“People still love a good story, and I don't think that will change.” Those are the words of Robert Iger, Executive Chairman of Disney, who retires at the end of 2021. Everyone who knows me knows my love for Disney and my admiration for Mr. Iger as a leader. He’s had a great run. We share a love for good stories: Telling them, hearing them and experiencing them. And now, as another year closes, we have an opportunity to add to our own story – to reflect on our immediate … [Read more...]
Dutton Farms Speaks Nationally on Building an Inclusive Workforce
February 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Building an inclusive and diverse workplace and allowing all to live lives of dignity and purpose were themes of two standing room only sessions featuring Jenny Brown, CEO of Dutton Farm, at the 88th Winter Meeting of the U. S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in Washington, DC. Brown was invited to address America’s mayors by Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, President of the Conference. Recognized as a leader in providing unique workforce opportunities for adults with disabilities, … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett Announces Re-election Campaign
September 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Barnett Asks Residents for Fourth Team as a Write In Candidate Bryan K. Barnett began his 2019 re-election campaign for mayor on Thursday, sharing the significant progress Rochester Hills has made under his leadership. The announcement, made via social media, included a video outlining the mayor’s accomplishments over the past 13 years. Barnett made the special announcement from one of his most passionate projects, Innovation Hills. Innovations Hills, the city’s newest park, has received … [Read more...]
Mayor Bryan Barnett Receives Paul Harris Award From the Rochester Rotary Club
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Recently, at their Tuesday lunch meeting, the Rochester Rotary Club honored fellow Rotarian, Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett, by presenting him with a Paul Harris Fellow Award in recognition of his recent inauguration as the 77th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). USCM is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. Barnett is one of only six mayors from Michigan to ever become President of the Conference since its inception in … [Read more...]
Rochester Community Concert Band presents their Salute to America
April 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Community Concert Band will presents their “Salute to America” concert Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Adams High School Performing Arts Center. The concert is open to the public and free to attend, but donations are gratefully accepted. The performance will have an American theme and will salute and honor those who are currently serving in the military and our veterans. Included in this program, among other works, are “Shenandoah” by Frank Ticheli, Jared Spears’ “At a … [Read more...]
Mayor Barnett Hosts Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles
November 2, 2018 by Leave a Comment
City Partners with AARP and Dataspeed for Vehicle Tech Panel Discussion Mayor Bryan K. Barnett will host a panel discussion about autonomous vehicles and new vehicle technology on Monday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will be held in the cafeteria of the Older Persons' Commission (OPC), located at 650 Letica Drive, Rochester, MI. “Autonomous vehicles may drastically change how our residents get around,” states Barnett. “We look forward to discussing how this new … [Read more...]
Longest Serving Mayor of Rochester Hills
February 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
After 10 Years, Bryan K. Barnett Becomes Longest Serving Mayor in City’s History Rochester Hills Mayor Barnett recently became the longest serving mayor in the history of the city, passing the longevity mark set by former Mayor Billie Ireland who served for ten years. When he was appointed April 13, 2006, he was the youngest mayor in the United States to serve a city with over 50,000 people. Since first elected, Mayor Barnett has focused on making Rochester Hills the nation’s … [Read more...]
OPC Cruise Party to send off Marye Miller
March 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Join the OPC community on Tuesday, April 1, at the Older Persons Commission, as we salute Marye Miller, Executive Director of the OPC, who will be retiring following 30 years on the USS-OPC! Catch the wave of amazing fun when Captain Marye Miller welcomes you aboard our ship as we embark on her final journey with OPC. The unique experiences include docking at Key West, New Orleans & the Red Neck Riviera. Master of Ceremonies for the evening will be Bryan K. Barnett, Mayor of Rochester … [Read more...]
Roy Rewold Passes Away in Rochester Hills, MI October 2, 2013
October 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Roy Rewold passes away at age 84, a life-time resident of Rochester, died October 2, 2013. He was born January 30, 1929, in Rochester to the late Frank and Martha Rewold. A 1946 graduate of Rochester High School, he married Beverly J. Bell of Utica on December 30, 1948. "I have known Roy Rewold since I was a young boy. He built my father a building for our business in 1970, and we are still in that building today. One thing I remember about Roy is that when some people walk into a room, … [Read more...]
