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WEB CHAT THIS MORNING AT WWJ.COM: WWJ Newsradio
950 this morning will host a live Web chat on the future
of transportation. The chat will be held in conjunction
with WWJ's business breakfast, called "The
Future Of Transportation In Southeast Michigan,"
which takes place this morning at The Henry Ford in
Dearborn. The live chat will include representatives
of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the SMART bus system
and the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. It
starts at 9 a.m. at WWJ.com.
ECONOMIC
COALITION HELPED ATTRACT $4 BILLION IN 2007: The
Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan
Tuesday released its report of business attraction and
expansion successes during calendar year 2007. During
that period, EDCSEM member agencies engaged in business
activity expected to yield a total of 117 new projects
representing $4 billion in investment to the region.
The total number of jobs created in 2007 was 16,610
with an additional 9,552 jobs retained as a result of
these investments. More...
WAYNE
STATE, EMU HAVE NEW PRESIDENTS: Wayne State
University and Eastern Michigan University Wednesday
officially named new presidents, each of which will
take office over the summer. The Wayne State Board of
Governors unanimously voted to appoint Jay Noren as
the university's 10th president. At Eastern Michigan,
the board of regents voted unanimously today to name
Susan Martin as that school’s 22nd president.
More...
POLL
SHOWS BUSINESS COMMUNITY STILL OPTIMISTIC: Most
Detroit business leaders think the region will be in
better shape five years from now than it is today. However,
the percentage that thinks so – 69 percent –
is down from 74 percent a year ago, according to a poll
conducted for the Detroit Regional Chamber. More...
 DETROIT
RIVER DAYS CELEBRATION TO RETURN: The Detroit
River Days summer celebration will run from June 20-23
this year and conclude with the massive fireworks display
from the Detroit River. Organizers of the festival announced
that events for the four-day celebration will include
a Parade of Lights with 50 boats, the Ultimate Air Dogs,
Pooch-a-Palooza Pet Walk, carnival rides, and jet-ski
demonstrations. More...
DETROIT'S
CASS TECH GOES GREEN: In
a "Making the Grade" report WWJ Newsradio
950's Greg Bowman reports on how one of Detroit's top
high schools is becoming more "green" by adding
a rooftop garden. To listen, click
here. 
WORLDWIDE
AUTOMOTIVE REPORT PODCAST: Labor talks are
doing better in Canada than they are in the U.S. Visteon
has a new CEO. Ford Motor Co. has a big truck recall.
EASTERN
MARKET FLOWER DAY COMING UP: On May 18, WWJ
Newsradio 950 will help sponsor the 42nd annual Flower
Day. This event will take place at Detroit's Eastern
Market, the largest historic public market district
in the United States. More...
 AMERICA
@ WORK AFL-CIO UNION-INDUSTRIES SHOW: From
May 16-18 at Cobo Center in Detroit, hundreds of exhibits
and hands-on demonstrations will celebrate America’s
union workers and the work they do. The 70th Annual
America-at-Work AFL-CIO Union-Industries Show has something
for everyone, and American Union-made products at great
prices. To learn more about the event, click
here.
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