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R.J. King is editor of DBusiness magazine, DBusiness Daily News, Tech and Mobility News, Detroit 500, and Michigan Makers, all of which cover companies in metro Detroit and Michigan that are expanding locally, nationally, and internationally. He is author of four books — “Detroit: Engine of America,” a gold medal recipient of the Midwest Book Awards, “8 Track: The First Mobile App,” “Passport to the Corner Office: The Starter’s Guide to Corporate Life,” and “Mystical.” Since 2011, DBusiness magazine has been honored with more than 45 Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals in the Editorial Excellence Awards from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers, including being named the top regional business magazine in the country. Prior to launching DBusiness in 2006, Mr. King was a business writer for The Detroit News for 16 years, where he wrote more than 4,000 articles covering economic development, automotive, aerospace, health care, technology, transportation, and other business sectors. Mr. King is a board member of the Brother Rice Business Alliance, Beyond Basics, Detroit Aircraft Corp., Detroit Spacecraft Corp., ASX, and the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees for The Parade Co. and Detroit Sessions. He is a member of the Detroit Athletic Club, and on the board of the DAC Executives Club and the DAC Car Club as well as a member of the DAC Marketing and Communications Committee. Named a Knight of Woodward, he is a member of the Boston-Edison Historic District and the University of Michigan Alumni Association. In 2014, Mr. King was inducted into the International Heritage Foundation’s Heritage Hall of Fame.
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DBusiness Daily Update: Pistons Name Paceline an Official Partner and Offer Rewards for Working...

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.Detroit Pistons Name Paceline...
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The race to introduce electric vehicles on a massive scale due to government regulations has caused shortages, given long production times for batteries. But Intecells, a company in Troy, hopes to speed up the...
Lineage Fresh from Lineage Logistics in Novi is designed to allow importers, grocers, and producers of fresh fruit and produce to keep product fresh longer. // Courtesy of Lineage Logistics

Lineage Logistics in Novi Launches Lineage Fresh to Extend Shelf Life of Produce

Lineage Logistics, a global temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider in Novi, today announced Lineage Fresh, a new strategic service providing fresh storage options for major importers, grocers, and producers of fresh fruit...
Beyond Juicery + Eatery founders Pam Vivio and Mijo Alanis are planning to open a new location in Commerce Township in 2023. // Courtesy of Beyond Juicery + Eatery

DBusiness Daily Update: Beyond Juicery + Eatery Planning New Commerce Township Restaurant, and More

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.Beyond Juicery + Eatery...
A new floor level club called the BetRivers Backcourt Club will debut at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for the Pistons' home opener. // Courtesy of the Detroit Pistons

Detroit Pistons Will Unveil Floor Level Club During Season Opener on Oct. 17

The Detroit Pistons’ home opener on Oct. 17 against the Orlando Magic will mark the debut of the BetRivers Backcourt Club, a private space located on the floor level behind the visiting baseline at...
The Michigan Science Center will feature the traveling exhibit “Electric Playhouse Travels” starting Oct. 19. // Courtesy of Exhibits Development Group

DBusiness Daily Update: Michigan Science Center Debuts ‘Electric Playhouse Travels’ Exhibit,’ and More

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.Michigan Science Center Debuts...
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Detroit Regional Partnership Rolls Out Verified Industrial Properties Portal

The Detroit Regional Partnership, or DRP, has fully launched its Verified Industrial Properties program to increase industrial site readiness throughout southeast Michigan.As part of the rollout, the DRP is offering incentives for partners to...
Detroit ACE is partnering with University of Detroit Mercy School of Law on a new Arts and Entertainment Law Clinic to assist local creatives with legal issues. // Courtesy of University of Detroit Mercy

DBusiness Daily Update: Detroit ACE Partners with U-D Mercy School of Law to Offer...

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.Detroit ACE Partners with...
The new, yet-to-be-named king penguin chick hatched at the Detroit Zoo. // Courtesy of the Detroit Zoological Society

Detroit Zoo Welcomes King Penguin Chick

Meeting its mission of animal welfare and wildlife conservation, the Detroit Zoo today introduced a king penguin chick hatched at the Detroit Zoo on Aug. 13.The chick’s story began nearly 300 miles away, at...
As the holiday season draws near, Amazon announced that it is hiring more than 3,500 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees in Michigan. // Courtesy of Amazon

DBusiness Daily Update: Amazon Hiring 3,500+ Employees in Michigan for Holiday Season, and More

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies. To share a business or nonprofit story, please send us a message.Amazon Hiring 3,500+ Employees...

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