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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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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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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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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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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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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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Advancing Macomb Summer Soiree
June 14th, 2022 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jimmy John's Field
7171 Auburn Rd
Utica MI, 48317
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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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Networking for Good
Posted March 3, 2022
Advancing Macomb and several area nonprofits were able to highlight their organizations to a new audience at the Growing Your Network by Giving Back event at The CoLABorative in downtown Mount Clemens on February 16. The session brought members of the co-working space along with other small business from a local business network group together with the nonprofits for speed networking.
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