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Upcoming Events...

Fraud Prevention Seminar
Thursday, November 6, 2008

The Novi Police Department will host a free, interactive fraud seminar for local businesses and community members on Thursday, November 6, at Max & Erma's in Twelve Oaks Mall.
Click here to read more about the Fraud Prevention Seminar.

Automotive Supplier
Diversification Summit
Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Does the current turmoil in the automotive industry have you concerned about its implications on your company’s future ability to succeed? 
Click here for more information about the Automotive Supplier Diversification Summit.

Michigan Business Success Stories Told Here Series:
Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish
Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish will be the Walsh Business Leadership Institute Michigan Business Success Story speaker at the College's Novi Campus.  Click here for more information about this class.

MichBio Expo
Tuesday & Wednesday,
November 18-19, 2008

Rock Financial Showplace
Click here for more information on the MichBio Expo.

City of Novi Assistant City Manager leads roundtable discussions at Oakland County on Film
Pam Antil(October 31, 2008)
City of Novi Assistant City Manager Pamela Antil took part in the Oakland County on Film seminar hosted by the Oakland County Department of Economic Development and Community Affairs department on Tuesday, October 28 at the Somerset Inn in Troy, Michigan. Read the Press Release about the Oakland County on Film seminar by clicking here.

City recognizes five local businesses
Mayor Landry presenting award to Fox Run, Large Business Award(October 30, 2008)
The City of Novi recognized five local businesses at the presentation of the first annual Novi Business Recognition Awards at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 20th.  Read more about the Business Recognition Award winners by clicking here.

Novi salon goes totally green, expects revenue boost
(October 30, 2008)
John Vushaj and his wife Eva, who own Gjeto's Salon & Day Spa in Novi, have incorporated environmentally-friendly products into their business since its 2001 debut.
Read the full story: Novi salon goes totally green, expects revenue boost

Novi-based Trinity Health finishes bond deal
It will refinance debt, expand projects

(October 30, 2008)
Trinity Health completed a $492-million municipal bond deal late Tuesday that allows it to refinance costlier debt and expand projects at its Michigan and Idaho hospitals.
Read the full story: Novi-based Trinity Health finishes bond deal

Trinity Health bond deal to help expansion
(October 29, 2008)
Trinity Health completed a $492 million municipal bond deal late Tuesday that allows it to refinance costlier debt and expand hospital projects at its Michigan and Idaho hospitals.
Read the full story: Trinity Health bond deal to help expansion

Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish to Speak at Walsh College Novi Campus 'Michigan Business Success Story' Series November 18
(October 29, 2008)
Where is Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish?  Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter and on November 18, the Biggby Coffee CEO can be found at the Walsh College Novi Campus, speaking about social media marketing.
Read the full story: Where is Biggby Coffee CEO Bob Fish

Presenters Announced For MichBio Expo's Emerging Business Showcase
(October 27, 2008)
MichBio, the association for Michigan's biosciences industry, today announced the names of the winning applicants for its Emerging Biosciences Showcase on Nov. 18, the first day of its statewide Expo.
Read the full story: Presenters Announced For MichBio Expo's Emerging Business Showcase

Michigan Engineering Honors Kedrick Adkins With 2008 Merit Award
(October 24, 2008)
The University of Michigan’s Industrial and Operations Engineering Alumni Society presented Kedrick D. Adkins, Jr., President of Integrated Services, Trinity Health, with the 2008 Merit Award at an alumni event during Homecoming Weekend.
Read the full story: Michigan Engineering Honors Kedrick Adkins With 2008 Merit Award

Despite challenges, Taubman sees healthy 3rd-quarter returns
(October 22, 2008)
Taubman Centers Inc. reported healthy rises in third-quarter profits, revenue and funds from operations, despite a host of economic challenges hitting retailers and consumers.
Read the full story: Despite challenges, Taubman sees healthy 3rd-quarter returns

Early-Bird Pricing Ends Soon for MichBio Expo Attendees and Exhibitors; Award Nominations Due Nov. 1
(October 21, 2008)
Logo - MichBio ExpoOctober 31 is the last day to receive early-bird pricing for attending the MichBio Expo, the state's largest and premier gathering of biosciences professionals in Michigan.
Read the full story: Early-Bird Pricing Ends Soon for MichBio Expo Attendees and Exhibitors; Award Nominations Due Nov. 1

 

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Testimonials
Logo - The Art InstituteThe Art Institute of Michigan
Novi was our first location choice to open our new college campus because of the positive business environment, vibrant diverse and growing community, and overall access to a multitude of other communities within SE Michigan. In addition, Novi’s strong commitment to education made the partnership an easy decision. We are happy to be located in beautiful Novi and enjoy the many community benefits
     -- Ted Blashak, President,
        The Art Institute of Michigan

Logo - Toyota BoshokuToyota Boshoku
Toyota Boshoku America is proud to have recently invested more than $10 million in Novi and bringing many more high-paying research & development jobs. Novi is centrally located to Toyota and GM’s Engineering centers and a world-class International airport. Novi is a culturally diverse city that is friendly to our team members. This also affords us the availability of experienced and knowledgeable people. Novi leaders respond quickly to our team at Toyota Boshoku America and provide a true center for partnerships and collaboration that make us proud to be part of the fabric of the great state of Michigan. We are proud to call Novi our home base for research and development in the Americas.
     -- Warner Allen,
        Toyota Boshoku America

Logo - ITCITC Transmission Corporation
I would tell anyone if you're locating an office and you get the chance to meet the people from Novi and you get to do business here, you're going to stay.
     -- Joe Welch, President and CEO,
        ITC Transmission Corp.

Logo - General FiltersGeneral Filters
In terms of shopping and restaurants and the things people look for in a community, Novi is really second to none. The housing is beautiful, the school district is known for being exceptional… so in terms of people not familiar with the area, moving to Novi would be one of the best choices they could make.
     -- John Redner, Owner,
        General Filters

Logo - Walsh CollegeWalsh College
We have been here now about 15 years and I have to tell you the business, the civic, and the educational opportunities here are phenomenal. We have never seen such a tight network of cooperation between government, education, and business as we do here.
     -- Stephanie Bergeron, President,
        Walsh College

Logo - RyderRyder Systems, Inc.
I think Novi showed the most interest, the most initiative, the most desire to have us locate here. The City was one of the keys to our success.
     -- Tom Jones, Senior Vice President,
        Ryder System, Inc.