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PONTIAC Free job expo offered The next “Empowering Michigan Career Expo” is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Marriott Hotel, 3600 Centerpointe Pkwy. in Pontiac. Companies hiring on-site include 1-800-Hanson, Convergys, Hope Network, Minacs, Ameristaff Nursing, Metlife, Local Retailers and others. Job Seekers should dress for success and bring résumés. The expo is free. Businesses interested in registering for a booth should contact JobFairGiant.com at 734-956-4550. Additional information available at www.jobfairgiant.com .

DETROIT Wayne State hosts conference E2 Detroit 2010 conference, “The Lean Launch: Creating a Business in a Down Economy” is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Wayne State University. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, authors, investors and others for networking. Business experts and CEOs of local startups will share their successes and challenges to provide real-world insight to entrepreneurs seeking practical knowledge and advice on how to be successful in a lean economy. For more information about E2 Detroit 2010, visit http://e2detroit.wayne.edu/ . For reservations, contact Julie O’Connor at julie.oconnor@wayne.edu or 313-577-3626. WATERFORD TWP. Chamber to host business mixer A business after-hours mixer for area businesses is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Applebee’s, 2553 Elizabeth Lake Road. Cost is $10 for Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce members and $15 for nonmembers. Contact Ashley Bohner at info@waterfordchamber.org or 248-666-8...

Student business idea competition opens The Business Accelerator Network for Southeast Michigan, a network for building and retaining new business in southeast Michigan, has opened registration for the Accelerate Michigan Student Idea competition. Any undergraduate or graduate student attending a Michigan college or university in the fall of 2010, may enter. The competition will award $50,000 to the top business ideas and concepts. All participants are required to submit a one-page business idea. Semifinalists will submit a three minute video pitch and formulate a 15 minute in-person pitch. The deadline for initial applications is Oct. 22.  Awards will be made in Ann Arbor on Dec. 11. For more information about the Accelerate Michigan Student Idea Competition including complete rules and elegibility criteria, visit www.acceleratemichigan.org, or connect with the competition via Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. STERLING HEIGHTS Macomb-OU INCubator awarded 2 grants The Macomb-OU INCu...

Kohl’s plans to hire 40,000 associates for holiday season Kohl’s anticipates hiring more than 40,000 associates this holiday season, a more than 20 percent increase over last year, at stores, distribution centers and credit operations nationwide. In 2009, Kohl’s hired more than 33,000 seasonal associates nationwide. Kohl’s commitment to customer service has been recognized by the National Retail Federation for the past five years on its list of retailers that offer the best customer service. Seasonal associates can work anywhere from a few hours to more than 20 hours per week. Typical store jobs include unloading trucks, freight processing, stocking and cash register duties. Hiring began this month, and most jobs will be filled by mid-November. For information about employment opportunities with Kohl’s, call 877-NEW KOHLS (877-639-5645) or visit www.kohlscareers.com . Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index expands to 65.0 The Southeast Michigan Purchasing Managers Index...

OXFORD 8th Annual Women’s Expo slated The Oxford Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 8th Annual Women’s Expo 2010, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 at Oxford Middle School, 1420 E. Lakeville Road, Oxford. Admission is free. The first 250 guests receive a free special 2010 Women’s Expo tote bag. This year’s expo will feature over 80 diversified vendors, demonstrations, entertainment, educational speakers focusing on health and family and a Woman’s Luxury Raffle to raise money for the POH Riley Foundation-Saving Lives One Mammogram at a Time. It is sponsored by Genisys Credit Union, POH Regional Medical Center and the Oxford Leader. For more information call the Oxford Chamber of Commerce at 248-628-0410. ORTONVILLE Avoiding mistakes that destroy business seminar Gary Nustad, CLF, Director at Michigan Financial Companies of Southfield, presents “Avoiding the 6 Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Business and Your Future,” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Brandon Township Public Library, 304 Sou...

STERLING HEIGHTS Rave Computer is growing/hiring Rave Computer, a computer hardware integrator with its corporate headquarters in Sterling Heights, has hired new employees in marketing, sales, business development and product development. In July 2009, Rave Computer moved its headquarters to a nine-acre campus shared with the Macomb-Oakland University INCubator and is located within the “Defense Corridor” and Technology Advancement SmartZone of Sterling Heights. The expanded 35,000-square-foot green facility houses a larger Technology Integration Center, which provides increased efficiency and flexibility in Rave’s engineering and manufacturing processes. Additionally, the headquarters was built to meet LEED-CI Silver Certification. Rave Computer, a privately held company, specializes in computer hardware consulting, integration, and support. For more information, go to www.rave.com or call 800-966-7283. SOUTHFIELD Acclaimed architect to give lecture at Lawrence Tech Rafa...

HUNTINGTON WOODS Hennessey Capital promotes Eberhardt to VP Hennessey Capital LLC, a Michigan-based specialty finance company providing working capital to small and mid-sized businesses, announced that Kim Eberhardt of Ferndale has been promoted to vice president, marketing and communications. She had been the director of marketing. Prior to joining Hennessey Capital in 2007, Eberhardt served as marketing manager for the Detroit Regional Chamber. She also worked at Doner Advertising as part of the Mazda account team. MOUNT CLEMENS Mount Clemens Medical adds emergency room doctor Dr. Julie M. Lata, D.O., has joined the medical staff at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center as a specialist in emergency medicine. Dr. Lata received her medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Penn., and completed her internship and residency at Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center. She practices with Mount Clemens Regional Emergency Physicians. NEW BALTIMORE Ross Medical ...