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The Henry Ford and Autism Alliance Form Partnership

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The Henry Ford and the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAOM) are announcing a unique partnership offering a welcoming environment to families with autism. This partnership was created as an opportunity for families to enjoy time at a unique and widely recognized cultural destination that has put the necessary accommodations in place to … [Read more...]

Nominations Sought for 2013 Dearborn Teacher of the Year

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Nominations for the 2013 Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Awards are being requested from Dearborn students.  Students are encouraged to recognize favorite teachers who have made significant contributions in their lives.  A copy of the nomination form can be downloaded here. Nominations can be mailed or faxed to the Dearborn Area … [Read more...]

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair Returns to Dearborn April 4

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations to host “Hiring Our Heroes – Dearborn/Detroit,” a hiring fair for the region’s veterans and their spouses. The event is part of the Chamber’s nationwide “Hiring Our Heroes” initiative. Over 300 hiring fairs in 49 states and … [Read more...]

Montessori Center Earns Prestigious National Accreditation

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DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Michigan – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) announced that it has earned a renewed five-year accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the country’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. According to Kay Neff, DHMC’s head of schools, the accreditation process is a … [Read more...]

Dearborn Rotary Supports Salvation Army Bed/Bread Club

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DEARBORN, Michigan – Ten Rotary Club of Dearborn volunteers packaged 1,040 lunches for the Salvation Army Bed and Bread Club for three hours one Saturday in February at the Dearborn Bed & Breakfast on Morley Street in Dearborn. The lunches included a ham and cheese sandwich, an orange, and two sandwich cookies.  Ham and cheese sandwiches were … [Read more...]

Oakwood Common to Host Workshop about Benefits for Wartime Veterans and Surviving Spouses

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DEARBORN, Michigan -  Oakwood Common will host a workshop for wartime veterans, families and caregivers to learn how to seek funds to cover the cost of senior housing, homecare or nursing home care.  The Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension benefit provides up to $1,732/month for wartime veterans, up to $1,113/month for surviving spouses and up to … [Read more...]

Dearborn Area Chamber Searching for New President

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DEARBORN, Michigan - Jennifer Giering announced her resignation as the President of the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. After seven years in the role, she will be joining Hiring Our Heroes, the veteran and military spouse employment initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. As the Director of Small Business Engagement, she will be working to … [Read more...]

New Ordinance Will Discipline Wayne County’s Big Spenders

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DETROIT, Michigan - The Wayne County Commission is increasing efforts to prevent overspending by county departments with an ordinance that requires monthly financial reporting and corrective actions plans by any departments spending beyond what they have been budgeted. The deficit elimination ordinance, approved by the commission Feb. 21, was introduced … [Read more...]

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