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Studio West’s Official Grand Opening Scheduled for January 19th

Red Level Networks Named Member of Ingram Micro’s Prestigious VentureTech Network

Evans Distribution Systems Represented on Michigan 2012 Motor Carrier Advisory Board

Studio West’s Official Grand Opening Scheduled for January 19th

January 12, 2012 Filled under releases, United States
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Studio West’s Official Grand Opening Scheduled for January 19th, 4:30-8 p.m. Photo Opportunities: 4:30 p.m.–Batik demonstration 5:30p.m.–Ribbon Cutting Studio West invites the public to join them for their grand opening.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 09, 2012 -
Studio West’s Official Grand Opening Scheduled for January 19th

Contact: Cortney Wiggins
Development Specialist
(810) 534-6132 / cortneyw@wskills.com

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 4:30-8 p.m.

Photo Opportunities:
4:30 p.m. – Batik demonstration
5:30p.m. – Ribbon Cutting

Studio West, The Home of Art with a Heart, invites the public to join them for their grand opening on Thursday, January 19th. The festivities will begin at 4:30p.m, with a ribbon cutting, and music performed by Brighton’s own Chamber President & CEO, Pam McConeghy.  Visitors can expect a variety of hands-on opportunities to experience art, including batik demonstrations, collaborative digital art, and more.  A variety of art pieces, each with their own story, is displayed in the gallery and are available for purchase. Refreshments will also be served.

Not only do Studio West staff hope that the Grand Opening will encourage community members to learn more about the studio, but they also want to use this event as an opportunity to hear what types of art experiences—from shows, to classes, to lectures, and beyond—individuals and families want to see offered at the downtown gallery. Community interest and feedback will help to determine what types of events are planned in the future.

Studio West is open Tuesday- Saturday from 12-8pm. In addition to offering unique art works and smaller gift items for purchase—created by individuals who have barriers to employment and their allies—Studio West also offers a variety of experiential opportunities for the community to engage in the arts.  Workshops, open studio sessions, and a variety of types of performances are in the planning stages, and visitors may sign up for classes starting in the next few weeks.  Schedules and enrollment announcements will also be posted on the gallery’s website www.studiowestgallery.org and Facebook page (facebook.com/studiowestgallery).

Studio West, Work Skills Corporation’s (WSC) newest venture provides people with disabilities and others with an opportunity to express their artistic abilities by creating artwork in a multitude of forms and the opportunity to display and sell their work for income.  Studio West provides WSC, a 501 (c) (3) community-based organization a venue to increase community involvement and exposure.

HOURS/TIMES OF OPERATION: The Studio will be open to the public beginning November 19, 2011 Tuesday-Saturday 12:00p.m. – 8:00p.m., Sunday 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Closed Monday’s.
LOCATION: 111 South West Street. Next to Bagger Dave’s rear entrance.

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WSC has been providing employment & training services to people with barriers to employment for over 35 years. Founded in 1973, WSC is a Michigan private nonprofit corporation governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. CARF accredited & ISO certified.

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Red Level Networks Named Member of Ingram Micro’s Prestigious VentureTech Network

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World’s Largest Technology Distributor Selects Red Level Networks to Join Elite Group of IT Solution Providers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 09, 2012 -
Novi, Mich., Jan., 9, 2012 — Red Level Networks, a local technology solution provider, has been selected to join Ingram Micro’s VentureTech Network™.  Ingram Micro is the world’s largest technology distributor. The community is an exclusive national network of technology service providers who specialize in addressing the technology business needs of both small to midsize businesses (SMBs), as well as midmarket organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
“As a member of the VentureTech Network, we are able to quickly expand our technical expertise and customer service offerings by partnering with other network members and IT vendors who complement our existing services and solutions,” said David King, president of Red Level Networks. “The resources, knowledge sharing and exclusive benefits offered as part of the VentureTech Network provide us with a competitive edge and enable us to better service our customers and differentiate our value in the marketplace.”
Ingram Micro’s VentureTech Network community represents many of the industry’s top-performing technology solution providers. Recognized as an elite group, members of the VentureTech Network have achieved a high level of expertise in deploying technology solutions and services in their local markets. In addition, VTN members receive special support from major technology vendors through Ingram Micro.
“Ingram Micro is proud to welcome Red Level Networks as a new member of the VentureTech Network,” said John Fago, senior director of channel marketing, Ingram Micro North America. “The VentureTech Network maintains a reputation of excellence by providing exceptional IT service and support to SMBs and midmarket organizations throughout North America.”
Members of the VentureTech Network enhance their businesses by collaborating, sharing resources and delivering exceptional IT service capabilities and support to businesses throughout North America.
As a VentureTech Network member, Red Level Networks receives best-in-class technical and sales support, exclusive information and business development resources, valuable credit and leasing programs, as well as access to the world’s largest portfolio of customized technology solutions and services designed to benefit their customers.

About Red Level Networks
Red Level Networks is a full service advanced infrastructure solutions company which designs, installs and provides ongoing network support for small, mid-sized and enterprise businesses and the educational markets. Red Level Networks is a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and has technical experience providing IT solutions for its impressive client base since 2004. Red Level’s experience and past successes give clients the confidence that they have exceptionally reliable personnel who will be able to solve all their problems as a result of one call. Connect with Red Level Networks by calling 248.412.8200 or visiting www.redlevelnetworks.com

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Red Level Networks is a full service Infrastructure Solutions company which designs, installs and provides ongoing network support for small and medium sized businesses.

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Evans Distribution Systems Represented on Michigan 2012 Motor Carrier Advisory Board

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Evans Distribution Systems announced that Doug Ostrowski, the company’s vice president of transportation, has once again been reappointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board for 2012.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Jan 10, 2012 -
Evans Distribution Systems announced today that Doug Ostrowski, the company’s vice president of transportation, has once again been reappointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission Motor Carrier Advisory Board for 2012. Ostrowski’s one-year term continues his sixth year as a liaison between the Michigan government and motor carrier industry by leading vital discussions on regional issues and transportation trends.

“As an expert on economic transportation issues that affect our state, Doug is always on top of industry trends and what they mean for local carriers,” said Evans Distribution President John A. Evans. “We’re proud to see him further use his extensive knowledge and experience to help build and facilitate strong government and industry relationships.”

The Michigan Public Service Commission is an agency within the Department of Labor & Economic Growth, responsible for the insurance and safety regulation of the intrastate for-hire trucking industry and the rate and consumer protection regulation of the intrastate household goods moving industry.

The Motor Carrier Advisory Board facilitates a continuing dialogue among the trucking industry, consumers, other interest groups, and state government on issues, problems and solutions important to Michigan freight transportation. The advisory board consists of members representing the transportation industry and the shipping public in addition to ex-officio members of the Michigan departments of State Police, Transportation, Treasury, and Secretary of State, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.  The announcement was made by the board’s chairman, Dan Blair.

Ostrowski has served in the transportation business for 20+ years and is a member of the Transportation Club of Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Translinked Committee. He resides with his family in South Lyon, Mich.

Evans Distribution Systems, headquartered in Southeast Michigan, was founded in 1929 as the Central Detroit Warehouse Company. It has evolved into a full-service, third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, contract packaging and staffing to the manufacturing, food and beverage, consumer goods, and chemical industries. Evans currently employs about 250 associates and operates more than 1,800,000 square feet of space throughout the United States. www.evansdist.com.

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