbors general meeting on Monday, May 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to learn about our social club and what we have to offer our residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills and surrounding areas.

Make new acquaintances through our monthly and weekly activities and programs. Just to name a few, but not limited to the following groups are the: “Dine-abouts,” “Pub Night,” “Queen Cuisine,” “Ladies on the Go,” “Walking & Talking,” “Evening Book Club,” and “Mom & Tots.” This general meeting will be held at Meadowbrook Theatre on the Oakland University Campus on Squirrel & Walton in Rochester.  There will also be a presentation from the Meadowbrook Theatre group.  Please RSVP at (248) 805-1385.

For more information you can email us at getinfo@rochesternewcomers.com, check out our website at www.rochesternewcomers.com or leave a message at (248) 805-1385. We hope to see you there and welcome to the neighborhood!

 
The 3rd Annual Michigan Pinball Expo at OU
Written by Michael Dwyer
Wednesday, 04 April 2012 16:38
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Have you heard about the Michigan Pinball Expo?

The Third Annual event will again be held at the Oakland Center on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester. The exposition is unique and “one of the top three pinball shows” according to Show Director, John Kosmal. Enthusiasts come from all over the nation and around the world. Kosmal stated players are coming from as far as Germany and Italy. “We had about 1,000 the first year, 2,600 last year, and we are hoping to reach 5,000 this year,” Kosmal continued.

The event runs four days (Thursday April 12 – Sunday April 15) and is geared to be “a super-fun family-friendly event.” It really is designed for all ages and all levels. Door prices are $15 per day or $60 for all four days and allow unlimited play. A good deal if you consider most pinball machines run nearly $1.00 per play these days.

What if you have a competitive nature?

There are several different tournaments that last from a few hours to a few days during the run of the expo. The Pinbrawl XI is good for all levels of skill with two-person teams. It’s held on Saturday (April 14) morning from 8:00 a.m. until noon and costs $50 per person to enter. A new Emerald City Limited Edition Wizard of Oz Pinball Machine will be the grand prize for this tournament.

Another tournament is the Annual Wizards in Training Kids Tournament. It’s free for 2-8 year olds on Saturday, April 14, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and for 9-12 year olds on Saturday, April 14, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Every player is made to feel like a star” and is all about fun.

And there’s more!

A variety of venders will be on hand. If you have your own pinball machine or if you’re looking to buy one, several booths will be available to help you. Also scheduled are special guest speakers from the pinball industry, including Kevin Kulek from Predator Pinball and Gary Stern from Stern Pinball, Inc.

Many of the pinball machines at the expo come from individual enthusiasts and collectors. John Kosmal, the show’s director, will have at least seven pinball game machines from his personal collection. He will also be bringing his newest game, the AC/DC Pinball Machine. John states it has “everything from the ‘ding-ding’ and ‘dong’ to the music of AC/DC going off” as the player racks up points during play.

 

If you go:

Over 150 pinball games providing fun for the whole family, or a great date night for couples, go to the web site for more info: www.mipinball.com

Show Times are Thursday through Saturday 8:00 a.m.–midnight and Sunday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Discount tickets are available for pre-event purchase, students, and staff of Oakland University. Kids under the age of four get in free.

Photos are courtesy of the Michigan Pinball Expo.

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