Past Events
May 2018
Main Street Oakland County To Celebrate Downtowns, Add Two Communities And Reveal Grant Program For Downtowns
Main Street Oakland County will celebrate the success of its 23 downtowns and announce the addition of two new communities during its annual “Main Event” gala at the Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts in Pontiac. The event, begins at 6 p.m. May 10, celebrates the “Super Heroes of Main Street.” Awards in 11 categories honor communities and volunteers for their efforts to preserve and energize their downtowns. Recognitions include Volunteer of the Year, Business Owner of the Year…
Find out more »Energy, Sustainability & Tech Fair in Highland Park
High Tech in Highland Park! Three civic organizations combine efforts to host the first Energy, Sustainability &Tech Fair (ESTF) in historic Highland Park. This event is sponsored by state-wide and local organizations; -- Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA) --Parker Village --Soulardarity All are welcome to participate. This event is designed to engage homeowners, students, professionals, activists, and the just plain curious to network and learn about energy conservation and best practices that you can take home and use. This…
Find out more »Identifying Talent from Underserved Populations
Today employers need to maximize their hiring strategies to fill the thousands of job vacancies, yet there are population groups that rarely get an opportunity to compete for those jobs. Join Automation Alley for a Lunch 'n' Learn seminar aimed at helping employers uncover those hidden resources, how to effectively recruit and train new employees and the organizations that can be a resource. This event is intended for HR specialists, recruiters and small and medium business owners with job openings.…
Find out more »Michigan Energy Efficiency Conference and Exhibition
Are you interested in learning more about energy efficiency or doing more business? If you are thinking about the questions, then you need to attend the 21st Michigan Energy Efficiency Conference and Exhibition. The event, hosted by DTE Energy and The Engineering Society of Detroit, educates businesses on energy technology, products and services that can help them manage energy usage. The conference is a great way to develop an understanding of energy efficiency, network with others who are in the…
Find out more »MIOSHA and Walsh Construction Company to Hold Fall Prevention Stand-Down at Construction Site of New Flex-n-Gate Detroit Manufacturing Facility in Detroit Joins the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
As part of the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Fall in Construction campaign from May 7-11, 2018, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), Walsh Construction Company are joining together to host a safety stand-down event at the construction site of the new state-of-the art Flex-n-Gate Detroit manufacturing facility set to open in October. Media representatives are invited to attend to see a demonstration of proper fall protection gear and see workers in action on the building project. Remarks…
Find out more »U.S. EPA and the MDEQ Present: the NEW e-Manifest Program
On June 30, 2018, the U.S. EPA will launch the NEW e-Manifest system. The system will be used to capture all Uniform Manifests required under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), and Michigan’s hazardous waste regulations. After launch, all Uniform Manifests documenting shipment of state and federally defined hazardous waste and federally regulated polychlorinated biphenyls must be submitted directly to U.S. EPA for processing. Please join the East Michigan Air & Waste…
Find out more »Paint a Kayak
Friends of the Detroit River, in partnership with Riverside Kayak Connection, will be painting this kayak picture, created especially for us. $45 includes canvas, paints & instruction. BYOB (beer & wine only) and snacks. Ages 18 years and older. 40 seat capacity. To reserve your seat with PayPal visit our website www.detroitriver.org or mail a check ($45/person) payable to Friends of the Detroit River 20600 Eureka Rd.,Ste. 250 Taylor, MI 48180 For more information call 734-288-3889 Source: Friends of the…
Find out more »Webinar for Evaluating Great Lakes Restoration Impacts RFP
On March 28, the Michigan Office of the Great Lakes released a Request for Proposals for a research project to evaluate the economic impact of restoration work conducted by its Areas of Concern Program. A May 9 webinar for potential applicants will provide information on the current funding opportunity, guidance for the application process and answer questions as appropriate. A recording will be made available for those who are unable to attend. Who should attend: Interested potential applicants When: Wednesday,…
Find out more »Business Breakfast Roundtable
The Business Breakfast Roundtable is the kickoff event for the Chamber’s Annual Business Expo. Enjoy breakfast, networking opportunities and observations on the Metro Detroit, Michigan economy, and more from two local journalists: Crain's Detroit Business' Chad Livengood and Detroit News' Ingrid Jacques. They will also be answering audience questions. After the program, attendees get the first look at the Livonia Business Expo. Source: Livonia Chamber of Commerce Click here to be introduced to the Livonia Chamber of Commerce!
Find out more »PFAS: Understanding the Science Behind the Scare
The growing concern surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of compounds collectively referred to as PFAS, has created a desire to learn more about these emerging contaminants. The investigation, management, treatment, and cleanup of PFAS provides a new and complex challenge for industry and the MDEQ. When discussing PFAS, many questions arise: Are they harmful? Where do they come from? How can the presence of PFAS affect me or my business? Dealing with PFAS is fairly new in the…
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