DEARBORN, Michigan - If you enjoy listening to the music of Frank Sinatra, you’ll want to mark Saturday, March 12 on your calendar.On that early spring evening, the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will present “Simply Sinatra,” featuring Steve Lippia and the Johnny Trudell Orchestra.Lippia’s voice is reminiscent of the young Sinatra, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Mayor’s 2011 State of the City Address
DEARBORN, Michigan - Mayor John B. (Jack) O'Reilly delivered his address to local media, dignitaries, and a small gathering of citizens in the auditorium of the Henry Ford Centennial Library - this past Wednesday night.The mayor talked about the challenges facing Dearborn after a $6 million decrease in state shared revenue, and an anticipated loss of $16 … [Read more...]
Dearborn Officials Face Federal Court Lawsuit
DEARBORN, MI – The Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, announced that the City of Dearborn, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Chief of Police Ronald Haddad, 17 City police officers, and two executives of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce were named as defendants in a ninety-six page federal civil rights lawsuit filed in the … [Read more...]
Rotary Club of Dearborn Celebrates Youth Month
DEARBORN, Michigan - Every February, the Rotary Club of Dearborn invites two students from each of the local high schools to attend and participate in Rotary Club meetings. The students have the opportunity to talk with Dearborn Rotarians and learn about their involvement in local, regional, and international relief efforts. During Youth month, the Rotary … [Read more...]
Kindred Nation and Mahogany Jones Flavor 4thFridays
DEARBORN, Mich. - This Friday, February 26th, is promising to be a lively and refreshing night at 4thFridays coffeehouse. Special guests Kindred Nation (world music band), Mahogany Jones (poet/rapper) will join with Rufus Harris in sharing their tunes and beats. 4thFridays is a once-a-month coffeehouse and is part of The CAMP, a non-profit organization … [Read more...]
Nexcess Announces Content Delivery Network
DEARBORN, Michigan - Nexcess, a leading provider of managed web hosting and eCommerce hosting services, today announced the availability of high-quality content delivery network (CDN) services to its hosting customers. The CDN services are powered by EdgeCast, one of the industry’s best-performing content delivery networks.The Nexcess CDN service is … [Read more...]
Inforum Hosts Book Launch With Anne Doyle
DEARBORN, Michigan -- Inforum will be hosting author Anne Doyle on March 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency of Dearborn, for a luncheon to launch "Powering Up! How America's Women Achievers Become Leaders." Doyle's first book, "Powering Up!" is an inspiring field guide that shows three generations of female achievers how to take the next steps toward … [Read more...]
Hundreds Join Protest at Dearborn City Hall
DEARBORN, Michigan - Hundreds of people gathered on the steps of Dearborn City Hall on Sunday afternoon in a "show of solidarity" with protests happening in Bahrain, Yemen, and Libya. The "free speech zone" at Dearborn City Hall has been utilized for a number of protests in recent months, and the big snow storm on Sunday afternoon didn't stop a large … [Read more...]
Dearborn SOUP Brings Micro-Grants to Local Artists
DEARBORN, Michigan - The Dearborn Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the non-profit division of the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce brings Dearborn SOUP to Dearborn beginning March 6, 2011. SOUP is a monthly dinner that funds micro-grants for creative projects. This event, modeled after Detroit SOUP, is designed to support local entrepreneurs whose ideas will … [Read more...]
David T. Brandon to Speak at Business Builders Breakfast
DEARBORN, Michigan - David T. Brandon, athletic director for the University of Michigan, will be the keynote speaker at the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce’s Business Builder Breakfast, Tuesday, March 8, 7:30 am at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The event is sponsored by Raymond James & Associates.David T. Brandon was named director of Intercollegiate … [Read more...]