Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn At a ceremony in August, Dearborn and Melvindale officials joined Mayor John O’Reilly Jr. (front row right) and Melvindale Mayor Stacy Striz (front row second from left) to mark the signing of the agreement consolidating the two fire departments. DEARBORN – The city continues its commitment to investing taxpayers’ money in innovative ways, so that despite financial challenges, it can still provide superior services. In 2013, under direction from Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., and with … [Read more...] about Dearborn bolsters services with new approaches
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Excellence has been hallmark since 1979 at Burton & Sons
GARDEN CITY — Burton & Sons Inc. is a customer focused plumbing heating and cooling company that was originally started in 1979 by Al Burton. He originally worked out of his garage with one truck doing most the work himself. He soon was joined by his sons Tim and Todd who now operate the business still based in Garden City. It now has a 5,000-square-foot warehouse to operate the business. Burton & Sons employs highly trained people whose goal is to make the company the best service company in the metropolitan Detroit area. The … [Read more...] about Excellence has been hallmark since 1979 at Burton & Sons
Howe-Peterson Funeral Home is oldest business in Dearborn
DEARBORN — Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been honored to serve the Dearborn and surrounding communities since 1873. We are the oldest business in Dearborn. Over the years we have grown through many changes within our profession and community. One of the changes is the shift towards cremation. We have found that often our families are not aware of the many options they have when choosing cremation. Many families choose to have their loved one present for a memorial gathering and ceremony, after which the … [Read more...] about Howe-Peterson Funeral Home is oldest business in Dearborn
Taylor looks for stable year, recovery and new businesses
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TAYLOR — For much of the past year the city's economic questions mostly wrestled with municipal stability. The state of Taylor in 2012 was a struggle against potential state financial takeover. Barring any unexpected issues, officials expect to end the fiscal year in June having erased 20 percent of its approximately $5 million deficit in accordance with a five-year debt elimination plan. Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand said that an audit presentation last week by Plante Moran indicated that … [Read more...] about Taylor looks for stable year, recovery and new businesses
Stack predicts ‘better times’ ahead for Trenton
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers TRENTON — Preparing her remarks for next month's State of the City address, Mayor Kyle Stack looked forward to offering a bit of cautious optimism. “I think we're seeing a little upswing,” Stack said. “From what I hear from the assessor, I think there will be a steadiness this next year.” The annual address, at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Westfield Activities Center, 2700 Westfield Road, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Trenton and Trenton Business Association, will review notable … [Read more...] about Stack predicts ‘better times’ ahead for Trenton
Kuspa says Southgate ‘on the right track’
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE — The renaissance is ready to begin; planted seeds are set to bear fruit. A year ago, Southgate Mayor Joseph Kuspa spoke of the city's anticipated rebirth in his annual address, a speech that outlined what he called "the foundation for a municipal renaissance." In his 2013 State of the City address Wednesday at Holiday Inn, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Southgate, Kuspa said the foundation held firm. "I stand before you with a heightened sense of optimism," Kuspa … [Read more...] about Kuspa says Southgate ‘on the right track’
Lincoln Park poised to rebound with small businesses, loft project
By JAMES MITCHELL Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — If all goes well, the sounds along Fort Street will soon include long-awaited work on the Lincoln Park Lofts project, turning the old Park Theater into a dozen residential units atop 1,200 square feet of retail space. City officials hope that the $12 million investment by the Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency will spark more of the same for the struggling downtown district. Mayor Patricia Diaz Krause said last week that the project is set to begin. “There … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park poised to rebound with small businesses, loft project
Allen Park EFM formulates plan, looks back on year
By ANDREA POTEET Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK – Few Downriver cities have undergone as much change in the past year as Allen Park. Despite first asking for and then contesting a state financial review, the most drastic change was the that review’s end result – the appointment of an emergency financial manager to the city by Gov. Rick Snyder in October. Since taking the helm of the city’s troubled finances, Emergency Financial Manager Joyce Parker has sought resident and council input on her plan to close the city’s … [Read more...] about Allen Park EFM formulates plan, looks back on year
Dearborn continues economic development Initiatives in 2012, looks forward to 2013
DEARBORN – Dearborn continued to encourage economic development in 2012 and seeks even more successes in 2013. Led by Mayor John O’Reilly Jr., among the city’s key initiatives in 2012 was the ongoing commitment to create an environment for the ongoing advancement of 21st century manufacturing. Ford Motor Co. is investing $305 million in the Rouge Complex at its Dearborn Stamping Plant, a move that will preserve 400 jobs and add another 500 positions. Ford plans another $49 million at the Research and Engineering Complex, an … [Read more...] about Dearborn continues economic development Initiatives in 2012, looks forward to 2013
HFCC continues progress in helping to meet the needs of students, society and industry
By the Henry Ford Community College Office of Communications DEARBORN — Since it was founded in 1938 as Fordson Junior College, Henry Ford Community College has been the gateway to higher education for thousands of students seeking affordable, high-quality post-secondary education. HFCC is a comprehensive public community college serving about 18,000 students each fall and winter semester. HFCC is dedicated to preparing students for a rapidly changing world and workplace by offering more than 100 associate degree career and … [Read more...] about HFCC continues progress in helping to meet the needs of students, society and industry