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| Admin (Admin) Moderator Username: Admin Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2003 |
Detroit - DETROIT -- Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan, a division of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., will hold a dedication ceremony for its new Sales and Distribution Center in Highland Park on Monday, February 13. Governor Jennifer Granholm, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano, Highland Park Financial Manager Arthur Blackwell and Highland Park Mayor Titus McClary will give remarks. In addition, State Senator Martha Scott, State Representative Bill McConico, Wayne County Commission Chair Jewel Ware and Highland Park City Council President Dr. Ameenah E.P. Omar will present resolutions. Congressman John Conyers and Wayne County Commissioner Moe Blackwell will also participate in the ceremony. Several community and business leaders will join the elected officials. The new facility occupies 21 acres in Oakland Park industrial parkway. The 175,766 square foot facility will bring 384 jobs to the city of Highland Park. The facility will increase Coca-Cola's sales and distribution efficiency in Southeast Michigan. "It is our hope that Coca-Cola's presence will contribute positively to the social and economic fiber of the Highland Park community," said Kathy Cole, sales center manager, Metro Detroit Sales & Distribution Center. In addition, Coca-Cola will invest up to $5 million in land and building improvements and up to $500,000 in machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures. A highlight of the ceremony is a check presentation of $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Highland Park. The donation will be utilized to help fund their youth basketball league. Coca-Cola's personnel will also volunteer to support the athletic and educational programs. "Coca-Cola is committed to supporting the communities in which we serve," said Percy Wells, director of public affairs and communications, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Michigan. What: Coca-Cola Bottling Company Sales & Distribution Center Dedication Ceremony When: Monday, February 13, 2006 Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Dedication 9:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting 10:15 a.m. Facility tour 10:20 a.m. Where: 12225 Oakland Park Boulevard Highland Park, MI 48203 (313)-868-2008 Photo Opportunities: Remarks by elected officials Official ribbon cutting ceremony Facility tour (Governor Jennifer Granholm, US Senator Debbie Stabenow and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will arrive at 9:30 a.m.) Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:CCE) , is the world's largest marketer, distributor, and producer of bottled and canned liquid nonalcoholic refreshment. Coca-Cola Enterprises sells approximately 74 percent of The Coca-Cola Company's bottle and can volume in North America and is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, Great Britain, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Monaco, and continental France. http://detroit.dbusinessnews.com/shownews.php?news id=61597&type_news=latest | ||
| Sos (Sos) New member Username: Sos Post Number: 18 Registered: 8-2005 |
thats good news for my old city,ha steve do you still have the dog that used to drive mine crazy when walking down john r,? | ||
| Admin (Admin) Moderator Username: Admin Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2003 |
Ricki? Yeah - he's still alive and loves his walks. He's 16 now, and still barking :-) |
