DEARBORN, Michigan - TechShop, a membership - based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, was awarded the 2012 Innovator of the Year award at the recent Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business recognition Awards Ceremony & Expo (BRACE). The award recognizes a forward-thinking business model that breaks traditional molds. Nominations … [Read more...]
Genevieve Vang – Dearborn Business Leader of the Year
DEARORN, Michigan - Genevieve Vang (left) received an award for business leadership, presented at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Recognition and Awards Ceremony and Expo. Pictured next to Vang are Chamber President Jennifer Giering and Mike Kirk, chairman of the chamber’s board of directors. Vang has owned the Bangkok 96 Thai food restaurant … [Read more...]
Workshop on Train Station Development Ideas – April 26
DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn’s intermodal passenger train station under construction now at 20201 Michigan Avenue opens up possibilities for further development in the west downtown and neighborhoods. It also presents an opportunity to ensure that new projects keep environmental sustainability in mind. Paid for through a competitive grant, … [Read more...]
The Joe Girard Story – Sales and Social Lessons from a Top Salesman
How did Joe Girard become the top salesman in the world? Joe referred to it as "spark." In his own words, "sparks create fires." His first sparks came painfully at an early age. He was born on the east side of Detroit, Michigan. The initial struggle began with his own father, Antonino Gerard, an extremely poor man of Sicilian birth who found no success in … [Read more...]
Co-op Services Credit Union Awards $14,000 in Scholarships
LIVONIA, Michigan – Co-op Services Credit Union recently awarded a total of $14,000 in scholarships to seven graduating high school seniors from the Detroit metro area. This marks the 18th year of the scholarship awards program that was established to honor longtime Co-op Services’ volunteers and to recognize outstanding students who are also credit union … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Creative Writing Presentations
DEARBORN, Michigan - Helping people explore their creative side is part of the mission of Oakwood’s Community and Public Relations Group, including the Creative Writing and Arts for the Spirit programs. Oakwood employees were among the first to receive opportunities to explore their creative writing abilities over eight years ago. Since then, the program … [Read more...]
Construction Begins on Dearborn’s Intermodal Rail Station
DEARBORN, Michigan – A 12-year vision of expanded Michigan passenger rail options moved closer to reality on April 10 at a high-profile construction launch ceremony for the City of Dearborn’s new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station. (See part 2 for larger images.) Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. welcomed 80 key leaders, including U.S. Sen. Carl Levin, … [Read more...]
Controller at Oakwood Common Breaks Down Stereotypes
Dearborn, Michigan - If you have any preconceived ideas about people who work as finance controllers, David Kulek likely breaks all stereotypes. With 30 years in healthcare finance, Kulek has worked at Oakwood Common for 11 years, developing a deep affection for the community’s residents as well as the lush grounds and abundant wildlife on its … [Read more...]
April 3 Deadline Approaching for Veterans Hiring Fair
DEARBORN, MI – Veterans and employers are reminded there is still time to register for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s job fair for the region’s veterans and their spouses on Wednesday April 11 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn. Registration for job seekers and employers closes on April 3. Visit www.hoh.greatjob.net. The … [Read more...]
Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen Returns to Dearborn Area
DETROIT, Michigan – Tijuana’s Mexican Kitchen opens for business this week at 18950 Ford Road, approximately a half mile west of the Southfield Freeway in Detroit. For many area residents and businesses, it is a long awaited return of the original restaurant that served their favorite Mexican dishes from the mid 1990’s until 2003. “I always loved our … [Read more...]
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