Rochester, MI

Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center along with the City of Rochester and the Rochester DDA hosted the 4^th annual Earth Day.  It was Michigan's largest Earth Day gathering and was enjoyed over two days with an expected attendance of over 50,000.  Earth day in Rochester offered a wide variety of family fun.  Activities were informative, earth-friendly including: 150+ green and wellness exhibits, presentations and films, alternative vehicle and energy displays, organic food service, farmers' market and petting farm, kids corner, hands-on demonstrations, music and entertainment, prizes drawings, free massage and so much more including a community-building Connections Cafe'.  Connecting with people and creating community solutions for a greener future is the goal of Rochester and Rochester Hills.

Family Fun at Earth Day in Rochester Michigan from Cathy Tishhouse on Vimeo.

Earth Day is celebrated in the US on April 22 and is a day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's environment. It was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in in 1970 and had developed into a global celebration in many countries every year. This date is Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Many cities around the US utilize Earth Day as a time to bring awareness to and act to protect our planet.  It is the largest annual secular event in the world, observed in 150 countries by over one billion people.

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Washington Township, MI Weekend Bridge Closed

To all my neighbors in Washington Township, the bridge at 26 Mile Rd. and M-53 will be closed this weekend. As previously reported, construction will start at 11:00 P.M. on Friday and end at 5 A.M. on Monday for the bridge being closed. This is just the beginning friends, the project will take till approx. September. If we are lucky. Start re-thinking your travels plans to and from work. My family has talked about it for the last week. I am sure that my husband, son and myself will end up stuck in traffic forgetting all the warnings. Plan ahead for delays.

This article was written by friend of mine who I have also had a business relationship with. She has given me permission to repost her material. I am sure you will find the information to be valuable and useful.

In order to have money in today's world, you have to have some form or income. Individuals and families everywhere are concerned about their finances and wondering whether their next paycheck is going to be enough. Spouses, both husbands and wives, are struggling when only one of them can be employed outside of their home.

Have you made the decision to start your own business so you don't have to depend on a paycheck? Do you want to reap the benefits of your own business? Where do you begin though? Do you know what you need to start this business? Do you know who to ask for help? Do you know where to turn to get the "correct" information to help you?

Sometimes all you need is the "basics" to get you pointed in the right direction - if you are truly committed to making a successful business. If you know your product and you know who is going to handle the daily activity of the business, do you also know what need financially?

The most important and critical step in any business formation is to be sure it is organized legally and set up logically so that valuable time is not wasted fixing "start-up" mistakes down the road. The e-Book, "Basics of Business Credit" is for people that just need a starting place to find answers. This e-Book covers the basics of registering your new company's name with the State, choosing the correct place (and address) of business, and understanding those steps needed to obtain money for a new (or established) start up business.

Go to http://www.SusansBooks.com. You can find out what this e-Book will provide you, and what questions will be answered. It is a real source of information that can help any individual who seeks to get a business off the ground. It doesn't matter whether or not it is a home based business, or a store front business. This e-Book is written with the start up business owner in their mind.

Jeffrey Taylor, AKA Mr. Landlord, the most requested speaker in the nation will join a panel of experts at a weekend conference

Troy, MI - The housing market has plummeted by at least 25% in the last year; the stock market has dropped even more! Times are tough and they say the worst is yet to come. How will real estate specialists survive? Can they prosper in these difficult times? These issues will be addressed; questions will be answered by a panel of experts who are successful in real estate investing today.

Jeffrey Taylor will join the panel of experts at a weekend conference where he will cover the necessary topics for landlords, including how to fill vacancies fast, even in a tough market, screening tenants, finding and attracting ideal residents, getting referrals, making property appealing, and marketing to have your phone ringing off the hook. Jeff will show how to add thousands to your cash flow, establish top market rental rates, increase cash flow when showing vacancies, have residents want to pay you more, which amenities generate the most cash flow, how to raise rents while keeping tenants happy and making maximum income even at the end of the rental relationship. Most importantly, Jeff will show how to protect yourself and your investments as a landlord, recognize the 9 most costly landlord mistakes, resident selection criteria and fair housing, vital questions to ask every applicant, identify problem residents before they move in, avoid future problems through communication, eliminate costly surprises during the year, 10 essential clauses to include in your lease, and how to avoid retaliation when tenants are evicted.

Jeffrey Taylor is the founder of MrLandlord.com and the author of the bestselling book, The Landlord's Kit. He is the most requested speaker in the nation by real estate trade associations and he was voted the #1 national real estate instructor for two years in a row by the Cincinnati Real Estate Investors Association and the Diversified Real Estate Investors Association of Philadelphia. Among his many accomplishments Jeffrey is the CEO of Mr. Landlord, Inc, a national property management consulting firm; President of Home Rental Publishing, the #1 national provider of information and resources for the small rental owner; Editor of Mr. Landlord, largest circulated real estate newsletter in the country; Owner and manager of rental properties ranging from single family to apartment communities; Graduate of UCLA with a Masters Degree in Communications and Honorary Masters Degree in Real Estate Investing.

Jeffrey is the author of over a dozen publications, books and reports on various aspects of property management; he has written over 1200 published articles; he has been interviewed on numerous radio talk and TV shows across the country, and he has conducted over 1000 seminars and workshops.

Jeffrey Taylor is highly informative, entertaining and inspirational. He brings his passion for landlording to this information-packed weekend event on February 6 - 8, at MSU-Mec at 811 W. Square Lake Road; Troy, MI 48098. Visit http://www.woodwardpromotions.com for details and register now while seats are available.

Contact:

Woodward Promotions, LLC

PO Box 698

Farmington, MI 48332

248-991-1851

"The stockings were hung by the chimney with care..."

There's no doubt that right now is one of the best times to buy a home in all of history. A lot of people wanting to sell right now may be hesitant because of the holidays, or because of cold, snowy weather. Traditional thinking people may even argue that homes only sell in the Spring and Summer months.

I challenge them with these thoughts...

When does your home look it's best? Most people's homes during the holiday season are kept immaculately clean (for those guests that'll arrive any minute) and decorated fabulously! The smells of roasted Chex Mix, mixed with pine and holiday feasts... who can think of a more welcoming smell?

I think as long as you keep the decorations classy and sensible, and don't go overboard (as a lot of us tend to do!) the holiday season is THE BEST time to sell!

I've sold many homes that were charming to begin with, but I showed them during the holidays and buyers are awed by the charm of the season!

So don't think that just because it's Winter that you should wait to sell until Spring. Deck the halls and put on some classic holiday music and wait for the buyers to come!

If you need help decorating for the holidays, consult a professional home stager,

interior designer or your Realtor!