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.
Detroit’s District Capital Launches Mortgage Banking Platform
District Capital, a full-service mortgage banking firm headquartered in Detroit’s Brush Park, has launched its Capital Markets and Servicing Platform.
Bronze Elegance 2019: Unknown Territories
Bronze Elegance hosted its 2019 fashion show, Unknown Territories, on Saturday, March 30 at the University of Michigan’s Intramural Sports Building in Ann Arbor. VIP guests enjoyed dinner before the show.
Southfield’s Denso Integrates Subsidiary ASMO Companies into U.S., North American Operations
Denso, a large automotive supplier in Southfield, has integrated its consolidated subsidiary ASMO companies in the U.S. into its North American operations. The move is designed to accelerate Denso’s development of motor technologies and innovations for North American customers.
East Lansing’s MSU First in State to Use Mass Timber for Load-bearing Structure
Michigan State University in East Lansing will be the first in the state to use mass timber for a load-bearing structure. The material will be used on the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility, which is expected to open in fall 2020.
Upper Michigan Energy Resources in U.P. Retires Coal Plant, Begins Operation of Natural Gas...
Upper Michigan Energy Resources, which has offices in Menominee and Iron Mountain and is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, began commercial operation of the A.J. Mihm Generating Station and the F.D. Kuester Generating Station on March 31 in the Upper Peninsula.
2019 Economic Forum Breakfast
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted its 15th Annual Economic Forum Breakfast on Thursday, March 28 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Guests networked and listened to a keynote address by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Detroit’s DTE Energy Plans to Reduce Carbon Emissions 80% by 2040
Detroit’s DTE Energy has announced its new goal to reduce carbon emissions 80 percent by 2040, accelerating the carbon reduction commitment it made to Michigan residents and businesses two years ago by a decade.
Troy’s PPG Creates OEM Services Organization
Pittsburgh-based PPG, which operates a technical center in Troy, has created an OEM services organization that will offer a portfolio of technologies, technical services, and related capabilities.
Chase, Essence Bringing Finance-based Event Designed for Black Women to Southfield
Currency Conversations, a campaign launched by Chase and Essence to help black women across the U.S. achieve financial success, is bringing an event to Southfield on May 18.
2019 Role Model Dinner
Detroit’s Alternatives For Girls Hosted its 2019 Role Model Dinner on Wednesday, March 27 at the MGM Grand Detroit. The evening included a reception, dinner, silent auction, and live auction. The organization helps homeless and high-risk girls and young women avoid violence, teen pregnancy, and exploitation. // Photographs by Christine M.J. Hathaway and Patrick Gloria
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