Automotive Interiors Expo Coming to Novi Oct. 24-26
UKi Media and Events will be hosting its annual Automotive Interiors Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from Oct. 24-26. Organized by the publishers several international trade publications, the event will include more than 300 exhibitors, product demos, panel discussions, symposiums, and networking opportunities.
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Opens Urgent Care, Student Health Center at Schoolcraft College
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) has opened a new 6,000-square-foot urgent care and student and employee health center on the corner of the Schoolcraft College campus in Livonia. The site is located on the first floor of the Jeffress Center, near the corner of 7 Mile and Haggerty Road.
BLOG: Warning Flags Rising for Private Equity Firms
Private Equity (PE) firms and their limited partner investors will be facing significant headwinds in the coming years due to high company valuations, record levels of dry power (cash reserves) to invest, and more exit transactions akin to rearranging deck chairs by selling holdings to other PE funds rather than creating IPOs or arranging sales to strategic acquirers.
5Qs With Ken Hopkins, Cattle Baron’s Ball Finance and Sponsorship Committee
When Ken Hopkins attended the inaugural Cattle Barons Ball 15 years ago, he knew he had found what he’d been looking for, a meaningful way to help cancer survivors and be involved in his community. DBusiness Daily News spoke with Hopkins about what keeps him coming back to the annual Cattle Baron’s Ball and what guests can expect during this year’s event, which takes place Sept. 23 at Cobo Center.
Lighting Systems, New Eagle Debut Zero Emissions Electric System for Ford Vehicles
Novi-based Lighting Systems, a developer of high efficiency and emissions improvement solutions for fleets worldwide, today announced it will introduce, in partnership with Ann Arbor-based New Eagle a zero emissions full electric system for Ford Motor Co. Transit passenger wagon, van, cutaway, and chassis cab models.
TiECon Detroit Announces Keynote Speakers for November Conference
TiE Detroit, the Detroit chapter of the global non-profit organization for entrepreneurs, has announced that its TiECon Detroit entrepreneurial conference will take place Nov. 9-10 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics Collaborates on Recycled Plastic Trash Bags
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Midland-based DowDuPont Materials Science, has developed a trash bag made from post-industrial plastic scrap that will be used to reduce marine debris.
Delphi Automotive Signs Commercial Partnership Agreement with LeddarTech
Delphi Automotive, an automotive technology supplier that operates its North American headquarters in Troy, has partnered with LeddarTech, a start-up company that focuses on proprietary signal processing technology, to develop a low-cost LiDAR (light detecting and range sensing technology) solution.
Impossible Burger Makes Midwest Debut at Michael Symon’s B Spot Restaurants
The Impossible Burger, a plant-based burger developed by Impossible Foods in Redwood City, Calif., debuted today at B Spot, chef Michael Symon’s Midwest burger chain. Now available at the B Spot in Royal Oak, the Impossible Burger will also be available at all other B Spot locations in Rochester Hills, Ohio, and Indiana next week.
Ford Motor Co. Pledges $5M to American Center for Mobility
Dearborn automaker Ford Motor Co. today announced a $5-million contribution to the American Center for Mobility (ACM) to support connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology.
