Charter Communications' Ada-based Michigan operations announced Thursday that the company has hit the 100,000-customer landmark for telephone customers in the state of Michigan. July of 2006 was the official launch for Charter Communications and their Telephone services in Michigan.  Hitting 100,000 customers is just under fourteen months is a hugh achievement. “Our telephone service has been very popular because it’s proving to be a great value for all those who connect to it,” … [Read more...]

The Center for Michigan -- an Ann Arbor nonprofit that bills itself as a "think and do tank" -- is spearheading a contest in an effort to get Michigan, and in particular its state government, out of the bottomless member divide that has occurred over the past few years. The Center is out to have a bit of fun along its journey. It will be sponsoring a storytelling contest called "Envision Michigan" with more than $30,000 in prizes. College scholarships, vacations to the best Michigan … [Read more...]

Normally by the time October rolls around Michiganders seem to let their lawns go unattended.  As the weather breaks we all stop watering and fertilizing our lawns as often as we did during the hot Michigan summers.  A little extra effort over the next few weeks could really make the difference in having a Greener healthier lawn next spring. Grass is perennial and should be fertilized now more than ever.  Grass rejuvenates itself in the fall through its root system.  In the fall your … [Read more...]

According to the 2007 Michigan Women’s Leadership Index, released on Monday, women are not being seen in executive positions in Michigan’s public companies.  The study also stated there is a lack of women of color in the top Michigan businesses as well. Although women currently hold 50 percent of the managing and professional positions in Michigan’s civilian labor force. Women are also influencing 91 percent of Michigan household purchasing decisions controlling a greater portion of … [Read more...]

Over 50 business groups along with many individual Michigan Businesses plan to form a coalition in hopes of influencing lawmakers to amend the newly expanded 6 percent sales tax to services, which include carpet cleaning and tree trimming as well as a large assortment of other business consulting services. Legislature claims the new taxes will help balance the state of Michigan’s budget.  Most businesses and associations are livid about the new taxes, claiming the legislators do not really … [Read more...]

Business Pro Mag is compiling votes for the Top 5 customer service businesses in downriver Michigan. You can email a list of the 5 businesses you would like to nominate in downriver Michigan, in which you have experienced great customer service.  The lists will be tallied to decide which businesses are the Top 5 for customer service in downriver Michigan. Entries must be emailed by October 30, 2007 to jaredpromag@yahoo.com. The Top 5 businesses will be announced in the December issue of … [Read more...]

Obedience Dynamics has teamed with H.E.L.P. Animals, Inc.   There are a few downriver communities that have a fire truck equipped with canine and feline oxygen masks.  Unfortunately, not all trucks - and not all cities - are equipped.  These sets are made to handle a dog as large as a St. Bernard right down to something as small as a bird. What if tragedy struck your home, your pet needed help and the wrong truck showed up?  The truck NOT equipped with a pet oxygen set? That's where … [Read more...]

Top Fly Fishing Spots In The US   by Bob Bastian Fly fishing is a sport that is enjoyed around the world. Millions of people have discovered the joy and excitement of fishing. While fly fishing is practiced in every state in the US some areas naturally rise to the top as offering the best fly fishing around. The Catskill Mountains of New York are renowned for fishing. The late 19th century saw anglers in the Catskills developing artificial flies designed to imitate natural insects. The … [Read more...]