Off the "Deeb" End
Edward Deeb, long-time friend of the Eastern Market, is founder, president and CEO of the Michigan Business and Professional Association. He has over 44 years of association management experience. Mr. Deeb is also known for his dedication to community causes and serves on many boards that include Eastern Market Corporation (EMC), United Way, Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Boy Scouts and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Michigan. He personally co-founded Metro Detroit Youth Day which was created to encourage harmony between merchants and the youth of Metro Detroit some 22 years ago. Mr. Deeb has received numerous awards and honors for his community involvement.
Mr. Deeb will be sharing his thoughts on the amazing transformation that is taking place at Eastern Market, from time to time, via this blog post.
Ed Deeb can be reached at MFBA via phone (586) 393-8800, or email edwarddeeb@michbusiness.org
Off the Deeb End
EXCITING EVENTS HAPPENING AT EASTERN MARKET
Posted on April 4, 2013 - 5:51 pm
Mark your calendars! There are two important events involving Eastern Market and Eastern Market Corporation coming up soon. The first is a "Celebration of Farmers and Merchants" at Eastern Market with a dinner being held Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at Ford Field. Featured guests and speakers will be U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing. Happy Hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m...
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Detroit Lions Program Includes Eastern Market
Posted on December 7, 2012 - 4:41 pm
OFF THE DEEB END &nbs...
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Shoppers Flocking to Eastern Market on Tuesdays
Posted on August 1, 2012 - 12:21 pm
Shopping at Eastern Market on Tuesdays has been quite popular according to the various vendors at The Market. Many people who are unable to be at The Market on Saturdays like the fact that they can get there on Tuesdays and it is not quite as crowded. There are presently more than 50 vendors operating at the Tuesday Eastern Market. The Tuesdays at Eastern Market dates are July 10 to October 30 at Shed No...
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Off the Deeb End-June 2012
Posted on June 5, 2012 - 11:19 am
Enjoy the Freshness, Color and Festivities at Eastern Market
The 46th annual Flower Day at is now history. It is held the Sunday following
Mother's Day in May each year. The large variety of fruits and vegetables, and
even beautiful flowers and shrubs are still available the Eastern Market...
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Off the Deeb End-March 2012
Posted on March 17, 2012 - 1:31 pm
Lot's Going On At Eastern Market
Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony announcing the third major renovation of
Shed 5 was held. The event was well attended by supporters and businesses of Eastern Market along with the media and various public officials.
The program involved George Jackson, Jr. of the Detroit Economic Growth Corp...
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Off the Deeb End-October 2011
Posted on October 18, 2011 - 12:40 pm
Eastern Market Area
Being Kept Very Busy
A relative of Sal and Ann Ciaramitaro, Dominic Ciaramitaro, a member
of the U.S. Marines was killed recently in Afghanistan. Since news of this
tragedy spread, Sal and Ann have been swamped with phone calls from
people expressing their condolences...
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Off the Deeb End-August 2011
Posted on August 31, 2011 - 2:31 pm
Have you noticed all the new Farmers Markets starting up all over?
Michigan? This has gone along with all the emphasis on freshness,
nutrition and the Pure Michigan campaign being run by the Michigan's Agriculture Dept. Coupled with the concern that too many of us
are considered obese, we should become healthier and even lose weight...
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Historic Eastern Market Begins Its 120th Year
Posted on January 22, 2011 - 1:33 pm
Before Eastern Market located to its current site, it was located in Detroit's downtown area where the current bus terminal is, west of Woodward. The Market moved to its present site in 1891 and has operated here since, or for 120 years.
Today Eastern Market is a bustling shopping area for all types of food, meat, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and an entire variety of things all in one area...
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The Excitement is Back at Eastern Market-October 27, 2010
Posted on October 27, 2010 - 2:46 pm
Boy, what a difference between the Eastern Market of years gone by and the Eastern Market of today! The Market is looking so much better and is attracting many new shoppers. Bottom line: The excitement is back at Eastern Market!
And have you noticed that new farmers markets are cropping up in many cities, not only throughout southeastern Michigan, but all over the state...
