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Upcoming Events...

MichBio Expo
Tuesday & Wednesday,
November 18-19, 2008

Rock Financial Showplace
Click here for more information on the MichBio Expo.

Coffee and Conversation
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
8:30am

Frivolous Law Suits
Click here for more information on Coffee and Conversation.

Free Franchise Seminar
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Biggby Coffee will host a free franchise seminar for individuals interested in learning more about franchise opportunities.  Click here for more information on the franchise seminar.

Red Hot Art Night
Thursday,
November 20, 2008

Hosted by the Art Institute of Michigan, this evening is to benefit the Art Road Nonprofit  "Bringing Art Classes Back to Schools".  Art Road is a not for profit group that brings art supplies and artists to schools that no longer have art programs.  Click here for more information on the Red Hot Art Night.

Extra, Extra! Novi looking for extras for its Movie Database
(November 12, 2008)
The City of Novi recently adopted new ordinances and procedures in order to become a film friendly community.
Click here to read the Press Release - Novi looking for extras for its Movie Database

Next Week's MichBio Expo Spotlights Michigan Biosciences Industry
(November 12, 2008)
MichBio, the association for Michigan's biosciences industry, will gather industry leaders from across the state at its two-day Expo and Conference next Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 18-19, at the Rock Financial ShowPlace in Novi, MI.
Read the full story: Next Week's MichBio Expo Spotlights Michigan Biosciences Industry

Oakland County Launches Effort to Assist Filmmakers, Communities
(November 10, 2008)
Oakland County unveiled a new initiative to assist communities become "film ready" when production companies come to shoot in their towns.
Read the full story: Oakland County Launches Effort to Assist Filmmakers, Communities

MichBio Expo Will Feature Sessions for Michigan Manufacturers Interested in Entering Medical Device Market
(November 10, 2008)
MichBio, the association for Michigan's biosciences industry, will present two sessions at its upcoming Expo specifically aimed at manufacturers who are looking to diversify into the medical device market.
Read the full story: MichBio Expo Will Feature Sessions for Michigan Manufacturers Interested in Entering Medical Device Market

Citation leader receives nomination for Data Center Executive of the Year Award
(November 10, 2008)
Citation Corp. announced that Koke Veljasevic, its vice president and chief information officer, was nominated for the 2008 Data Center Executive of the Year National Awards.
Read the Citation story by clicking here.

The Home Depot Awards BrassCraft Partner of the Year for 2008
(November 6, 2008)
BrassCraft (Novi) received The Home Depot Partner of the Year Award for 2008 at The Home Depot annual Vendor Partnership Meeting in Atlanta, October 13.
Read the full story: The Home Depot Awards BrassCraft Partner of the Year for 2008

 

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Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan. In addition, Novi’s strong commitment to education made the partnership an easy decision. We are happy to be located in beautiful Novi and enjoy the many community benefits
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi is centrally located to Toyota and GM’s Engineering centers and a world-class International airport. Novi is a culturally diverse city that is friendly to our team members. This also affords us the availability of experienced and knowledgeable people. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan. We are proud to call Novi our home base for research and development in the Americas.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.