The first-place winners from each rank of the Sunset District Cub Scout Pack’s Pinewood Derby races competed in the 2012 Finals at Thurston High on Saturday. Participants who qualified for the finals received a specially designed patch as well as racing-related gifts from proud event sponsors Quicken Loans and Roush Racing.
Pinewood Derby Promotes Family Bonding and NASCAR Proficiency
by Jonathan Slappey on April 24, 2012 in Events, Zing Zone
Project Lighthouse Creates Network of Safety in Downtown Detroit
by Victoria Araj on April 23, 2012 in News, Zing Zone
In downtown Detroit, Project Lighthouse locations have security personnel available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and display banners and logos to identify them as safe havens. Anyone who is lost, separated from friends, having vehicle trouble or experiencing other safety concerns can call (313) 471-6490 for assistance (anyone with serious safety concerns should always call 9-1-1 first).
detroitSHOP Showcases Students’ Design Proposals for Downtown Detroit
by Victoria Araj on April 20, 2012 in Culture, Events, Mortgage Rates, Zing Zone
Eighteen Lawrence Technological University (LTU) students shared their sketches and renderings of proposed projects along Woodward Avenue. I had a chance to visit their detroitSHOP Studio for a public open house held in Detroit’s Dime Building.
Quicken Loans Career Fair in Detroit
by Stephanie Koske on April 20, 2012 in Culture, Events, Inside Quicken Loans, News
Come see us and get the lowdown on what we’re all about at the QUICKEN LOANS CAREER FAIR in downtown Detroit! You won’t want to miss this chance to showcase your resume and shining personality! Come meet us on Saturday, April 28.
Company Sports Leagues Promote Comradery!
by Jonathan Slappey on April 13, 2012 in Culture, Inside Quicken Loans, Zing Zone
A benefit of being employed by the #1 place to work in Michigan is the comradery among team members. Although Quicken Loans has various teams, we all work together to reach the same goals. It’s also true for my after-work basketball team. While we all contribute to the team in different capacities, we’re all working toward the same goal of winning – which we did by 24 points!
From the Valley to Detroit – Opportunity Awaits Those Who Journey to the D
by Clayton Closson on April 10, 2012 in News, Zing Zone
This is pretty simple. Yahoo! recently announced they are laying off over 2,000 employees. We recently announced we are hiring. So, why not get the folks from Yahoo! on a plane and get them them a job here?
Quicken Loans Team Members Volunteer for 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix
by Victoria Araj on April 6, 2012 in Culture, Events, News
The 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix roars into town Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3. Quicken Loans is excited to be the official Volunteer Sponsor of the event, which is returning to the city after a four-year absence.
Twitter To Open Downtown Detroit Office
by Jonathan Slappey on April 5, 2012 in Culture, News
Twitter is on the verge of opening an advertising office in downtown Detroit in the M@dison Building, a technology company incubator owned by Rock Ventures LLC. Twitter will join a growing roster of technology companies in the five-story M@dison Building, including Detroit Labs, HiredMYway and Skidmore Studio.
Quicken Loans Closes $4 Billion in a Month and the Fab Four Pay Us a Visit
by Clayton Closson on April 5, 2012 in Events, News
We did it. Set a record. Closed over $4 billion in one month. That’s a lot of closings. A lot. I remember back in 2007 when Quicken Loans closed over $2 billion in one month for the first time in our history. That was big news five years ago.
Quicken Loans Jay Farner Talks NASCAR on Fox Business Network – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on April 4, 2012 in Inside Quicken Loans
In case you haven’t heard the great news by now, Quicken Loans is the proud sponsor of Ryan Newman and Stewart-Haas Racing. Or should I say Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Winner Ryan Newman?
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