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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 Southfield City Centre

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

Register Now for LTU Summer Science Camps 150 150 Southfield City Centre
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

More Than 100 Volunteers Read Southfield Students a Story 150 150 Southfield City Centre

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 Southfield City Centre

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

City of Southfield Elected Officials to Take the Southfield Safe Streets Pledge 150 150 Southfield City Centre

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 Southfield City Centre

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 Southfield City Centre

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 Southfield City Centre

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

Congressman Gary Peters Joins Lockheed Martin Executive in Promoting Industry-University Partnerships at LTU

Congressman Gary Peters Joins Lockheed Martin Executive in Promoting Industry-University Partnerships at LTU 150 150 Southfield City Centre
Congressman Gary Peters and LTU alumnus and trustee Larry Lawson, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin and president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, stressed the importance of industry partnerships with universities when they joined a Jan. 31 breakfast meeting at the Center for Innovative Materials Research at Lawrence Technological University. read more

Evergreen Atrium Signs Three New Tenants

Evergreen Atrium Signs Three New Tenants 150 150 Southfield City Centre

Medical Evaluation Specialists Inc. (MES), KSR Industrial Corporation (KSR), and Walgreens Co. have signed leases at Etkin Equities’ Evergreen Atrium building, bringing it close to full occupancy. Build outs have commenced for MES and Walgreens, with move-in dates targeted for spring 2013. The three new tenants will occupy a total of 23,131 square feet of space. The Evergreen Atrium is located in the Southfield City Centre, across from the Southfield Public Library.

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