Events & Programs

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Check out the following upcoming events and programs related to Economic Development in Novi.

Date Event/Program
Tuesday,
November 18, 2008
11:30am - 1:00pm		 Michigan Business Success Stories Told Here:
Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish
Walsh College, 41500 Gardenbrook Road.
Biggby Coffee opened the first cafe in March, 1995 and began franchising in 1999. Today there are 100 cafes in nine states.  Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish will be the Walsh Business Leadership Institute Michigan Business Success Story speaker, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at the College's Novi Campus. Lunch will begin at 11:30am.  Tickets are $15 for students, $30 for alumni and partners and $60 for all others.  Order tickets online here.  Bob will describe Biggby's unique marketing and customer service strategies including his use of Web 2.0 tools like Facebook and Twitter.  Read more about Biggby Coffee on Bob's Blog, and his Biggby Lounge.
Read related story: Where is Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish?
Register for this Michigan Business Success Stories event
Tuesday & Wednesday,
November 18-19, 2008		 Logo - MichBio ExpoMichBio Expo
Rock Financial Showplace
Click here for more information on the MichBio Expo.
Wednesday,
November 19, 2008
8:30am		 Coffee & Conversation
(Read more about Coffee & Conversation by clicking here.)
Thursday,
November 20, 2008
6:00pm - 9:30pm		 Red Hot Art Night
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.
March 2009 Engineering Society of Detroit's Job Fair
Rock Financial Showplace

 

 

 

 

 

 
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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.