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Dearborn Listed as Innovative Five Star City in UM Study

November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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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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Innovative is Hiring Today

October 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lobby of Innovative Teleservices in Allen Park

ALLEN PARK, Michigan - Innovative Teleservices Inc. will host a second hiring event to fill 100 full-time telemarketing at its new Allen Park office, centrally located near I-94 and the Southfield Freeway. Headquartered in Port Huron, the company recently expanded its operations to the metro Detroit area. Interviews are being held today - Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 9 a.m. – 12 noon. According to Jack Juncaj, president of Innovative Teleservices, the company has tripled its revenues during the past two years. “We’ve established a track record of providing excellent … [Read more...]

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Innovative Is Creating 150 Jobs Near Dearborn

September 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
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ALLEN PARK, MI – Innovative Teleservices, headquartered in Port Huron, Michigan, is expanding its operations with a second office scheduled to open in September at 1000 Republic Drive in Allen Park, centrally located near I-94 and the Southfield Freeway. Open interviews to hire 150 full-time telemarketers will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at the Allen Park location. According to Jack Juncaj, president of Innovative Teleservices which conducts outbound fundraising campaigns for several national charities, the company has tripled … [Read more...]

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Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Announced

May 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition

ANN ARBOR, MI -  The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition, supported through the collaborative efforts of the founders, the Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan and the New Economy Initiative of Southeast Michigan and the premier sponsors, Business Leaders for Michigan and the University Research Corridor. Cash winnings, plus in-kind awards of services, staffing and software valued at more than $1 million will be awarded to top entrepreneurial businesses that make a commitment to locate and grow in Michigan.  The Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition … [Read more...]

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Innovation Index Holding Steady

March 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Innovation Index Q3 2010

DEARBORN, Michigan -The University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research – iLabs – today released its Innovation Index for the third quarter of 2010. The Index, which quarterly measures economic innovation activity in the state of Michigan, fell slightly from 85.8 to 85.3. “There were some strong factors and some weak factors in this report but it was certainly encouraging to see signs of the job growth Michigan’s economy needs,” according to Lee Redding, associate professor of business economics and director of the Innovation Index at the College of … [Read more...]

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Ford Focus Wins Big at CES-2011 in Vegas

January 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Standing next to a cherry red 2012 Ford Focus in a large booth in the middle of the the Consumer Electronics Show (CES-2011) Ford CEO Alan Mulally talked about the integration of digital gadgets inside Ford automobiles. The Ford Focus was the official car of the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  Last year, the Ford Taurus took the award.  This year Mullaly was promoting Ford Sync and MyFord Touch along with an announcement about the new all electric Focus. Mulally attended CES as a keynote speaker for the past several years.  "What's really neat about the … [Read more...]

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The Henry Ford to Showcase Edison2′s Very Light Car

January 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Edison 2 Very Light Vehicle

DEARBORN, MI - Edison2's #98 Very Light Car, the $5 Million Mainstream Class winner of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, will reside in the prestigious Henry Ford Museum, part of The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. The car will eventually be part of the museum's newly redesigned automotive exhibition. Edison2's Very Light Cars -- employing breakthrough combinations of light weight and low aerodynamic drag -- won the grueling X PRIZE Mainstream Class, in which cars were required to seat 4 passengers, go at least 200 miles on a tank or charge, and meet stringent performance, … [Read more...]

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Dearborn Named Four-Star Community for Economic Development

October 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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DEARBORN, Mich. – The City of Dearborn has been recognized for its work to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development in a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research (iLabs.) Dearborn was honored as a four-star community through the program known as eCities for its efforts to promote investment in the community and for its support of businesses pursuing innovative endeavors. The eCities research surveyed more than 100 communities in the State of Michigan that are home to 128, 242 entrepreneurs, earning $3.4 billion in … [Read more...]

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Rick Snyder to Speak at Business Builders Breakfast

September 17, 2010 By 1 Comment

Rick Snyder, Republican candidate for governor, will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builders Breakfast, Thursday, October 7, 7:30 am at the Fairlane Club. The event is sponsored by Oakwood Healthcare System. Snyder is CEO, Chairman of the Board and co-founder of Ardesta LLC, a high tech venture capital firm located in Ann Arbor—also the home of his campaign headquarters. He previously served as CEO and chairman of Gateway, Inc. In July 2009, Snyder announced his campaign for governor of Michigan as a Republican in the 2010 election. “We … [Read more...]

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Chamber to Honor Ford Motor and Congressman John Dingell

March 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Chamber to Honor Ford Motor Company and Congressman John Dingell at annual Business Recognition Award Luncheon The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce offers effective networking, business appreciation and a high profile expo at its Business Recognition Award Luncheon & Expo, April 23, 2010. Presenting sponsor is Ford Land and the event location is the Ritz Carlton, Dearborn, from 10:00am-2:00pm. This year the Chamber will honor Ford Motor Company with the Legacy Award. Ford Motor Company is a true example of a solid community partner representing both the individuals and organizations in … [Read more...]

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