The Weekly Roundup
Top stories and articles from this week made convenient
Adrian Maple Wheelers keeping rolling in Lenawee County
Thanks to social media — and Scott Elliott — the Adrian Maple Wheelers are about to embark on a fourth decade of existence. At least that’s what everyone thinks. No one seems to know for sure when, or how, the bicycling group got started, just that it began back between 1977 and 1979. Now it is about to turn 40, or maybe just 38, all thanks to Elliott, an assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Adrian College. Elliott gets credit for reviving the flagging group when it was on its last legs — or wheels, as it were — when he came to Adrian in the early 2000s. By then the membership had dipped to an all-time low.Via The Daily Telegram
GreenStone marks 100 years serving farmers
One hundred years ago, on July 17, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Farm Loan Act into law, paving the way for farmers to have better access to credit. That milestone event led to the creation of what is today known as GreenStone Farm Credit Services, which uses Wilson’s signing of the bill into law as the basis for marking 2016 as its centennial year.
The Adrian branch, at 5285 W. U.S. 223, opened in 1982, when the company was known as the Production Credit Association. Via The Daily Telegram
Strongback demolition work is now underway in downtown Adrian
Demolition work has begun at the Strongback building in downtown Adrian.
The project to redevelop the old Underwood building, at the northeast corner of Maumee and Main streets, is expected to take more than a year and see an overall investment of nearly $5 million. This is a private and public partnership, with the state putting forth $2,866,446 in community development block grant funds to help renovate the rundown building into something new. Via The Daily Telegram
Business Development Opportunities | July 2016
Whether you’re a local business owner or thinking about starting up, SCOREMentors have many opportunities to learn the tricks of the trade nearby or online! In July, webinars and events will highlight navigating payroll administration, how to compete as a local business with the Amazon Era, how to grow your blog subscriber list, planning promotions that fix your business, and how to reduce risk for your small business.
Lenawee Now Announces Manager of Business Acceleration
Lenawee Now and the Adrian/Tecumseh SmartZone are pleased to welcome Gary Clemetson as our new Manager of Business Acceleration. Mr. Clemetson’s experience in business and economic development combined with his entrepreneurial spirit will serve him well in this MEDC grant funded position.
Mr. Clemetson will work with tech/innovation start-ups, entrepreneurial support organizations, educational professionals, college leaders, and other community partners to support innovation-based business development. “We are very excited to bring Gary on board,” says Mayor of Tecumseh and Chairman of the Adrian/Tecumseh SmartZone, Jack Baker, “His outstanding experience in startup ventures and economic development qualify him for this position and we are confident in his ability to expand business in our area.”
Our Job Board is Stocked and Full of Opportunities
Whether you’re just entering the workforce or you are looking for your next career move, our job board might have the perfect posting for you! The opportunities offered are by Lenawee companies wanting to tap into the talent right here in our county. So don’t wait, and apply today!