Over the past few years every time we go camping, the question we always get when checking in is “Are you bringing in any fire wood?” The Michigan DNR has made a conscious effort in trying to stop the pesky Emerald Ash Borer from destroying our Michigan Campgrounds and surrounding forests. The Michigan Department of Agriculture has given a special approval to use a new pesticide to fight off the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle that is decimating Michigan ash trees as well as several … [Read more...]

It took a bit longer than expected, but the Michigan Lottery has sold 250,000 tickets for their latest Super Raffle.  I featured a post called Michigan Lottery Super Raffle Has Best Odds back in February when the state launched this Raffle. When I checked yesterday no more of the pricey $50 tickets were available.  4,527 winning tickets will be drawn on Monday, March 31, 2008.  You can check the Michigan Lottery’s Website late in the day to get the winning numbers. Here is an outline … [Read more...]

Currently I-75 has no less than 5 major construction projects in the works, I have been able to avoid the Michigan Highway so far.  In a move to keep travelers in the loop so to speak, The Michigan Department of Transportation launched a new Web site that promises to have up to date information on I-75 road and bridge construction schedules for Oakland and Wayne counties. The site outlines the five major projects that run from South Rockwood Michigan to Clarkston Michigan.  Over $288 … [Read more...]

In an effort to improve their vehicles, Chrysler LLC has created an online customer advisory board.  The plan is to have an online panel of 2,000 to 5,000 customers on the board.  Customers have to submit an application to serve on the advisory board – visit the site at www.chryslerlistens.com if you are interested. Chrysler Chief Marketing Officer Debra Meyer said suggestions made on the site could make their way into Chrysler’s design and engineering department in a matter of … [Read more...]

Last week I posted some tips on how to Save On Gas, and the good news is that Michigan gasoline prices are down on average 8 cents.  AAA Michigan said that Michigan gas prices are 72 cents higher than last year at this time but have fallen over the past week to a statewide average of $3.26 per galloon. Gas in Michigan is right in line with the national average for a change according to the Lundberg Survey.  The cheapest gas in Michigan is currently in the Lansing Michigan area at an average … [Read more...]

200 people packed the Wayne County Airport Authority meeting held Thursday with home and business owners that would be affected by the purposed expansion of the Detroit Michigan Metro Airport.  A decision on the plans was tabled until May of this year. Since I don’t travel all that often, I just don’t understand why another expansion is needed.  Airport Executives claim a new runway is needed to solve future congestion problems.  This expansion will affect some 3,000 homes and many … [Read more...]

As a business owner I know the importance of Networking, I have used various avenues over my 19 years as owner of Bizarre Promotions, Inc. a promotional products distributor.  A couple months ago I attended my first 5 Minute Networking® event hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. The 5 Minutes really go by fast and you have to share that time with the person sitting across from you, so you might only get 2 minutes or so.  Nevertheless I was really happy with the event and … [Read more...]