Oakland County is a lot more international than we might think. Thanks to the work of the Oakland County Economic Development & Community Affairs and its relationship with the Consular Corps of Detroit, the county is now home to more than 730 foreign firms from more than 37 countries.
Oakland County Parks and Recreation enhances the quality of life for those living and working in Oakland County. The 13-park system includes 68 miles of trails, day-use parks, campgrounds, nature centers, waterparks and golf courses. The parks system serves 1.5 million visitors annually.
She's on the short end of some pretty steep odds – 99-1 – but Manizha Wafeq doesn't seem the least bit fazed. She owns her own business and business owners who are women have faced challenges for a long time in a world typically dominated by men.
Does your kid go to a "green school" here in Oakland County? Ever drop anything off at a NO HAZ event? If so, you might have crossed paths with Whitney Calio. This issue's Q&A knocks on Calio's door to explain a few things about the NO HAZ events and the Michigan Green Schools Program.
Oakland County saw $15.878 million of investment, 160 jobs created, and 94 jobs retained from the county's Emerging Sectors and Traditional Sectors Programs in the month of March.