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Dearborn Chamber: Love Yourself, Love Your Style

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Having a Heart Attack

DEARBORN, Michigan - In support of the American Heart Associations’ Go Red For Women Campaign, the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce and DMC Harper Hospital will host Love Yourself, Love Your Style - a fashion and wellness event, on Wednesday, February 2, 2012 at the Dearborn Inn, A Marriott Hotel. DMC health experts will share important information about heart health, smart eating and exercise. The panel discussion will be followed by an opportunity for high powered networking and a cutting-edge runway-style fashion experience. The show will feature local celebrities modeling the hottest … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Chamber Welcomes New Board Members

December 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
Mike Kirk

DEARBORN, Michigan - Six new board members have been elected to join the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and will begin their three year terms January 1, 2012. New board members include Barb Biess, B2 Consulting;  Jeff Evans, U of M Dearborn; Basima Farhat, Banners Nationwide; Alan Osborne, The Henry Hotel; Joel Schembri, Allstate Insurance – The Schembri Agency and Bill Wednieski, Severstal. Board members who were re-elected for a second term include; Cecelia Fydroski, Henry Ford Center Fairlane / Ford Road; Rick Hillbom, Oakwood Hospital; Minnie LaGrande, PNC … [Read more...]

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EDDDA’s 3rd Annual Holiday Open House is Dec. 14

December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
EDDDA - East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority

DEARBORN, Michigan – The East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority (EDDDA) Board of Directors and staff Melissa Kania and Mike Bewick invite you to their 3rd annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday,  December 14, 2011 from 4-8pm at the EDDDA office, 13750 Michigan Ave., two blocks west of Schaefer. Join them and casually network with district merchants and residents, business partners, stakeholders and City of Dearborn officials. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the EDDDA and learn what they do and what they can do to help support and promote their district businesses … [Read more...]

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Amal Berry-Brown Rings Charity Bell at Fairlane Mall

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Amal Berry - Comerica - Salvation Army Bell Ringer

DEARBORN, Michigan - Comerica executive Amal Berry-Brown and her family braved the cold weather and spent last  Saturday afternoon volunteering as bell ringers for The Salvation Army outside of Fairlane Mall in Dearborn. No, it's not Blue Beanie Day - that was yesterday.  Saturday at Fairlane, Berry-Brown, who serves as vice president and National Arab and Chaldean Business Affairs Manager for Comerica, was joined by her husband Phil Brown, as well as their six-year-old son Amr and five-year-old daughter Maya. Volunteers like the Berry-Brown family are working to help The Salvation Army … [Read more...]

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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 1 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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