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DBusiness March 2008

Michigan Goes Hollywood
Ann Arbor: Recession-Proof?
The National Media in Detroit

For Immediate Release
Feb. 26, 2008

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — The March/April issue of DBusiness, on newsstands March 1, features Paul W. Smith’s interview with Jeff Daniels and Mitch Albom. These two Michigan power players discuss their game plan to bring some of the bright lights of Hollywood to the back lots of Michigan. Daniels and Albom detail their efforts to help Lansing understand that larger public incentives could make Michigan a major player in the film industry.

Also in the March/April issue:

•    Meet the Press: Bucking a major trend, national news bureaus still cover the Detroit Three’s every move — whether they like it or not. And while trends show that news budgets and bureaus are steadily shrinking throughout the country, Detroit remains a vibrant news town.

•    Man of Steel: Jim Farley may have the toughest assignment in the auto industry — making Ford Motor Co. more relevant among American consumers. In this issue of DBusiness, Farley describes his dramatic vision for a company that, prior to his arrival, was in the process of mortgaging its future.

•    Wiser After Pfizer: While more targeted funding is needed to revive Michigan’s troubled economy, technological ideas and innovations abound in Ann Arbor. And despite Pfizer’s unceremonious exit, Ann Arbor appears as resilient as ever. Could it be this college town is recession-proof?

•    East Meets West: With the Chinese auto industry rapidly expanding, many analysts expect China to become the world’s leading exporter and, eventually, a major competitor in the U.S. market. Following its success in Europe, is China ready for mass-marketing vehicles throughout the world?

•    The Broken Class: When a stroke strikes, it hits hard — and its victims are often left penniless and defenseless. And Type-A execs may be at higher risk. DBusiness breaks down the numbers and examines the ramifications of how strokes can affect the world of business.

•    Prime-Time Conventions: Despite the state’s sluggish economy, metro Detroit and much of Michigan remain competitive in providing first-rate business meeting space. Find all of Michigan’s best meeting and convention facilities in the pages of DBusiness.

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