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.
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.
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.
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.
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.