The buzz: the latest people, events, places, gadgets and things that have Southeast Michigan's business community buzzing ...As each month passes, the renaissance of Detroit's International Riverfront riv·er·front n. The land or property along a river. is a visible and exciting reality. From the popular outdoor concert series this summer to the opening of the Asian Village complex in early 2007 there is plenty of buzz throughout this five-mile stretch. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is giving everyone a chance to be part of the new riverfront. The "Buy a Brick" program allows you to put your came or any creative message on the RiverWalk for $100. Bricks will be unveiled at the Grand Opening in 2007 and you will be part the riverfront's great transformation. * Learn more about it: www.detroitriverfront.org [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. International Auto Show An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. in town this month you are bound to hear buzz about the latest gadgets and accessories outfitting automobiles. GPS Navigation See GPS. Systems have been leading the "most popular" list for awhile. You don't have to be in the market for a new car to get this feature. TomTom is a smart, easy-to-use, portable navigation solution for your car or motorcycle. The crystal-clear widescreen See wide screen. display, 3D graphics and innovative voice instruction help you find your way to any address in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada and Europe. TomTom has software packages to service smart phones too. * Check it out: www.tomtom.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you always wanted to live in Hollywood and star on the big screen? Do you long for a chance to be behind the microphone for a big-league game? Dreams can now become a reality with Vocation Vacation, a new program allowing you to test-drive your dream job. You don't quit your day job. You just spend a few days with a mentor in the job field of your dreams to troy explore a job change, sample the "road not taken" or enjoy a unique learning experience. * Check it out: www.vocationvacations.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You can now charge almost all portable handheld electronic devices literally "anywhere under the sun." Solio, the universal "hybric" charger CHARGER, Scotch law. He in whose favor a decree suspended is pronounced; vet a decree may be suspended before a charge is given on it. Ersk. Pr. L. Scot. 4, 3, 7. , works for mobile phores, iPods, PDAs and even your digital camera. Solio is chargeable from the sun or a wall socket and it stores power for a many day too. A fully charged Solio will charge a mobile phone at least once completely, while one hour of sunlight will give one hour of playtime on your iPod. * See for yourself: www.solio.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It's Fat Tuesday for the Michigan Epilepsy Foundation on Feb. 20 as they take their guests to "The Big Easy." That is their Mardi Gros Gala at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester from 6 - 11:30 p.m. Don't miss this fantastic celebration as the Mardi Gras Mardi Gras (mär`dē grä), last day before the fasting season of Lent. It is the French name for Shrove Tuesday. Literally translated, the term means "fat Tuesday" and was so called because it represented the last opportunity for King, dressed in regal cape and crown, will lead guests on parade. Attire is black-tie and costume with the typical Mardi Gras accoutrements ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment n. 1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural. 2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural. 3. , necklaces, masks, etc. This is one party you don't want to miss. * For tickets, call: 800.377.6226 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Give us a buzz ... Submit ideas for the Buzz Page to mspanitz@detroitchamber.com. If we use your idea, we'll send you a free gift from the Chamber. |
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