Creem Team

By Richard Johnson

A hip downtown startup before hip downtown startups were a thing in Detroit, Creem magazine blew the doors off conventional rock ’n’ roll publishing.

By Tim Keenan | Lettering by Martin Schmetzer | Spot illustrations by Brian Britigan

To overcome a lack of capital for a growing number of innovators and entrepreneurs, Michigan’s investment community is pooling its available resources to drive growth, expand opportunities, and attract new players.

Medical Factories

By Ilene Wolff

The rapid adoption of 3-D printing is turning hospitals into production centers that help improve surgical outcomes, enhance training, and limit medical stays.

By Tim Keenan and R.J. King

Foreign trade wars, national elections, impeachment inquiries, sliding auto sales, and UAW/GM strike aftershocks could slow the state’s economic progress in 2020.

By Ronald Ahrens | Photographs by Josh Scott | Illustrations by Brian Britigan

Complexity, risk, and frustration abound as the recreational cannabis industry in Michigan moves out of the shadows.

For our 2020 Top Lawyers peer review survey, we polled 19,000 attorneys in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties.

2019 Top Business Restaurants in Metro Detroit

Music League

By Dan Calabrese

Serial entrepreneurs Jeff and Rich Sloan of Birmingham have taken the popularity of fantasy sports leagues and applied it to the entertainment industry.

Engineer & Pioneer

By Paul A. Eisenstein | Photographs by Matthew LaVere

Joe Hinrichs won’t let anything stand in the way of making the Ford the leader in global mobility.

30 in Their Thirties 2019

Profiles by Dan Calabrese, Tim Keenan, R.J. King, Ilene Wolff | Photographs by E.E. Berger

The 2019 Class of 30 in Their Thirties volunteered during Life Remodeled's Six-Day Project in Detroit (Aug. 5-10). The nonprofit helps transform neighborhoods and lives of residents.

Urban Nutrient

By R.J. King | Photographs by Martin Vecchio

Can John Hantz’s tree farm in Detroit be a model for turning around struggling neighborhoods?

By Tim Keenan, R.J. King, and Ilene Wolff | Photographs by Lians Jadan | Hair and makeup by Gjysta Nuculaj

From reader nominations, DBusiness selected eight professional women who are driving growth in Michigan, the nation, and the world.

Cellular Defense

By Norm Sinclair | Illustrations by James Yang

Officials, in the pursuit of an investigation, have demanded location records from cellular carriers. That changed when a Detroit attorney took a case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Big Three Executives: General Motors Co.

Our annual listing of top executives, officers, and board members from General Motors Co., including profiles and photos.

Big Three Executives: Ford Motor Co.

Our annual listing of top executives, officers, and board members from Ford Motor Co., including profiles and photos.

Big Three Executives: FCA-US

Our annual listing of top executives, officers, and board members from FCA-US, including profiles and photos.

DAILY NEWS

Cleveland’s Everstream Acquires Detroit Internet Provider Startup Rocket Fiber

Tim Keenan - February 26, 2020

Six years after being founded as a Detroit-based internet provider startup, Rocket Fiber today announced that it has agreed to be acquired by Cleveland’s...

Ford and Lincoln Work with Nationwide to Reward Safer Driving of Connected Vehicles

Tim Keenan - February 26, 2020

Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., based in Columbus, Ohio, are joining forces to offer insurance that could save drivers...

Israel’s Automotive Cybersecurity Company GuardKnox Opens Subsidiary in Livonia

Grace Turner - February 26, 2020

GuardKnox, an Israel-based cybertech supplier to OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and the automotive aftermarket, will open a new subsidiary, GuardKnox USA, in Livonia. Joe Romeo,...

Model Maker Zoyes Creative in Ferndale Opens Detroit Office

Grace Turner - February 26, 2020

Ferndale’s Zoyes Creative, which offers design services including architectural models and renderings, brand development, digital experiences, and environmental branding and wayfinding, has expanded its...

InterClean Equipment in Ypsilanti Township Acquires Montana’s Modern Wash Systems and Solutions

Grace Turner - February 26, 2020

InterClean Equipment in Ypsilanti Township, a wash system and water recycling company, has acquired Modern Wash Systems and Solutions in Montana, a specialty manufacturer...

Detroit’s Code313 Partners with Junior Achievement on New STEM Academy

Morris Johnson - February 26, 2020

Code313, a Detroit-based nonprofit organization that teaches coding to students from ages 7-17, has announced the opening of its new STEM Academy headquarters in...

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Southeast Michigan Auto Show to Roll into Novi in January 2020

Sponsor Content Special Advertising Section - December 16, 2019

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3 Types of Cloud Computing and How to Know What’s Right for Your Business

Sponsor Content Partner Content - February 20, 2019

By now, cloud computing is a term that has made its way into everyday business IT discussions. An appropriate cloud computing strategy that fits your day-to-day operations, as well as long-term usability, can be an essential component of business success.

Does What You Wear Matter?

Sponsor Content Partner Content - January 29, 2019

There’s a move you can make to better position your personal image and brand. No matter your age or title, you can step up your dress.

TECH AND MOBILITY NEWS

Report: Worldwide IT Spending to Increase 5% in 2020; Market Uncertainties Exist

Tech and Mobility News Tim Keenan - February 17, 2020

Worldwide IT spending is set to increase by 5 percent during 2020 but the uncertainties surrounding the Coronavirus and the sliding PC market are...

Motor City Partners with Space City to Recruit Suppliers for New NASA Lunar Rover

Tech and Mobility News Tim Keenan - February 17, 2020

The Detroit Regional Partnership and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are working with NASA to help the space agency identify potential supplier partners for...

ManagedWay in Troy Expanding 100 Gbps Internet Service

Tech and Mobility News Grace Turner - February 17, 2020

Troy’s ManagedWay, which offers dedicated internet access, cloud hosting, and colocation services, has announced it is expanding its ultra-high-speed internet offering in the Troy...

AROUND THE D

2020 Detroit Go Red for Women Luncheon

Events & Party Pictures Grace Turner - February 26, 2020

Women in the Wine World

Events & Party Pictures Grace Turner - February 25, 2020

Toast of Hockeytown 2020

Events & Party Pictures Grace Turner - February 24, 2020

Detroit Historical Society Elects John P. Decker as Board Chair

People Morris Johnson - February 21, 2020

John P. Decker was introduced as the new board chair of the Detroit Historical Society at the annual Society Ball held at the State...

Attorneys James Reid, R.J. Cronkhite, Zoey Mayhew Join Detroit’s Dinsmore and Shohl

People Morris Johnson - February 21, 2020

James Reid, a Michigan attorney, has brought his team to the Detroit office of Ohio's Dinsmore and Shohl LLP. Along with partner R.J. Cronkhite...

Detroit’s Huron Capital Hires Partner, Human Capital

People Morris Johnson - February 21, 2020

Huron Capital, a Detroit-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, has announced that Julia Kellogg has been named partner, human capital. Kellogg is to work with...

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FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Dough Grow

Grace Turner - February 26, 2020

A Detroit company introduces safe-to-eat cookie dough and eyes a national expansion.

High Anxiety

Lori Edelson - February 24, 2020

Business leaders should address the increasing prevalence of underlying anxiety in the workplace, starting in the C-suite, to improve a company’s overall health.

PDA Q&A: Cherie Clinton-Barnett

R.J. King - February 20, 2020

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Consult with the Experts to Avoid Costly Oversights

Special Advertising Section - July 1, 2019

Real estate is a complicated subject, especially if it’s not your area of expertise. With the various components that make up any real estate transaction, it’s easy to overlook important details.

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Consult Experts for a Smoother, More Profitable Transaction

Special Advertising Section - May 1, 2019

There are a number of steps — and many potential complications — in any merger or acquisition. And whether you’re buying or selling, there are plenty of legal, financial, tax, and post-closing considerations.

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