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Local Leaders Gather for Advancing Macomb’s 7th Annual Summer Soirée

Posted September 13, 2023

Over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, business, civic and nonprofit leaders gathered to network and celebrate Advancing Macomb's recent accomplishments at the 7th annual Summer Soirée. The event was hosted by board member Jodi Switalski and took place at the Switalski Law offices in downtown Mount Clemens.

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Advancing Macomb in Mt. Clemens Names Six New Board Members

Posted February 21, 2023

DBusiness, February 20, 2023 - Advancing Macomb...announced 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.

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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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Diane Banks named to Crain’s 2022 Notable Women in Nonprofits

Posted December 5, 2022

Strengthening Macomb County by connecting community challenges with high-impact solutions is the mission of Diane Banks’ organization. In less than three years with the nonprofit, Banks has attracted more than $1 million in direct community investments in the county, increased the organization’s visibility and strengthened regional partnerships.

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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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Board News

Posted January 23, 2020

The Advancing Macomb Board of Directors bids farewell to some members and welcomes new members.

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Blog Post

Who’s Advancing in Macomb: Fran-Marie Silveri, Founding Member of La Grasso, Abdo & Silveri, PLLC of Sterling Heights

Posted June 20, 2018

Attorney Fran-Marie Silveri is a Macomb County native who is growing her legal practice in estate planning and administration. Silveri is a founding member of La Grasso, Abdo & Silveri, PLLC of Sterling Heights.

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Who’s Advancing in Macomb: John Nitz, Founding Member, O’Reilly Rancilio P.C.

Posted June 20, 2018

John Nitz is a founding member of O’Reilly Rancilio P.C. and has served as a Director since 1984. John is a current board member of Advancing Macomb and a founding member of Leadership Macomb. He believes in good leadership and feels that an individual can be a leader in their family, business, church and greater community. John has represented numerous family-owned manufacturing and service businesses and has prepared estate plans and succession plans for many business owners. He provides estate and trust administration services and serves as a trustee for numerous family trusts. 

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Who’s Advancing in Macomb: Jake Howlett, Partner, Viviano Law/Viviano, Pagano & Howlett PLLC

Posted June 20, 2018

Jake Howlett is a Partner at Viviano Law in Mount Clemens specializing in commercial litigation and real estate law.  Jake joined Viviano Law in early 2011, bringing with him a wealth of experience both as an attorney and business executive at a large real estate development company. Recently, Jake was an integral part of breaking news in Detroit as the lead outside counsel for the Moroun family in the sale of the storied Michigan Central Station sale to Ford Motor Company.  Jake noted that as real estate deals go, this one was exciting for its scope, size and for the redevelopment possibilities for Detroit. While every deal is important to each client, Jake noted, “it was fun and challenging to help complete a deal of this scope and public importance.”

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