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Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce to Host State of the City Address
Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce to Host State of the City Address 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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 Experience
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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.

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Meet New People and Explore Opportunities at the Third Thursdays Monthly Networking Event
Meet New People and Explore Opportunities at the Third Thursdays Monthly Networking Event 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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 Camps
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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 Story
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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.

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Lawrence Tech Researchers Seek Better Ways to Build Bridges
Lawrence Tech Researchers Seek Better Ways to Build Bridges 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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 Pledge
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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.

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Southfield State of the City Address Set for March 18
Southfield State of the City Address Set for March 18 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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.

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Lawrence Tech to honor former student and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer
Lawrence Tech to honor former student and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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.

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Warner Norcross Partner William R. Jansen Recognized in Benchmark Litigation
Warner Norcross Partner William R. Jansen Recognized in Benchmark Litigation 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

William R. Jansen, a partner with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been named among the top litigators in Michigan by Benchmark Litigation. read more

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