R.J. King
Letter from the Editor: Hustle and Muscle
Starting a business from scratch is a tough proposition. Access to capital is one hurdle entrepreneurs must overcome, along with stiff competition, market timing, and securing key talent.
According to the latest data from the...
Charge It: Rocket Cos. in Detroit Launches Visa Signature Card
Rocket Cos. Inc., a Detroit-based fintech platform company that includes Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes, Rocket Loans, and Rocket Money, today unveiled the Rocket Visa Signature Card, billed as the first credit card created to...
Owners of Detroit Foundation Hotel Acquire Heathman Hotel in Portland
Aparium Hotel Group, which owns the Detroit Foundation Hotel, and Rockbridge, a private investment firm in Columbus, Ohio, today announced the acquisition of the Heathman Hotel in downtown Portland. Terms of the deal were...
Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn
The Frederick Stearns House Historic Inn, located at 8109 E. Jefferson in Detroit, is a getaway place for those who love and appreciate the arts. The Tudor-style nine-bedroom historic home offers modern comfort and...
Wabeek Club in Bloomfield Township Completes $10M Renovation
The Wabeek Club, a private golf and resort club located in Bloomfield Township, has completed a $10-million interior/exterior renovation that includes dining upgrades, new amenities, and a fresh approach to the country club experience.Future...
Atwell in Southfield Expands in Pacific Northwest via Acquisition
In its first acquisition of 2023, Atwell, a national consulting, engineering, and construction services firm in Southfield, has acquired Blueline, a 75-person civil engineering, land planning, and landscape architecture firm based in Kirkland, Wash.
Blueline...
EO Detroit Announces Cassandra Worthy as Keynote Speaker for XCentric 2023
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Detroit, the local chapter of the 16,000-member global entrepreneurial community that offers its members direct peer-to-peer learning, connections to experts, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, today announced Cassandra Worthy will be a keynote...
Historic Book Tower in Detroit to Reopen Following $300M Renovation
In the coming weeks, Bedrock in Detroit will begin to unveil the historic Book Tower along Washington Boulevard in the central business district, which has undergone a 7-year, $300 million-plus restoration.
Located at 1265 Washington...
Rock Events Launches as Standalone Company in Downtown Detroit
Rock Events, a team of professionals who provide event services to Rocket Cos., today launched as a standalone company. Borne out of the Rock Family of Companies, Rock Events has managed many large-scale gatherings...