2-Bedroom Duplexes Available For Rent
We are taking applications for two bedroom duplex apartments within walking distance of Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep. They are newly decorated, children are OK, but pets are an additional $100 per month. A $500 security deposit is required, as is a one year lease. Address is 67477 Maple Lane. For additional information or to make an appointment to see the apartments, contact Andy at 586-727-7577 ext.9851.

Northwood University - A Business Plan for Life
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? Accelerated BBA degree for working adults
? Transfer credits & work experience evaluated
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1900 W. Big Beaver, Ste. 200 DADA Building, rear door
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm RSVP: 248-649-5111
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Chrysler execs meet with dealers
When several Chrysler dealers meet with their corporate executives and things aren't going well, there's always tension and conflict. At Chrysler's gathering at the National Automobile Dealers Association annual convention in Las Vegas, dealers jumped on Chief Executive Tom LaSorda about the company making them take unwanted inventory and a slow supply of popular cars. Some Chrysler dealers walked away still grumbling. Many said they were optimistic that LaSorda would earn back their trust and that the company is headed in the right direction. At the Chrysler meeting, things got a little testy with dealers complaining about the company producing more trucks than the market would bear last year and forcing dealers to take them. Dealer Steve Miller of Vestal, N.Y., said he was happy with the response on inventory and the direction of the company given by LaSorda and other managers on the stage. But there were some issues that weren't fully addressed, he said. "There's a couple of glitches in the armor of the people on stage," he said. "They still don't kind of get it." Miller said the executives gave their opinions on what customers think of warranties, rather than asking dealers what they hear from customers. He also said dealers are having trouble getting the Dodge Caliber and have been told the small SUV has been selling well in other countries. "That's not the answer that you wanted to hear. It doesn't help us much," Miller said. Mike Manley, vice president for sales and dealer operations at DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, said LaSorda has told managers to try to speed up Caliber production. Manley said the popularity of the car overseas is a good problem for Chrysler. "Not that I want demand to drop off, but hopefully we'll see the supply improve to our dealers." The Ford and Chrysler meetings lasted more than 90 minutes. Across the hall from Chrysler, the meeting for Honda Motor Co., which reported sales up 3.2 percent last year, lasted only 45 minutes with few questions, said Scott Casebeer, owner of a group of dealerships in Salem, Ore. "I kind of like a little bit more controversy in these things. But it was one question and out," he said.

Chrysler Group Continues to Grow Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales in January 2007
Starting the year on an upswing, the Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star(R) dealers set a new January record of 9,122 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) sales in 2007, an 8 percent increase compared with January 2006 sales of 8,444 units. Chrysler brand sales increased 7 percent to 2,939 units for the month. Jeep(R) brand sales advanced 22 percent to 2,257 units and Dodge brand sales rose 2 percent to 3,926 units, versus prior year sales. Vehicles showing marked improvement in January 2007 include the Chrysler Crossfire (up 60 percent) the Jeep Wrangler (up 32 percent) and the Dodge Magnum (up 26 percent). "The 125 benefits of purchasing a Chrysler Group CPOV continue to appeal to customers and have translated into sales growth in the used-vehicle segment," Peter Grady, Director - DaimlerChrysler Motors Remarketing, said. "In addition, by recently expanding the scope of the Carfax Vehicle History Report to include recall information for all Chrysler Group vehicles, consumers are ensured to be up-to-date on the proper maintenance of their vehicles. This helps improve vehicle resale value, meet the manufacturer's safety and performance standards, and preserve peace of mind in everyday driving."
The Chrysler Group offers one of the most comprehensive Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle programs in the industry. For a vehicle to be certified under the Chrysler Group's used-vehicle program, it must be a 2002 through 2007 model preowned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles and pass a stringent 125-point inspection. The Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are backed by an eight-year/80,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, 24-hour, 365-day full roadside assistance with a $35 per day rental car allowance and a three-month or 3,000-mile Maximum Care warranty, in addition to a Carfax Vehicle History Report and buyback guarantee. Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used(R)," the Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships that have earned the automaker's Five Star certification. Five Star certification is a comprehensive validation of the dealership's facilities, operational processes, salesperson and technician training accreditation as well as customer satisfaction survey ratings. Approximately 2,100 Chrysler Group dealerships in the United States are certified Five Star dealers.

Leading Antibiotics are now FREE at your Meijer Pharmacy - No Strings Attached!
"Rising health care costs are having a dramatic impact on families across the country, especially here in the Midwest. Our free antibiotic program is the next step Meijer is taking to lead the industry toward improving the health of our customers. It is all about delivering higher standards." -Mark Murray, Meijer president
The program covers leading, oral generic antibiotics with a special focus on the prescriptions most often filled for children. The following are FREE with your doctor's prescription, regardless of insurance or co-pay:

Amoxicillin
Cephalexin
SMZ-TMP
Ciprofloxacin
Ampicillin
Penicillin VK
Erythromycin

Prescription must be picked up at store in person. Maximum 14 day supply at normal dosage. List may be subject to change. Not valid with any other offer. For more info, go to http://www.meijer.com/about/pr_pages/pr_antibiotics.pdf

TOM TESSMER

Tom is the Sales Manager at Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Since he began working for the Huvaere Group in 1990, his duties as Sales Manager include: Merchandising new car deals; Ordering vehicles; Managing all print advertising; Train and manage all sales staff.

Tom's family:
Tom and his wife Colleen have 3 children: Erica, Courtney and Brooke.

If he wasn't at work, Tom would be:
"Up North."

Tom's Hometown:
Port Huron

Tom's favorite place to travel:
"Up North, Cadillac"

Tom's first job:
Tom's first job was working with his Dad in an auto parts store.

Tom's Favorite Television Show:
"24"

Tom's favorite place to dine is:
"Nothing special, just as long as the food is good."

Tom's favorite vehicle is:
"RAM Pickup. I like the look, the Hemi engine, and the 20's."

Something you may not already know about Tom:
"I love to be hunting or fishing."

Thanks Tom for being such an asset to the Huvaere Group!

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2007 Dodge Ram SLT
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Today's Motivational Quote
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)