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Robots in Macomb
Posted September 5, 2018
The Cyberstangs of Merritt Academy in New Haven is one of more than a dozen high school FIRST Robotics teams in Macomb County. This team is in its fourth year, but FIRST has been in existence since 1989. Teams are tasked with designing, building, and programming a robot to compete against other teams.
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Manufacturing Monday
Posted September 5, 2018
As part of Advancing Macomb’s mission to help Macomb County grow as good place to live, work, and play, we began our #ManufacturingMonday Twitter campaign to promote the strong manufacturing community in the county. Since December 2017, Advancing Macomb has been taking to Twitter on Mondays to highlight local manufacturers. Macomb County has a wealth of manufacturers in a variety of industries - automotive, aerospace, defense, industrial, agricultural, etc. The goal is to make these companies more visible to our community and to others in the industry.
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Advancing Macomb Trustee Group Meeting at the Anton Art Center!
Posted August 27, 2018
Advancing Macomb board members, trustees, and staff gathered with Mount Clemens leaders and business owners at the Anton Art Center on August 22, 2018 to share a positive focus on Mount Clemens in its 200th year and start ideas flowing for the future.
This event was part of the monthly gatherings for our Advancing Macomb trustee group. Trustee program events have been generously sponsored by Hitachi Business Finance.
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Summer is in Full Swing at Lake St. Clair Metropark!
Posted July 31, 2018
August is upon us and summer is in full swing. Don’t let summer slip away without taking advantage of some of Macomb County’s wonderful recreation opportunities.
Head east to the water’s edge at Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township. This 938-acre park can meet your recreational needs on many fronts and keep your summer calendar full.
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Summer Soiree 2018
Posted July 19, 2018
Advancing Macomb held its annual Summer Soiree on July 17, 2018, hosted by board member Maria Silamianos at her home. This event was a time to gather together those already involved with the organization - board members, trustees, and staff - with other business and community leaders to talk about what Advancing Macomb has accomplished and plans for the future.
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Amorie Smith – Advancing Macomb Summer 2018 Intern
Posted June 26, 2018
Amorie Smith is Advancing Macomb’s intern for the summer of 2018. At 18 years old, she is a graduate this year from Warren Mott Highschool. She will further her education at Michigan State University studying psychology and journalism. Amorie's interest in psychology stems from her empathetic abilities and is intrigued by the inner workings of the human brain, its triggers, and how one makes decisions.
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Career Technical Education and Apprenticeships Grow in Macomb County
Posted June 20, 2018
As the cost of college grows and the need for skilled trade workers is making news, the focus on career technical education and apprenticeships is becoming sharper. While Macomb County is a center of manufacturing in a variety of industries such as automotive, defense, and aerospace, it is also a center of some excellent career technical education and apprenticeship programs.
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Who’s Advancing in Macomb: Paul Kropp, Chief Operations Officer, Bakes & Kropp
Posted May 7, 2018
When you look at the website for Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry, you see a portfolio of gorgeous, high-end kitchen and bath design projects pulling clients mostly from the Hamptons and New York City. These beautiful luxury creations start right here in Macomb County at a custom woodworking shop in Mount Clemens.
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Who’s Advancing in Macomb: John Myers III, C.J. Barrymore’s Entertainment
Posted May 7, 2018
John Myers III has risen through the ranks at C.J. Barrymore’s Entertainment to become part of the executive management team at the Clinton Township entertainment center. Myers says “For the past 22 years I have operated C.J. Barrymore’s, a multi-million dollar Macomb County based business that, under my leadership, has doubled in size during the last decade and continues to grow substantially each year. I have gained valuable experience in financial planning, projecting growth, and gaining value for the dollar, while also never losing sight of the big picture: ensuring that every dollar spent provides a one-of-a-kind experience for our guests, while also maximizing the return for our business. The best part about my job is my 300 plus staff they help to keep the train on the tracks.”
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Mount Clemens River Cleanup a Success
Posted May 7, 2018
On April 27, Advancing Macomb in conjunction with the Clinton River Watershed Council held an inaugural river cleanup along the banks of the Clinton River in Mount Clemens. The organizations will be debuting a new kayak and canoe launch at MacArthur Park later this spring and wanted to clean up the shoreline in the surrounding area to make it more inviting to enjoy the river.
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