Radio Pirate DJ - "This Is Life, This Is Living."

I don’t often blog about things other than Plexus but this is one blog that has nothing to do with Plexus Online.

On Friday October 19th, I was invited by Michael & Brittany to attend the Flint Generals hockey game. The Flint Generals are working hard at rebuilding the tradition of Flint hockey in 2007 and the band Michael is playing with Radio Pirate DJ was chosen as the band to help with the rebuilding effort on opening night. As one of Michigans top unsigned bands Radio Pirate DJ opened the night in front of a crowd of 2851 fans. I was very impressed with “Radio Pirate DJ” it was the first time I’ve had the chance to see Mike Reed play live.

Radio Pirate DJ is almost ready release their new CD "This Is Life, This Is Living." The songs on the soon to be released CD “this is life, this is living” are of the caliber will put them over the top and on the way to living their dream and breaking hearts. They have a few demos of the soon to be released CD on their MySpace.

The CD is getting it’s finishing touches now and on Friday October 26th the photoshoot for "This Is Life, This Is Living." with Nicole Rork was held in Detroit. She is an amazing photographer and Radio Pirate DJ’s "This Is Life, This Is Living." will have some fantastic photo shots.

Want to see them live? You can find their show schedule on MySpace.

This is a link to video from the Radio Pirate DJ show at the Royal Oak Music Theater on October 17th 2007

Josh LaFave - Vocals/Guitar, Drew Easton - Drummer, Michael Reed- Vocals/Bass, Bryan Aldrich-Keyboard/Synth, J.R. Augustine- Vocals/Guitar

Independence Day

Detroit fireworks 2007
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Happy 4th of July! Hope you have a fun and safe holiday today!

Who am I and what am I doing?

I'm Kim Hayward, and I've been working at Plexus Systems, Inc. for 9 years. I'm an "Plexus Online Evangelist". My job is to increase the visibility of Plexus Online on the web.

Based out of Auburn Hills, Michigan, I work closely with our global customer base to arrange communications, new and old. My broader mission is to reach the manufacturers of the world and let them know about Plexus Online as a software solution. The software engineers here at Plexus Systems, Inc. have built the first intergraded SaaS application for the manufacturing industry. Plexus employees have collectively built an amazing online manufacturing software system and that's one of the main reasons for my blogging … to reach a broad audience.

My background before coming to Plexus Systems, Inc. was quite varied. Let’s see... I’ve worked in nursing, (obgyn) on the street, (EMT) business owner, (country decor) stay at home mom (two fantastic children), marketing, (fastener mfg) advertising, (full service) plastics (injection molding) and retail (yes, Kmart). While working in a Doctor’s office we implemented a new medical software system and that was all it took for me to know what industry I wanted to work in. As a Plexus Online evangelist, I'm focused on "The Latest Plexus News", whatever that might be.

I work with a lot of really smart people … if you have questions about Plexus Online, please communicate with us on my blog. We're focused on providing highly-effective software solutions for manufacturing companies. Plexus Online is the online business intelligence system for the following industries: Automotive Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense, Industrial Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Discrete Manufacturing, Complex Manufacturing, Stamping, Forging, Metalforming, Injection Molding, Plastics, Steel Processing, Assemblies and others.

Please let us know what issues you face and the things you care about.

Quality Software & Analysis: Software Takes on ISO

Wolverine Carbide Die Co. (Troy, MI) designs and manufactures high- precision tools and dies for the hot, warm and cold metal forming industry. The company uses Plexus software, and became ISO-certified after implementing it. ISO certification was not a top priority, but their customers demanded it and with the software, certification was possible.



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2007 Plexus Online User Conference

Globalization

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Plexus CEO Mark Symonds vowed to continue making strategic improvements to support the global growth of its customer base. The recent Plexus conference in Dearborn, Michigan -- themed Envision, Enable and Empower -- reflected the company's newest initiatives for customers.

Symonds told the group, "You joined Plexus Online because you saw the future, and you wanted to be part of it. You've been ahead of the curve, and we've been proud to be a part of your successes. Others are realizing the strength of this model. On-demand and Software as a Service have entered the mainstream world of business, and are fast becoming the preferred delivery model for new technology."

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Plexus to add 35-45 positions and grow client base

In 2006, the company grew 50% in revenue and 35% in staffing, to 100 employees. Fetterman expects the number of employees to grow another 35-45% this year. The growth is due to a continual addition of clients to its already impressive roster of manufacturers -- 350 across the globe, including American Axle & Manufacturing, Metaldyne and Oneda.



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Michigan risk takers make a difference

If you want to be an entrepreneur, you better be ready to face RISK. Most of us are "risk averse." We work for someone and are not entrepreneurs.But entrepreneurs are remarkable people who are important to our way of life.Which brings us to the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year honorees.



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