If you’re launching a new business in Michigan that you want to take nationwide, what’s the fastest way and most cost effective way to spread the word and go to market? Dearborn based entrepreneur Peder Blohm is placing his confidence in the power of social media, integrated with public relations strategies, to launch MyNewMarketplace.com, a web site … [Read more...]
Westborn Market Wine Specialist Invited to Gallo’s Wine Dialogues in NY City
Rene Parks, wine specialist for Westborn Market, was recently invited as one of only two people from Michigan and 200 from throughout the U.S. to attend the Wine Dialogues seminar in New York City, hosted by the Gallo Winery. The event was moderated by wine veteran and Master Sommelier Joseph Spellman, chairman of the Court of Master Sommeliers. “To be … [Read more...]
Veterans Honor Duvall Teacher and First Grade Class
Veterans honor Duvall teacher Miss Strez class for cheering up patients at Veterans Hospital. The former commander of the Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, Leo Barrett, honored the Duvall Elementary School principal Glenn Maleyko and first grade teacher Joanne Strez and her class recently for traveling to the Veterans Hospital in Detroit and delivering … [Read more...]
“Cooling Stations” Open in Dearborn
Dearborn residents troubled by the extreme heat are invited to visit the four public libraries and the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center during regular business hours to cool off in the air-conditioned public buildings. The Center, 15801 Michigan Ave., is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Residents are invited to sit in the lobby area. Within The … [Read more...]
Crowley Pool Still Closed for Repairs?
City contractors have identified the location of the leak in the pipe under the pool deck at Crowley Pool and were making the repair to that specific site on Friday, June 18. But the scope of the repairs goes beyond that one site, and must be considered before a time line can be set for the possible re-opening. UPDATE: City Council voted Monday evening to … [Read more...]
MetroPCS Awards College Scholarships
MetroPCS and Kyocera strive to further the education of exceptional young citizens. MetroPCS Communications, Inc., the nation's leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate, no signed contract wireless communications service, and Kyocera Communications Inc., a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, have announced the … [Read more...]
Artspace to Present at Community Meeting Tonight
PUBLIC INVITED... Community members and artists are invited to learn about the Artspace, its projects and processes at a Community Meeting on Tuesday June 22 at 7pm in Dearborn City Council chambers located at 13750 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126. Artspace will make a presentation from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and guests will have an opportunity to ask … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers and Seniors Demand One-Call Services
Spectrum Home Services of Metro Detroit, a company specializing in complete home services for baby boomers, busy homeowners and America’s growing senior population, has opened a franchise in the Detroit area. Spectrum Home Services is a unique concept within the home services industry. The company specializes in five core service areas, house cleaning, … [Read more...]
Co-op Services Credit Union Forgotten Harvest Facebook Fundraiser
Kids in metro Detroit are going hungry, and you can help. Just become a Facebook fan of Co-op Services Credit Union in June, and Co-op will donate $2 to Forgotten Harvest. The $2 donation can provide 10 meals to people who need it. The statistics of hunger are staggering. According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau, one in five children in the Detroit … [Read more...]
Dearborn Based Website to Rival Craigslist?
Dearborn based entrepreneur Peder Blohm is counting on social media to launch the beta version of a new website that he expects will rival Craigslist to buy and sell almost anything. On Wednesday June 23, 2010, the website will be officially unveiled at a gathering of the fast growing Social Media Club of Detroit, to be held at the newly renovated … [Read more...]