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.
Miller Canfield Managing Directors Select Chairman
Thomas D. Colis was elected to serve as chairman of Detroit-based Miller Canfield’s managing directors, the firm’s five-member management administration.
Kroger to Invest $97M in Michigan Locations, Add 2 Stores
The Kroger Co. of Michigan, based in Novi, plans to invest $97 million in the state in 2019 by adding two stores, remodeling 11, and adding three fuel centers. The new stores will be located in Warren and Sterling Heights.
Beaumont, UnitedHealthcare Introduce New Health Insurance Plan
Beaumont Health and UnitedHealthcare, both based in Southfield, have introduced a new health plan that could save southeast Michigan employers up to 15 percent on monthly premiums.
Folktellers in Royal Oak Partners with National Children’s Literacy Nonprofit
Royal Oak’s Folktellers has announced a partnership with Washintgon, D.C.’s Reading is Fundamental, the largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization in the U.S., as part of its expansion of its Excerpts from an Unknown Guidebook Series.
WSU in Detroit, OU in Rochester, Others Create Regional Debt Forgiveness Program
Wayne State University in Detroit has joined Rochester’s Oakland University, Dearborn’s Henry Ford College, and the Detroit Regional Chamber to create a regional debt forgiveness program targeted at adults who have college credits but not degrees.
LA SED 2019 Annual Recognition Luncheon
Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development hosted its 2019 Annual Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 2 at the MGM Grand Detroit. The afternoon included a reception, lunch, a program, and music and entertainment. Michael Ritchie, president of Comerica Bank, was the keynote speaker. // Photographs by Christine M.J. Hathaway
Report: Pharmaceutical Middlemen Profiting Unfairly
A report released Monday by the Michigan Pharmacists Association and 3 Axis Advisors has raised questions about the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) in Michigan, specifically the extent to which these companies have unfairly profited off pharmacists, patients, and taxpayers.
Rochester Hills’ Dataspeed Partners with California’s Ridecell to Develop Autonomous Vehicle Safety Technology
San Francisco’s Ridecell Inc., a platform for shared and autonomous mobility operators, and Rochester Hills’ Dataspeed Inc., a drive-by-wire solution provider, have announced a partnership to enhance autonomous vehicle safety.
Plymouth’s Studio Z Architecture Joins Iowa’s Charrette Venture Group
Studio Z Architecture in Plymouth has joined the Charrette Venture Group in Iowa, an investment group focusing on the architecture space. Charrette identifies architectural firms positioned for sustained growth and provides them with advisory services and related support to strengthen their position in the marketplace.
Fab’rik Women’s Clothing Boutique to Open in Birmingham
Fab’rik, a national boutique offering women’s clothing and accessories, will open at 123 W. Maple in downtown Birmingham. The company has more than 40 locations nationwide.
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