Blog Post
Who’s Advancing in Macomb?
Posted February 20, 2018
Advancing Macomb has partnered up with Leadership Macomb to bring you “Who’s Advancing in Macomb?” This series of featured profiles will let you know who is advancing in our local workforce. Many of these individuals are students or alumni of the Leadership Macomb program, and they’re here to share their success stories. Click here to see if you quality for this prestigious recognition.
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Leading and Advancing in Macomb
Posted February 9, 2018
Do you know someone who is leading or advancing in Macomb? Do you have a leader in your business, who is an expert in their field or a stand out in the industry? Do you know a business owner or leader of an organization who is growing, innovation and helping to build success in their community? The impact we have on the U.S. economy and the global manufacturing industry starts with our neighbors and colleagues. If you know someone special, let’s share their story with others in Macomb County and throughout the Detroit area.
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Birmingham Charm on the Eastside
Posted January 15, 2018
Sarah La Rou-Rozewicz is the owner and operator of Mimi La Rou Designs located in Roseville Michigan. Mimi La Rou officially opened its doors in June of 2016, but Rozewicz has years of experience in home interior decorating, custom furniture design, floral arrangement, and retail management. “My store specializes in home decor, furniture, gifts, furniture paint and unique finds. The storefront is part retail and part studio space,” she describes. “I aim to find items and create designs that are unique for my customers.”
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Blog Post
Thank You for Your Service!
Posted January 12, 2018
As we close out 2017, we would like to bid a special farewell to two of our esteemed board members: Steve Kurmas and Marie Hocker.
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Advancing Macomb,
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Welcome “Aboard”
Posted January 12, 2018
2018 will bring many exciting changes to Advancing Macomb, including the addition of two new board members: Mark Stiers and Douglas Messana.
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Advancing Macomb,
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Spotlight’s On!
Posted December 20, 2017
In celebration of the giving season, Advancing Macomb is setting the spotlight on a local artist who truly gives back to our community: Anne Nicolazzo.
As a long-time resident of Macomb County, you may have spotted her at various community events over the years. She can usually be found behind the camera, but freelance photographer Anne Nicolazzo is more than just a behind-the-scenes gal; in fact, she is a professional and artistic leader, who dedicates her artistry to bettering the community.
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Partnerships Work!
Posted December 7, 2017
The CAD and Manufacturing programs of Van Dyke Public Schools’ Lincoln High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program are partnering with local companies for the benefit of students and employers; the result being highly trained student interns and graduates who are able to “step” right into positions in their local communities.
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Chippewa Valley Schools
Posted December 7, 2017
Learning by doing, in engaging, real-world context—from passionate teachers who have actual work experience in the field—has always been at the heart of the best career and technical education (CTE) programs. Combine that with the fact that the most powerful learning experiences often result from partnerships, both within our educational system and outside of it. In Chippewa Valley Schools, we’re proud that you will find a well-established, exemplary model of both.
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MISD Talks CTE
Posted December 7, 2017
It is an exciting time for Career & Technical Education in Macomb County. The support we are receiving from business partners, government officials, district leadership, and parents is at an all-time high.
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Blog Post
Shop Class 2.0
Posted December 7, 2017
In the midst of the recession, founder and instructor Paul Tregembo Jr. was on tour of the Midwest with a ’51 Ford project car that his high school auto shop students had completed for Show Car Competition.
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