ROYAL Networking

ROYAL is a networking group for young professionals (21-40) within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  Our YP group provides a dynamic platform for emerging leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow in their careers. This group is designed to engage professionals in th......More

ROYAL is a networking group for young professionals (21-40) within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  Our YP group provides a dynamic platform for emerging leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow in their careers. This group is designed to engage professionals in their 20s and 30s, offering opportunities for mentorship, skill-building workshops, and networking events with established business leaders. By participating in the Royal Oak Chamber's yp group, young professionals can develop meaningful relationships, gain industry insights, and enhance their personal and professional growth within a supportive community. The group fosters leadership development, community involvement, and innovation, helping members to become future business and civic leaders in their region. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out to:  Nick Dane at [email protected] or Jaime Rowland at [email protected]  

Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building.

Customer Acquisition in the Era of Generative AI

For most small and medium-sized businesses, customer acquisition remains one of the biggest challenges —balancing limited marketing budgets, fragmented customer data, and an ever-evolving digital landscape. Sales teams often struggle to identify the right prospects, per......More

For most small and medium-sized businesses, customer acquisition remains one of the biggest challenges —balancing limited marketing budgets, fragmented customer data, and an ever-evolving digital landscape. Sales teams often struggle to identify the right prospects, personalize outreach at scale, and convert interest into revenue. Traditional CRMs and lead-generation tools, while powerful, often leave teams drowning in data but starved for actionable insight —resulting in slower sales cycles, higher acquisition costs, and missed opportunities. Generative AI is changing that equation. By combining large language models with real-time business intelligence, modern AI solutions can identify high-intent prospects, predict conversion likelihoods, and even craft personalized communication automatically. The AI products we’re building help businesses move beyond manual prospecting —enabling them to discover leads intelligently, convert them faster, and optimize every stage of the customer journey. The result: leaner, smarter, and more effective sales organizations that can grow efficiently in an AI-driven economy. Praveen Yalavarty A Product and Technology Executive and Inventor, with over two decades of experience spanning Product Management, Data Science, IoT, and Cloud Platforms, he has led transformative digital programs at Ford Motor Company and holds 18 U.S. patents. A Ross School of Business (University of Michigan) Executive MBA graduate, Praveen is a sought-after speaker at global tech and business conferences, bringing deep insight into innovation, data science, and enterprise adoption of Generative AI.  

Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 South Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street Garage. First two hours are free. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CHAMBER STAFF PARKING LOT

Network First Meeting

Network First is a networking group within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  It's the one place where you come to meet new and familiar faces within the ROCC to develop ideas, learn from and connect with people who are like-minded in a non-traditional business wa......More

Network First is a networking group within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  It's the one place where you come to meet new and familiar faces within the ROCC to develop ideas, learn from and connect with people who are like-minded in a non-traditional business way. As small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, we need an opportunity to meet and work together to help one another take on new challenges, refer, partner, and grow to impact the community individually and collectively.   Come network with us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 am to discuss how to grow in this continuously evolving business environment, there are resources available to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, we'll cover other educational topics, have guest speakers/panels, and it will always be a place where you can network with others and learn how to support each other.  If you're interested in joining us, please reach out to:  Jill Plamper, [email protected]  OR Michelle Rafalski, [email protected]   

Meets in the Conference Room at the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. Washington Avenue.

Joint Chamber Lunch Club at Taco Tequila & Mas

Join us for a multi-chamber Lunch Club with the Berkley, Clawson and Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chambers of Commerce. $15.00 per person includes: 2 tacos, rice or beans and a drink. AND a Pinata! Everyone will sit together for some informal networking over lunch; each......More

Join us for a multi-chamber Lunch Club with the Berkley, Clawson and Madison Heights/Hazel Park Chambers of Commerce. $15.00 per person includes: 2 tacos, rice or beans and a drink. AND a Pinata! Everyone will sit together for some informal networking over lunch; each person is responsible for their own check. Please RSVP to [email protected]

Taco Tequila & Mas 31660 John R. Rd. Madison Heights, MI

Speed Networking ( Chamber-Style)

Speed Networking, headshots and mingling with the Royal Oak Chamber at Baker College Royal Oak

Baker College 420 S. Lafayette Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking at Lafayette Parking Structure. First two hours free.

Coffee Connection Ideation Orange

Join us at Ideation Orange for our October 10 Coffee Connection from 8-9am! We will have informal networking with coffee & breakfast treats (provided graciously by our host!) from 8:00-8:30am.  At 8:30am each attendee will have the opportunity to introduce themselve......More

Join us at Ideation Orange for our October 10 Coffee Connection from 8-9am! We will have informal networking with coffee & breakfast treats (provided graciously by our host!) from 8:00-8:30am.  At 8:30am each attendee will have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the group with a 30 second elevator pitch. Be prepared to tell us who you are, what you're looking for and how you can benefit a company or organization.   

Ideation Orange 420 W. Nine Mile Rd. Hazel Park, MI 48030

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Chamber Board of Directors and Staff.

200 S. Washington Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Ambassador Committee Meeting

Ambassador Committee Meeting 

Virtual

Network First Meeting

It's the one place where you come to meet new and familiar faces within the ROCC to develop ideas, learn from and connect with people who are like-minded in a non-traditional business way. As small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, we need an opportunity to me......More

It's the one place where you come to meet new and familiar faces within the ROCC to develop ideas, learn from and connect with people who are like-minded in a non-traditional business way. As small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, we need an opportunity to meet and work together to help one another take on new challenges, refer, partner, and grow to impact the community individually and collectively.   Come network with us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 am to discuss how to grow in this continuously evolving business environment, there are resources available to small businesses, start-ups, and entrepreneurs, we'll cover other educational topics, have guest speakers/panels, and it will always be a place where you can network with others and learn how to support each other.  If you are interested in joining us, please reach out to Jill Plamper- [email protected] or Michelle Rafalski- [email protected]. 

Meets in the Conference Room at the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, 200 S. Washington Avenue.

ROYAL Networking

ROYAL is a networking group for young professionals (21-40) within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  Our YP group provides a dynamic platform for emerging leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow in their careers. This group is designed to engage professionals in th......More

ROYAL is a networking group for young professionals (21-40) within the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce.  Our YP group provides a dynamic platform for emerging leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow in their careers. This group is designed to engage professionals in their 20s and 30s, offering opportunities for mentorship, skill-building workshops, and networking events with established business leaders. By participating in the Royal Oak Chamber's yp group, young professionals can develop meaningful relationships, gain industry insights, and enhance their personal and professional growth within a supportive community. The group fosters leadership development, community involvement, and innovation, helping members to become future business and civic leaders in their region. If you're interested in joining us, please reach out to:  Nick Dane at [email protected] or Jaime Rowland at [email protected]  

Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce 200 S. Washington Ave. Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking across the street at the Center Street deck is free for the first two hours. Please do not park in the Chamber parking lot next to the building.

Holiday Soiree

Presented by Citizens State Bank!   Join us at 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar to close out the year in style! 🎹✨ The ROCC has reserved 526 Main exclusively for our members for an evening of great food, music, and celebration. Your t......More

Presented by Citizens State Bank!   Join us at 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar to close out the year in style! 🎹✨ The ROCC has reserved 526 Main exclusively for our members for an evening of great food, music, and celebration. Your ticket includes an appetizer buffet and the famous dueling piano show! We encourage you to invite your co-workers and spouses — come raise a glass and toast to a fantastic year together! 🥂 Space is limited to 100 members, and registration will close once we reach capacity. Don’t wait — RSVP today!

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar 526 Main St. Royal Oak, MI 48067

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Club Pilates

Please join us in celebrating our new ROCC member with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration! We'd love to see you come out to support Club Pilates, please register ahead and arrive at 11:45am. 

Club Pilates Downtown Royal Oak 119 S. Main Street Royal Oak, MI 48067