Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The center allows working adults to finish their bachelor's and master's degrees in various disciplines with an accelerated curriculum.
Concordia University's accelerated learning center in Dearborn is gearing up for its grand opening, and has begun accepting applicants for its summer and fall classes. Saul Davis, the center’s director and student manager, said Concordia will host a welcoming event aimed at generating interest for prospective students on May 15. Students can learn about the college's classes, meet with financial advisers, and tour the new facility, located inside the Great Lakes Members Credit Union building at 22720 Michigan Ave. Anyone who attends the May 15 event can also receive an application waiver (a $50 value) just for attending. The center offers an accelerated degree program that will allow students to take classes over a six to eight-week period…
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
See a sampling of local job listings in town.
Looking for work in Dearborn? Here's a sample of some local places that are hiring, according to indeed.com. Are you an employer? Post your opening in the comments' section below.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Hundreds of dog owners filled Ford Field Park to help raise money for shelter adoptions on May 11.
Pet lovers turned out en masse for Saturday's Mutt Strut fundraiser for the Dearborn Animal Shelter. The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo is the largest gathering of pet fans in the area, and this year it raised more than $70,000, Kelle Sisung, development director for the Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter said. "Without this event, we couldn't help rescue a lot of the animals," she said. This year's top individual pledge winner was Dolores O'Berts ($1,447). Tom Fisher also received $1,300 in pledges. The K-9 Explorers, led by shelter manager Heather Mehi, raised $15,984 in pledges as a team. Mehi individually raised $11,800. The Golden Girls team raised $4,000 for second place, and Dearborn Family Pet Care raised $3,500 in pledges. "This is a …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Find out what job openings are in the area.
Looking for work in Dearborn and Downriver? Here's a roundup of openings, according to indeed.com and snagajob.com. Senior WebSphere Administrator at Ford Truck Driver Trainee at CRST Operations Analyst at Ford Motor Company Employment Training - Business Employment Services Representative at ACCESS Administrative Assistant at National Agents Alliance Teller at JP Morgan Chase Freight Associate at Kohl’s Babysitter in Trenton Truck Driver at CDL 3CPR Supervisor at The Pic Group School Bus Drivers at the Trinity Transportation Group Project Manager/Engineering Associate at BASF BoRics Stylist at the Regis Corporation Nail Technicians at 3152 Studio Recruitment Specialist at CrossFire Group RELATED: 3 Advertising Sales Jobs Open with …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Jackie Lovejoy, a former regional employment manager for Davenport University, will lead the chamber and replaces former president Jennifer Giering.
Submitted by Peggy Richard The Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Jackie Lovejoy as the chamber's new president. Lovejoy has served for the past 14 years in several capacities with Davenport University, including director of job development, director of the Romeo and Oxford campuses, admissions training manager, and most recently regional employment and internship manager. She’s managed teams and campuses, with an annual operations budget of more than $1.5 million, and has been the face of Davenport in the community. “With Jackie’s experience and expertise in the areas of business growth, public speaking and community outreach, we know she is the perfect person to build on the solid …
The Dearborn business will hold an open house on June 6.
Village Picture Frame & Art Gallery celebrated its grand re-opening in Dearborn with friends and customers on May 3. A ceremonial ribbon cutting took place outside the store, located at 22191 Michigan Ave. The business has been a longtime staple of the downtown Dearborn community, and moved from its previous location at 2223 Michigan Ave. at the beginning of March. Prior to that, the store was located for 25 years at 1026 Monroe St. Store Manager Alicia Clark-Teper said business has been growing since the business reopened in the new location. "Customers really enjoy the new location," she said. "We've been well received by our retail neighbors, too." An open house will take place June 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. Customers can enjoy free wine and …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The Dearborn Animal Shelter's dog walk and community-wide pet celebration benefits homeless animals.
The Dearborn Animal Shelter's eighth annual Mutt Strut & Pet Expo will take place this weekend at Ford Field. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 11 and is expected to draw hundreds of dog lovers throughout Southeast Michigan to Dearborn. Elaine Greene, executive director for the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, said the event is the largest gathering of pet fans in the area. She said several thousand attendees took part in the event last year, and helped raise funds for adoptable animals at the shelter. “Each year we introduce new activities to keep the day fresh and exciting for returning supporters and appeal to more new attendees as well. The Mutt Strut & Pet Expo brings so many people together for fun of course, …
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Ford Field
22051 Cherry Hill St, Dearborn, MI
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Monday, May 6, 2013
Dozens of customers filled the store's lobby on Friday to celebrate the frozen yogurt business in Dearborn.
Friends, family and dozens of customers filled the lobby at Yogurtown in Dearborn on Friday to celebrate the restaurant's grand opening. The business officially opened its doors in January, however owner Celia Nasser said her family wanted to wait until the spring to celebrate its success. "The reception from the community has been very positive so far," she said. "A lot of people are surprised we're doing a grand opening this late, but we wanted to wait for the weather to break. "This is our unofficial kick-off for the summer. We're letting people know that we're open and that there's a new yogurt shop in town." The business boasts 10 flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt that rotate weekly, and a topping bar with more than 50 condiments. "…
Tell us the best advice you got from your mother for a chance to win.
Editor's Note: This contest is now closed. Whether it its to "follow your heart" or "just be yourself," mothers often give the best advice. With Mother's Day around the corner, Patch is looking for the best nuggets of truths and pearls of wisdom from the woman who raised you or any other influential woman in your life. Tell us in the comments the words you remember most from mom and win an overnight stay on May 11 at Novi's The Baronette Renaissance. We'll pick one winner by random drawing. Besides the overnight stay for two on May 11, the The Baronette Renaissance package will include a Mother's Day brunch for four in the facility's grand ballroom at 11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes carving, omlette and salad stations as well as a …
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The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel
27790 Novi Rd, Novi, MI
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Saturday, May 4, 2013
More than 50 free comic book titles were given away to eager fans at Green Brain Comics in Dearborn on Saturday.
Free Comic Book Day took place Saturday at Green Brain Comics in east Dearborn, bringing in hundreds of people looking to have some fun and check out the latest comics. The event included music, animation workshops and special guest appearances by several Michigan comic book artists such as David Petersen, creator of the international bestseller Mouse Guard, and Jeremy Bastia, creator of Cursed Pirate Girl. Detroit artist Martin Hirchak, creator of Pop Art Funnies, said he enjoyed meeting with children throughout the afternoon. "The more children read, the better our society will be," he said. Hirchak himself has been drawing comics since 1975, and launched his own series in 2003. Dan Merrit, co-owner of Green Brain Comics, said the store …
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Green Brain Comics
13210 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI
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