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  • March 2010
    Ann Arbor Attorney Contributes Pharmaceutical Patent Expertise to Newly Published Book on Biomarkers
    Ann Arbor Country Club Opening for the Season on St. Patrick’s Day
    Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Begins Gathering Place Tours
    Pizza House Tempts Students of Shakespeare and Latin with "Ides of March" Special
    Brinks Attorney Explains New USPTO Pilot Program Aimed to Accelerate Patenting of Green Technologies
    Federal Taxes – What’s New for 2010 and Beyond
    University of Michigan Museum of Art APRIL 2010: Exhibitions and Events
    Ypsilanti Community Band and Washtenaw Community College Team Up for New Concert Band
    2nd Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition in the Heart of Historic Downtown Chelsea, Michigan
    Neighborhood Senior Services merges with Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
    United Bancorp, Inc. Announces Addition to its Wealth Management Team
    U-M Growth Capital Symposium Call for Presenting Company Applications!
    The Fabulous Mr. Fix It Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award
    Downsizing Isn’t All About Stuff: It Can Be a Smart Financial Move, Too
    Helping Older Relatives Articulate Their Long-Term Care Wishes
    Should You Be a Borrower or Lender? The Return of the Personal Loan
    Ann Arbor District Library March Computer Classes
  • February 2010
    Ann Arbor Ad Club Honors Saline’s DesignHub in 2010 ADDY Award Competition
    Huron Valley Ambulance elects new Board officers for 2010
    Renewal Ministries Launches New Web Site Designed and Developed by DesignHub
    Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) Hosts “It’s OK to Be the Boss” Event on March 18th
    City of Ypsilanti and the Women’s Council of Washtenaw County Announce 23rd ATHENA Award Recipient in Washtenaw County
    Adams Outdoor Advertising Donates Promotional Support For Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake Event
    Several Art exhibits Featured at the Ann Arbor District Library in March
    The Superbowl May be Over but There’s Still Time to Get Back in the Game!
    Special Detroit Red Wings ticket packages available for Chamber of Commerce Members!
    Rotary Clubs of Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline and Ypsilanti Join the Local Fight Against Hunger
    Ann Arbor Art Center’s “Artful Dreams of Peace” at  Whole Foods Market® Ann Arbor on Washtenaw Ave
    CELLOCHANWOODS - A Unique Summer Music Camp for Cellists
    Winter Beach Blast to Offer Fun Break from Seasonal Chill, While Raising Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Research
    Logic Systems Engineering Launches ShippingRefunds.com
    “World Cinema” Film Series Launches at the Michigan Theater
    Pizza House Gives Super Bowl Fans Something Extra to Cheer About
    Krasna Joins Yeo & Yeo

  • January 2010
    Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) Hosts Finding Your Voice in Public Policy Event on Friday, February 12
    Looking Ahead to a Good Year After Atlanta Show
    Women’s Franchise Network of Southeast Michigan Event Features David Brandon
    Katherine’s: Rollin’ the Dice in Vegas
    AATA Board Reviews Countywide Transportation Survey Results
    Michigan Theater Adds Screening to Coincide with Closing Night of the Sundance Film Festival
    There’s Still Time to Help The Salvation Army - Red Kettle Campaign donations accepted through January 31
    Salon Vox Named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY Magazine
    3-Time Tony Award-Winner Avenue Q Coming to the Michigan Theater for One Night Only
    Real Estate Investment Firm Profits in Economic Downturn
    Festival Plans to Do More with Less
    From Employee to Entrepreneur Seminar Reveal Benefits, Dispel Myths of Franchise Ownership
    Kunk Awarded Microsoft MVP 
    United Bank & Trust, Hylant Group and Leaders Connect to host The Business of Health Care in Washtenaw County Event 
    Ann Arbor Street Art Fair names Maureen Riley as Executive Director 
    Celebrate Women in Business Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony   
    Zingerman’s Aiming to Improve Customer Service Four Hours at a Time
    Logic Solutions Develops Distinctive Mobile Application for Anesthesia Revenue Management
    Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) Hosts the 2010 Visioning and Goal-Setting Workshop
    Celebrated Directors to Appear in Ann Arbor as Part of Inaugural Sundance Film Festival
    Subscription E-mail Alerts: Interested in receiving AATA e-mail alerts? 
    Ann Arbor Office of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Ranked as One of the Largest IP Law Firms in Southeast Michigan
    Logic Solutions Hires Four in Ann Arbor Headquarters
    3.7 DESIGNS Hires Interactive Designer
    Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Attorney Interviewed on Comcast Newsmakers about Legal Award, Charitable Piloting Efforts

  • December 2009
    Main Street Area Association Announces Window Display Contest Winners
    Main Street Area Association and Zero Gravity Designs Ann Arbor Restaurant Week’s Exclusive Website. 
    Smoking Ban To Become Law
    Web Strategy Firm Engages Three New Clients
    Mardi Gras Mambo: The Neville Brothers and Dr. John Together at the Michigan Theater 
    City of Saline Launches New Web Site Developed by DesignHub
    January 2010: Focus on Modern and Contemporary Art at UMMA
    Donations Still Needed for The Salvation Army and WAAM Talk 1600 Angel Tree Toy Drive
    Zingerman’s and Ann Arbor Invaded by (Small) Giants
    The Detroit Red Wings present: Mittenfest IV, a Benefit for 826michigan
    “Sing-a-Long White Christmas Coming to the Michigan Theater
    Whole Foods Market® Offers a Second Chance to Win a FREE Holiday Meal 
    Ann Arbor SCORE Teams Up With Cleary University
    AATA to Donate Ride Tokens on December 4 During Rockin’ for the Hungry 
    Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw (WXW) Plans for “Merry Mingling” and Giving at the Michigan Theater
    Sundance Film Festival Expands to Include the Michigan Theater as Part of This Year’s Festival
    DesignHub Celebrates 10 Years in Business 
    Safety Concerns Prompt Bus Route Detour 

  • November 2009
    Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Exclusive Member Party at Best Buy
    AATA Board takes action toward implementing countywide transportation vision
    Ann Arbor SPARK-managed Microloan Program Distributes $200,000 in Funds
    Free Postage to North Pole - Main Street Area Association Hosts Santa’s Mailbox
    Bus service changes approved by AATA Board
    Ralph E. McDowell to Succeed Larry R. Shulman as Chairman of Bodman LLP
    Safety Pays as Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce Members Earn Workers Compensation Dividends of $106,275
    City and District Library are Honored with National 2009 Voice of the People Award
    Ann Arbor District Library Named One of the Top 5 Star Libraries in the USA by Library Journal for the Second Year in a Row
    Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Availability of A2Chamber iPhone App
    Menopause The Musical® Playing for the first time at the Michigan Theater
    Don’t Terminate That Plan – Hardship Relief Available for Retirement Plan Contributions
    Adaptive Materials Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Service Awards, Recognition 
    New Enterprise Forum Panel Covers Marketing and Sales Strategy, Tactics and Implementation
    O’Sullivan Receives CFE Credential
    AATA Press Release: Thanksgiving Service Hours
    Michigan Theater Honors US Military Personnel With Free Admission for Movies on Veteran’s Day
    Byrnes Introduces Amendment to Allow Same-Sex Marriage
    Main Street Area Association presents Window Display Contest Debut and Sale November 13 – 19
    Whole Foods Market® Offers Two Chances to Win a FREE Holiday Meal
    December 2009: The Lens of Impressionism Continues, Day With(Out) Art Special Event
    Menlo Innovations LLC Celebrates the Vital Role Entrepreneurs Play in Innovation, Job Creation and Economic Recovery as a Partner in Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009
    University of Michigan vs. Ohio State University Blood Battle: Blood Drive Competition is in its 28th Year
    Briarwood Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunity

  • October 2009
    Everything Elderly: Ann Arbor’s Newest Radio Program
    The Salvation Army's Adopt a Family & Angel Tree Toy Drive Programs Kicks Off Next Week
    Humane Society of Huron Valley’s New Shelter Opens
    From Studio A2, Volume Tow: Back and Better Than EverProceeds to Benefit the Michigan Theater
    Edward Brothers, Inc. Sets Up New Digital Book Center For NA Publishing, Inc.
    Event Announcement: “Rock Star Roundtable – Tools & Resources - to help your tradeshow program run smoothly”
    Innovative New Customer Loyalty and Gift Card Solutions For Retailers Everywhere!
    Pizza is Traditional Meal for Halloween and Other Holidays
    Livingston Court’s Divorce Initiative Advances Trend Toward Out-of-Court Resolution
    The Salvation Army of Washtenaw County Seeks Volunteers for Christmas Programs
    Canton Township to Honor HSHV in Celebration of National Shelter Appreciation Week
    Veterans Day Celebration at Concordia University – November 11, 2009
    November 2009: The Lens of Impressionism and Affiliated Events Continue at UMMA
    Fall and Holiday Gift Catalogs 
    Packard Health West Grand Opening October 23, 2009 501 N. Maple Road
    Representative Pam Byrnes 2009 "Legislator of the Year"
    MichCon to Give Business Customers Free Programmable Thermostats
    Community Leader and State Economic Development Executive Ned Staebler Announces Candidacy for the Michigan House of Representatives (MI-53)
    Ann Arbor’s Newest Radio Program – everything Elderly
    AATA seeks input on proposed service changes
    Michigan Theater Presents Family Friendly Movies Free for Kids 12 & Under
    UMMA Debuts Major International Loan Exhibition “The Lens of Impressionism: Photography and Painting Along the Normandy Coast”

  • September 2009
    Miller Canfield Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Ann Arbor with 25 Local Nonprofits
    Four Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Ann Arbor Attorneys Recognized by 2009 Michigan Super Lawyers®  
    Vintage Financial Services of Ann Arbor announces the addition of Joseph Henderson, CFP® as Senior Financial Planner
    Mood-lites® & The Uof M Comprehensive Cancer Center are proud to partner with Estée Lauder 
    AATA board approves balanced budget for FY 2010; expects to end current year under budget 
    Adaptive Materials Demonstrates UGV Power Pod on the iRobot PackBot at Ft. Hood
    It's time to set sail for October's Ann Arbor Treasure Hunt
    Should you Bother with Target Date Funds Anymore?
    Taking a Fresh Look at Your 401(k) Allocations
    Thinking Ahead About Inflation? Here Are a Few Ways to Protect Yourself
    111 Miller Canfield Lawyers Named Best in U.S. – Firm Leads Michigan in Numbers of Lawyers Named
    Forty-One Bodman Attorneys To Appear in Michigan Super Lawyers 2009 
    Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Ann Arbor Ranked as One of the Largest IP Law Firms in Southeast Michigan
    The 11 Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make With Their Computers
    Ann Arbor Summer Festival Announces New Board Appointments
    Ann Arbor Film Festival Screening Salon
    Hungry Planet/Healthy Schools event at the Ark!
    TV Star David Alan Grier to Discuss his New Book
    Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Named a “21st Century Innovator” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
    Balance Massage Therapy Hires Two Elements Therapists 
    DesignHub Creates Website, Logo, Brochure, and More for Dimensional Engineering, Inc.
    Thirty-seven Bodman Attorneys to be Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2010
    Miller Canfield Presets "Doing Business in Mexico in Times of Economic Uncertainty" in USA and Canada
    University of Michigan Museum of Art Debuts Major International Loan Exhibit
    Blues covering H1N1 vaccine fees during coming flu season
    Fitness Together Open House Offers a Healthy Way of Life to Ann Arbor
    Special Preview Screening of Where the Wild Things Are
    New Enterprise Forum Panel Meets at SPARK to Shed Light on Venture Details: Term Sheets and Investor Rights
    Vintage Financial Services  Professional Achievement Announcements
    Saline’s HSA to Celebrate 25 Years by Returning 25% to One Lucky Client
    Michael Gzybowski Joins Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
    Adaptive Materials Introduces 250-watt Fuel Cell System to Portable Power Market
    Diverse line-up kicks off inaugural season at the Michigan Theater
    Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Reads 2010 to Focus on Michigan 
    HVA and WCPH Team Up Again For Unique Flu Shot Clinic 
    First LEED Designation for MSU
    Ann Arbor family tradition kicks off 19th season
    Local Cartridge World Celebrates Anniversary
    The Humane Society of Huron Valley Seeks Help for a Severely Beaten Dog

  • August 2009 
    Packard Health to Serve West Ann Arbor with Second Location, “Packard Health West”
    Two Ann Arbor Attorneys Named Among the Best Lawyers® in America for 2010   
    “Material Matters”  An exhibition of new work and site-specific installations featuring: Larry Cressman and Susan Crowe
    Study Shows Majority Support Proposed Ann Arbor – Howell Rail
    Wagner Design Associates captures MEDA Award
    Football Ride shuttles begin September 5
    Several AATA routes to detour during home games
    AATA to detour routes during U-M move-in
    Weber's Hotel and Restaurant Launches Facebook Fan Page and Gets 700 Fans within Days
    Why Every College Freshman Should Start a Roth IRA
    Getting Your Finances Ready For the Next Rainy Day – or Decade
    DesignHub Creates Brochure, Ad, and Mailer for McCreadie Group
    Women’s Exchange of Washtenaw Announces “You GOAL Girl” Goal Setting Event
    AATA saves 100,000 gallons, $270,000 using hybrid electric technology
    RFB2: Bacon it to the Streets!
    For Many Small Businesses, Fall Filing Deadline Looms for Special Refund Claims
    AATA announces Link discontinuation; other fall service changes
    Jane Giffin promoted to HVA Communications Manager
    Labor Day Transit Schedule Announced
    Go!pass Offers New Benefits to Downtown Employees
    Paws in the Park – A Family Fun Event and a Chance to Adopt a Homeless Pet
    Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Offers Primer on the ABCs of IP Law
    Frank C. Wilhelme has joined Richner & Richner
    Salon Vox is Named One of the Top Salons in the United States
    Seeking Chamber Businesess for Student Projects
    Golden International Launches a Global Concierge Service
    DesignHub Creates Third Edition of Product Guide for Motawi Tileworks
    Adaptive Materials Demos 150-watt UGV System at China Lake
    JD Motorsports, LLC has a Rare Marketing Opportunity available for Ann Arbor Chamber members
    Ann Arbor Attorney Appointed Chair of ABA’s Intellectual Property Law Section Mid-Year Meeting
    AATA announces launch date for Canton Express
    DesignHub Creates Web Site for Corporate F.A.C.T.S.
    University of Michigan Museum of Art Debuts Major International Loan Exhibition

  • July 2009
    The Whole Brain Group Sales Rise with AccreditStation® Contracts and Grows National Client Roster
    Eliason Joins Yeo & Yeo
    Miller Canfield Lawyer Elected Vice President of Board of Directors, Jewish Community Center of Greater Ann Arbor
    Cornillie accepts Amtrak post; Benham to continue WALLY effort 
    Fitness Franchise Making Great Strides Under New Ownership
    Humane Society of Huron Valley Sees Increase in Number of Puppy Parvo Cases
    The Third Annual Great Lakes Independence Ride An Inclusive Cycling Adventure
    Even When a Spouse Dies, Debt Lives On
    Dealing With Companywide Pay and Benefits Cuts
    What if Your Employer Doesn’t Want You to Retire? Planning for a Second – or Third – Career Act 
    Re-setting the Business Exit Plan in a Tough Economy
    Live Family-Friendly Theater Returns to the Michigan Theater 
    Adaptive Materials' Michelle Crumm is Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist
    AATA finalizes CEO contract with Ford
    TWC Joining Forces with Gilda's Club
    Saline-based Sun Engineering Launches New Web site Created by DesignHub
    Recovery Act Changes To SBIC Program Mean Increased Funding Available For Small Businesses
    Overpopulation and Bad Economy Causing a Crisis at the Humane Society of Huron Valley
    Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureaus to host press tour for travel writers July 12-15
    DesignHub Creates New Web Site for Bemis Farms Childcare and Preschool
    Chambers USA Again Names Miller Canfield Among America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
    HVA places CPAP units on ambulances
    University of Michigan Museum of Art Announces New Friends Board Officers and Members
    Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Attorney and ACJ President Serves as Guest Speaker at State Bar of Michigan Legal Milestone Event
    Arbor Hospice Offers Summer/Fall Grief Support Groups
    August 2009 at UMMA

  • June 2009
    Yeo & Yeo Recieves Governor’s Service Award
    Top 10 Money Decisions for Today’s Incoming College Freshman
    A To-Do List for Settling an Estate
    An Evening with Gladys Knight – Buy One Ticket, Get One Free
    Second To None celebrates 20 years in customer experience management
    AATA Announces New, Affordable Fares for Art Fair Shuttle Service
    Ann Arbor Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Resigns
    Ideation Rocks in Cleveland
    Michigan Theater to Premiere New Ice Age Movie in Digital 3-D
    Michigan Theater Honors US Military Personnel with Free Admission for All Movies 4th of July Weekend
    Catalog Sales Dates Extended
    Ann Arbor DDA Helps Downtown Go Green and Save Green
    AATA board appoints Michael Ford pending contract acceptance
    AATA notified to vacate Arborland
    Independence Day Transit Schedule Announced
    The AAPSEF Announces Scholarship Awards to Students in the Ann Arbor Public Schools
    Innovative Family Law Center Opens in Brighton 
    Saline-based HSA to Build “Aging in Place” Addition for Home in Webster Township 
    Marilyn Monroe Melts Michigan Theater Screen in Summer Classics Series
    Ann Arbor DDA to roll out innovative parking system downtown
    DesignHub Creates Ad and Brochure for Survey Sciences Group
    Ann Arbor Public Schools FY09/10 Proposed Budget
    Arbor Hospice Foundation Welcomes Two Ann Arbor residents
    Arbor Hospice Board of Directors Announces New Chair

  • May 2009
    Kapnick Insurance Group named member of President's Club
    New FREE Lost and Found Pet Website Launchedby HSHV
    Architectural Resource Hosts Open House of Award-Winning Circa-1928 Bungalow
    Huron Valley Ambulance honors two local school districts and two young people from Ypsilanti
    Tower of Power / Cold Blood Concert Moved to Power Center 
    Ann Arbor Attorney Speaks at 2009 BIO International Convention in Atlanta
    Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program
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