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A2 IT Zone to host Google Analytics program May 1

Source: Ann Arbor IT Zone, 4/30/2007

The Ann Arbor IT Zone will host "Google Analytics" on May 1.

Internet

Ann Arbor

A2 IT Zone to host Google Analytics program May 1

Source: Ann Arbor IT Zone, 4/29/2007

Ann Arbor IT Zone will host "Google Analytics" on May 1.

Internet

Ann Arbor

WSU unveils new 5-year strategic plan

Source: Wayne State University, 4/27/2007

Wayne State University unveiled its new strategic plan, which calls for an increase in students, building a campus experience and enhancing its reputation as a research institution.

Higher Education

Detroit

Oakland County luncheon to talk job forecasts

Source: Detroit Free Press, 4/26/2007

Today, the 22nd Annual Oakland County Economic Outlook will feature University of Michigan economists George Fulton and Donald Grimes discussing the county's job prospects for the coming years.

Oakland County

Rochester , Royal Oak , Berkley , Birmingham , Farmington , Ferndale , Pontiac

Ford creates new executive position to focus on sustainability

Source: Detroit News, 4/25/2007

As part of its strategy to tackle global warming, Ford Motor Co. CEO Alan Mullaly announced that the company has instituted a position of senior vice president in charge of sustainability, environment and safety engineering.

Alternative Energy , Sustainability

Dearborn

5 UM professors receive Guggenheim Fellowships

Source: University of Michigan, 4/25/2007

Five members of the University of Michigan's faculty have been named as 2007 Guggenheim Fellows -- only 189 of nearly 2,800 applicants so honored.

Higher Education

Ann Arbor

Birmingham ranked in top 100 of American cities for relocation

Source: Birmingham Eccentric, 4/24/2007

Relocate-America.com ranks Birmingham in its top 100 places to live in 2007.

Quality Of Life

Birmingham

Detroit International River Days planned for June

Source: Detroit News, 4/24/2007

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has announced the Detroit International River Days, a six-day festival featuring music, maritime activities including a bass fishing tournament and the much-loved massive fireworks display that is one of the region's most-popular annual events.

Arts & Culture , Detroit Riverfront Conservancy , GM Renaissance Center , Quality Of Life

Detroit

MIT professor to speak on the future of transportation at UM

Source: University of Michigan, 4/23/2007

MIT professor Dr. Joseph Sussman will speak on the future of transportation based on his new methodology for regional strategic transportation planning.

Higher Education , Transit , Transportation

Ann Arbor

Southfield's Skyline Club intends $1M spruce-up to entice new, younger members

Source: Oakland Business Review, 4/23/2007

The Skyline Club has made $1 million of improvements to its decor. The spruce-up and its recently-launched mentoring program intended to connect older and younger member.

Investment , Redevelopment

Freakonomics author to speak at WSU on Apr. 26

Source: Wayne State University, 4/20/2007

Steven Levitt, author of the best-selling economics book Freakonomics, will speak at Wayne State University on April 26 at 9 a.m.

Finance , Higher Education , Talent

Detroit

Dom Polski historical documentary makes westside debut on Apr. 28

Source: Polish Genealogical Society, 4/20/2007

Dom Polski Halls were centers of Polish culture for decades. Now, a documentary intended to preserve some the traditions and history that happened at the halls is set to debut.

Diversity , Film

Ann Arbor to host transportation public workshop Apr. 23

Source: City of Ann Arbor, 4/19/2007

Ann Arbor will host two workshops on the future of its transportation system on April 23 -- one at 4 p.m. and one at 7:30, both at Huron High School.

Sustainability , Transit , Transportation

Ann Arbor

Ferndale and Royal Oak host expo to promote small businesses

Source: Royal Oak Mirror, 4/19/2007

76 Ferndale and Royal Oak small businesses promoted their goods and services last week at a business expo hosted by the Chambers of Commerce of both cities.

Entrepreneurship , Regionalism

Royal Oak , Ferndale

Local hotel convention bookings up 36% from 2005

Source: Model D, 4/18/2007

Many converging factors have led to area hotel bookings for hotels to rise 36% since 2005.

Travel, Hospitality

Detroit

Detroit Artist Market celebrates 75 years, looks to future

Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 4/17/2007

The Detroit Artists Market has faced its 75 continuous years in the face, hiring a strong fundraiser in Nancy Sizer to stabilize the non-profit's finances.

Arts & Culture

Detroit

Dearborn Heights to add curbside recycling to its roster of city services

Source: Dearborn Press & Guide, 4/17/2007

Dearborn Heights is considering adding no-fee curbside recycling to its list of city services as both an environmental benefit and a cost-saver.

Sustainability

Dearborn

State historic tax credits help preserve buildings in local historic districts

Source: Detroit Free Press, 4/17/2007

State historic tax credits have aided local homeowners in restoring their historic homes.

Redevelopment

Detroit

Denso retiree cooks up French-Japanese cafe for downtown A2

Source: Ann Arbor News, 4/16/2007

Japanese-born Miyoko Honma retired after 22 years with automotive supplier Denso Corp. and leaped at the chance to open Cafe Japon, a Japanese-inspired bakery and cafe with a French twist in downtown Ann Arbor.

Diversity , Entrepreneurship

Ann Arbor

Anton Art Center to host local spring art exhibit through Apr. 26

Source: Macomb Daily, 4/16/2007

Mt. Clemens' Anton Art Center will host the 60th annual Spring Art Exhibit and Sale of the St. Clair Shores Palette Club's 60th annual Spring Art Exhibit and Sale at the Anton Art Center through April 26.

Arts & Culture

Mt. Clemens