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Despite perceived economic slump, retailers still flocking to area
Source: Detroit News, 8/30/2007
Despite the doom and gloom surrounding Southeast Michigan's economy, retailers from across the country are moving into the area and local stores are expanding.
SE Michigan humming with activity over Labor Day weekend
Source: 3 Days in the D, 8/30/2007
So much to do over Labor Day Weekend...

Downtown, there's the Detroit International Jazz Festival, while the Michigan State Fair wraps up on Monday. There's also the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and the Hamtramck Labor Day Festival. Finally, Oakland County has Arts, Beats & Eats.
Green Michigan works to better environment of Macomb County
Source: Detroit Free Press, 8/29/2007
Green Michigan has worked to improve Macomb County's environment for 30 years.
New web portal for job hunters launches
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/28/2007
Ann Arbor-based NetXert Inc. has launched JoobsToday.com, a web portal for local job hunters.
Pure Michigan ad campaign nabs top award
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/24/2007
The "Pure Michigan" advertising campaign was named the best state advertising campaign by the National Council of State Tourism Directors.
Ren Cen honored for energy efficiency
Source: Huliq, 8/23/2007
General Motors received the Corporate Energy Management of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineer for commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy, in part of the Renaissance Center, which was named one of GM's two "Energy Projects of the Year by the organization.
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Automation Alley membership hits 800 mark
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/23/2007
Automation Alley has increased its membership to 800 -- there has been a 26 percent increase since January.
Things actually looking decent for the Big 3
Source: Ann Arbor News, 8/21/2007
With a growing market share, new management for Chrysler and rising profits for GM and Ford, things are finally looking up for the Big Three.
Nationally-prominent planner takes in-depth look at Detroit's revival
Source: , 8/19/2007
Mike Lydon, an urban planner with Duany Plater-Zyberk and Co. a highly-regarded firm located in Miami, recounts his longtime curiosity with Detroit and his observations about several visits over the years.
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Keep up with the Dream Cruise on Jalopnik
Source: Jalopnik.com, 8/17/2007
If you're curious about the Dream Cruise but have no interest in actually being there in person, Jalopnik.com will be blogging the entire time.
Bunkspeed open house set for August 17
Source: Bunkspeed, 8/16/2007
Check out Bunkspeed's new computer automotive visualization program, HyperDrive, at their open house on August 17, from 4:30 to 9 pm.

UM consumer satisfaction study encouraging for Detroit automakers
Source: Detroit Free Press, 8/16/2007
University of Michigan's annual American Consumer Index Study (ACIS) showed Ford and General Motors to be improving in quality, as far as buyers are concerned.
Economics of greening of auto industry topic of August 17 breakfast
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/14/2007
Timed to coincide with the Dream Cruise, MEDC and NextEnergy are co-sponsoring a breakfast that will discuss the economic implications of the greening of the automotive industry.
He's surfed all over the world...and is happy to call Detroit home
Source: Detroit Free Press, 8/13/2007
Joe Bidawid has surfed Hawaii and California, but prefers to perfect his craft on the Great Lakes -- and at Kensington Metropark. Similarly, his highrise home on the Detroit River is his ideal home sweet home.
Belly dancing shakes its way to Birmingham
Source: Birmingham Eccentric, 8/10/2007
Belly dancing will be allowed at Elie's Mediterranean Bistro in Birmingham, a city that typically does not allow liquor to be sold in places where there is entertainment of any kind.
State ranked 2nd in nation for use of web-based technology
Source: Great Lakes IT Report, 8/9/2007
Multiple improvements to its websites have resulted in the state of Michigan being ranked second in Brown University's annual ranking of each state government's usage of web-based technology.
Planet Ant showcases Boxfest for female artists August 9-12
Source: Planet Ant Theatre, 8/8/2007
Planet Ant Theatre is all-girl for four days of Boxfest. Music, theater, comedy improv, and short films that are all written, produced and performed by women will take the stage from August 9 through 12.
New Dearborn eatery promotes the lowly hot dog, uses local suppliers
Source: Crain's Detroit Business, 8/7/2007
Dearborn's Juicy Red Hots serves up varieties of the classic American hot dog with style and products from local vendors like Calder's.
Enjoy a pint of mead at the 158th Highland Games this weekend
Source: St. Andrew's Society of Detroit , 8/3/2007
This Friday and Saturday mark the 158th Highland Games sponsored by St. Andrew's Society of Detroit. There is a Ceilidh (pronounced KAY-lee) Friday nights with music and dancing and tons of stuff on Saturday like bagpipes, genealogy, heavy athletic competitions, a parade, food and drinks and more.
Cruz'n art exhibition hits Ferndale August 3
Source: Paramount Gallery, 8/2/2007
The Paramount Gallery will host a Cruz'n Art Exhibit on August 3, featuring automotive fine art and design from Mike DiFazio, Charles Maher and Dennis Reardon.