Yearly Archives: 2015

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for awarding three grants totaling $38,000 to community art projects in Dearborn and Ann Arbor.

Governor Rick Snyder today issued a proclamation declaring May as Building Safety Month to highlight the importance of building permits, inspections and code compliance in Michigan’s built environment. “Resilient Communities Start with Building Codes” is this year’s theme, with the first week emphasizing, “Don’t Get Burned, Build to Code.”

Nearly 900 acres of land in Calhoun County will be conveyed by the federal government to the state of Michigan so that the state can certify it to the rightful landowners, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder.

U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow today announced a $697,125 federal investment at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The funding will go towards installing emergency generators and a hot water system. This is in addition to a previously announced $446,875 federal investment for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans which will install an anti-wander and security system.

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced a $697,125 federal investment at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The funding will go towards installing emergency generators and a hot water system. This is in addition to a previously announced $446,875 federal investment for the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans which will install an anti-wander and security system

Consumers Energy – already a sustainability leader in the energy field – announced today a commitment to double the amount of landfill space it saves

“Rural towns thrive when the city, county and state put in place sound and reliable infrastructure to support the families who live there,” said Heitkamp. “These funds will help cover part of the costs for Harvey and Michigan to make needed improvements and upgrades to their current water and waste disposal systems and help keep North Dakota communities strong and safe.”

Brennan Investment Group, LLC, a private real estate investment firm that acquires, develops and operates industrial properties on a national basis, has acquired a Class-A, multi-tenant warehouse and distribution facility totaling approximately 160,035 SF located in the Trolley Industrial Park in Taylor, MI.

Annual report by the Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness says Michigan is a national leader in providing solutions to end homelessness. There were 33,896 fewer people living in shelters or on the streets in Michigan in 2014, according to an annual report released by the Michigan Interagency Council on Homelessness.

Nearly 900 acres of land in Calhoun County will be conveyed by the federal government to the state of Michigan so that the state can certify it to the rightful landowners, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder

U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today applauded a $446,875 federal investment in the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans. The grant, which comes from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), will go towards installing an anti-wander and security system

Marvin D. Veltkamp of Kalamazoo, a statewide leader in affordable housing and community development for more than 35 years, today was named this year’s Duvernay Award winner at the Building Michigan Communities Conference (BMCC).

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Session at the Inkster Public Library There are new programs offered by the Wayne County Treasurer with a DEADLINE of May 12, that can lower interest rates and taxes for those facing foreclosure. Learn about your rights!

Former football coach and pro athlete John Nichols has joined Kathy Toth & Team of Keller Williams Realty as a Buyer Specialist. “John is an enthusiastic REALTOR® who knows our area well,” says CEO Kathy Toth. “His perception, people skills and tenacity are a tremendous asset to our homebuyer clients. He’s a great fit for our team, and I’m proud to have him on board.”

The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors, Ann Arbor’s definitive market leader, welcomes seven new agents. Joining Reinhart, Ann Arbor’s definitive market leader, are Michelle Armbruster, Amy Boies, Liz Crowe, Karen Fazioli, Wendy Martin, Michelle Stalmack, and Elke VanDyke