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.
Researchers at Ann Arbor’s U-M Harvest Clean Hydrogen Fuel Through Artificial Photosynthesis
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has created a stable artificial photosynthesis device that harnesses sunlight to break apart fresh and salt water, generating hydrogen that can be used in fuel cells. The device could also be reconfigured to turn carbon dioxide back into fuel.
Michigan Moves Up Nine Places in Chief Executive Magazine’s Best and Worst States for...
Michigan moved up nine places in "Chief Executive" magazine’s 14th annual Best and Worst States for Business survey, the Michigan Department of Talent and Economic Development announced Thursday. The report was released this week and placed Michigan at No. 27 on the list.
Uber for Watercraft? Boat Membership Rental Service Returns to Metro Detroit
SailTime Group will soon re-open operation of a metro Detroit franchise, the company announced Wednesday. Dave Conrad, the new franchisee, will host an open house event May 19 and 20 at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club as part of the Great Lakes Boating Festival. The franchise will be based at Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Clair Shores.
Detroit’s Fathead Partners with E-sports Company FlyQuest
Detroit decal company, Fathead, on Wednesday announced the launch of its FlyQuest Sports line of wall graphics. The agreement marks Fathead’s entrance into the world of e-sports, making FlyQuest the first officially licensed e-sports company offered through Fathead and its third-party retailers.
Detroit’s GM Partners with California’s Autodesk to Advance Lightweighting
General Motors in Detroit is using a new generative design software technology from California’s Autodesk to further vehicle lightweighting. The technology will help develop efficient and lighter alternative propulsion, and zero-emission vehicles.
Detroit’s Quicken Loans Cements its Position as the Largest Residential Lender in the U.S.
Detroit’s Quicken Loans Inc. is America’s largest mortgage lender, having originated $20.5 billion in home loan volume during the first quarter of 2018. The volume was more than $4 billion above the next largest competitor.
SkySpecs in Ann Arbor Unveils Wind Turbine Software
SkySpecs, an Ann Arbor-based provider of robotics solutions for the wind energy industry, today announced the debut of Horizon, a new wind turbine analytics and management software program.
ATA National Title Group in Farmington Hills Acquires Greater Metropolitan Title in Chicago
ATA National Title Group, a Farmington Hills-based full-service title insurance agency, today announced it has acquired the assets of Greater Metropolitan Title to expand its coverage in the Chicago area. Terms of the transaction, which closed on April 30, were not disclosed.
Detroit Athletic Club Hosts its Second Detroit Cycling Championship
The Detroit Athletic Club (DAC) on Wednesday announced the return of the Detroit Cycling Championship, set to take place Saturday, July 14. The event will appear on USA Cycling’s National Pro Road Tour calendar. This year’s event includes a new course near Detroit’s Beacon Park and the headquarters of DTE Energy.
Ford Smart Mobility and China’s Zotye Partner to Deliver All-electric Vehicle Fleet Solutions in...
Ford Smart Mobility, a Palo Alto-based subsidiary of Dearborn’s Ford Motor Co., today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Zotye Auto to establish a joint venture focused on providing smart, customized all-electric vehicle solutions to fleet operators and drivers in China’s ride-hailing market. Ford Smart Mobility is designed to build, grow, and invest in emerging mobility services.
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