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Online Art Auction Benefiting YouthQuest Extended to Sept. 5
An online art auction featuring the artwork of a dozen different artists from Michigan and beyond has been extended through Sept. 5. The auction – hosted by Ann Arbor-based Mr. B’s Joybox Express – is part of the nonprofit's year-long fundraising campaign benefiting the YouthQuest After School Initiative. It culminates with an especially unique journey – one that involves transporting a 385-pound piano on a… Read More 

Congratulations Black Tie Productions! Black Tie Productions has been recognized one of the "Best of Michigan" for 2017 by the readers of Michigan Meetings + Events. Black Tie was selected as the Best Entertainment Provider. "Black Tie Productions knows how to fire people up and bring a party to its peak," the magazine wrote. "They’ve certainly had plenty of practice:… Read More 

2nd Annual Catapult Business Plan Competition
Entries are being accepted for the second-annual Catapult Business Plan Competition, with cash prizes for local and regional winners totaling $30,000. Sponsored by the I-69 Thumb Region, a seven-county economic development partnership, the competition was created last year to “catapult” entrepreneurs and small-business owners to the next stage in growing their businesses. The prize money is designed to help winning… Read More 

Allegiant has unveiled Allegiant Honors - a special program to support and thank U.S. active duty and retired military for their service with select free services. “All of us at Allegiant take great pride in supporting the brave men and women who serve our country every day,” said Maurice J. Gallagher, Allegiant chairman and CEO. “The Allegiant Honors program extends our… Read More 

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association® is asking you to get involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop Alzheimer’s, a disease that is often misunderstood. Alzheimer’s is fatal and kills more than breast and prostate cancer combined. It also is not a part… Read More