Rochester Irish Connection and the Motor City Irish Dance Company

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting on October 4, welcoming the Rochester Irish Connection to their new and permanent home in Rochester Hills. David Walker, with Brookview Realty and board director with the chamber, offered a welcome describing them as an “all-encompassing performing arts, recreational and entertainment hub.” The Rochester Irish Connection is home of Motor City Irish Dance Company which offers Irish dance training and performance opportunities … [Read more...]

Ribbon Cutting: Retro Fitness of Rochester

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce Held the Ribbon Cutting Welcoming Retro Fitness of Rochester to the Chamber On September 14, community leaders, family, and friends welcomed Retro Fitness to their remodeled location in Downtown Rochester. Founded by Eric Casaburi in 2002, New Jersey-based Retro Fitness began franchising in 2006. Retro Fitness locations are found nationwide and are known for their state-of-the-art equipment, aerobic classes, cycling, boxing, team training, tanning, … [Read more...]

Oakland County among Michigan’s Healthiest Employers

Oakland County is among Michigan’s healthiest employers because of OakFit, the county’s employee wellness initiative. Michigan's Healthiest Employers, which is “a statewide program with a goal of showcasing how companies are using wellness programs to make a positive impact on their employees' lives,” gave Oakland County the top spot in the 1,500-4,999 employees category for Metro Detroit. “Kudos to our H.R. Director Nancy Scarlet and her team,” County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. … [Read more...]

Fun indoor workouts to add to your 2013 fitness regimen

So the holidays are behind us and we are energized and raring to go with our list of goals for 2013. Since the new year has greeted us with sub-zero temperatures (at least it feels like that to me!), this week I highlight a few workouts to do indoors to help you reach your new healthful goals. Not to mention, these are fun ways to exercise! After all, if you enjoy your fitness, you are much more likely to continue working out year-round, meeting and surpassing your goals. Even if you … [Read more...]