Known for its European elegance, gigantic gingerbread house, and delicious weekend brunches, The Royal Park Hotel can now say it's one of the Best Hotels in Detroit. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked the top hotels in Detroit based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations, and user ratings. Out of 12 luxury hotels, four made the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Detroit with The Royal Park Hotel landing in the #2 spot. The Royal … [Read more...]
Chuckling, compassion and co-morbidity: Annual conference aims to improve nurse-patient relationships
October 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Being able to recognize a patient’s coexisting mental and medical conditions while avoiding the development of their own mental disorder might sound like a job for Super Nurse. But this weekend the Oakland University School of Nursing plans to equip local nurses with the tools to make these dueling tasks easier. The fifth annual Envision Conference will welcome several experts on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Royal Park Hotel to hold workshops and discussions about co-morbidity, or the … [Read more...]
Sass in the City goes Pink!
September 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Grab Your Best Girlfriends. Dress to Impress. Shop ‘til You Drop. Fall Girls’ Night Out is back! On Thursday, October 4, from 5:00-9:00 p.m., ladies are going glam for Sass in the City! In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re asking ladies to not only go GLAM, but PINK, too. Wear your favorite pink top, shoes or dress to show your support! “Girls’ Night Out is a perennial favorite in Rochester,” said Stephanie Schwager, Rochester Downtown Development … [Read more...]
Cooking up Community Spirit with Rochester’s Great American Bake Sale
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We’re rolling it, patting it and marking it with a “B” for Bake Sale! Back by popular demand, Rochester’s 2nd Annual Great American Bake Sale will be held on Saturday, September 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at the upper lot of the Downtown Rochester Farmers’ Market located on E. Third Street. This community-wide bake sale will once again benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign. The 2011 Event raised over $3,000 and provided 30,000 healthy … [Read more...]
Neighborhood House to Benefit from Rochester Ballroom Spotlight Gala
September 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Ballroom has generously offered to put the needs of Rochester Area Neighborhood House in their “Spotlight” as they sponsor a benefit to help their local neighbors in need. The Spotlight Gala that will be held September 30th at the Royal Park Hotel in downtown Rochester will support the ongoing programs and services of Rochester Area Neighborhood House, a non-profit dedicated to helping struggling families move toward self-sufficiency. The Spotlight Gala will begin at 4:30 … [Read more...]
Travel and Hostelling Organization Holds Annual Meeting in Rochester
July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Going to the Royal Park The Michigan Council of Hostelling International returns to Downtown Rochester for the second year in a row to hold its annual membership meeting. Last year the event was held at the Rochester Mills Beer Co. This year the event will be July 22 at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester with lunch, business meeting, and musical entertainment. What is Hostelling? Hostelling came to America in 1934 and as early as 1936 Detroiters were involved with hostelling under a … [Read more...]
Local Father’s Day Finds
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Forty years ago, President Richard Nixon signed into law the proclamation of Father's Day as the third Sunday in June. Ever since, children of all ages have clamored around department store tie racks, decorated coffee mugs, and bought untold quantities of grill tools in attempts to show dad that they love him. This year, if those ideas don't fit the bill for your father, check out the construction progress in town, support our merchants, and pick up one of these great local gifts that dad is … [Read more...]
Rochester Regional Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
May 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
Get Ready to Have a Big, Bright, Ball This Summer in Rochester
July 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
ROCHESTER, Mich. – July 6, 2011 – It’s big, bright and back again this summer, so get ready to have a ball! The Big, Bright Ball is the signature fundraising event for The Big, Bright Light Show. The fun takes place from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 31 at the Royal Park Hotel. Join us for an evening of food, music and fun. Enjoy a strolling dinner featuring your favorite downtown restaurants including, Beyond Juice, Boho Cupcakes, Kruse & Muer and the Rochester Chop House, Main … [Read more...]
