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DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fifty automotive journalists have selected the Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat as the three finalists for the 2012 North American Car of the Year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100111/DE35309LOGO) The finalists for the 2012 North American Truck of the Year are the BMW X3, the Honda CR-V and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. The finalists were revealed today at an Automotive Press Association...
DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released the coveted press conference schedule for the 2012 show, which opens to journalists on Press Preview days, Jan. 9-10. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090903/DE70318LOGO) Some 35 press conferences will be presented over two days by official NAIAS exhibitors, manufacturers and Tier One automotive suppliers from around the world. Each NAIAS-scheduled press conference...
DETROIT, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced that plans are in place for its annual Education Day, scheduled for Wed, Jan. 18 at Cobo Center in Detroit. One of the world's premier automotive events, the NAIAS takes place Jan. 14 - 22, 2012. Show executives also announced that for the first time, Education Day would be open to students of all ages, including college level. The PNC Foundation, which specializes in early...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Conner Plant reopens to produce 2013 SRT Viper Nearly 150 jobs to return to Detroit New Viper to roll off the line in late 2012 Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it will reopen its Conner Avenue Assembly Plant in Detroit for the production of the next generation SRT Viper. With the plant's reopening, nearly 150 jobs, both hourly and salaried, will return to the City of Detroit. The Conner facility was idled when...
CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The developer of Cleveland's first casino today announced that it has agreements to purchase The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland and an attached five-story commercial office building located at 250 Huron Street in downtown Cleveland. The 205-room hotel and 119,000 sq. ft. office space is adjacent to Horseshoe Casino Cleveland which is being developed by joint venture partners Rock Gaming LLC and Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Casino construction...
DETROIT RESIDENTS TO GET DETROIT WORKS PROJECT UPDATE ON MAYOR'S EFFORT TO REVIVE CITY NEIGHBORHOODS; EVENT ALSO WILL OFFER WORKSHOPS AND STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES DETROIT, Nov. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's planning team will update citizens on the progress and possibilities of the Detroit Works Project as part of the second annual ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Rising Summit on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the downtown campus of Wayne County...
DETROIT, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Greektown Casino-Hotel donated more than 3,000 books yesterday to the Marcus Garvey Academy and Rose-Hill Academy. The books, equally distributed between the two schools, were collected through the casino's Turning the Page on Illiteracy book drive. Books were donated by casino guests, employees and local businesses. The book drive is one of several ongoing community initiatives sponsored by the casino. "Thanks to the generous donations by our...
DETROIT, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Greektown Superholdings, Inc. ("Greektown") today announced the ratification of a four-year labor agreement on October 24, 2011 by the membership of the five unions constituting the Detroit Casino Council, which represents the majority of Greektown's approximately 2,000 employees. The agreement was ratified with approximately 75% of the membership voting in favor of the agreement. "We are pleased that we reached a deal that addresses the needs of...
DETROIT, Sept. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Greektown Casino-Hotel today unveiled its newly redesigned third floor, including "THE FRINGE" bar and Super Pit table game area. New Greektown Casino-Hotel CEO Mike Puggi said this was just the first of many innovations and activities the company has planned for the property over the coming months. "We are making significant investments in new gaming and dining options, customer service and parking options as part of our vision and commitment to...
DETROIT, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of the Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon announced today the release of a smart phone app for use on iPhone and Android devices. This free app, sponsored by Greektown Casino, gives users the ability to register for events, check course maps, search results, view photo galleries, and track runners during the race. The app is also fully integrated with Facebook and Twitter, making it easy for users to share content. "Detroit is the...
