Winter in Michigan doesn't have to mean hibernation! Bundle up and learn how to snowshoe or strap on skis and try cross-country skiing; explore winter changes at two nature centers or make your own fun by ice skating or ice fishing.
Here's a list of events across Oakland County during the holiday break. Brave the cold and get out and enjoy what Oakland County has to offer.
The holidays are back again! Time to enjoy the mistletoe, eggnog, and "ho-ho-hos" of mall Santas (and the real one). So, enjoy the few days off and we'll see you back here Jan. 11. Happy holidays and have a great New Year Prosper readers.
This edition of EDGE TV discusses what Wayne County has done and plans to do to move itself into the future. This includes not only being financially sound and working smart but also the bit move into the Guardian Building.
One year ago, the County Executive came to me with a challenge. He wanted to build one of the most sophisticated and aggressive economic expansion and attraction programs in the United States. And one year later, the results speak for themselves.
The City of Grosse Pointe is mainly a residential town with a population just below 5,000. Nestled between the City of Grosse Pointe Park and Grosse Pointe Farms, the City has fared well during the past few years, despite the region's overall recession.
A career with "No Speed Limit" is how the Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology defines itself on their web site. The Wayne County based post secondary educational institution is one of the largest aviation maintenance technician schools in the nation (historically a principal training ground for Northwest Airlines Engine mechanics), with over 350 students.
Wayne County's Chief Executive Robert A. Ficano wishes everyone a joyful and peaceful holiday season and thanks the hard-working staff within the Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE).
Economic development in Michigan should take a page from the playbook of the ever-evolving software industry. Its "open source" philosophy – providing the source code that drives development -- is a model that can propel Michigan's success in growing, retaining, and attracting business.
The Night Move is no longer singular. The popular weekend express shuttle between some of Metro Detroit's most vibrant downtowns now has a companion shuttle called The Loop.The Night Move goes between downtown Royal Oak, Ferndale, and Detroit on Fridays and Saturdays. The Loop will focus on moving between hot spots in Detroit's downtown and Midtown neighborhoods on Friday and Saturday nights.The Loop will stop at the Town Pump Tavern/Centaur, Bookies Bar and Grill, Greektown, Wayne State, Traffic Jam and Snug and MGM Grand between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m. It costs $5 for an all-night pass."We'd like to eventually run this bus for free," says Jennifer Harlan, marketing director for The Night Move. "That's the end goal."The Night Move provides a shuttle bus between night spots along the Woodward corridor. The shuttle bus runs on biodiesel and is driven by Chris Ramos, the owner. Source: Jennifer Harlan, marketing director for The Night MoveWriter: Jon Zemke
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