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DETROIT, Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WHO: Tigers players scheduled to appear (subject to change): Alex Avila Austin Jackson Magglio Ordonez Scott Sizemore Jose Valverde Justin Verlander The Detroit Tigers will hold a Q&A session as part of a stop on their Winter Caravan on a stage located in the WHAT: Chevrolet...
DETROIT, Jan. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090903/DE70318LOGO ) Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will kick-off opening ceremonies for thousands of students in school groups in grades 9 - 12 and college level, from a variety of schools throughout southeast Michigan, surrounding states and across the river in Windsor, Ontario, WHO: Canada....
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2011 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black tie gala continues to be one of the top single-night fundraising events in the nation as nearly 10,500 guests helped raise $2.6 million for local children's charities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090903/DE70318LOGO ) "Our passion as the Motor City transcends a love of cars," said NAIAS Chairman Barron Meade. "The automotive community and the city band together each...
LAS VEGAS, January 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the nationwide debut of its M life loyalty program, MGM Resorts International is launching the unequaled Live the M life Sweepstakes, an 11-week contest with once-in-a-lifetime prizes that offer a glimpse into M life member benefits. Serving as the overarching consumer rewards brand for MGM Resorts' properties in Las Vegas, Mississippi and Detroit, M life focuses on experiential rewards, leveraging a collection of amenities no other...
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After ten years at the helm, Dr. Geneva J. Williams is retiring as President & CEO of City Connect Detroit, effective March 1, 2011. She will continue in a consulting role with the agency, while also advising other organizations in the art of collaboration to solve community problems. Dr. Williams is retiring after a career that spans more than 35 years, primarily with Detroit nonprofit organizations. City Connect Detroit marks its tenth...
DETROIT, Dec. 26, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza lover or football fanatic, Little Caesars Pizza has something for everyone during the 2010 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. To share the excitement of the college bowl game with pizza and football fans across the country, Little Caesars Pizza today announced a "Buy One Pizza, Get One Free!" promotion. Today through Tuesday only, Little Caesars customers can purchase any HOT-N-READY® pizza and get another pizza of equal or lesser value free with a...
DETROIT, Dec. 24, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 4,500 automotive journalists in a few short weeks with an anticipated 30-40 worldwide debuts from automotive manufacturers around the globe. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click; http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/naias/47726/ (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101224/MM21716) "We're rapidly approaching January 10th when the...
TROY, Mich., Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released additional press conference times for the 2011 world-premier event to be held at Detroit's Cobo Center Jan. 10-23. The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 30 brands showcasing an anticipated 30-40 worldwide debuts in addition to some of the industry's top suppliers and related events. In line with trends of other international automotive shows such as Geneva, Paris,...
DETROIT, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel's pastry chef and the national culinary team, return from international competition as winners. Patricia Nash, pastry chef for the casino hotel complex, was one of the coaches for the ACF National Team USA at the World Cup Competition. Twenty-five national teams from around the world gathered in Luxembourg to compete for global bragging rights. This international competition is highly regarded by culinary professionals. The USA...
TROY, Mich., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today released its initial press conference schedule for the 2011 world-premier event to be held at Detroit's Cobo Center Jan. 10-23. The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 15 manufacturers as more than 30 brands will showcase an anticipated 30-40 worldwide debuts in addition to some of the industry's top suppliers and related events. In line with trends of international automotive...
