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Macomb Community College will offer classes on how to use social media to market small businesses.

Macomb Community College has announced it will offer a series of classes at its Warren campus designed to teach small business owners and entrepreneurs how to master the social media sphere to market their business.  Macomb Community College's Workforce and Continuing Education Department will offer five classes that address various aspects of social media, and ways to incorporate them into a business marketing plan. The introductory class is one session and costs $29. Each of the other four courses cost $99. Social Media 101 provides an introduction to social media and its value in developing a brand identity. The class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13. Twitter for Business teaches how to create, edit and promote a …

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Prepare for College with Tips For Avoiding Thefts from Autos on Campus

A Michigan-based company recommends 'proper precautions' to avoid these crimes.

A total of 240 auto crimes occurred at colleges across Michigan in 2010. As students begin flooding campuses statewide, Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) offers tips on how to keep from being a victim of auto theft on campus.  “Leaving car doors unlocked and belongings on display is far too common at colleges and universities,” said Terri Miller, director of the Michigan-based company. “Campuses aren’t havens from crime. Students need to be aware of the risks if they want to keep their vehicles safe.” Most auto theft-related crime can be prevented with proper precautions. Following are tips from H.E.A.T. for steering clear of auto theft on campus: If you witness an auto theft crime or suspicious activity, report it day or night to …

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$10,000 Competition Promotes Plan to Offer Free Tuition for Michigan Students

High school seniors are invited to enter #mi2020 scholarship contest while Senate Democrats prepare to introduce legislation this week to offer free in-state tuition.

High school seniors are being encouraged to enter a new $10,000 scholarship competition as a means to promote a state Democrat-backed plan called "Michigan 2020" that would provide free in-state college tuition for every Michigan student. The college affordability plan, announced in January and set to be introduced later this week with approval from Michigan Senate Democrats, would give each graduate of a Michigan high school an education grant of approximately $9,500 each year for in-state university or community college tuition. The estimated $1.8 billion proposal would be funded by putting a term limit on corporate tax credits and charging state sales tax to online retailers. Senate Democratic Leader Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday …

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Open Registration Begins Tuesday for Fall Term at Macomb Community College

Students may register for classes online or by phone.

Open registration begins Tuesday, July 19, for all students interested in taking fall 2011 classes at Macomb Community College. Students may register for classes online at www.macomb.edu or by calling 586-445-7373. Both online and phone registration are generally available 24 hours a day, but there are periodic closures of the system for maintenance between 3-6 a.m. and on occasional Sundays. On July 19 and Aug. 15, students may also register for classes in person at the enrollment offices on the South and Center campuses, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Macomb’s fall schedule is available online at www.macomb.edu. A limited number of printed copies of the schedule are available from the enrollment offices at both the South and Center campuses. The …

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You Said It: What Are Your College Plans?

With graduation in full swing, Patch asked seniors at Eisenhower High School to discuss their college plans and their feelings on moving on to the next chapter in their lives.

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