Encouraging news to drive Mayor’s State of the City Address

(March 5, 2013; LIVONIA) – Mayor Jack Kirksey plans to highlight the growing number of positive economic indicators across Livonia in his annual State of the City address at a Livonia Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, March 14, at Burton Manor.

In recent State of the City programs, Kirksey discussed how the city encountered significant financial challenges while maintaining top-quality services for Livonia’s residents and businesses. In preparing for this 14^th annual address, the Mayor said he is starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel, particularly with recent Livonia real estate and unemployment reports.

"We will review the challenges and highlights of the past year and examine solid indicators that show an upswing in the economy,” Mayor Kirksey said.  

The Mayor will also focus on the City’s efforts to ensure Livonia remains a thriving, vibrant place to live, work, learn and play in 2013 and well beyond.

Livonia is Michigan’s ninth-largest city with almost 97,000 residents and some 4,200 businesses.

 

The State of the City Luncheon has evolved into one of the largest annual events conducted by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. Last year, almost 600 people attended this luncheon that features a diverse audience of students, community volunteers, business leaders, school officials, and other political figures.

 

This year’s luncheon, sponsored by Cambridge Underwriters, Bright House Business Solutions, Alpha USA, and St. Mary Mercy Hospital, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Burton Manor in Livonia. Seats to the event cost $25 per person, and can be reserved by calling the Livonia Chamber of Commerce at 734-427-2122.

Awrey's Tradition Continues - Press Release

Awrey’s tradition continues

 

(LIVONIA; Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013) -- Minnie Marie Bakers, Inc., is pleased to announce the purchase of certain assets of Awrey Bakeries, LLC, (Livonia, Michigan) from the company’s secured lender. Minnie Marie will continue to produce the iconic products of the 103-year-old family-based business.

John Awrey, family member of the original founders and Director of Sales and Marketing,  made the announcement today, stating, “I am pleased that the new owner will   preserve the Awrey’s Brand and tradition of fine products. It is also gratifying that the new owner  will be able to hire back many of our hard working associates in the coming days and weeks.”

“The  investors in the new owner of Awrey’s assets  are Michigan residents with backgrounds in operating family-run businesses and bakeries,” Awrey said. “They know Michigan is a good place to do business and will expand our focus to develop a local supply chain of farmers, millers and producers of Michigan grown wheat, soybeans, sugar and other ingredients.”

Awrey’s  has always been known for its award winning products, producing high quality, thaw and serve, finished baked goods including Danish, cakes, brownies, biscuits and muffins. Their primary customers include food service distributors, national chains and contract sales.

“The new owner looks forward to launching a number of new products in the year ahead,” Awrey said, “including a line of gluten-free products produced with Michigan ingredients. The new owner  also intends on returning the Awrey’s brand to the shelves of grocery stores for our loyal, longtime customer base.”

PNC Bank, the City of Livonia,  and others have worked diligently to assure that the Awrey’s name continues to produce products in Michigan.

Livonia Mayor Jack E. Kirksey said the city is “absolutely delighted” that Awrey’s products will still be baked here at the Farmington Road location.

“We worked very closely with  Awrey’s officials and the new owner  to do everything possible to make that company viable,” Mayor Kirksey said. “We are pleased to welcome Minnie Marie Bakers to Livonia and look forward to the company continuing to provide quality Awrey’s products, with the all-important restoration of jobs here.”

The business will continue to be headquartered   in a 218,000-square-foot facility in Livonia, Michigan. For further information contact James McColgan at the company phone 734.522.1100.

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