Council Bluffs, Iowa — Omaha Standard Palfinger has assigned Cannon Truck Equipment as a new dealer for PAL Pro Mechanic trucks, telescopic service cranes, hoists and pick-up liftgates throughout the state of Michigan. Located in Shelby Township, Mich., with headquarters … Continue reading →
By Barb Sieminski | The Municipal Lighthouses have long been a popular subject for artists, clothing designers, poets and others. Few people give thought, however, to what it takes to run them and what their unique challenges are — especially … Continue reading →
August 16, 2013 Council Bluffs, IA- Omaha Standard PALFINGER has assigned Cannon Truck Equipment as a new dealer for PAL Pro Mechanic Trucks, Telescopic Service Cranes, Hoists and Pick-up Liftgates throughout the state of Michigan. Located in Shelby Township, MI, … Continue reading →
Seven years ago the state of Michigan embraced placemaking — not as a buzzword, but to develop a dialogue. “Our board (Michigan Municipal League) challenged us to be more proactive with what was going on economically,” said Arnold Weinfield, director … Continue reading →
After Lake High School in Wood County, Ohio, was demolished by a tornado in June 2010, rebuilding it was a top priority. Officials sprang into action right away. The new school was constructed in half the usual time and for … Continue reading →
National Day of Civic Hacking June 1–2 National Day of Civic Hacking will take place the weekend of June 1–2 in cities across the nation in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky. The event will bring … Continue reading →
EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 16, 2013) — GE’s new Evolve™ LED Scalable Cobrahead lighting fixtures have been installed by Xcel Energy in the city of West St. Paul, Minn., as part of a utility-initiated implementation of LED street lights. Xcel Energy will monitor … Continue reading →
MAULDIN, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Gordian Group, a leading provider of construction-pricing data, procurement software and services for the construction industry and public agencies, announced today the appointment of Michael Jones as new Great Lakes Region Manager. “We are confident of his abilities … Continue reading →
A large community of public sector and private fleet professionals will converge on the Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J., April 23-26 for the NAFA Fleet Management Association Institute and Expo. Organizers say the event is an opportunity to … Continue reading →
Create strategic marketing partnerships with neighboring cities to collectively promote your region and maximize funds, i.e., the “Sunrise Coast” of Michigan, which includes Alpena, AuSable/Oscoda, AuGres, East Tawas/Tawas, Cheboygan, Harrisville and Rogers City; and “The Wilds of Michigan,” which consists … Continue reading →
(AP) Hurricane Sandy is churning off the East Coast and is expected to join up with two other weather systems to create a huge and problematic storm affecting 50 million people. Here’s a snapshot of what is happening or expected, … Continue reading →
