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How to Reward Your Staff On a Budget
Every companies success is to a large degree based on the hard work of their staff executing the vision of top level executives. While most companies still have freezes on raises and bonuses many are looking for unique ways to reward their dedicated staffs. Some companies such as Rock Financial and Brogan & Partners have been known to surprise staff with Kid Rock concerts and secret trips. However, many companies don't have the budget to do such large scale events but there are plenty of cost effective ways to tell your staff thank you. Check out some creative ways below that won't break the bank!
Play Ball!
Treat your employees to a night out at the COPA as they watch Brandon Inge and the rest of the Detroit Tigers with new group packages that can meet your every need. Ticket packages start at just $7 per person for group rates. New suite packages for the season offer a $ 300 food credit, parking passes and more for groups or 20 or more starting at just $65 per person. For more information on a night out at Comerica Park please visit www.detroit.tiger.smlb.com
A Night at the Museum
If you've got a more creative group then perhaps a private tour of the Detroit Historical Museum and dinner at the popular Good Girls Go to Paris Crepes would be the perfect way to say thank you. Open Wednesday -Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the DHM offers private tours for groups of 15 or more which lasts 90 minutes. You can find out more about the tours and DHM by visiting www.detroithistorical.org. GGTPC has become a midtown institution in just over a year. Serving up a little but of French culture with a smile, the restaurant is open during the week Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is available for private rental.
Other great outings on the byway -
Bowling at the legendary Garden Bowl followed by dinner on the Alley Deck in Detroit's Midtown.
A day exploring the Cranbrook Insituite of Science followed by lunch at Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills
For more ideas on how to plan the perfect employee outing visit our website, www.woodwardavenue.org.
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Get Your Authentic Woodward Gear Here!
 Show your Woodward pride with authentic WA3 Woodward merchandise . Visit the Woodward Store at www.woodwardstore.org to view the full collection of merchandise that will fit all of your gift giving needs. With a full line of gear from golf shirts to tee's in women's and men's sizes S - 3XXl, hats, totes and more. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of merchandise go to support the ongoing maintenance of Woodward Avenue. For more information please contact the WA3 at 248-288-2004.
Clean the D Update
The Woodward Avenue Action Association, Ferndale Chamber of Commerce and Eight Mile Boulevard Association held their 3rd annual Clean the D event on Saturday, May and tackled 10 projects along Woodward Avenue and Eight Mile road. This year's event experienced record breaking registration close to 1,000 and day of participation an estimated 850 due to rain. The WA3 would like to thank all of our sponsors and participants in making thss year's event a success including:
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Budco
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Charter One
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City of Detroit/Motor City Makeover
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City of Highland Park
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City of Royal Oak
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Coalition for a Better Detroit
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Dickinson Wright PLLC.
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Florida A & M University Alumni (Metro Detroit chapter)
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Highland Park Community High School
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Home Depot
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Hope Worldwide Church
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McDonald's (E.C.S Partnership-McDonald's)
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One Custom City
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Sherwin Williams
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Signs by Tomorrow, Royal Oak
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Youth for a Better Detroit
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Quick Links
Want to know how to grow your business along the byway? Need to have your voice heard regarding governmental issues that affect your business? Just want to help Woodward Avenue grow? Then become a member of the WA3. For more information please visit www.woodwardavenue.org.
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 Greetings!
Welcome to the May eNewsletter of the Woodward Avenue Action Association! It's a great time to be in Michigan and on Woodward Avenue!
New & Renewing Members
The WA3 would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for the support of the organization and dedication to the byway:
Basha Diagnostics, Ste C, 4045 West 13 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073, 248-435-6640, www.bashadignostics.com
Crane Roofing, 45150 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI, 48341, 248-332-6602
CERB & Associates, 248-398-8698, www.cerbassociates.com
Dance Thru History LLC, 15 E. Kirby, Ste 900, Detroit, MI 48202, 313-875-6354
Detroit Central City Community Mental Health, 10 Peterboro, Detroit, MI 48201, 313-833-7353, www.dcccmh.org
Dickinson Wright PLLC, 500 Woodward Avenue, Ste 4000, Detroit, MI 48226, 313-223-3500, www.dickinson-wright.com
Heartwear Designs , 235. Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009, 248-540-2839, www.heartweardesigns.com
Highland Park Business Association, 12541 Second Avenue, Highland Park, MI 48203, 313-252-0357
Historic Boston Edison District, P.O Box 02100, Detroit, MI 48202, 313- 313-883-4360, www.historicbostonedison.org
Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West. Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48075, 248-204-2200, www.ltu.edu
Rainy Day Hobbies, 22961 Woodward Avenue, Ferndale, MI 48220, 248-545-5667, www.rainydayhobbies.com
Woodward Auto, 45671 Woodward Avenue, Pontiac, MI 48341, 248-253-6400, www.woodwardauto.com
WA3 Launches Woodward WAVE
 Earlier this month the Woodward Avenue Action Association unveiled its much anticipated Woodward Avenue Virtual Experience (WAVE). The WAVE will allow developers, business owners and more to gather information on vacant properties, incentives and more when it comes developing and purchasing property along Woodward. For tourists and shoppers it will provide information on all of the WA3 members, special events and attractions while giving them a unique view of these sites. "The WAVE will help smooth the road to business and economic development along the Woodward corridor with the one of a kind system to find tax credits and other incentives across the region" said Program Manager, Nicole Klepadlo.
The web-based economic development tool was created with funds from 2009 Governor's Centers for Regional Excellence award. The program created with input from the 11 Woodward communities, the WA3 worked with Sterling Heights based, LunaTech Designs to design the WAVE based on Google Earth platform. To get started on discovering Woodward in a whole new way please visit www.woodwardavenue.org.
VID: Very Important Dates!
June Six to Eight Mile Business District Stakeholder Meeting
 When: Wednesday, June 2 Where: La Dolce Vita, 17546 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. For more information on how you can be apart of the change that is taking place in this district contact Program Manager, Nicole Klepadlo at 248-288-2004 or nklepadlo@woodwardavenue.org. |
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GM-UAW Gives WA3 $10k for Tribute
 At the Woodward Avenue Action Association annual meeting and awards, United Auto Workers - General Motors announced a $10,000 gift to the Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) towards the installation of the Pontiac Woodward 'Tribute'. United Auto Workers (UAW) Vice-President, Cal Rapson's made the surprise announcement during his acceptance speech for "Transportation Leader of the Year" award on April 22.
The Woodward Pontiac Tribute will cost $150,000. It is funded in part by the Federal Highway Administration National Scenic Byway funds, Oakland County, Genisys Credit Union. The interpretive signage project will break ground this summer. This will be the second Tribute along Woodward, the first installed in 2008 in Ferndale along Woodward Avenue, one of only 37 "All-American Roads" in the country. Another Tribute is in development in the City of Detroit.
'We are excited that as General Motors emergences from bankruptcy and the United Auto Workers are getting back to work across the country they have chosen to assist in helping us tell their unique and one of a kind story in the city of Pontiac," said WA3 Executive Director, Heather Carmona.
The Tribute project when completed will consist of 25 interpretive signs that describe each community's contribution to Woodward's rich history and act as an identifying landmark tying all 11 communities together. The Pontiac Tribute will tell the important story of transportation and its impact on the largest urban center in Oakland County. It is expected the Tribute will be completed mid summer, with a ground breaking June 9th and official unveiling Wednesday, August 18. |
Top Five Reasons You Should become a WA3 Member
1) We are the only organization working to enhance the physical and economic viability of the entire Woodward Corridor.
2) The WA3 can provide assistance with facade improvements in certain byway districts via the Detroit ONCR ReFresh program.
3) The WA3 is making it easier for business owners, property leasing agents/developers to fill vacant parcels along the byway with the new Woodward 3D Virtual Map, listing current parcels, incentives programs and much more.
4) The WA3 provides your business access to visitors from around the globe through our designation as a National Scenic Byway and All - American Road.
5) The WA3 worked with the Michigan Historic Preservation Network to develop guidelines to assist communities in preserving local and state treasures that will also contribute to the economic development of each community. This publication will be available in mid June on the Wa3 website.
For more information on becoming a member of the WA3 please contact the WA3 at 248-288-2004 or visit www.woodwardavenue.org.
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Get Connected
 2010 Art Birmingham
When: Saturday May 15 - Sunday, May 16
Where: South Old Woodward between Maple and Danies, Birmingham, MI 48220
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
City of Ferndale, Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Present & Ferndale Downtown Development Authority Present: Ferndale First
When: Wednesday, May 19
Where: The Emory , 22700 Woodward, Ferndale, MI 48220
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:30a.m.
Cost: Free
Start Up Weekend Detroit
When: Friday, May 14 - Sunday, May 16
Where: Wayne State University, 5057 Woodward Avenue
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 students, $50 professionals
Improve Your Odds When Seeking A Small Business Loan
When: Thursday, May 27
Where: Oakland County Conference Center, 2100 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
Time: 8:45 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $20
Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Professional Edge: Go Google
Where: Huntington Bank, 801 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 memebrs, $20 non-members
For more information and to RSVP please call 248-644-1700 or visit www.bbcc.com
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