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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-based Huron Capital’s Pueblo Mechanical and Controls Acquires Commercial Air Inc. in Arizona

Huron Capital, a lower-middle-market private equity firm in downtown Detroit, Wednesday announced its HVAC replacement, retrofit, and repair services platform, Arizona’s Pueblo Mechanical and Controls, has acquired Arizona’s Commercial Air Inc. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Powerhome Solar in Troy Launches Commercial Division

Powerhome Solar, headquartered in North Carolina, today announced the launch of its commercial division, which is headquartered in Troy and will serve larger, more diverse customers.

Lansing’s Neogen Acquires Canadian Animal Genomics Lab

Neogen Corp. in Lansing Wednesday announced it has acquired the assets of Delta Genomics Centre, an animal genomics laboratory in Edmonton, Alberta. Details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Michigan Airbnb Hosts Earn $78M in 2018

Michigan Airbnb hosts collectively earned $78 million in supplemental income and welcomed about 600,000 guests in 2018. The company also announced it is complementing, not competing with, the state’s hotel industry.

Rochester Hills’ Oakland University Ranks in Second-highest Tier of Research Universities

Oakland University in Rochester Hills has moved up to the second-highest tier of research universities in the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education. The tier features colleges and universities with high research activity, a designation held by only 3.1 percent of the 4,424 schools on the list.

Bloomfield Hills’ Openlogix Corp. Partners with California Firm to Advance Cybersecurity

Openlogix Corp., a Bloomfield Hills-based value-added reseller and technology services provider, has announced a partnership with LMNTRIX, a California-based fully managed security analyst-delivered platform that continuously defends organizations against cyberattacks.

Jim Brady’s Restaurant Opens Ann Arbor Location

Jim Brady’s, known for its retro 1950s mid-century décor and classic hamburgers, has opened a new location in Ann Arbor. The two-story, 7,000-square-foot space has two bars and three dining rooms and is located at 220 Main St.

AVL in Plymouth to Provide Software, Hardware for New $368M Powertrain Lab in California

AVL, a Plymouth-based company that develops, simulates, and tests powertrain technology for the auto industry, has been awarded a contract to provide software and hardware for light- and heavy-duty vehicle, engine, and powertrain testing at a new facility being built in California. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed.

BAE Systems, General Dynamics Finalists for New U.S. Army Combat Vehicle

Sterling Heights-based BAE Systems and General Dynamics are finalists in the U.S. Army’s selection process to produce a new light tank for its Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Each company has been awarded $376-million contracts, and each will provide 12 prototypes.

Drake Automotive Acquires Arizona-based Off-road Accessories Firm

Drake Automotive Group, an aftermarket car accessories and restoration parts company, has acquired Addictive Desert Designs, an Arizona-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of truck, SUV, and Jeep aftermarket accessories. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Drake Automotive is owned by Huron Capital, a Detroit-based private equity firm.

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