Month: March 2011

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Yolanda Uddin

March 31, 2011

Yolanda Uddin is the Chief Operations Officer at the beautiful Historic First Congregational Church of Detroit  also known as Old First.  In her position, she handles the marketing of Old First’s rental facilities, hospitality services, and group tours of the Underground Railroad Living Museum. She supervises a dedicated staff that works hard to make every event … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Yolanda Uddin

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Ed Gerten

March 31, 2011

Edward D. Gerten is the Winery Operations Manager for Pentamere Winery LLC located in Tecumseh, Michigan since 2005. Ed is also an instructor for the Culinary Studies Department at Jackson Community College.  Courses Ed teaches include Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage Cost Control, and Beverage Service.  Ed represents Pentamere Winery at the Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail meetings. He also serves as … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Ed Gerten

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Melissa Milton-Pung

March 26, 2011

Melissa Milton-Pung is a Project Manager for Washtenaw County Economic Development & Energy. Ms. Milton-Pung has worked on numerous Federal compliance projects and historic property designations throughout the Midwest. At Washtenaw County, she administers award-winning grant programs, provides technical assistance for local governments seeking to stimulate local investment and preserve community character, provides leadership for … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event speaker bio: Melissa Milton-Pung

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event featured speaker bio: Nancy Darga

March 26, 2011

Nancy Darga is the Managing Director of MotorCities National Heritage Area. Ms. Darga is one of the founding members of this organization that was dedicated by Congress in 1989.    The former president of Fortunate Land Planning & Design which specializes in heritage tour development is a licensed landscape architect. She served as Chief of Design for Wayne County Parks … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event featured speaker bio: Nancy Darga

SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event featured speaker bio: Scott J. Bentley

March 26, 2011

    Scott J. Bentley, former Superintendent at San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas, is the first Superintendent of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park located in Monroe, Mich.    Bentley, a 19-year National Park Service (NPS) veteran and native of Hillsdale, Michigan, reported for this new position on January 16, 2011. “Scott … More SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event featured speaker bio: Scott J. Bentley

2012 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event Registration

March 26, 2011

Hometown History Tours 2nd Annual Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event Capitalizing on our Local History ______________________ Online Registration Register today and SAVE! Click on payment link below* Late Registration *$45 per person *$400 for a table of ten Advance registration required. Limited registrations may be available on day of event. It’s recommended you call first … More 2012 SE MI Heritage Tourism Networking Event Registration

2nd Annual SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event

March 21, 2011

Hometown History Tours 2nd Annual Southeast Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event  Capitalizing on our Local History  Thursday, May 12, 2011 8 AM to 4:15 PM (Continental breakfast begins at 8:15, Program at 9 AM) Stone Creek Banquet Center Click here to register now! One Maguire Street (I-75 Exit 29B at Gibraltar Road) inside the Flat Rock … More 2nd Annual SE Michigan Heritage Tourism Networking Event