You're Invited to The Phantom's Ball: A Halloween Masquerade and Dance Party at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Rochester Hills!To celebrate their soft launch, Fred Astaire Dance Studio Rochester Hills are opening their doors to the greater Rochester community with a special Phantom of the Opera-themed Halloween celebration. This event marks the soft launch of their new ballroom and social dance studio, where adults and couples can discover the joy of dancing in a welcoming, elegant environment.Whether
Join Bob DiTommaso with Robert DiTommaso Photography for an iPhone Photography Workshop on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:30pm.
This workshop will cover:Maximizing Your Camera: Learn how to get the most from the camera built into your phone.Shooting Apps: Discover apps designed to help you take your phone photography further.Editing Apps: Explore apps for editing your images after you've shot them.Enlarging for Print: Look at software programs that can help you enlarge cellphone images so they can be ROCHESTER, Mich. — The City of Rochester is taking a new step toward supporting the health and well-being of employees, residents, and the broader community with the establishment of its new Health and Wellness Committee.
Approved by Rochester City Council on August 24, 2026, the committee was created by Council Members Jessica Clauser and Nancy Salvia to better focus and coordinate efforts that support physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being throughout Rochester.
The committee will focus on
Rochester Regional Chamber Members Offered Exclusive Free Rent Incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional
Office and medical suites available at 811 Oakwood Drive in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Mich. — Rochester Regional Chamber member, On Q Commercial Real Estate, is offering Chamber members exclusive leasing incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional, located at 811 Oakwood Drive, Rochester, MI 48307.
Chamber members can receive three months of free rent with a three-year lease commitment or five
Research conducted by recent Oakland University graduate Mathew Seidel through OU’s Eye Research Institute has been published in Scientific Reports, a Nature Portfolio journal.
The study examines changes in a type of lipid, or fat, found in cell membranes (sphingomyelin), as well as an enzyme that breaks down the fat (sphingomyelinase), in human eyes affected by glaucoma. Affecting about 80 million people worldwide, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness.
Seidel Researchers in Oakland University’s Department of Biological Sciences, in collaboration with scientists from Duke University Marine Lab, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez and other institutions, have assembled the first high-quality genome of the Caribbean long-spined sea urchin, Diadema antillarum. Several OU students also co-authored the study, including Kenneth Hilkert, Stephanie Castro-Marquez and Walter Wolfsberger.
The study, published in the journal Genes, provides an important new resource
The gap between how businesses think they're trusted and how customers actually feel is bigger than most owners expect. A stark trust perception gap revealed by PwC's 2024 Trust in US Business Survey puts it plainly: 90% of executives believe their companies are highly trusted, while only 30% of consumers agree. In a referral-driven market like Rochester, Michigan — where chamber members generate business through word-of-mouth and the RRC fields roughly 500 referral calls a month — that gap closes deals
Research shows it takes 5 to 7 impressions for consumers to remember a brand — and businesses that stay consistent report revenue gains of 20% or more. For Rochester members competing for attention across Main Street and local search results, your brand is either actively working for you or quietly working against you. A brand refresh — a strategic update to your visual identity, messaging, or positioning without abandoning your core identity — can re-engage your audience, sharpen your competitive
A media kit is a curated package of information that introduces a business to journalists, partners, and collaborators. It explains who the company is, what it offers, and why it matters—without requiring back-and-forth emails or scattered links. For growing brands, a well-built media kit becomes a quiet engine behind public relations, visibility, and sustained media engagement.Key Takeaways at a Glance
A media kit centralizes brand facts, visuals, and story angles in one accessible location.
It Quantum Franchise Group of Rochester Hills has been retained to find new Oakland County owners with a national, upscale nail salon franchise.This is a clean, stylish, and innovative nail salon concept focused on delivering high-quality, non-toxic nail services in a welcoming and hygienic environment. With a strong commitment to exceptional customer service and a flexible franchise model, the franchise offers an opportunity for both owner/operators and semi-absentee owners to succeed in the booming $29
In the age of digital saturation, the deck often feels stacked against small businesses. National chains have ad budgets that could bankroll a midsize town, while algorithms seem to tilt toward those who pay to play. But the landscape isn’t just shifting—it’s fracturing. That rupture offers something that hasn’t been this accessible in years: the chance for smaller players to take ground by responding quickly, thinking creatively, and speaking in voices people actually want to hear. The edge comes not
Celebrate the Soft Launch of Fred Astaire Dance Studio Rochester Hills on Saturday, October 31
Join Robert DiTommaso Photography for an iPhone Photography Workshop
Rochester Establishes Health and Wellness Committee to Support a Healthier, More Connected Community
Rochester Regional Chamber Members Offered Exclusive Free Rent Incentives at Oakwood Medical & Professional
Recent OU graduate’s glaucoma research published in Nature Portfolio journal
OU researchers develop first high-quality genome for Caribbean long-spined sea urchin
Why Rochester Businesses Have a Trust Problem They Don't Know About
Is Your Rochester Business Brand Due for a Refresh?
Turning Information into Influence: The Role of a Media Kit in Public Relations
Nail Salon Franchise Looking For New Oakland County Owner
How Small Businesses Can Thrive Amid Shifting Marketing Currents
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