Latest Wayne County, Michigan Stories

Children's Center Announces Results from Power of Possibilities Breakfast

2013-05-17 08:20:04

DETROIT, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Children's Center of Wayne County hosted its ninth annual Power of Possibilities Breakfast fundraiser, themed "Children Are the Heroes!" More than 500 community and business leaders gathered at Detroit's Westin Book Cadillac for the event presented by Ford Motor Company. Event proceeds exceeded $390,000 including a $90,000 challenge match from Lisa & Bill Ford, along with the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation. (Logo:...

Hungry Howie's Pizza Named to 2013 Military Friendly Franchise® List

2013-05-15 12:28:35

Pizza franchise business included in top 10 percent of all franchises by publisher of G.I. Jobs. MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hungry Howie's Pizza has been named one of the 2013 Military Friendly Franchises® as compiled by Victory Media. A complete list of winners will be published in the June 2013 issue of G.I. Jobs magazine. The group was chosen using a data-driven survey managed by a panel of industry experts that was independently tested by the...

Downriver Detroit Lupus Support Group Meeting on June 5th

2013-05-13 23:02:57

Michigan Lupus Foundation Support Group meetings are offered at no charge to anyone interested in participating. Wyandotte, MI (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 The Michigan Lupus Foundation will be holding a lupus Support Group meeting in Downriver Detroit (Wyandotte) on June 5th. Meeting Details: Wednesday, June 5th 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location: Wyandotte Hospital 3200 Biddle...

Ford Motor Company And The Parade Company Announce Major Partnership, The Ford Fireworks Presented By Target, Set For Monday, June 24

2013-05-08 20:20:13

DETROIT, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) and The Parade Company have announced a major partnership for one of the nation's largest fireworks displays - The Ford Fireworks presented by Target. The event's new name reflects lead sponsorship of the fireworks by Ford Motor Company, in addition to Target's support, making possible this free world-class event for the city of Detroit and the region. The Ford Fireworks presented by Target will light up the sky,...

Ford Motor Company Fund Donates $1 Million to College for Creative Studies

2013-04-26 08:20:58

CCS dedicates Henry Ford Academy: School for Creative Studies College and Career Transitions Office DETROIT, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The College for Creative Studies (CCS) announced today that Ford Motor Company Fund will donate $1 million over five years, strengthening its commitment to one of the world's leading art and design colleges and providing educational opportunities to Detroit youth. The funds are being used to establish the Henry Ford Academy: School for...

Ford COO Mark Fields Named 2013-2014 Campaign Chair for United Way for Southeastern Michigan

2013-04-22 16:20:16

DEARBORN, Mich., April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford Motor Company Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields has been named 2013-2014 Campaign Chair for United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Outgoing chair Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO, passed the torch to Fields. Fields' role as 2013-2014 Campaign Chair builds on the thriving long-term partnership between Ford Motor Company and United Way. Ford has contributed more to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan...

Ford Brings Together Suppliers, Small Businesses to Help Grow Michigan Economy Through Matchmaking Summit

2013-03-21 00:20:13

DEARBORN, Mich., March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford is matching 12 of its purchasing teams and 30 of its Tier 1 purchasing teams with qualified Michigan suppliers, which can help spur economic growth and increase jobs in the state Ford-hosted matchmaking summit is first of its type for OEMs; Ford has successful history of bringing together suppliers and small businesses, especially women, minority and veteran-owned businesses A Center for Automotive Research (CAR) study released...

Ford Volunteers Spring into Action for Children and Families

2013-03-14 00:20:11

DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 600 employees in the Ford Volunteer Corps join together with nonprofit partners to support children and families Ford Motor Company Fund provides $53,000 in grants to purchase tools and supplies for volunteer projects Ford MODEL Teams are at work in more than three dozen locations selected by nonprofit partners as part of a Ford Accelerated Action Day The Ford Volunteer Corps is on the job all over southeast Michigan on...

Lupus Support Group Meeting in Downriver Detroit on April 3rd

2013-03-13 23:02:25

Michigan Lupus Foundation Support Group meetings are offered at no charge to anyone interested in participating. Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 The Michigan Lupus Foundation will be holding a lupus Support Group meeting in Downriver Detroit (Wyandotte) on April 3rd. Meeting Details: Wednesday, April 3rd 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location: Wyandotte Hospital 3200 Biddle Dining Room H...

The Detroit Yacht Club to Host "Cruise Thru The Decades: A Fashion Show"

2013-03-06 16:21:14

A Benefit for the Detroit Yacht Club Foundation DETROIT, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Detroit Yacht Club, one of the oldest private boating and social clubs in North America, announced today that its members will host "Cruise Thru The Decades: A Fashion Show" on April 6, 2013 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the DYC Clubhouse on Belle Isle in Detroit. The Event highlights: Unique Exhibit of Ten Decades of Design in Fashion, Automobiles and More Runway Fashion Show...