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.
Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. Introduces AI All-wheel-drive Disconnect on 2019 Edge
Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn today unveiled its all-wheel-drive disconnect, which detects driving conditions and automatically shifts between two-wheel and all-wheel drive. This first-for-Ford technology is available on the new 2019 Ford Edge.
Detroit’s Huron Capital Acquires California’s Infiniti Consulting Group
Detroit-based Huron Capital, a lower-middle-market private equity firm, Tuesday announced its information technology solutions platform, InterVision Systems, has acquired California’s Infinity Consulting Group, a cloud services and IT consulting company.
Michigan Unveils Professional-Trade Information Website
The Talent and Economic Development Department of Michigan Tuesday unveiled Going-PRO.com, a resource for students and jobseekers to learn more about professional trades.
Wayne State University in Detroit Opens $2M Athletic Performance Center
Wayne State University in Detroit has announced the opening of its updated Athletic Performance Center, a $2.2-million, 11,500-square-foot facility that nearly quadruples the space of the previous training facility. The school first announced the opening on Thursday, Aug. 30.
Ann Arbor Native Appointed CEO of Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Health System in Detroit Monday announced it has selected Richard “Chip” Davis as CEO for Henry Ford Hospital following a national search. He will begin Nov. 15 and replace Dr. John Popovich Jr., who retired earlier this year.
Romulus-based United Road Services Names CEO
United Road Services, a provider of finished vehicle transport logistics based in Romulus, has announced the appointment of Mark Anderson as CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Anderson currently serves as president and COO.
Detroit’s INFICON Develops Leak Detector for High-speed Robotic Applications
INFICON, a supplier of leak-detection equipment for the auto industry, Monday announced it has developed an industry-first leak detector suited for high-speed robotic test applications.
SecureWorld Detroit Brings Cyber Security Conference to Dearborn
SecureWorld Detroit will bring cyber security experts to Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co. Conference and Event Center for its 16th annual conference, scheduled to run Sept. 12-13.
Pontiac’s Notre Dame Prep Opens $7.5M Science, Art, Tech Wing
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy (NDPMA) in Pontiac has opened a 26,000-square-foot, $7.5-million science, art, and technology wing.
Researchers at East Lansing’s MSU Develop App to Test Blood Pressure
East Lansing’s Michigan State University researchers have invented a blood pressure app that can give accurate readings using an iPhone with no special equipment. The app could be available in late 2019.
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