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.
German American Chambers of Commerce SAE Networking Event
The Michigan chapter of the German American Chambers of Commerce hosted a networking event on Tuesday, April 9 at the Detroit Athletic Club to celebrate its 25th year. The event was timed to coincide with the international SAE Congress. The evening included networking, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a presentation by Mark Chaput, COO of the American Center for Mobility.
Mi BANK to Open in Bloomfield Hills in May, Secures $30M During Capital Raise
Mi BANK reports it has secured $30 million in capital, rather than the needed $25 million required to open the first new bank in the Midwest since 2009. It will be located at 3707 W. Maple Road, Suite 110 in Bloomfield Hills, and will open Tuesday, May 28.
Sunset at the Zoo at Royal Oak’s Detroit Zoo to Raise Money for Tiger...
The Detroit Zoological Society’s annual Sunset at the Zoo fundraiser will offer dinner, drinks, live music, dancing, and entertainment at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. Proceeds will benefit a renovation and expansion of the tiger habitat.
Drinks x Design at MoGo’s Detroit Warehouse
Design Core Detroit and MoGo Detroit hosted Drinks x Design on Thursday, April 11 at the MoGo Warehouse in Detroit. Guests enjoyed a panel discussion by winners of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s National Design Awards, a cash bar, and music. The evening showcased the work of City of Design partners, who are working on the Detroit City of Design Action Plan.
Report: Michigan Startups Received $385M in Investments in 2018
In 2018, 61 startups in Michigan received $385 million from Michigan venture capital firms, according to the Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2019 MVCA Research Report, an analysis of investment activity in the state that was released today.
Dearborn’s Ford to Offer Mustang 2.3L High Performance Package This Fall
Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn has introduced the 2.3L High Performance Package for the 2020 Mustang. It will deliver 330 horsepower, 350 lb.-ft. of torque, and GT hardware.
Kalamazoo’s Stryker Introduces Flow Diverter to Treat Brain Aneurysms
Stryker, a Kalamazoo-based medical technology company, today announced the availability of its Surpass Evolve Flow Diverter, following CE mark approval in March. The device is the latest in the flow diversion space for the treatment of brain aneurisms.
JVS Detroit Trade Secrets
JVS Detroit hosted Trade Secrets, a fundraiser to benefit the JVS Women to Work Program, on Thursday, April 11 at the Detroit Marriott Troy. The program helps women of all ages and educational levels re-enter the workforce after life-changing events.
Detroit Arts Support Adds Two Sponsoring Organizations, Will Offer $12M to Arts Nonprofits
Detroit Arts Support, a three-year collaboration between The Kresge Foundation in Troy, the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation in Royal Oak, the Hudson-Webber Foundation in Detroit, and the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation in Southfield will together offer $12 million to arts and cultural organizations across metro Detroit, the collaboration announced today.
Annual MedHealth Summit to Take Place at Detroit’s Ford Field
The MedHealth Summit will take place Thursday, April 18 at the Hall of Legends in Ford Field and showcase technology-based solutions to health care challenges.The annual, day-long event attracts health care innovation businesses, health...
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