Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce to Host State of the City Addresshttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
The Southfield State of the City address will be delivered by Mayor Brenda L. Lawrence on Monday, March 18 at the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting at the Westin Hotel.
Lawrence Technological University (LTU), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and DENSO are joining the Chamber in sponsoring the event. LTU President Virinder K. Moudgil, who has been actively cultivating the relationship between his school and the City of Southfield, will introduce the Mayor. The State of the City address will give business owners, community members, and officials an opportunity to network. read more
Southfield Public School Students Receive Job Shadowing Experiencehttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
A group of high school students from Southfield Public Schools (SPS) had the opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a professional industry during the Job Shadowing Event, an initiative of the Business Advisory Committee of the SPS Partnership for Education Council. The event took place at the Southfield Town Center on March 14.
Meet New People and Explore Opportunities at the Third Thursdays Monthly Networking Eventhttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Are you looking for a fun way to meet area businesspeople and grow your business opportunities? The Third Thursdays networking events, hosted by the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Southfield and the Engineering Society of Detroit (ESD), offers the perfect venue to expand your horizons. read more
Register Now for LTU Summer Science Campshttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Lawrence Technological University (LTU) offers more than 20 engineering, science, design and technology summer science camps for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in improving their academic preparation while previewing career fields and college experiences. The week-long summer camps will be held from June 24 through July 26. read more
More Than 100 Volunteers Read Southfield Students a Storyhttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
By the Detroit News
A massive read-in featuring more than 100 volunteer readers brought stories to life for 2,700 students in grades K-5 in the Southfield Public Schools district Wednesday during the second annual Revolution Read.
W3R Consulting Celebrates New Office in Town Centerhttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Southfield-based IT firm w3r Consulting has grown consistently and organically. Founded by two University of Michigan Dearborn IT students 18 years ago, w3r now has 300 employees and offices in five states. It is also one of Michigan’s largest minority-owned businesses. “Our goal right now is to grow the organization and help expedite the process by incorporating other businesses,” said Executive Vice President Keith Echols.
Originally located in the Oynx building, w3r recently moved to the Town Center. Echols and w3r looked for a location that had a welcoming environment for their clients and customers. “We built out the whole suite and made it very conducive for our team members,” said Echols. “We made sure our employees were connected to great amenities so we could attract and maintain talent.”
The company was so enthusiastic about its new location that they decided to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 19. “It was a way to reintroduce the company to the marketplace and to say thank you to those who have been with us for the past 18 years,” said Echols. Stakeholders, team members, customers and community organizations were among the guests. City of Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence joined the celebration along with other congressional, state, and local leaders. “People are still talking about the event,” said Echols. “We took it as an opportunity to say thank you. We made sure, from the time people walked in the door, they felt the w3r hospitality. I like to use the mayor’s words, ‘wow, I’ve never been to a ribbon cutting like this.’”
With customers dispersed throughout the metro Detroit area, location was key for w3r’s office. A Southfield base allows all customers to be within 15-20 minutes of the office. “Southfield itself represents our company,” said Echols. “It’s a great environment that is very open and receptive to organizations like us that are experiencing growth.” Echols also praised the city of Southfield’s leadership team for its support in providing resources and connections for businesses. “Southfield is very pro-business no matter what stage your company is in, which helps power, equip, and enable organizations to survive and thrive in the area.”
Lawrence Tech Researchers Seek Better Ways to Build Bridgeshttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
Testing at Lawrence Technological University on the limits of ultra-high-performance concrete could bring major changes to the way highway bridges are built in states with cold climates. read more
City of Southfield Elected Officials to Take the Southfield Safe Streets Pledgehttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
City of Southfield elected officials will formally take the Southfield Safe Streets Pledge, the City’s new initiative to curb distracted driving, at the Monday, February 25 City Council meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road.
The City of Southfield Police and Fire Departments recently launched the Southfield Safe Streets Pledge, a new, proactive approach to public safety designed to enhance the traditional concept of responding to 911 calls.
Southfield State of the City Address Set for March 18https://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
By Jessica Strachan
C & G News
Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 State of the City address, happening at 11:30 a.m. March 18 at the Westin Hotel, 1500 Town Center.
It’s the annual event that unveils all the city’s changes, plans and hopes for the coming year. Mayor Brenda Lawrence will deliver the address during the Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting.
Lawrence Tech to honor former student and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmerhttps://southfieldcitycentre.com/wp-content/themes/movedo/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg150150sccadminsccadminhttps://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/042b90beb75349fb51b87bc0a5d70d9f00e789e16d11b0c55e6715aca12aa2ee?s=96&d=mm&r=g
It will be a homecoming of sorts for Steven A. Ballmer, chief executive officer of Microsoft Corporation, when he receives a Doctor of Computer Science and Engineering honoris causa during a special convocation at Lawrence Technological University on March 8.
