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PROFILE – New Macomb Community College President James O. Sawyer IV, Ed.D.

Posted October 17, 2017

How a casual referral in 2002 to an open position at Macomb Community College changed the trajectory of Jim Sawyer’s career!

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We’re Hiring!

Posted August 24, 2017

Advancing Macomb is a business leadership group that supports transformational community projects in Macomb County. Through a focus on marketing new investments, profiles of top community leaders and promotion of local assets in Macomb County and its local communities, Advancing Macomb helps promote a successful environment for businesses and residents.

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Press Release

Board Member Updates June 2017

Posted June 14, 2017

Advancing Macomb announces the addition of two new board members – Thom Lipari of Lipari Foods and Jim Sawyer, President of Macomb Community College.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Leader Profiles

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Press Release

Advancing Macomb Gives 670 Bikes to Kids throughout Macomb County

Posted May 21, 2017

Advancing Macomb completed the very first county-wide bike drive and give-away on Saturday, May 20th. The program began in the fall of 2016 with Macomb County and neighboring residents donating a total of 800 bikes to township and city hall offices.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects

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In the News

600 Macomb County children get free bikes

Posted May 20, 2017

It's a giveaway that puts smiles on the faces of hundreds of Macomb County children. The East Side Bike Giveaway, helping to hand out 600 bicycles. FOX 2's Ryan Ermanni has the story.

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In the News

East Side Bike Drive Photo Journal

Posted May 19, 2017

A collection of photos taken during our East Side Bike Drive initiative.

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In the News

Volunteers pumped up for the big bicycle giveaway at Fredom Hill

Posted May 12, 2017

Volunteers are finishing up the final touches on more than 500 bicycles designated for the upcoming bicycle giveaway, May 20 at Freedom Hill County Park in Sterling Heights.

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Blog Post

East Side Bike Drive: The Power of Working Together

Posted April 19, 2017

What will you do when the weather gets warm? 500 kids across the East Side will be testing out their wheels on sidewalks of Warren, the streets of St. Clair Shores and bike paths of Sterling Heights. Do you want to be a part of it?

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Development and Projects

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Meet Grace Shore

Posted February 27, 2017

We are featuring Advancing Macomb board member Grace Shore. Grace is the CEO of the Macomb County Chamber, a 900-member organization that is respected throughout the state. She has lived and worked in Macomb County for most of her life being involved in numerous professional, civic and business organizations in Macomb and throughout the region. She has built a strong reputation as a progressive and impactful member of the local business community during her more than 36 years with the chamber. Under Shore’s leadership, the Macomb County Chamber of Commerce has been twice recognized with the Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award from the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals.

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Michigan Business Awards 2017

Posted February 27, 2017

Nearly 400 people gathered for the 5th Annual Macomb Business Awards on February 14th. An event designed to celebrate innovative, forward-thinking and community-minded businesses throughout Macomb County, it’s also a great event to meet local business leaders.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Business, Economy

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