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The Bouma Group Welcomes Toyota Tech Center Employees

Ann Arbor’s Toyota Technical Center to Add 250 EmployeesToyota Technical Center, Ann Arbor MI

The Bouma Group is excited to congratulate and welcome employees relocating to Ann Arbor’s Toyota Technical Center. This is a promising move that will help to further job and housing growth for Washtenaw County.  Due to a consolidation of it’s North American facilities,  about 250 employees are slated to move to the area, according to MLive.com , most from the Kentucky area. The majority, mainly from southern California, will relocate to the headquarters in Plano, Texas.

Ann Arbor has had its share of job loss that directly impacted the local economy and real estate markets with the loss of Pfizer, and most recently Borders. Combined with the national downturn in the real estate market, it has been a struggle to recover. But the spring 2014 market has not disappointed, and homes and condos are selling faster than ever with values rising in turn.

The Bouma Group has been selling Ann Arbor real estate for over 27 years and knows how to navigate this market better than anyone! Want to know more about the area and what’s available for sale? Search the MLS here and give us a call at 734-761-3060 or email info@bouma.com to schedule a property tour. If you’ve been thinking of selling, this is the time to do so as the market is in need of more inventory to keep up with the deluge of buyers!

 

Google Building, Downtown Ann Arbor

Google Building, Downtown Ann Arbor

Google Building, Downtown Ann Arbor

Did you know that Larry Page, the CEO and co-founder of Google, is an University of Michigan Alum?! This could be why he chose Downtown Ann Arbor for one of Google’s 70 locations in 40 different countries around the globe! In each of their office buildings, Google tries to express the personality of the city it is located in through different murals and decorations, so no two offices are ever alike. So stop by the Google Building, located at 201 S. Division Street, and see how Google expresses Ann Arbor!

Ann Arbor Area Holiday Events and Activities 2011

Ann Arbor Holiday Activities and Things to DoAnn Arbor Holiday Lights & Gifts

The holiday season is here and promises to be bigger and better than ever in Ann Arbor. There are plenty of holiday activities and unique, local shopping experiences in and around town. Here are a few of the things going on in the month of December.

Saturday, December 3

  • 40th Annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale. Dexter Area Historical Museum, 3443 Inverness St, Dexter. 9am-3pm. Hand-made gift items for sale, baked goods, raffle, and a visit from Santa between 10:30-Noon.
  • Christmas at the Mansion. Gordon Hall, 8347 Island Lake Rd, Dexter. Noon-6pm. Donation of $1/child and $5/adult. Stroll through the mansion, beautifully decorated by Dexter local businesses along with 6th grade classes, while enjoying cookies, cider, a live holiday ensemble, and a visit by Santa.
  • Saline Holiday Parade. Downtown Saline at 5:30. Annual parade featuring marching bands, floats, horses and more, followed by the arrival of Santa.
  • All the Trimmings Holiday Show. Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 Old US-12. Free entry and refreshments. A wide array of offerings from jewelry to fiber arts to wood carvings, holiday greens and more.
  • 24th Annual Chelsea Hometown Holiday. Downtown Chelsea, various locations. A fun-filled weekend holiday celebration that begins Friday evening with Santa’s arrival to light the Christmas Tree at Pierce Park at 6pm, followed by many activities and entertainment until Sunday evening. Visit chelseafestivals.com for a complete schedule.
  • Santa Visits Kerrytown. 407 N. Fifth Ave. 10am-1pm. Visit with Santa and enjoy live musical performances from local musicians, schools, and groups.

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Ann Arbor Area Fall Festivals and Activities 2011

There’s a Lot to Do in Ann ArborAnn Arbor Fall Colors

Fall is one of the most beautiful times in Michigan and always reminds us of why this is a great place to live. The Ann Arbor area has so many fun activities planned to keep you entertained until the holidays arrive. So get out and enjoy the crisp air, sunny days, and gorgeous fall colors. Here are some of the local events planned through Halloween.

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Ann Arbor Art Fairs 2011

When: July 20-23rdAnn Arbor Art Fair, Downtown Ann Arbor
Time: Wednesday-Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Where: Downtown Ann Arbor

Next week is the start of one of Ann Arbor’s favorite annual events: The Ann Arbor Art Fairs. This is a fantastic time of year when artists from all over the country come together to showcase their best work and put on the area’s best art show. The Ann Arbor Art Fairs is actually a combination of 4 juried fairs, including the original Ann Arbor Street Fair, the State Street Area Art Fair, the Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair, and Ann Arbor’s South University Art Fair. These fairs have made the Top 10 Fairs list every year since 2004, and have received countless accolades. In its 52nd year, this year’s fairs promise to be at the top for 2011!

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