March / April 2009

Wellness Town, USA

Hospitals have never been a tourist draw, and most people dread the experience. So why has Henry Ford Health System hired a Ritz-Carlton executive to design and operate a medical center that offers...

By R.J. King

Detroit's Riveting Message to America

Since 1900, the U.S. auto industry has contributed more than $60 trillion (in today’s dollars) to the nation’s economy, single-handedly creating the American middle class and ushering in a...

DBusiness editorial staff

A Defensive Strategy

The nation’s defense industry requires a strong domestic manufacturing base to ensure a steady supply of crucial parts during wartime. But as America’s auto suppliers — many of which support...

By James V. Higgins

The $60-Trillion Equation*

From the Model T to the moving assembly line, the 8-track tape player to onboard computers, the U.S. automotive industry has contributed mightily to the nation’s economy. It also greatly...

By David Littman

2010: A Real-Estate Odyssey

Once the bulk of Michigan’s foreclosed homes are sold off, the local housing market is bound for a rebound.

By R.J. King

State of Investment

Top corporate leaders are lending their support to a new state initiative designed to nurture and grow emerging Michigan businesses.

By Bill Dow

The Talent Balance

Faced with the rapidly evolving new economy, Michigan companies both large and small are tackling the challenge of attracting and retaining top talent.

By Bill Dow

Green Leader

A Milford environmental engineer makes a name for herself in the male-dominated industry.

By Norm Sinclair

Gordon Krater

Managing Partner, Plante & Moran, Southfield

The Conference Conundrum

The latest effort to renovate and expand Cobo Center offers the best hope yet to provide for the future growth of The North American International Auto Show. It will also help draw new conventions...

By R.J. King

Deal or No Deal?

Although Detroit's auto dealers are in better shape than their counterparts across the country, the national credit crunch is putting a squeeze on prospective buyers. How local dealerships are...

By Paul A. Eisenstein

Conservative Cadillacs and Limousine Liberals

From Taft to Eisenhower to Obama: Chauffeuring America’s commander in chief in the modern age.

By Ronald Ahrens