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Blog Post

Posted March 31, 2016

Board member featured this issue is Marie Hocker, Local Afairs Manager for Ford Motor Company. Marie shares with us what she loves about Macomb, Ford’s legacy in the county and the significant investments of the Ford Motor Company in Macomb.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Leader Profiles

Blog Post

Posted March 30, 2016

Shannon Williams is the new head of Career Technical Education (CTE) programming at the Macomb Intermediate School District. That means that Shannon has a bird’s eye view of how districts throughout the county are serving technical education. CTE is the combination of schools, institutions, and educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation. These schools and institutions have been the backbone of making Macomb County a successful center for manufacturing. Additionally, CTE has been identified as a key needed area of investment to keep our area a global leader in manufacturing and production technology.

Categories: Communities, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted March 14, 2016

PTI Engineered Plastics, located in Macomb, Michigan, is a custom injection molder and manufacturer of plastic components and assemblies that services the medical, automotive, defense/aerospace, consumer products and electronics industries.

Categories: Business, Economy, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted March 10, 2016

The floors of Macomb County’s manufacturing plants are abuzz with the latest technologies, churning out everything from tiny medical devices to massive aerospace components that save lives while pushing the limits of science.

Categories: Business, Economy, Workforce/Education

Press Release

Posted November 23, 2015

2015 marked Advancing Macomb’s first official year of operation. In its first year, the organization completed an asset inventory for Macomb County, developed a three-year strategic plan, launched its digital and social presence and held its first annual meeting. Modeled after organizations such as Detroit Renaissance and Grand Action, AM provides a unified voice for Macomb’s corporate, institutional, non-profit and public sectors. AM’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for Macomb County communities by leveraging collective support to invest in new and existing assets. While the immediate focus is primarily in Macomb County, AM also will look for opportunities for cooperation within the region.

Category: Advancing Macomb

Blog Post

Posted October 9, 2015

David Girodat is the chairman of Advancing Macomb. Get to know him as he answers questions about what Macomb County means to him.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Leader Profiles

Blog Post

Posted October 6, 2015

In the world of professional bass fishing, Kevin VanDam is at the pinnacle and arguably the best in the world. KVD has 4 Bassmaster Classic wins and 7 Angler of the Year titles to his name.

Category: Eastside Out/Lake St. Clair

Blog Post

Posted August 26, 2015

Those of us who are fortunate enough to call New Baltimore home are spoiled, and many of us don’t even know it. Waterfront cities are common in the Detroit area, but none of them feel quite like New Baltimore – a small, resort-like town, just 40 minutes from the bustle of Detroit.

Category: Communities

Blog Post

Posted August 21, 2015

Until you discover Lake St. Clair, its rivers surrounding and surrounding waterways—and the great dining, shopping and recreational opportunities that abound here—you just don’t know what you’ve been missing.

Category: Eastside Out/Lake St. Clair

Blog Post

Posted August 20, 2015

Hosted by the Macomb County Chamber, the eighth annual Lake St. Clair Appreciation Day Boating event was held in July. The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development and several local agencies who have a vested interest in the success and sustainability of Lake St. Clair, including MacRay Harbor and New Baltimore, helped organize the event.

Category: Eastside Out/Lake St. Clair