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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.

BlueWillow Biologics in Ann Arbor Patents Cancer Vaccine

Ann Arbor’s BlueWillow Biologics Wednesday announced the issuance of a U.S. patent on its vaccine titled, “Cancer Vaccine Compositions And Methods Of Using The Same" to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, under an exclusive license to BlueWillow.

Meridian Health Plan in Detroit Acquired by Florida’s WellCare for $2.5B

WellCare Health Plans Inc. in Tampa today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Meridian Health Plan of Michigan Inc., Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Inc., and Meridian Rx, a pharmacy benefit manager, for $2.5 billion in cash.

Gov. Rick Snyder, State Announce $8M Michigan Mobility Challenge

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder today announced the Michigan Mobility Challenge, an $8-million grant initiative to address core mobility gaps for seniors, those with disabilities, and veterans.

The Michigan Science Center and the Ford Motor Co. Fund Debut World Science Festival...

Programming from New York’s World Science Festival will debut at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit on June 2 and 3. The World Science Festival, which is in its 11th year, takes science out of labs and into public spaces such as streets, parks, museums, and galleries.

Southfield’s Beaumont Health Invents New Mode of Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer

Beaumont Health in Southfield Tuesday announced it has invented a new mode of proton treatment for lung cancer.

Detroit Historical Society Names Elana Sullivan New Executive Director and CEO

The Detroit Historical Society Tuesday announced Elana Sullivan has been named executive director and CEO after an extensive search. She will replace longtime CEO Bob Bury, who is retiring to pursue new opportunities.

Wayne State University in Detroit Launches Program to Regain Students Who Have Debt, but...

Wayne State University in Detroit today launched its Warrior Way Back program, which will allow students who left the university to return and complete their degrees while earning university debt forgiveness.

Downtown Detroit Partnership Perceptions Survey Shows Positive Impressions of CBD

The Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) and the Downtown Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) today released the results of its 2018 Perceptions Survey, which showed that overall impressions of the central business district are positive.

Charlotte’s Spartan Motors Awarded Four-year Contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance

Spartan Emergency Response, a business unit of Charlotte, Mich.’s Spartan Motors Inc., today announced it has been awarded a four-year contract with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), a municipal contracting agency.

Southfield Firm Brokers Deal Between SoundCom Corp. and Ametek Inc.

Ametek, a supplier of electronic equipment in Pennsylvania, has acquired SoundCom Corp., based in Cleveland. P&M Corporate Finance LLC (PMCF) in Southfield made the announcement and served as the exclusive financial adviser for the deal.

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