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The City of Novi recently adopted new ordinances and procedures in order to become a film friendly community. As part of Novi’s goal to attract the film industry, the City is looking to create a database of citizens interested in being cast as extras in movies or commercials filmed in their community.
To be
included in the City of Novi’s Movie Extras Database, send an email
titled Movie Extra with your name, address, phone number, date of
birth and gender to
Robin Kummer. This information will be made available to the
production companies that decide to film in Novi. The use of
community members in any film or commercial is up to the discretion
of the production companies. The list of names will only be shared
with producers filming in the area, so the privacy of applicants
will be protected.
“This is an opportunity for the residents of Novi to possibly garner their 15 minutes of fame and be involved in the local film industry,” said Ara Topouzian, Novi’s Economic Development Manager. “It will be up to the film companies to utilize the offered database. Offering a database of potential actors in another aspect of becoming film friendly in Novi.”
Next Week's
MichBio Expo Spotlights Michigan Biosciences Industry
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. The Expo is the premier annual meeting for the industry. "We have taken the Expo program to a new level this year, covering two full days and all facets of the industry," said Stephen Rapundalo, Ph.D., MichBio President and CEO. "There are workshops and sessions for instruction and discussion; a policy summit for planning; showcase for new technologies to be introduced to investors; facility tours; a legislative update and a look at future trends and hot topics.
Read the full story: Next Week's MichBio Expo Spotlights Michigan
Biosciences Industry
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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. A new website, www.OaklandCountyFilm.com, and a toll-free phone number, 877-651-FILM, will help municipalities and the film production community work together to bring film production to Oakland County.
Read the full story: Oakland County Launches Effort to Assist
Filmmakers, Communities
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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. The MichBio Expo is the premier annual gathering of biosciences professionals in the state and will be held Nov. 18-19 at the Rock Financial ShowPlace in Novi, MI.
Read the full story: MichBio Expo Will Feature Sessions for Michigan
Manufacturers Interested in Entering Medical Device Market
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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. Veljasevic is based at the company's Novi facility. The award recognizes data center executives and project teams for their outstanding achievement, leadership, innovation and contributions to private and public organizations in the data center industry.
Citation is a privately held corporation headquartered in Novi. Citation employs 2,600 employees in Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina and Wisconsin. The company designs, develops and manufactures high-quality cast, machined and assembled components for the industrial and transportation markets.
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. Citing superior inventory fill rates, execution of merchandising initiatives, and a "bring it on!" attitude, 2008 represents the third year that Home Depot has awarded BrassCraft this prestigious honor. This accolade is evidence that BrassCraft is as dedicated to the quality of their customer relationships as they are to the quality of their products.
Read the full story: The Home Depot Awards BrassCraft Partner of the
Year for 2008
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City of Novi
Assistant City Manager leads roundtable discussions at Oakland
County on Film
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October 31, 2008, Novi, Michigan – City of Novi Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil took part in the Oakland County on Film seminar hosted by the Oakland County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs department on Tuesday, October 28 at the Somerset Inn in Troy, Michigan.
With roughly 100 attendees, the seminar focused on the current Michigan film incentive industry, and how municipalities can prepare for and encourage filming in their community. Antil led two of the discussions; what you can ask from the film industry and the economic benefits to the City of Novi. Antil also announced the launch of the Novi Film Office to the group.
“We are pleased to welcome
television and film makers to Novi and believe the industry will
have a positive economic benefit in Novi and southeast Michigan,”
said Antil. Antil, along with Economic Development Manager
Ara Topouzian and Fire Marshal Mike Evans, have led efforts to make
the City of Novi more film friendly. Their efforts have
resulted in the Novi City Council approving an outdoor gathering
ordinance specifically geared towards promoting film production, a
streamlined film permit process and a portion of investnovi.org devoted towards
the movie industry.
“Novi’s film permit process was designed to fit the business needs of the film industry which requires quick permitting turn around time and flexibility while still protecting the health and safety of the community,” said Antil. “Hollywood Novi is open for business.” For more information about filming in Novi, visit investnovi.org/film to connect to the Novi Film Office, permit application and related documents and information.
City recognizes five local
businesses
The City of Novi recognized five local businesses at the presentation of the first annual Novi Business Recognition Awards at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 20th. The event consisted of a small reception for the honorees before the meeting and an awards presentation by City of Novi Mayor David Landry.
Emagine Theater and Fox Run received Large Business Award honors while Network Source One and Telcom Credit Union were honored with Small Business Awards. Providence Park Hospital was the Outstanding Community Leader Award winner. Advanced Vein Therapies, Art Van Furniture, Goodman Orthodontics, Hagopian World of Rugs, Marketlink Services, Novi Pizza Company, Rock Financial Showplace and Toyota Boshoku America were Honorable Mentions.
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Novi salon goes totally
green, expects revenue boost
(October 30, 2008)
John Vushaj and his wife Eva, who own Gjeto's Salon & Day Spa in Novi, have incorporated environmentally-friendly products into their business since its 2001 debut. In February 2008, they took green to the next level with the reopening of their salon as an entirely eco-friendly business, right down to the paint on the walls - a move they expect will fetch a 25-percent revenue increase.
Read the full story: Novi salon goes totally green, expects revenue
boost
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Novi-based Trinity
Health finishes bond deal
It will refinance debt, expand projects
October 30, 2008
Trinity Health completed a $492-million municipal bond deal late Tuesday that allows it to refinance costlier debt and expand projects at its Michigan and Idaho hospitals. The Novi-based health system is watching the market in hopes of moving ahead Nov. 12 with the rest of a bond issue for debt refinancing and projects at its Michigan and Indiana hospitals, said Ed Chadwick, Trinity's chief financial officer.
Read the full story: Novi-based Trinity Health finishes bond deal
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Trinity Health bond
deal to help expansion
October 29, 2008
Trinity Health completed a $492 million municipal bond deal late Tuesday that allows it to refinance costlier debt and expand hospital projects at its Michigan and Idaho hospitals. The Novi-based health system is watching the market in hopes of moving ahead Nov. 12 with the rest of a bond issue for debt refinancing and projects at its Michigan and Indiana hospitals, said Ed Chadwick, Trinity’s chief financial officer.
Read the full story: Trinity Health bond deal to help expansion
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Biggby Coffee CEO Bob
Fish to Speak at Walsh College Novi Campus 'Michigan Business
Success Story' Series November 18
October 29, 2008
Where is Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish? Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter and on November 18, the Biggby Coffee CEO can be found at the Walsh College Novi Campus, speaking about social media marketing.
Read
the full story: Where is Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish
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Presenters
Announced For MichBio Expo's Emerging Business Showcase
(October 27, 2008)
MichBio, the association for Michigan's biosciences industry, today announced the names of the winning applicants for its Emerging Biosciences Showcase on Nov. 18, the first day of its statewide Expo. The purpose of the Showcase is to introduce venture capital firms from around the country to biosciences start-ups emerging in Michigan. The event provides selected companies with an opportunity to introduce their technologies to an audience of investors, technology experts, and other entrepreneurs.
Read the full story: Presenters Announced For MichBio Expo's
Emerging Business Showcase
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Michigan Engineering
Honors Kedrick Adkins With 2008 Merit Award
(October 24, 2008)
The University of Michigan’s Industrial and Operations Engineering Alumni Society presented Kedrick D. Adkins, Jr., President of Integrated Services, Trinity Health, with the 2008 Merit Award at an alumni event during Homecoming Weekend. He also delivered the society’s annual seminar to faculty, students and alumni.
Read the full story: Michigan Engineering Honors Kedrick Adkins With
2008 Merit Award
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Despite challenges,
Taubman sees healthy 3rd-quarter returns
(October 22, 2008)
Taubman Centers Inc. reported healthy rises in third-quarter profits, revenue and funds from operations, despite a host of economic challenges hitting retailers and consumers. Funds from operations, a measure of cash flow that real estate investment trusts use, rose 9.7% to $39.7 million, or 74 cents a share, for the three months ended Sept. 30 up from $36.2 million, or 68 cents a share, a year ago.
Read the full story: Despite challenges, Taubman sees healthy
3rd-quarter returns
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Early-Bird Pricing
Ends Soon for MichBio Expo Attendees and Exhibitors; Award
Nominations Due Nov. 1
(October 21, 2008)
October 31
is the last day to receive early-bird pricing for attending the
MichBio Expo, the state's largest and premier gathering of
biosciences professionals in Michigan. The MichBio Expo will take
place on November 18 and 19 at the Rock Financial ShowPlace in Novi,
MI. It is the 4th Annual Expo presented by MichBio, the association
for the biosciences industry in Michigan.
Read
the full story: Early-Bird Pricing Ends Soon for MichBio Expo
Attendees and Exhibitors; Award Nominations Due Nov. 1
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Tracy Petrella
Promoted to Project Manager
(October 17, 2008)
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., Architects – Engineers, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tracy Petrella to Project Manager. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Illustration, and a Master of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. She is an associate member of the American Institute of Architects, and is active in both the AIA Detroit Emerging Professionals Committee and the AIA Michigan Strategic Planning Committee.
As Project Manager, Petrella will provide design insight, and establish and maintain quality assurance of projects and services to clients, while meeting budgets and goals. Petrella joined the firm in 2001. She resides in Oak Park, Michigan with her husband, Thomas Petrella.
Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc., extensively experienced in library, educational, and recreational planning and design, is located at 28001 Cabot Drive, Suite 110, Novi, Michigan. Please visit www.fhai.com.
Novi fitness
center open 24 hours
October 16, 2008
Keith and Carol Rochon combined their passion for fitness with a fast, affordable, convenient business plan, leaving Novi residents without an excuse for not exercising. The South Lyon couple opened their first Snap Fitness franchise on the northwest corner of 10 Mile and Meadowbrook roads in August. "We're open 24-7," said Carol Rochon. "Dealing with the obesity numbers we have in this country, there is no excuse (not to exercise). It's more convenient now."
Read the full story: Novi fitness center open 24 hours
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Novi
recognizes local organizations with first-ever Business Recognition
Awards - Five businesses will be recognized at the October 20
City Council Meeting
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NOVI, Michigan, October 13, 2008: The City of Novi will recognize five local businesses with the presentation of the first annual Novi Business Awards at the City Council Meeting at 7:00pm on Monday, October 20, 2008. The City Council meeting will be held in the Novi Civic Center Council Chambers, 45175 W. Ten Mile Road, between Taft and Novi Roads. The evening will begin with a small reception at 6:00pm in the Civic Center.
Providence Park Hospital, Emagine Theater, Fox Run, Network Source One and Telcom Credit Union were selected by a panel of community members and Economic Development Committee members. Emagine Theater and Fox Run were honored as Large Business Award Winners; Network Source One and Telcom Credit Union were selected as Small Business Award Winners; and Providence Park Hospital was chosen as the Outstanding Community Leader winner.
“We received numerous nominations from local
businesses and narrowing them down was a difficult process,”
commented Ara Topouzian, City of Novi Economic Development Manager.
“In a tough economy, the award winners have shown remarkable strides
in maintaining a sustainable business while contributing to the
local community.”
Advanced Vein Therapies, Art Van Furniture, Goodman Orthodontics, Hagopian World of Rugs, Marketlink Services, Novi Pizza Company, Rock Financial Showplace and Toyota Boshoku America were recognized with Honorable Mention awards.
The entire community is invited to come celebrate with these local leaders.
Novi’s
Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store
Goes from Moo to Boo with a Halloween Magic Show
On Saturday, October 25th from 1:00pm through 4:00pm, the Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Store at 43168 Grand River in the Novi Town Center will celebrate Halloween by hosting a magic Show. The show will feature magician Dave Foydel. Mr. Foydel has been a professional magician since 1994 and learned his craft as child when his father, a retired firefighter, purchased a magic shop and began teaching Dave tricks. In addition to Oberweis, Dave has performed for the Northville department of Parks and Recreation, Oakland Mall, Magic 105 and Fox 2. He also has a series of instructional videos at www.expertvillage.com.
According to Mike McDonald, owner of the Oberweis store, "we are really trying to do a big event each quarter. Back in July we had a petting farm that even included a llama. We continue to be focused on providing not only a great product but a memorable experience as well. We wanted to do something around Halloween, but we didn’t want to be scary and magic seemed to be a fit. Dave came highly recommended not only because of his magic, but also his sense of humor and his ability to tailor his show to an audience that includes both adults and children." "We’ve got something really special planned around Christmas as well, but we’ll keep that one a secret for now, " McDonald continues.
"We don’t only want to be considered special because of these bigger events. We always want to deliver an experience that can only be gotten at our store. Whether it’s dessert after a movie, a birthday party through our partnership with Build a Bear or just a trip to our store to buy our milk in glass bottles, it needs to be special. That’s why every child that comes in our store gets a balloon. We don’t want the coming to our store to be an errand or chore, it should always be a welcomed trip."
For more information about the magic show, or the Oberweis store in general, please contact Mike McDonald at 248-348-8850.
Macy's ready to unveil
store upgrade in Novi
Expansion, renovation project at Twelve Oaks will follow at
retailer's other outlets in Mich.
October 3, 2008
After nearly two years of putting up with pounding hammers and flying dust, shoppers at Macy's at Twelve Oaks Mall can now enjoy one of the department store chain's most modern and updated stores in the country. Macy's is wrapping up a 60,000-square-foot expansion and renovation project that includes improved lighting, wider aisles, a new Starbucks cafe, eateries, a salon and spa, a bigger cosmetics department and more room for new lines of apparel. Macy's officials declined to say how much the project cost.
Read the full story: Macy's ready to unveil store upgrade in Novi
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Kramer-Triad
Management Group, LLC. Opens a New Office in Novi, MI
September 30, 2008
Kramer-Triad Management Group, LLC, a leading provider of community management services throughout Michigan, has relocated its Farmington Hills office, reflecting the company's growth and dedication to its clients. Founded in 1980 and currently one of the largest professional community association management companies in the industry, Kramer-Triad is known for its quality management services throughout Michigan, including two other offices located in Ann Arbor and Troy.
Read the full story: Kramer-Triad Management Group, LLC. Opens a New
Office in Novi, MI
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Novi Congratulates Matthew Sosin, 33, President, Northern Equities Group, Farmington Hills
Crane's Detroit Business 40 Under 40 Series
September 28, 2008
...Occupying much of his time has been working on the second
phase of the Haggerty Corridor Corporate Park in Novi. He handled
the 200-acre project from its early planning stage, took it through
city, county and state government approvals and has overseen the
construction of roads and infrastructure. He also handled most of
the negotiations for the park’s first lease, 120,000 square feet
built for Ryder Corp., and is working on the development of the
speculative buildings planned for the project.
Read the full story: Matthew Sosin, 33, President, Northern Equities
Group, Farmington Hills
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SecurStar Announces
New Mobile Phone Encryption Software PhoneCrypt
Military grade encryption for mobile devices, security and privacy assured with "PhoneCrypt".
NOVI, Michigan (USA), September 24, 2008 – SecurStar, a German based multinational company specializing in data security and information, today announced the release of a new product software PhoneCrypt, data encryption software for mobile phones and smartphones.
PhoneCrypt is professional phone encryption software that effectively protects your communication against eavesdropping and interception by encrypting confidential conversations and data using ultra-strong 4096 bit military grade encryption.
A recent consumer survey on smartphone usage, revealed that 70 percent of respondents access what they deem to be sensitive information on their smartphone device when away from the office. The "Smartphone Protection Consumer Survey," notes that today’s businesses have become "always on" environments, with employees becoming increasingly reliant upon mobile devices for connectivity when on the road or away from the office. This constant connectivity to company systems, without appropriate protections in place, can create tremendous vulnerabilities in the IT security infrastructure as the devices themselves become smaller, more powerful and more susceptible to loss or theft.
Now available in the U.S., PhoneCrypt is especially designed to ensure secure communication and complete integrated protection for corporate or private data on PDAs, Smart Phones & Handheld Devices. PhoneCrypt phone encryption software not only protects two-way cellular phone communications, it also protects data stored on a mobile device, by encrypting data, such as confidential documents, financial files, emails, etc. PhoneCrypt encrypts your conversations with an unbreakable cipher (AES and Diffie-Hellmann). To place a secured telephone call, both parties need to have the PhoneCrypt software installed on their phones. Conversations and data will remain secure even if the device is stolen or lost.
PhoneCrypt is an innovative software solution, compatible with Windows Mobile. Once installed on the phone's operating system, it transforms a mobile device into an encrypted high-security device, guarding against all types of threats.
For more information about SecurStar's new product PhoneCrypt and other security products, visit www.securstar.com.
About SecurStar
SecurStar was founded in 2001 with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Its encrypted digital security products are among the most used software and hardware in both the corporate and private markets. SecurStar’s workforce consists of specialists in the IT security arena trained in helping clients achieve the full potential of the software and its applications, for their total satisfaction and data security. The company is attentive to the needs of the corporate sector, continually updating its products and making the latest technology available to its clients.
Contact Information:
| SecurStar USA Jennifer Schnell 42400 Nine Mile Rd. Novi, Michigan 48375 USA Phone:+1 888 205 8721 Fax: +1 248 347 8894 |
SecurStar GmbH Contact Person: Wilfried Hafner Managing Director Fürstenrieder Str. 270 D-81377 München - GERMANY Tel.: +49 (0) 89 90 40 68-125 Fax: +49 (0) 89 90 40 68-126 |
Mando American
Corporation
September 24, 2008
The manufacturer of brake, steering and suspension systems for the automobile and truck industries in North America is planning to move their current Plymouth operations to Novi rather than out of state. Recent work by the state, county and business organization have allowed Mando America to propose moving the current research and development and test activities to a center in Novi. If approved by Mando’s senior executives in Korea, the proposed Michigan move would happen some time after the end of this year. The state's proposal will create 101 new direct jobs for Mando and the local community over the span of 5 to 10 years. The city of Novi will provide $20,000 for public infrastructure improvements to support the project.
Granholm: 7,000 New
Jobs Coming to MI
September 24, 2008
Governor Jennifer Granholm has announced that over 7,000 new jobs will be created in Michigan. The big announcement comes as companies plan to invest more than a billion dollars in the state.
Read the full story: Granholm: 7,000 New Jobs Coming to MI
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State
panel to consider tax breaks for 4 Oakland projects
September 23, 2008
State officials later this morning are expected to green light four manufacturing-related expansion projects in Oakland County worth a combined $47.3 million in investment.
The monthly meeting of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority board will consider applications from a pair of auto suppliers, a heavy truck manufacturer and a developer of manufacturing systems software. The proposed projects are projected to create 652 new jobs.
Read the full story: State panel to consider tax breaks for 4
Oakland projects
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Hyatt Place
planned for Novi in 2010
Proposed Hotel would connect via pedestrian walkway to Rock
Financial Showplace
September 18, 2008
By early 2010, Rock Financial Showplace in Novi will be able to offer on-site lodging to meeting planners, conventioneers, conference attendees and wedding guests.
Read the full story: Hyatt Place planned for Novi in 2010
BTI Systems Selects
Marketlink Services to Drive New Growth Opportunities and Maximize
Sales
New Partnership Will Help BTI Systems Expand Channel Traction in
Enterprise Markets
September 12, 2008
OTTAWA, Canada, September 12, 2008 – BTI Systems, a global supplier of Intelligent Services Edge solutions for the delivery of high-bandwidth communications, announced today that it has selected Marketlink Services to further develop a nationwide distribution channel for the recently launched BTI 7000 Series Packet Optical Edge platform.
This new partnership with Marketlink Services will enable BTI Systems to extend its reach with key enterprise customers, leveraging the sales and marketing support of Marketlink Services. “We selected Marketlink because of their proven track record, customized sales and marketing approach, and proficiency developing key relationships in the industry for effective penetration into our desired markets,” said Pete Dale, BTI Systems' Vice President of North American Sales and Business Development. “Marketlink with their reach allows us to further expand our customer engagement in this key segment of the market.”
"Marketlink’s commitment to deploying the best people, supported by the best customized tools and market expertise gives our clients a vast advantage,” said Dan Dempsey, Marketlink President and CEO. “BTI Systems is a nationwide leader in networking technologies and we are excited to serve as an integrated extension of the BTI Team to drive sales and grow their channel.”
About BTI Systems
BTI Systems enables service providers and enterprises to respond rapidly and cost-effectively to the accelerating demand for bandwidth in today’s gigabit world. BTI provides packet-enabled networking systems that expand the capacity of a single fiber up to 320Gbps. The BTI 7000 Series - the industry's first Packet Optical Edge system - provides wavelength and packet-level delivery of high capacity services such as video, storage, wired data, wireless data and voice, and media to the network edge. The compact 2U platform consolidates key transport capabilities including CWDM/DWDM, optical multiplexing, amplification, dispersion compensation, software-provisionable multiprotocol client service interfaces, and packet-switching. The combined BTI 7000 and 700 Series portfolios enable network operators to dramatically improve the economics of delivering today’s services with fully-featured Ethernet and multi-service network solutions. For more information, visit www.btisystems.com.
About Marketlink Services
Marketlink Services has over twelve years experience launching new businesses, channels and product categories for many startups, and leading technology companies. Our roots include manufacturers’ representative, distribution, retail and technical services businesses that cumulatively have created a broad sales, marketing and support skill set unmatched in the high technology arena.
Contact Information:
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Marketlink Services Jennifer Schnell 248.380.9080 www.marketlink-services.com |
Southern BBQ
arrives in Novi
September 11, 2008
Opening
its doors the final Thursday in August, Virginia Barbeque found
itself packed full of hungry customers during its Labor Day weekend
grand opening. "It's been so busy," said owner Sharon Byrd.
"It's been great feedback on the food." Virginia Barbeque opened its
first Michigan location in the Pheasant Run Plaza on Grand River
Avenue, west of Haggerty Road, to hoards of hungry locals looking
for a taste of the south.
Read the full story: Southern BBQ arrives in Novi
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Novi
clean transport event to highlight technology for fuels, power,
emissions
September 11, 2008
Trains, motorcycles and buses that run on bio-fuels and batteries are among the innovations that will be on display Sept. 24 at the 2008 Michigan Clean Transportation Expo & Awards in Novi. The event will celebrate the engineering ingenuity of Michigan companies working on projects like hybrid city buses and train locomotives and recognize cities and individuals that are committed to clean transportation technologies.
Read the full story: Novi clean transport event to highlight
technology for fuels, power, emissions
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White Lodging continues to expand nationwide and
opens new Hilton Garden Inn in Detroit area
September 11, 2008
White Lodging teamed up with Michigan-based Etkin Equities to open a 148-room Hilton Garden Inn in Novi, Mich., last week adding to the company's impressive growing portfolio of more than 132 hotels in seventeen states nationwide. With more than 20 years of expertise and future development projects in excess of $2 billion opening over the next five years, White Lodging continues to break ground as one of the fastest growing independent hospitality companies in the country.
Read the full story: White Lodging
continues to expand nationwide and opens new Hilton Garden Inn in
Detroit area
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ESD programs to train and
retain young engineers
September 7, 2008
The Engineering Society of Detroit is talking to a number of local companies about providing partial or full college scholarships and work-study programs in exchange for three years of work after graduation.
Read the full story: ESD programs to train and retain young
engineers
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Trek nets
college fund for hospital's first baby
September 6, 2008
Just how far will patients go to get care at metro Detroit's first new hospital in 22 years? The parents of Wisdom Love Walker drove 35 miles from their Detroit home early Friday to deliver their baby at Providence Park Hospital in Novi, passing a half dozen other hospitals on the way. "It was well worth the drive," said Karla Walker, 34, holding her baby, who was born at 9:59am Friday. The hospital surprised the couple with $6,000 in college scholarships: a $5,000 state of Michigan college scholarship and an additional $1,000 from the hospital's Credit Union.
Read the full story: Trek nets college fund for hospital's first
baby
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Novi’s
Providence Park Hospital open for business
September 5, 2008
The wait is over. After being under construction for
almost three years, the hard hats have come off, and the patients
are coming in. Novi’s Providence Park Hospital opened its doors at 6
a.m. this morning with 100 beds. “We are so grateful for everybody’s
support,” said Providence Park Hospital President Rob Casalou. St.
John Health invested $224 million into the state-of-the-art
hospital, located on the southwest corner of Beck Road and Grand
River Avenue.
Read the full story: Novi's Providence Park Hospital open for
business
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MichBio Expo to
include bioscience showcase
September 4, 2008
MichBio has
added the Michigan Biosciences Showcase to its program on day 1 of
its 2008 Expo and Conference on November 18-19 at the Rock Financial
Showplace, Novi, MI. The event will provide 20 selected companies
with an opportunity to introduce their bioscience technologies and
emerging companies to venture capitalists and other investors,
technology experts, and entrepreneurs. Company presentations will
take place from 1:00pm - 5:00pm and be followed by the Expo Opening
Reception.
Read the full
story: MichBio to include bioscience showcase
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Kramer-Triad Management
Group names new president, moves Ann Arbor and Oakland offices
by Dan Meisler, Ann Arbor Business Review
September 4, 2008
Kramer-Triad Management Group enters the fall with a new president and new locations for its Southeast Michigan offices. The company, which manages condominium and homeowner associations, named former Chief Operating Officer Jeff Gourlie its new president. Kramer-Triad has three offices, in Ann Arbor, Troy and Farmington Hills. Gourlie replaces Craig Koss, who is moving up to regional vice president for Kramer-Triad's parent company, Dallas-based Associa. Kramer-Triad is also relocating its offices in Ann Arbor and Troy, and moving its Farmington Hills location to Novi.
Read the full story: Kramer-Triad Management Group names new
president, moves Ann Arbor and Oakland Offices
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ITC Sends Crews
to Assist With Power Restoration in Hurricane-Ravaged Gulf Coast
Communities
September 3, 2008
ITC Holdings Corp. has sent emergency field crews from its Michigan and Iowa operations to Louisiana to assist with power restoration efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav. The Gulf Coast storm, which hit Monday, has left more than 1.9 million residents in Louisiana without electricity.
Read the full story: ITC Sends Crews to Assist With Power
Restoration in Hurricane-Ravaged Gulf Coast Communities
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Low Price Window
Companies on the Rise
New Kid in Novi is Prime Example
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September 3, 2008
Contact: Gina Schumer
Window World 330-726-0200
(Novi, MI) - According to the July/August 2008 issue of “Replacement Contractor” Magazine, the traditional way of buying and selling replacement windows is changing rapidly. Window World, the pioneer among low-priced window retailers and the leader in the market is riding high on the new trend; the new Window World in Novi, a prime example.
Historically, traditional window replacement companies implement two to three hour in-home presentations to demonstrate products, using multiple sales methods with complicated pricing structures. The price is usually not advertised because it is determined by the “sale of the day” or “large discount” taken from an inflated price.
Enter Window World, the company that turned the replacement window industry upside down. In 1995 Leo Whitworth in a roadside stand in Wilmington, North Carolina decided early on that he wasn’t going to be like everyone else. The Window World way would be simple, provide superior products, installed by professional craftsmen, guaranteeing low prices, Simply the Best for Less. His plan worked, and in 2007, Window World dealers installed 1,092,000 windows, more than any other window replacement company in the U.S.
Father and son team, Fred and Pat Moran bought into Whitworth’s new business model in 2003, opening a Window World in Youngstown, Ohio. The following year, they opened locations in Pittsburgh and Erie, PA. Locations in Toledo, OH and Ann Arbor soon followed. In July, the Moran’s opened their sixth Window World at 48661 Grand River Avenue in Novi with high expectations of success.
“The secret to our success is our value. Our $189 priced window is the window we sell the most, says Fred Moran. “It’s fully welded frames, 7/8” double pane insulated glass and has a lifetime warranty. Because of the large volume we do, nobody can touch our price.” Window World windows and other products are manufactured by AMI, Akron, Ohio.
This past year, Window World received the prestigious Good Housekeeping seal on their full line of windows, only one out of five replacement window companies in the country to do so.
Sales at Window World don’t seem to be effected by the economy’s slump, as Fred and Pat Moran are experiencing double digit increases for 2008. They expect greater gains this year, as energy conscious consumers are looking to improve the efficiency of their homes by replacing their windows with more energy efficient windows, as recommended by ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping people save money and protects the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Consumers can visit www.energystar.gov to determine how efficient their home is now and find solutions for better efficiency.
What makes a window energy efficient? According the Fred Moran, of Window World, the fully welded frame and double pane glass of their 4000 series window reduces heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer months. The optional glass package includes Solarban 60 Low-E Glass, a special coating that reflects infrared light , keeping heat inside in winter and outside in summer. The package also includes argon gas, filled between the panes for better insulation than regular air. “The ‘energy efficient’ glass package usually reduces heating bills by as much as 35%, notes Moran. “So the windows pay for themselves.”
Another energy efficient option also available by Window World is “Prodigy” insulated home siding. Designed with an R-value of 5.0, the siding offers five times the energy efficiency of ordinary siding. The insulation is 1 ½” thick and wraps the home in an unbroken blanket. Yet Prodigy breathes freely to resist water retention.
Interested homeowners can see the windows, siding and other products from Window World by visiting their new showroom at 48661 Grand River Avenue in Novi, between Wixom and Beck Roads. The showroom is open Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. Free in-home no obligation consultations are available daily and weekends and can be made by calling Window World at 1-800-NEXTWINDOW (639-8946) or the local number at 248-347-0100.
Virginia Barbecue
opens in Novi
August 29, 2008
The
Virginia Barbecue restaurant chain opened its first Michigan
location this week in Novi's Pheasant Run Plaza, serving a menu that
features Virginia, North Carolina and Texas barbecue styles, as well
as sides including hush puppies, baked beans and collards. The
restaurant is so Southern, it even has sweet tea. The company
says its pork is slow-smoked over hickory for 12 hours, but service
is fast-food style. The average wait time is five minutes or less,
and a family of four can eat for under $20.
Read the full story: Virginia Barbecue opens in Novi
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Partnerships
key component at St. John Providence Park Hospital in Novi
by Gary Gosselin, Oakland Business Review
August 21, 2008
One
of the more noteworthy aspects of the new St. John Providence Park
Hospital Novi that opens Sept. 5 is the partnership with a doctor's
group and their investment of $70 million in the new campus.
"For years, hospitals have had a transactional relationship with
doctors. Now they have not only invested their talents, but they
have invested their money," said Providence Park CEO Rob Casalou.
Read the full story: Partnerships key component at St. John
Providence Park Hospital in Novi
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Twelve Oaks'
expansion in Novi attracts stores, despite slow pace in retail
construction
by Carol Marshall, Oakland Business Review
August 14, 2008
Nearly a year after opening the
97,000-square-foot expansion of Twelve Oaks Mall, the shopping
center is experiencing continued positive leasing activity.
Growth is particularly strong in the food category. In August,
California Pizza Kitchen opened a location in Twelve Oaks, and Mrs.
Field's Cookies will open there this fall.
Read the full story: Twelve Oaks' expansion in Novi attracts stores,
despite slow pace in retail construction
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German rubber
parts manufacturer Lubke & Vogt moving to Novi
by Sven Gustafson, Oakland Business Review
August 14, 2008
A
German manufacturer of molded rubber parts is planning a fall move
to the Novi Technical Center, where it plans to target Michigan's
automotive and household appliance industries.
Lubke & Vogt
GmbH & Co. signed a four-year lease on a 2,250-square-foot
office and warehouse space at 25889 Meadowbrook Road. The new
location will serve as the sole distributor for the Sundern,
Germany-based company in the NAFTA region.
Read the full story: German rubber parts manufacturer Lubke & Vogt
moving to Novi
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City
of Novi streamlines building process
City Council approves amendment to Zoning Ordinance
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CONTACT: Sheryl Walsh, Community Relations Manager, 248- 735-5628
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, Mich., August 12, 2008 – On Monday, August 11, the Novi City Council approved an ordinance amendment that will make getting bigger easier for developers and builders doing business in Novi.
One significant change allows an increase in the size of additions to existing buildings that could be reviewed and approved administratively to no more than 10 percent of an existing building, up to a maximum of 10,000 square feet, for non-residential buildings located more than 500 feet from residential districts. This amendment was to Section 2516.1c(9).
“Minor changes to approved site plans rarely contain substantial issues,” commented Steve Rumple, City of Novi Community Development Manager. “We anticipate that reducing the processing time for improvements such as these will encourage more reinvestment in commercial properties.”
The second change increased the length of time a site plan approval would remain valid, doubling the time a site plan approval remains active from one year to two years. The amendment to Section 2516.6 will reduce the need for site plan extension actions by City Council or the Novi Planning Commission. Site plan extensions remain the same, allowing for three, one-year extensions of preliminary or final site plan approval.
“The changes made to the Zoning Ordinance will allow developers to get through the site plan approval process in a quicker fashion,” notes Rumple. “We are excited to provide a streamlined process to those looking to build within Novi.”
Papa Joe's to open in
Novi
Papa
Joe's will open its metro Detroit store in Novi as part of the
reconfigured retail development 12 Mile Crossing at Fountainwalk.
The lease was signed last week for a 30,000-square-foot store, said
Tony Curtis, a partner in the venture, Papa Joe's Novi L.L.C. It
will include a 10,000-square-foot mezzanine to be used for
wine-tasting and entrances facing 12 Mile Road and the courtyard of
the open-air retail center.
ITC Holdings
Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
August 6, 2008
ITC Holdings
Corp.today announced its second quarter results for the period ended
June 30, 2008. Net income for the quarter was $28.7 million, or
$0.57 per diluted share, compared to $20.0 million, or $0.46 per
diluted share for the second quarter of 2007. Net income for the
first six months of 2008 was $54.2 million, or $1.10 per diluted
share, compared to $36.9 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the
same period last year.
Read the full story: ITC Holdings Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008
Results
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Welcome California Pizza Kitchen!
August 5, 2008
The City of Novi welcomes the California Pizza Kitchen to the Novi community. The California-based restaurant opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, August 5th. California Pizza Kitchen is located in the Nordstrom wing of Twelve Oaks Mall.
Novi ready
to show off its showcase locations
by Carol Marshall, Oakland Business Review
July 31, 2008
The City of Novi is jumping into the bailiwick of commercial real estate, and will in September host its first property showcase, Destination Novi. The city is partnering with the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and hopes to attract about 100 attendees - enough to fill two buses - said Ara Topouzian, Novi's economic development manager.
Read the full story: Novi ready to show off its showcase locations
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Battery maker EnerSys
moving from Auburn Hills to Novi
by Carol Marshall, Oakland Business Review
July 31, 2008
Industrial vehicle
battery maker EnerSys will move its Auburn Hills plant to Novi later
this year or in early in 2009. The move will not only accommodate
its growth, but will also put the company in a more central
location, more convenient to its cu