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.
2019 Crystal Ball: Night in the City
The McLaren Macomb Foundation hosted The Crystal Ball: Night in the City on Saturday, March 9 at the MGM Grand Detroit. More than 600 people attended the 34th annual black-tie gala, which included cocktails, dinner, a raffle, a live auction, live music, and dancing.
Farmington Hills’ H.W. Kaufman Group Adds Corporate Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer
Farmington Hills-based H.W. Kaufman Group has added Kori M. Johanson to its executive team as corporate vice president and chief compliance officer.
Authority Health in Detroit Names President, CEO
Detroit’s Authority Health board of directors has named Loretta V. Bush president and CEO of Authority Health, effective May 1.
Ann Arbor’s Domino’s Pizza Partners with Xevo Inc. on In-car Pizza Ordering Platform
Domino’s Pizza Inc., based in Ann Arbor Township, has partnered with Xevo Inc. in Seattle to preload the latest AnyWare pizza ordering platform in cars beginning this year.
Dearborn’s Ford Offers Black Appearance Package for Ranger
Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn has introduced a Black Appearance Package for the all-new Ranger. It is available to order, and deliveries are expected to begin in early summer.
Up to $30M Apartment Complex Begins Construction in Royal Oak
Work on Billings Place, a 65-unit, five-story apartment building in Royal Oak, now is underway. The $25-million-to-$30-million development will be located at 221 N. Main St., just north of 11 Mile Rd., and is scheduled for completion in fall 2020.
Swedish American Chambers of Commerce Dinner With Karin Olofsdotter
The Detroit chapter of the Swedish American Chambers of Commerce hosted a dinner with Karin Olofsdotter, ambassador of Sweden to the U.S., on Monday, March 18 at the Detroit Athletic Club. A cocktail reception, dinner, and a program were included. // Photographs by Patrick Gloria
Ascension CEO Announces Retirement
Anthony R. Tersigni, CEO of Ascension, will retire at the end of this year after 15 years in the position. Ascension Michigan is based in Warren.
Franco Names Executive Vice President, COO
Tina Benvenuti-Sullivan has been promoted to executive vice president and COO of Detroit’s Franco.
Bloomfield Hills’ Method Development Plans $20M Mixed-use Redevelopment in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction Neighborhood
Bloomfield Hills-based Method Development has acquired five properties in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. Construction on a $20-million, mixed-use redevelopment project is slated to begin in 2020.
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