October 2008

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

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

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

Joseph A. Nathan

Principal, Arthur Zaske & Associates, Troy. The E-Interview.

Tiny Steps, Giant Bounds

Michigan nanotechnology companies are hard at work developing some potentially revolutionary new medical products they hope will soon hit the marketplace.

By Candace Stuart

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