Brighton’s Polar Plunge For a Great Cause

BRIGHTON, Mich. Feb. 17, 2012 – Next week Brighton will be celebrating this years Polar Plunge fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics. Organizers have a weeklong list of activities planned before participants take the icy plunge next Saturday, February 26^th. 

Brighton business will be holding fundraisers Monday through Friday of Next week. A pub-and-shop crawl will be held on Feb. 23 from 10 AM – 9 PM where shoppers can visit any of the participating stores and restaurants and pick up a punch card. After making a purchase or a donation at 8 of the participating businesses you can drop your punch card off with that business and you will be entered to win one of the many prizes donated by those wonderful stores and restaurants. Barb Binkley, one of the organizers for the polar plunge, said that she’s excited that 32 downtown businesses agreed to participate with the event.

The plunge is set to take place next Saturday at Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Road at 1:00 PM. Organizers are hoping to have 200 plungers this year! There is still time to sign up to take the plunge yourself or to pledge to a plunger. Registration begins at 1:00 PM the day of and each Polar Plunge participant will pay a minimum of $75 in either cash or pledges. Plungers are encouraged to register as early as possible by calling (734) 222-8283, by visiting www.somi.org or checking out Brighton Polar Plunge on Facebook.

Photo credit: Alan Ward/Daily Press & Argus - Kevin Previel of Walled Lake plunges into the icy watters of Zukey Lake at last years Polar Plunge

After Saturday’s plunge, there will be an afterglow fashion show at the Downtown Main Martini Bar & Grille. Tickets are fully tax deductible and include hors d’oeuvres and one drink. Doors will open at 4:30 PM for hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction and the show will begin at 6:00 PM.

At Brighton Ford we are proud of all of the brave individuals who are plunging and donating. We hope to see you out at Brighton High School next Saturday!

Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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2012 Ford Edge - Redefining the Crossover

The sleek and stylish 2012 Ford Fusion

BRIGHTON, Mich., Feb 7, 2012 – The 2012 Ford Edge is the crossover that has something for everyone. It’s not a truck, it’s not a minivan, but it’s more than a car. The Edge redefines the standard of style for crossovers with its sleek edges, handsome grill, and beautiful panoramic moon roof. Don’t get the wrong idea, the Edge is much more than just looks. The Edge comes equipped with either a 285 HP 3.5L V6 engine or a 305 HP 3.7L V6 engine both options come standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission. There is also an EcoBoost option for drivers looking to enhance their fuel economy.

If you think the Edge’s exterior was sleek and stylish, than the interior design won’t disappoint. The refined design of the Edge’s exterior transitions smoothly to the interior all the way from the door trim, to the instrument panel and shifter, down to the floor console. Add SYNC with MyFord Touch for exceptional driving assistance as well as a futuristic feel. Did we mention the Edge is exceptionally comfortable too? The Edge has second-row legroom that is unsurpassed by any other midsize crossover. That feature alone speaks volumes about the attention paid to comfort in every Ford Edge. Fold the back seats down and take advantage of the extra cargo room perfect for hauling hockey equipment up to the Kensington Valley Ice House. 

The 2012 Edge's interior was designed with comfort, style, and accessibility in mind. Steering wheel mounted controls allow you to access the SYNC features without letting go of the wheel.

 Parents can put their mind at ease when driving their “precious cargo” up to the Mill Pond and Imagination Station for play dates with standard safety features including six air bags, 4-wheel anti-lock breaks, advanced trac with roll stability control, and occupational classification system. The 2012 Edge was awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick for 2012. You can even further add to the safety of your edge with these optional features:

The panoramic Vista roof adds to the 2012 Edge's style and lets in more of the world above

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Collision Warning
• Blind Spot Detection
• Rear-view Camera
• Rain sensing wipers 

The 2012 Edge is the unique crossover that drivers of all vehicle types would enjoy. Don’t just take our word for it. Come in and test-drive a 2012 Ford Edge and experience for yourself the exceptional style, superior handling and fascinating features that the Edge has to offer.

Brighton ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com or give us a call at (800)-836-8206.

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Downtown Brighton, Michigan Saw an Exceptional Year in 2011

BRIGHTON, Mich. Feb. 6, 2012 – “If Brighton was a bottle of wine, the 2011 was a very good year” quoted Livingston Daily Press and Argus reporter Jim Totten. Downtown Brighton saw old uninhabitable buildings get demolished, new buildings constructed, and new businesses quickly filling up the vacant spaces. A chemical products company also chose Brighton to host the site of its new corporate headquarters and a brewery is set to fill the shoes of the historic Pink Hotel.

Brighton’s community development director and executive director of the Brighton Downtown Development Authority, Matt Modrack, recounted the achievements from 2011 in a presentation at last Thursday’s City Council meeting. Modrack noted that the private sector invested a whopping $6.2 million in the downtown area in 2011. Brighton Mayor Jim Muzzin was most impressed with this feat and how the development authority helped enhance those investments with state grants.

The Brighton Downtown Development Authority played a pivotal role in moving the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce from its Hyne Street location to the historic former Mellus Hospital on Grand River Avenue. Excelda Manufacturing demolished the former chamber building and is planning on beginning construction in April. Expected completion for the headquarters is 2013. Other notable additions in 2011 include the opening of Bagger Dave’s, Studio West, The Pound! Bar and Grill, and The White Dress. At Brighton Ford we applaud the Modrack and DDA for helping to facilitate these additions and investments to help stimulate the growth of our fair city to make it an even better place to live and work.

Brighton ford is located at 8240 Grand River Ave. just north of I-96 in Brighton. We are a family owned and operated business that strives on customer satisfaction. For more information on Brighton Ford, visit www.BrightonFord.com.

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