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DETROIT, January 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Motor Show - the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - will take place in Detroit (MI), USA, from 14 to 27 January 2013. The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) will hold a press conference at the beginning of the trade fair in the Cobo Center, Detroit, to which you are cordially invited. The press conference will be held on Monday, 14 January 2013, at 7.00 a.m....
High school students utilize technology in a variety of different ways at the metro Detroit private school. By incorporating iPads and digital text books, the school equips students to excel in a digital world. Southfield, Michigan (PRWEB) December 31, 2012 In 2010 Southfield Christian School made a purposeful decision to become a leader among academic institutions in the use of technology. In assessing ways that the classroom experience could be improved, this was a clear opportunity....
DETROIT, Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Young future soccer stars will be competing in an international challenge hosted by one of the sport's greatest teams, AC Milan, this weekend in Pontiac, Michigan co-hosted by prominent Michigan accident attorney Joumana Kayrouz who is a presenting sponsor. AC Milan (Associazione Calcio Milan) is one of the world's most famous football clubs, founded in Italy in 1899, said local organizer and AC Milan Marketing Director AJ Kreiss. The football...
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich., Dec. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds the Ford Motor Company Fund for its collaboration with the Mexicantown Community Development Center and its considerable investment aimed at reviving the promise of the Mexicantown Mercado, the cultural center of Detroit's Latino community in Southwest Detroit. MHCC pledges to support the Ford Fund and the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation as it promotes energy and...
DETROIT, Dec. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automakers have saved their best for the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and with less than one month to go before the curtain rises, the industry remains focused on one of the top automotive events in the world. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090903/DE70318LOGO ) "This show is a reflection of the positive changes that are occurring in our industry," said Jim Seavitt, chairman, 2013 NAIAS. "Automakers...
DETROIT, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company Fund announces $10 million program in Detroit, including a community center, new youth recreation and summer camp, support for education and summer job programs The new Ford Resource and Engagement Center in southwest Detroit will offer community gathering space with a Gleaners client choice food service center, cultural and job training opportunities, and other community services New program builds on major ongoing...
Governor's appointees push city further into debt as companies skip out on the tax bill and leave workers to pick up the tab DETROIT, Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit Coalition of Labor Unions -- The State of Michigan continues to fail the citizens of Detroit as media reports surface showing the city losing out on millions of dollars in uncollected property taxes owned by corporations. "There are more than a dozen people serving on the financial advisory board, the...
TROY, Mich., Dec. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Suburban Collection has acquired the Fisker automotive franchise for Michigan. The franchise was purchased from the Serra Automotive Group. No purchase price was disclosed. "Fisker is a major player in the future development of alternative propulsion systems for automobiles," said David T. Fischer, Chairman and CEO, The Suburban Collection. "We are excited about partnering with Fisker and being part of its growth." Fischer said...
- The Children's Center's 2013 AutoGlow, presented by Ford Motor Company, will be held at Ford Field, Jan. 18, following the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Charity Preview - Sponsorship packages for AutoGlow are now available and individual ticket purchasers can take advantage of a discounted ticket price through Dec. 15 - AutoGlow, titled Vive Detroit, will feature Parisian-inspired decor, French cuisine and live entertainment, with net proceeds from ticket and...
DETROIT, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Editor's Note: The following statement may be attributed to John Hantz, President and CEO, Hantz Group: "We are greatly pleased with today's decision by the Detroit City Council to approve the development agreement allowing us to contribute to creating more livable Detroit neighborhoods. We have been working with the City of Detroit for more than four years, meeting with city residents, negotiating with department representatives, the City...
