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Co-op Services Credit Union Partners With Salvation Army

November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Co-Op Credit Services

DEARBORN, Michigan – In an effort to help those in need during the holiday season, Co-op Services Credit Union is partnering with Greater Media Detroit to support The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Drive. Now through December 18, people who visit any of Co-op Services eight branches throughout metro Detroit can donate $1 to receive a paper Red Kettle to sign and display at the credit union. “The growing display of Red Kettles in our lobbies during the holiday season shows the tremendous generosity of members and staff who readily help others less fortunate in our community,” … [Read more...]

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Spiritual Leader Amma Visits Dearborn

November 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Amma Portrait

ANN ARBOR, Michigan – From a small village in India the teachings of an inspired woman, humanitarian and spiritual leader named Amma have encouraged people worldwide to express love and service to others as well as help to preserve nature. Located in Ann Arbor, the Amma Center of Michigan is a non-sectarian  organization that follows Amma’s neo-pagan teachings by helping with a variety of community service projects. Srinergy, a Michigan based company, recently completed the installation of three solar photo-voltaic (PV) systems at Amma Center’s headquarters on Ann Arbor-Saline … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Business Meets St. Sebastian on Bourbon Street

November 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
St. Sebastian Catholic School, Dearborn Heights, MI

Dearborn Heights, MI - In 2012, St. Sebastian Catholic School will host An Evening in New Orleans, Strolling Silent and Live Auction Event on February 18, 2012 . Celebrating its 10th year, the event has been opened to local restaurants, bakeries and markets for an opportunity to feature their products and services at “Bistros on Bourbon Street.” In addition to the Bistros, a variety of auction category sponsorships are available as well as advertising opportunities in the official event program. Not your ordinary school fundraiser - Sister Geraldine Kaczynski, FSSJ, the … [Read more...]

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Women of Achievement Award Winners Announced

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Laila AlHusinni, Journalist

DEARBORN, Michigan - The YWCA Western Wayne County will honor the following women who have achieved excellence in their field at the annual Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Friday, December 2, Noon, at The Henry Hotel. Communications/The Arts - Laila AlHusinni, Journalist Business Leadership- Sandy Mull, Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber Government/Law – Susan Rowe, Wayne City Council Health & Wellness – Elizabeth Goch, Oakwood Health Promotions Leadership in Education – Karen Donald, Community Advocate Dedicated Volunteer –Sandy Boulton, Boulton & … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Listed as Innovative Five Star City in UM Study

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
UofM Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan - Port Huron, Rochester Hills and Wixom have been identified as the top performing communities at fostering entrepreneurial growth and economic development in an annual study by researchers at the iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. “These seven top performing communities demonstrate that they understand what small businesses need to be successful by communicating with them and providing connections to broader resources and insight on trends,” said Tim Davis, director of iLabs. UM-Dearborn’s iLabs eCities research recognizes … [Read more...]

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Henry Ford Health Opens New Facility in Dearborn

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

DEARBORN, Michigan - Henry Ford Health System is  opening its newest facility -- Henry Ford Medical Center - Ford Road. The health system is investing more than $11 million in the new facility and the nearby Henry Ford Medical Center - Fairlane. Henry Ford is leasing 66,000 square feet in a 140,000 square-foot-facility at 5500 Auto Club Drive at the corner of Auto Club Drive and Ford Road to house the new facility. A few of the new  Henry Ford Health Systems services: OptimEyes/Opthalmology (SuperVision Center) opened Aug. 1 and offers new services in pediatric eye … [Read more...]

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The Right to Work: A Fundamental Freedom

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mark Mix

Boeing is a great American company. Recently it has built a second production line -  its other is in Washington State - in South Carolina for its 787 Dreamliner airplane, creating 1,000 jobs there so far. Who knows what factors led to its decision to do this? As with all such business decisions, there were many. But the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) - a five-member agency created in 1935 by the Wagner Act (about which I will speak momentarily) - has taken exception to this decision, ultimately based on the fact that South Carolina is a right-to-work state. That is, South Carolina, … [Read more...]

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Eat Pizza and Support Our Schools!

November 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Pizza Pizza Pizza

DEARBORN, Michigan - Starting Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 - Pizza Day is now Pizza Days as parents, students, and the entire community can support the Dearborn Education Foundation and your local pizzerias by simply placing an order for your favorite pizza on any Wednesday In November – making it a W.I.N. for everyone. For years the Pizza Day campaign has been successful in helping to support local pizzerias and raise awareness and dollars for the Dearborn Education Foundation. Last year, the Foundation streamlined the process making it easier for local pizzerias to participate … [Read more...]

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Honest Banking? Are You Kidding Me?

October 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Henry Ford

It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. ~ quote from Henry Ford The following editorial by Joel McDurmon explores the history of the current financial crisis. We are all familiar with this present financial crisis which began in 2008. Most people have heard that this event is “unprecedented” except for the Great Depression of the 1930s. This is largely nonsense. Due to our limited historical experience and our short historical memories, we either do … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber Begins Business Walk-Abouts Today

October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
West Village Commons in Dearborn

DEARBORN, Michigan - The first organized business walk for the Dearborn area is scheduled to take place Tuesday, October 18. The Business Walk-About is designed to pinpoint successes and struggles in the community, which then allows business and civic leaders to use that information to help create a more affluent business climate. The walk will be hosted by the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and will pair one Chamber member with one City staffer or official. It will focus on several key business districts, including those along Michigan Avenue, Monroe and Warren Avenue. Each pair will visit … [Read more...]

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