DBusiness - October 2008

Features Archive »
	Rolling Sevens and Elevens Detroit casino pioneer Tom Celani built a personal empire on beer, gaming, fast bikes, and fine wine — Plus a few things he learned on the streets — and gave new meaning to the term ‘family... By Ric Bohy
	The Grave Robbers The nefarious narrative of a gang of three accused of stealing money from the dead and nearly taking it to the bank. By Norman Sinclair
	Anatomy of the Deal Rising from the ashes of bankruptcy,the restoration of the Book Cadillac Hotel proved to be one of the most complicated redevelopment efforts in the nation. By R.J. King

Features

Rolling Sevens and Elevens

Detroit casino pioneer Tom Celani built a personal empire on beer, gaming, fast bikes, and fine wine — Plus a few things he learned on the streets — and gave new meaning to the term ‘family...

By Ric Bohy

The Grave Robbers

The nefarious narrative of a gang of three accused of stealing money from the dead and nearly taking it to the bank.

By Norman Sinclair

Anatomy of the Deal

Rising from the ashes of bankruptcy,the restoration of the Book Cadillac Hotel proved to be one of the most complicated redevelopment efforts in the nation.

By R.J. King

Letter from the Editor Archive »
	The Next Power Play Michigan and the nation should add more nuclear power plants to reduce our use of foreign oil, cut down on greenhouse emissions, and create jobs. By R.J. King
Ticker Archive »
	Three’s Company Under the watchful eye of General Manager Greg Hammaren, FSN Detroit has mastered the Art of the Deal. By Bill Dow
	Health Care on Wheels A local investment Group is utilizing technology and brand identity to propel growth in the $57-billion home-health-care market. By R.J. King
	The Coach’s Coach IT consultant Pius Oleh longed for the day when he could help guide a team to an Olympic or World Cup championship.
	Green Leader Nathan Zach is taking his homegrown electronics-recycling business to new heights. By R.J. King
PDA Q&A Archive »
	Joseph A. Nathan Principal, Arthur Zaske & Associates, Troy. The E-Interview.
Snapshot Archive »
	Christian Thompson & Bob Skandalaris Christian Thompson has trained myriad athletes, from high-school students to senior citizens, since 1990, but he recently found his niche helping business execs improve their health, while helping... By R.J. King
	Ken Gehlert Much like the wine business, the coffee industry still lends itself to Old World charm. By R.J. King
	Milt Wilcox After helping lead the Detroit Tigers to their most recent World Series championship in 1984, former pitcher Milt Wilcox finished his 16-year Major League Baseball career two years later and began... By R.J. King
Exec Life Archive »
	Restoration Hardware When he's not serving as president and CEO of National City Corp. in Michigan and Northwest Ohio, David Boyle and his family enjoy a fully restored 1961 Volkswagen Beetle, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird,... By R.J. King