DBusiness - March / April 2009

Features Archive »
	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

Letter from the Editor Archive »
	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
Ticker Archive »
	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
PDA Q&A Archive »
	Gordon Krater Managing Partner, Plante & Moran, Southfield
Snapshot Archive »
	Motor City Open Squash may not be the most popular sport — football takes the crown in the United States, while soccer is king throughout the rest of the world — but it still draws sizable crowds and generates... By R.J. King
	Lincoln C Concept While it may conjure up images of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, the futuristic Lincoln C Concept, unveiled in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, was... By R.J. King
Exec Life Archive »
	Conservative Cadillacs and Limousine Liberals From Taft to Eisenhower to Obama: Chauffeuring America’s commander in chief in the modern age. By Ronald Ahrens

March / April 2009