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Advancing Macomb to Host Inaugural Community Engagement Summit

Posted April 3, 2023

DBusiness - Advancing Macomb, a Mount Clemens-based nonprofit that convenes resources to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents, will host its inaugural Community Engagement Summit — Love Where You Live — from 8:30 a.m.-noon April 28 at Macomb Community College South Campus.

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Advancing Macomb names six new members to its board of directors

Posted February 3, 2023

Macomb Daily - Advancing Macomb’s board of directors has six new members supporting the nonprofit’s mission to solve community challenges and enrich the lives of Macomb County residents. The new members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek, and Ellen Wood.

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Press Release

Advancing Macomb Names Six New Members to Board of Directors

Posted February 3, 2023

Advancing Macomb welcomes six new members to its board of directors. The new board members are Megan McCandlish, John McGrath, Jonathon O’Hara, Max Schuster, Jeff Simek and Ellen Wood. They will each serve a three-year term in support of the board’s mission to provide thoughtful civic leadership to Macomb County, empower community development and provide a deeper connection to the region.

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In the News

Working remotely: What began as a necessity has become the norm

Posted January 9, 2023

“We had a private office and that’s a big overhead,” said Diane Banks, executive director of the Mount Clemens-based Advancing Macomb, a nonprofit that works to bring about collaborative initiatives that provide sustainable solutions for communities. Prior to the pandemic, Banks was already working remotely one day a week. “When the pandemic hit in March of 2020 my two staff people went fully remote.”

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In the News

General Motors awards eight community impact grants to local organizations

Posted July 26, 2022

General Motor's Global Technical Center in Warren is granting a total of $160,000 to eight nonprofits in the area to improve the lives of people in the community. Ahead of the annual employee car show held at the center, GM recognized the organizations, each working to build community through a multitude of programs.

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In the News

GM boosts local community with grants to nonprofits

Posted July 25, 2022

General Motors awarded $160,000 in community grants to eight local nonprofit organizations (including Advancing Macomb) Wednesday during a special presentation at the GM Technical Center in Warren. The grants are part of GM’s Community Impact Grants program, created in 2010, and are focused on STEM education, vehicle and road safety, community development, and climate equity.

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Community Leaders Gather at Jimmy John’s Field for Advancing Macomb’s Sixth Annual Summer Soirée

Posted July 6, 2022

Business, government and nonprofit leaders gathered at Jimmy John’s Field on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 for Advancing Macomb’s sixth annual Summer Soirée event. Titled “Field of Dreams,” the evening featured networking, a strolling dinner and an opportunity to learn about Advancing Macomb’s bold vision for the future. This is the first year the event was held at Jimmy John’s Field – a move that symbolizes the recent growth and progress of Advancing Macomb.

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Press Release

Advancing Macomb Hosts Sixth Annual Summer Soirée

Posted June 2, 2022

The Summer Soirée event supports the work of Advancing Macomb. Attendees will learn about the organization’s vision while networking with Macomb County business, government and nonprofit leaders. Dinner and cocktails are included.

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Event

Advancing Macomb Summer Soiree

June 14th, 2022 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jimmy John's Field 7171 Auburn Rd Utica MI, 48317

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Business, Communities, Nonprofits

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Corporate Partner/Sponsor Spotlight: Warner Norcross + Judd

Posted April 29, 2022

One of the largest law firms in Michigan, Warner Norcross + Judd invests annually to support community programs in the firm’s five principal giving categories: 1) arts and culture; 2) economic development; 3) health and human services; 4) diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 5) legal aid.

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