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Local Dealership Wins Award

Submitted by tlove on Thursday, May 10th, 2:47 pm

Harvey Lexus Wins Elite Award For 2011 Business Year

The Elite of Lexus award is a special award given to Dealers who excel at sales, service and overall Owner support.

Elite dealers are chosen based on:

*Customer feedback from surveys rating owner satisfaction, sales and service as extremely exceptional *Dealership exceeding rigorous Lexus operational and certification standards

The dealership is a nine-time recipient of the Elite of Lexus award.

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Construction finally begins on the Cascade Meijer Outlot

Submitted by Janet Mason, WZZM 13
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 5:36am
Construction finally begins on the Cascade Meijer Outlot

CASCADE, MI – Construction is underway for a new planned unit development for the outlot at the Cascade Meijer store at the corner of 28th Street SE and Kraft Avenue.

The original project was approved in 2008, which included a restaurant and credit union.  The Cascade Township Board approved changes to the project in January 2011.  The latest plans call for three buildings, which will house a Wendy’s restaurant, Qdoba Mexican Grill, and space for a smaller retailer.

The location is the former home of the Shang Hai Garden restaurant.

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Business Forum to Feature Chairman from Chicago Federal Reserve Bank

Submitted by Jessica Puchala, Social Media Coordinator, Multimedia News Producer & Online Buzz Reporter at WZZM 13
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 7:59pm

News Release:

After the success of the 2011 Business Forum, the Cities of Wyoming and Kentwood will partner with the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce in presenting the second annual Business Forum on Friday, May 11, 2012 at the Kentwood Library from 8:00 am – 10:30 am. 

William Strauss  -  is the Senior Economist for the FED in Chicago  and will be addressing manufacturing's performance in Michigan and his take on its future, trends and challenges. One main theme is that manufacturing is not dead.

 Ed DiEnno – is the plant manager at the Wyoming General Motors Components Holdings facility and will be speaking on how to create a competitive company  versus low cost overseas manufacturers.

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3rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012, 11:19am
3rd Fridays! Networking Luncheon

Join us at Carrabba's Italian Grill on Friday, April 20th for a delicious lunch and some quality networking. Cost is only $15.00.  Special for a limited time: Showcase for only $35.00 and your lunch is on the Chamber. Space is limited so reserve early!

David Szidik from Interlogic Outsourcing Inc. went home with the $75.00 Roll Over Jackpot in April. Call it the luck of the Irish! The winning jackpot will start over in April at $25.00. Your business is automatically entered but you must be present to win.

Invite everyone you know that could benefit from a Chamber Membership. For a limited time Not-Yet-Members can attend one luncheon at member rates and if your guest joins the Chamber, your business will get $25 in Chamber Bucks redeemable for future events. It's a benefit everyone can take advantage of.

Register at: www.southkent.org.

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2012 WKACC Grub Crawl

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012, 10:37am
2012 WKACC Grub Crawl

From: http://www.southkent.org/

WKACC is excited to announce that our 2012 Grub Crawl will be on Tuesday, April 24th from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.

Wondering What a Grub Crawl Is?

The 2012 Grub Crawl is a food & drink sampling tour featuring scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and special libations, presented by participating restaurants located between Kalamazoo in the east and S. Division on the West. Participants in the Grub Crawl will be transported by shuttle service, on a continuous circuit between the participating restaurants, with stops at each restaurant every 15 minutes.

Host restaurants will have specialty appetizer samples for you to taste and low priced drink specials to purchase at each location. Grub Crawlers may remain at each location for as little or as long as they desire.

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Taste of Kentwood 2012 is Thursday, March 8

Submitted by Christopher Morse, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012, 2:36pm
Taste of Kentwood 2012 is Thursday, March 8

Visit http://www.ci.kentwood.mi.us for additional information.

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Ford Airport Expands Hearing Loop System

Submitted by Joshua Aldredge, Health & News Producer
Friday, February 3rd, 2012, 12:48pm
Ford Airport Expands Hearing Loop System

Contributed by the Gerald R. Ford International Airport
By: Bruce Schedlbauer

Gerald R. Ford International Airport officials have announced the expansion of the hearing loop system installation at the airport. This system enables individuals with telecoil (T-coil)-equipped hearing devices to have public address system announcements transmitted directly to their hearing aids. This assistive listening service is available on both airport concourses, at all airline gates and holdroom areas, and now in the airport’s Grand Hall.

"We are delighted to offer this service to our customers who use assistive hearing devices," said acting executive director Phil Johnson. "By the direct transmission of gate and flight announcements to T-coil-equipped hearing aids, this hearing loop system significantly enhances the airport experience for the thousands of our customers who have experienced hearing loss.

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