The Weekly Roundup
Top stories and articles from this week made convenient
Tech Center marketing students take first place in international competition
Three Lenawee County high school students topped a field of nearly 19,000 students from 150 teams Tuesday to place first in the DECA International Career DevelopmentConference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Madison High School juniors Alexa Blohm and Hailey Perez, as well as Hudson High School junior Samantha Gerig, members of the enterprise and marketing class at the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center in Adrian, took first place in the conference’s competition.
Garfield’s marks 20th anniversary in Adrian
Ask Nancy Williams, acting manager of the Garfield’s Restaurant and Pub in the Adrian Mall, what the secret of her restaurant’s being in business for 20 years is, and she’ll point to one main thing: its atmosphere.
“We’re a fun environment,” she said. “It’s friendly and upbeat. We’re a big family-oriented place.”
Congratulations, Garfields!
Business Development Opportunities | May 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! Check out this month’s workshops and webinars on everything from handling financing to how to craft the perfect subject lines to get attention from your audience.
Lenawee Now, Coordinator of the Adrian-Tecumseh SmartZone, Awarded $190K by Michigan Strategic Fund
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that Lenawee Now, coordinator of the Adrian-Tecumseh SmartZone, has been approved for $190K to create a “gatekeeper” position and supporting programs over two years. This new staff person will be responsible for identifying, nurturing, and growing competitive-edge technology opportunities in Lenawee. Lenawee Now will manage this position and will work with SmartZone partners, Adrian College’s Innovation Center, and Ann Arbor SPARK to identify candidates for the new position.