Ex-Michiganders hope to revive flagging candy profits

An Indianapolis couple – and a group of investors – have bought a majority position in Morley Brands, LLC. The company is perhaps best known for its legendary Sanders products, a staple of the Michigan dessert menu.

Dalai Lama to speak at UM-D

The University of Michigan-Dearborn will host a special guest April 20 - the Dalai Lama will speak on sustainability. The exiled Tibetan leader has lived outside of his native land since 1959, and has become an international advocate for peace.

Branding the D: seminar to focus on Detroit as marketing tool

Ask not what you can do for the D – what can the D do for you? On Feb. 1, local business leaders and marketers will just learn that – how best to use the Detroit brand to attract visitors of all kinds to the Motor City.

Mt. Clemens moves forward with streetscape improvement plans for downtown

New streets, streetlights and sidewalks are heading for downtown Mt. Clemens. City leaders are approving plans for a streetscape improvement project this winter and expect to begin construction in the spring.

Feds honor Metro Detroit’s 100-mile network of greenways

Greenways are starting to pay off for Metro Detroit in more ways than one. The Federal Highway Administration has recognized the region's 100-mile network of trails and greenways with an award for exceptional environmental stewardship.

Ypsilanti looks to add more bike lanes on Forest Avenue

Another bike lane is heading for Ypsilanti. The City Council approved putting in a new bike lane along West Forest Avenue between College Place and Norris Street. It expected to be in and available by XXX.

Vinewood Village condos in downtown Wyandotte ready for occupancy

The developers of the Vinewood Village project in downtown Wyandotte are keeping an open mind when it comes to selling their nearly completed townhouses. They hope to work with buyers to get sales moving in a highly competitive market.

Dearborn Public Service Days looks to clean up the neighborhoods

Cleaner streets and cleaner neighborhoods are a big goal for the city of Dearborn next year. The city plans to start its Public Service Days initiative in January where a concentrated dose of city services, such as street sweeping and tree trimming, will be given to each neighborhood twice a month.

Ann Arbor strives for energy efficiency with Energy Challenge Awards Program

As if Treetown could become any greener, Ann Arbor found a new way with its Energy Challenge Awards Program. The program awards companies that become more energy efficient or utilize renewable energies. Winners receive a plaque, public recognition from the city and the added savings from using less energy.

Book Cadillac redevelopment makes significant progress

The $180 million redevelopment of the Book Cadillac is on track to wrap up in fall of 2008.

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