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CAM and Plante & Moran, PLLC Present a Podcast Discussion on the 2007-2008
Biennial Business Survey Results
The Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), in conjunction with Plante & Moran,
PLLC, recently released the results of its 2007-2008 Biennial Business and Owners
Survey. Conducted every other year, this all-inclusive survey reflects the current health
of the commercial Michigan construction industry and, for the first time, will project the
future of the industry over the next 12 to18 months. The official results are in accordance
with professional contractors and owners who are involved in the construction industry
on a daily basis.
Recently, CAM representatives Kevin Koehler (president), Amanda Tackett (director of
publishing), and Plante & Moran representative Tom Doyle (partner), recorded a Podcast
question and answer discussion about the Biennial Business Survey results, and what
those results will mean to the Michigan commercial construction industry.
Click here to hear the entire Podcast discussion.
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Special Dreams Farm Land Ho Cruise
Special Dreams Farm is a working farm in New Baltimore, dedicated to supplying the
special needs community with opportunities to work, learn and live. It is a non-profit
organization, which consists of parents, teachers, consultants, residential agencies, and
community members. Private grants and individual donations are very important to the
farm, and will help them continue to grow and operate successfully.
On the evening of July 18, 2008 there will be a fundraising cruise on board the 138-foot
yacht “Ovation” touring Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. This first class event will
be three-and-one-half hours long, and will include an ongoing gourmet supper, premium
open bar, dancing, and entertainment by the ten-piece Kimme Horn Show Band. Cost is
$125.00 per person; all proceeds will benefit Special Dreams Farm.
Many endorsements already exist from the Detroit area construction community.
Sponsorships for this event are available, as is advertising space in the event program.
Sponsors will receive considerable recognition, with their names and logos being
displayed at the sponsored item, along with the banner on the ship and in the program.
The Special Dreams Farm Land Ho Cruise is also a great way to entertain friends, clients
or customers. There is no limit on the number of tickets a sponsor may purchase;
however, the total amount of tickets sold for the event is limited and will be sold on a
first come, first served basis.
For more information, please visit www.specialdreamsfarm.org to learn more about this
wonderful facility and fundraising event. To order tickets by phone, please call Marian
(586) 749-5377; Mary (586) 716-9863; or Jeanne (248) 361-1891.
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James W. Phelan Scholarship
Each year, the Thompson-Phelan Group, Inc. (Anchorville), along with the Michigan
Association of Community Bankers, sponsors the James W. Phelan Scholarship. This
scholarship provides financial aid for a deserving student in their junior or senior year of
a Michigan college or university, who is studying in the areas of architecture,
engineering, construction, banking, or general business.
Four $750 scholarships will be awarded, and will not necessarily be based on financial
need. Eligibility requirements are: students must be traditional, full-time students or non-
traditional adult students attending college either full or part-time; students must be
entering their junior or senior year of college; students must have at least a 2.8 GPA or
better.
The deadline to apply is May 1, 2008.
Interested students may obtain information and application forms online at
www.thompsonphelan.com or by calling Thompson-Phelan at 586-725-8402 or the
Michigan Association of Community Bankers at 517-336-4430.
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McLeodUSA is Now PAETEC
We have some exciting news to share with the members of the Construction Association
of Michigan. Effective February 8, 2008 a merger was complete between McLeodUSA
and PAETEC. The merger created one of the largest nationwide communications service
providers in the U.S.
PAETEC is personalizing communications solutions for business customers across the
United States. We offer a comprehensive suite of data, voice and IP services, as well as
enterprise communications management software, CPE and managed services. Matching
your business needs with our personalized service and broad portfolio of products creates
real world solutions. PAETEC adheres to four key values - Caring culture, Open
Communication, Unmatched service and Personalized Solutions.
For more information visit www.paetec.com and/or contact your local representatives
Ron Kozak at 248.530.2155 or Mike Hemmingsen at 248.530.2154 to hear more about
the ways PAETEC can help you move your business forward.
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