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Welcome to a new way of networking. A new way of thinking. A new way of doing business. Motor City Connect is a collection of professionals banding together to help each other – and our community – succeed.
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grow your business and |
gain expertise and |
strengthen your community |
We don't have a lot of rules and rituals. We think business should be fun. We love a good laugh. We think business should be profitable. Our successes benefit the community. We think we're better together. There is no limit to what we can accomplish when we focus our ideas, talents and resources. We are optimists. We're making a positive impact every day.
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: "I just sent this blast:
I wanted to put together a quick re-cap of the #313DLove event for those of you who wanted to attend but couldn't make it. Suffice it to say, it was a MOST EXCELLENT day, indeed. We got the # to trend on Twitter and the people who shared their passions really made a positive impact on the audience and the whole area.
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The Love for Detroit (#313DLove) Event was tremendous
: "Man, what a great day filled with rock solid people sharing wonderful stories about the change they're making in and around the D.
Here is a lovely video put together by one of our sponsors, Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The videos of each of the talks are being "cut" right now and I will update this post with each presentation over time. In the .."
Are Downtowns Becoming Cool Again? A Landlord's Perspective
: "Americans are changing the way we think about the urban core...again.
Since 2008, downtown office vacancies nationwide have increased to 12.4% -- but suburban office vacancies are at a huge 16.6%.
What's going on? Well, there are a lot of theories, but the one that's gaining the most traction is that the post-WWII migration toward the su.."
THIS is VERY important for our area and can impact YOU. PLEASE read.
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Spent much of last night/early this morning finalizing the "run of show" for the #313DLove event on March 13. I'm not the only one who will tell you "It Was Awesome", I'm just the first.
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THIS is VERY important for our area and can imp...
Big thanks to Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI for sponsoring the #313DLove Event
: "We are super excited to partner with Blue Cross Blue Shield on the #313DLove event.
With all of the changes in health care, it's really nice to have a familiar face that we can trust. Did you know "the Blues" just turned 75? Here is an interesting article about that:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan reflects on 75 years by focusing on the.."
Writing Your Own Lease Agreement: The Devil's In The Details
: "Your lease should make life easier on you and on your tenants.
If you've ever had reason to pay attention, you'd notice that most of the sizable property management firms around Detroit use their own lease agreements. Why? Simple: because as you manage more and more properties, you come across more and more circumstances that you wish you h.."
Allstate is hiring!
: "Allstate is looking for people interested in becoming agency owners in Michigan. Being your own boss and having the backing of a nationally-recognized brand doesn't sound so bad, does it? There's a $5,000 referral bonus, so spread the word and contact me for details! You can email me at Meghan.Cass@allstate.com. "
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