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Blog Post

Posted June 26, 2017

The need for trained and talented IT professionals in Michigan is growing by leaps and bounds. According to CompTIA, a not-for-profit computing technology association, the Michigan IT sector grew by more than five percent in 2016 adding nearly 11,000 new jobs. That brings the estimated number of workers employed in technology in Michigan to almost 222,000. This increasing demand for trained workers is not going to stop. To meet this need, it is more important than ever to have accredited educational programs in place to continue to fill the pipeline of educated IT professionals.

Categories: Business, Workforce/Education

Blog Post

Posted June 26, 2017

Born in Mt Clemens and growing up in Roseville, Scott Randall has been active on the rock and roll scene for over 30 years. A collector of jukeboxes and classic pinball machines, he also sings in his own classic rock band “CHIT” doing shows all over the Motor City. Scott began at his high school station WPHS at Cousino High School in Warren. As an aspiring broadcasting professional, he was also spinning tunes as the deejay at the Great Skate in Roseville until it was suggested that he might take his talent to the next level. Attending the nationally-recognized broadcasting school Specs Howard, he was able turn his craft into a lifelong career.

Categories: Communities, Leader Profiles

Press Release

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

Press Release

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

In the News

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.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects

In the News

Posted May 19, 2017

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

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects

In the News

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.

Categories: Advancing Macomb, Communities, Development and Projects

Blog Post

Posted April 19, 2017

In 1967, Jim Jacobs had no idea that the request of a friend would change the course of his life, leading to a 50-year career with Macomb Community College and culminating in the last nine as the college’s president.

Category: Leader Profiles

Blog Post

Posted April 19, 2017

Israel and Erik Nordin (The Nordin Brothers) started the Detroit Design Center® in 1999, well before the current renaissance in Detroit was happening.  They worked for their father’s steel company to help pay for school.  In 1999, their father retired and the brothers decided it was time to begin creating their art full time.    They purchased their studio on Michigan Avenue from him and began buildings objects.   They learned about business from their father who taught them important themes that still run true in their company today.   “Do what you say”, “pay your bills on time”, “grow slowly” and “dream big”.

Category: Communities

Blog Post

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