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Michigan I-Corps@LTU Launched to Mentor Students, Innovators and Entrepreneurs
Michigan I-Corps@LTU Launched to Mentor Students, Innovators and Entrepreneurs 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University has launched a real-world, results-oriented mentoring program to help students, faculty, alumni, innovators, entrepreneurs and companies advance new product ideas and establish new business opportunities.  read more

Lawrence Tech to Start Construction on $11.6 Million Residence Hall in Spring
Lawrence Tech to Start Construction on $11.6 Million Residence Hall in Spring 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Construction will start in the spring on the third residence hall at Lawrence Technological University (LTU). The $11.6 million project is scheduled for completion in time for fall classes in 2015. read more

Lawrence Tech partners with Johnson Controls on automotive battery research
Lawrence Tech partners with Johnson Controls on automotive battery research 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with core businesses in the automotive, building and energy storage industries,  will partner with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to identify and validate new energy storage technologies within the total vehicle system. read more

Marsh & McLennan Companies moving to Southfield with 174 employees and $6.3 million investment
Marsh & McLennan Companies moving to Southfield with 174 employees and $6.3 million investment 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

As part of the city of Southfield’s ongoing economic development initiatives, City Council approved a request from Marsh & McLennan Companies for an exemption from personal property tax that will result in an investment of approximately $6.3 million and the relocation of 174 employees from the Detroit Renaissance Center to Southfield’s One Towne Square building. read more

Plante Moran celebrates 90 year anniversary in 2014
Plante Moran celebrates 90 year anniversary in 2014 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2014. The firm was founded by Elorion Plante on Jan. 20, 1924. Frank Moran, who was equally as passionate about philosophy and team building as he was about accounting, joined Plante in 1950 to form Plante Moran.  read more

Southfield to offer ‘winter escape’ movie night
Southfield to offer ‘winter escape’ movie night 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Observer & Eccentric

The Southfield Park & Recreation Department will host the free Winter Escape Family Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road (enter through Parks & Recreation Building). read more

Lawrence Tech honors Corporate Partners
Lawrence Tech honors Corporate Partners 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Lawrence Technological University is unveiling the new LTU Corporate Partners recognition wall for significant corporate relationships that enhance educational and career opportunities for students and alumni. A ceremony will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 8-9 a.m. on the top level of the Buell Management Building at Lawrence Tech, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.

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Kristin Murphy Discusses 10 Breakthrough Technologies at the Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship
Kristin Murphy Discusses 10 Breakthrough Technologies at the Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Brooks Kushman Shareholder, Kristin Murphy, will participate on a panel during the upcoming Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship (ACE) event on Jan. 30th in Livonia, Mich. Murphy’s panel will discuss the “top 10” breakthrough technologies that have solved difficult problems and driven innovation. read more

Chamber of Commerce to host Open House & Swearing In
Chamber of Commerce to host Open House & Swearing In 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Open House and Swearing in Ceremony, Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at our offices at 24300 Southfield Rd., Suite 101. The event celebrates our newly elected board members and renewal of current board members. City of Southfield’s Judge Shelia R. Johnson will preside over the ceremony at the Chamber’s Open House.

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Southfield celebrates King’s life with annual Peace Walk
Southfield celebrates King’s life with annual Peace Walk 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Observer & Eccentric

By: Nathan Mueller

There was a celebration of the past with a firm focus on the future at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Southfield on Monday.

Hundreds of people made the trek from Hope United Methodist Church to the Southfield Pavilion to honor the legendary civil rights leader and continue working toward achieving his dream of equality for all. read more

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