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2016 Annual Meeting
Posted November 18, 2016
There are a lot of people working to make Macomb County a great place to live and work. That was evident by the crowd of people who turned out for Advancing Macomb’s annual breakfast meeting held at Lake St. Clair Metropark.
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Roseville Rising: How an older suburb is rebuilding its historic center
Posted November 17, 2016
Between the collision shops, machine supply outlets, used auto sales and vacant lots at Utica Road and Gratiot in Roseville, a bit of history lingers beneath the surface. You can see it in the bright yellow awning of the 68-year-old Chester Boot Shop, the green-and-cream 1927 Art Deco Roseville Theater, and the quaint tea room at Just Delicious Scones.
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Advancing Macomb to collect bikes for youths in need
Posted November 2, 2016
Advancing Macomb, a civic leadership group, is in the process of hosting its inaugural East Side Bike Drive to collect gently used bicycles for families in need.
The weeklong Shelby Township bike drive kicked off Saturday, Oct. 29, and will conclude Nov. 6.
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Eastside Bike Drive a success in first year
Posted November 2, 2016
The spring season of 2017 might bring out hundreds of new bikers.
That’s the intention of nonprofit Advancing Macomb and surrounding communities that are participating in the first year of the Eastside Bike Drive.
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Downtown Mount Clemens’ economy ‘bubbling up’ next to the Clinton River
Posted October 27, 2016
On New Year’s Eve 2015, WJR Radio asked Michelle Weiss to share her feelings on what 2016 had in store for Mount Clemens.
“I said it was going to be a great year … I felt it in my bones,” said Weiss, marketing and events coordinator for the Mount Clemens Downtown Development Authority (DDA).
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Advancing Macomb Joins the coLABorative as newest tenant
Posted October 3, 2016
Do you have a bike you're not using? You can donate them to Macomb County children in need.
The county is kicking off its first-ever bike drive Monday. Several groups, including the Macomb, YMCA, No Bike Left Behind and the Macomb County Executive Office have partnered for the effort...
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Press Release
Advancing Macomb to Sponsor Macomb Manufacturing Day October 7
Posted October 3, 2016
Advancing Macomb is one of this year’s Manufacturing Day sponsors in Macomb County. After researching and creating a county asset inventory, the Advancing Macomb Board of Directors conducted several interviews earlier this year to determine top priorities for the county. Each of the identified priorities creates a positive impact on Macomb’s economy, community or natural resources. Manufacturing and manufacturing technology emerged as the driving factor for Macomb’s economic success – within the Detroit Region and globally.
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Blog Post
MFG Day in Macomb County
Posted September 22, 2016
For the third year in a row, students from throughout Macomb County visited an area plant for Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) to learn about the industry and the careers it offers. Thanks to the willingness of 57 manufacturers who offered tours, an estimated 2,100 students participated.
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Blog Post
In Search of Tech
Posted September 22, 2016
Macomb County is the third most populated county in Michigan with a diversified portfolio of successful businesses. Its reputation is built on manufacturing, automotive, and defense. In addition to diversifying into other industries, Macomb continues to be a leader in its established sectors. But what does that success look like in the face of the latest technological advancements?
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Press Release
County-wide Macomb Bike Drive Kick-off
Posted September 21, 2016
Do you have more bikes than people in your home? No problem! Help kids across the Eastside and help clear some space in your garage. Consolidating this first-ever county-wide bike drive campaign, Advancing Macomb, the Macomb YMCA, Leadership Macomb, Thoughtful Missions, The Macomb County Executive Office, CARE of Southeast Michigan and No Bike Left Behind are creating a positive community impact by collecting bikes across Macomb this fall and distributing those bikes to kids in need in the spring of 2017.
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