Grace Turner
Grace Turner is associate editor of DBusiness magazine, DBusiness Daily News, DBusiness Tech and Mobility News, Detroit 500, and Michigan Makers. Along with writing for these publications, she maintains the magazine’s online content and manages DBusiness’ internship program. She received the Mentor of the Year Award from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2019 for her work with interns. Before working at DBusiness, Turner was the education reporter at the Times Herald in Port Huron. While a student at Oakland University, she was managing editor of The Oakland Post and president of the university’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter. She also served as a content writer and project coordinator at the Oakland University Communications and Marketing department. Turner has degrees in journalism and French and was awarded Oakland University’s College of Arts and Sciences Meritorious Achievement Award, given to two students graduating from Oakland’s College of Arts and Sciences each semester. In her spare time, Turner enjoys traveling, practicing circus arts, painting, drawing, reading, and sewing formal gowns.
Launch Party for startupMICHIGAN.tech
startupMICHIGAN.tech, a Michigan Israel Business Accelerator-powered platform featuring profiles of Michigan startups, launched with an event on Monday, May 20 at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit. Detroit is the third licensee in the world to use the platform. Guests enjoyed drinks, a strolling dinner, and a presentation. // Photographs by Christine M.J. Hathaway
DTE Energy in Detroit to Spend $10B on Michigan Businesses Over Next 5 Years
Detroit’s DTE Energy plans to spend $10 billion with Michigan businesses over the next five years, company leaders announced at the Mackinac Policy Conference last week. Currently, at least 60 cents of every dollar DTE spends goes to a Michigan supplier.
Dearborn’s Ford Partners with Southfield’s SME Education Foundation to Encourage Manufacturing Interest at Romeo...
Dearborn-based Ford Motor Co. Fund and Ford Next Generation Learning have partnered with the SME Education Foundation in Southfield to offer manufacturing equipment, curriculum, and training to Romeo High School students.
$14M Awarded to Michigan Schools, Organizations to Address Talent Gap
The Michigan Talent and Economic Development Department and Department of Education announced the latest Marshall Plan for Talent Innovation Grant awardees, giving nearly $14 million to 13 talent consortia that represent 500 entities to start and grow innovative education models. The models are intended to address Michigan’s talent gap.
2019 Life Directions’ Spark of Hope Tribute Gala
Life Directions, a Detroit-based nonprofit supporting young adults, hosted its Spark of Hope Tribute Gala on Saturday, May 18 at the GM Wintergarden in Detroit’s Renaissance Center. The evening included cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, and a program.
Dearborn’s Ford Partners with Colorado’s Solid Power to Develop Solid-state Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Solid Power, a Colorado-based solid-state rechargeable batteries company, is working with Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. to develop solid-state batteries for next-generation electric vehicles. The batteries offer improved energy and safety compared to current industry-standard lithium-ion batteries.
Diplomat Pharmacy in Flint Partners with New York’s AdhereTech to Expand Smart Bottle Technology...
Flint’s Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced in April it is expanding its relationship with New York’s AdhereTech to include more manufacturers’ products, making smart pill bottle technology available to more patients.
Detroit-based GM’s Cadillac Unveils 2020 CT4-V, CT5-V
Cadillac of Detroit’s General Motors Thursday unveiled the 2020 CT4-V and CT5-V, adding to the V-Series sub-brand. The first-ever CT4 and recently introduced CT5 represent Cadillac’s realigned sedan portfolio, which offers new proportions, technology, and more appearance and performance choices.
Economics and Business History Society Conference Coming to Detroit
The Economics and Business History Society’s 44th annual conference will take place June 5-8 at the Fort Shelby Hotel in downtown Detroit. This year’s theme is Manufacturing and the City. Last year’s conference was held in Finland.
6 Salon Coming to Lower Woodward Corridor in Downtown Detroit
In September, the first floor of Bedrock’s Lofts at Merchant Row building in downtown Detroit will offer a new 6 Salon. The salon also has locations in downtown Royal Oak and Birmingham.
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