January-February 2014
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MGM Grand Detroit Earns Guest Services Award
DETROIT — The Bell Services Department at MGM Grand Detroit has received the Chairman’s Service Excellence Award for the third quarter from MGM Resorts International. The quarterly award program honors […]
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McLaren Macomb Donor Wall Dedication and Unveiling
On Dec. 12, the McLaren Macomb Healthcare Foundation held a donor wall dedication and unveiling ceremony at McLaren Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens. The event was attended by 75 people.
AutoGlow Guests Can Win Airfare to Europe in New Raffle
DETROIT — Guests at the 2014 AutoGlow, presented by Ford Motor Co., will have the opportunity to extend the glitz and glamour of the night by winning a round-trip to […]
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Signature Associates Names New Property Director
Southfield-based Signature Associates, a Cushman and Wakefield Alliance Member, has named Christopher Chesney as director of property management accounting. Chesney has more than five years of real estate accounting experience […]
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Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller Names New Shareholders
SOUTHFIELD — Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller PC, a Southfield-based law firm, has promoted Ian S. Bolton, James M. Reid IV, and Sheryl K. Silberstein to shareholders. Bolton is […]
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Fourth Annual Rugiero Casino Royale Fundraiser
Rugiero Casino Royale, a major fundraiser for the University of Michigan Brehm Center via the Antonio Rugiero Diabetes Fund, was held on Nov. 1 at the Italian American Club in Livonia. The event drew more than 500 guests.
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Bowman and Brooke Names New Partner
DETROIT — Bowman and Brooke LLP, a national product liability defense firm, has named Jenny L. Zavadil a parner in the firm’s Detroit office. Zavadil’s practice is concentrated on defending […]
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Trott & Trott Named Diamond Award Winner
Trott & Trott PC, a Farmington Hills-based real estate law firm, has been named a recipient of USFN’s 2013 Diamond Award of Excellence. The USFN Award of Excellence program was […]
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Art Van Furniture Named Among Top Retailers for 2013
WARREN — Art Van Furniture has been named one of the country’s top three furniture retailers by Home Furnishings Business magazine in the prestigious publication’s Third Annual Power 50 Ranking […]
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Women's Automotive Association Names Leadership Honorees
BIRMINGHAM — Maureen LaFontaine, Christina Schrank, Alison Spitzer, and Liz Wetzel, will receive the esteemed 2014 Spirit of Leadership Award presented annually by the Women’s Automotive Association International. The award […]
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Fiesta Hispana at the MGM Grand Detroit
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual fundraiser, Fiesta Hispana, at the MGM Grand Detroit on Dec. 6. The event, which drew more than 600 guests, supported the chamber’s mission of advancing Hispanic business growth in the state.
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Dickinson Wright Names New Members in Detroit, Troy
DETROIT — Dickinson Wright PLLC has named seven new attorneys to the firm’s Detroit and Troy offices. They are: Amy Sabbota Gottlieb, a member in the firm’s Troy office. She […]
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January – February 2014 Commentary
We’ve been here before. A new mayor takes office, new promises are made, and we all hold our collective breath that he will chart a sustainable course to recovery. The last few Detroit mayors have had their successes, but they’ve also had their share of missed opportunities and wanton political sideshows.
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Dykema Names New Labor & Employment Attorney
DETROIT — Robert Boonin has joined the Labor & Employment Group in Dykema’s Detroit office. Boonin has more than 25 years of experience representing private and public sector employers in […]
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Detroit Regional Chamber Names New Vice President
DETROIT — The Detroit Regional Chamber has named Glenn Stevens as vice president of MICHauto and strategic development for the organization. “Joining the Detroit Regional Chamber and MICHauto team provides […]
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Ninth Annual Kidney Gala
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan in Ann Arbor held its ninth annual Kidney Ball on Dec. 7 at the MGM Grand Detroit. More than 650 guests, along with numerous sponsors, raised approximately $550,000 for the nonprofit.
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DWH Adds Managing Director to Support Detroit Area Growth
DETROIT — DWH, a Grand Rapids-based business advisory firm offering a variety of consulting services including ownership transition and succession planning, and turnaround and restructure services, has hired Bryan Ford […]
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ACG Detroit Names New Board Members
TROY — Association for Corporate Growth Detroit Chapter, a 350 member nonprofit business organization of investment bankers, bankers, accountants, attorneys, consultants, and other professionals involved in mergers & acquisitions and […]
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Strategic Staffing Solutions CEO Receives Lithuanian Award
Strategic Staffing Solutions President and CEO Cynthia J. Pasky has received the Global Lithuanian Award for 2013 for the contributions she and her company have made to the development of Lithuanian business, science, arts, and culture.
Alumni Red Wings Game to Benefit Salvation Army
Southfield-based real estate company Farbman Group will sponsor the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s Fifth Annual Detroit Red Wings Alumni Charity Game and Skate-a-thon to benefit the Bed & Bread […]
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Buick Sets Global Sales Record Topping 1 Million in 2013
DETROIT — Buick delivered 1,032,056 vehicles in China, the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2013, the most Buicks sold in a single year in the brand’s 110-year history. The […]
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2013 Heroes of Breast Cancer Awards
On Oct. 29, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute honored its Heroes of Breast Cancer at the Max M. Fisher Music Center in Detroit. The honorees were cited for raising awareness of breast cancer through education, research, and overall advocacy.
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2014 Silverado, Sierra Trucks Earn 5-Star Overall Score
DETROIT – The regular and double cab versions of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 have received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as […]
United Wholesale Mortgage Earns Top Lender Ranking
Troy-based United Wholesale Mortgage, one of the nation’s fastest growing wholesale lenders, has become the No. 1 wholesale lender in the country in origination volume as ranked by industry watchdog […]
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Brogan & Partners Adds New Account Coordinator
BIRMINGHAM — Brogan & Partners has named Jazmine Robinson as account coordinator. Robinson will work on various accounts, including health care, governmental, technology, specialty retail, and nonprofit. Prior to joining […]
iRule Earns Top Product Award at Electronics Show
LAS VEGAS — Detroit-based iRule LLC was honored with the 2013 Consumers Electronics Association Mark of Excellence Award as the Control Product of the Year. CEA announced the winners at […]
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Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller Names New Managing Director
SOUTHFIELD — Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller PC has named Harvey R. Heller as a managing director. Heller is a shareholder and the chairman of the firm’s Defense and […]
McLaren Macomb Earns International Research Accreditation
FLINT — McLaren Health Care has earned full accreditation by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, hospital officials announced today. It’s a milestone for McLaren’s research […]
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The Gallery to Showcase Luxury Vehicles at Auto Show
DETROIT — The North American International Auto Show 2014, in partnership with MGM Grand Detroit, will host The Gallery, an event — presented by Opportunity Detroit — will showcase 27 […]
Tognum America Changes Name to MTU America
Novi-based Tognum America Inc. has changed its name to MTU America Inc. The company is responsible for the manufacture, development, sales and service of MTU engines, propulsion and drive systems […]
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Samurai: Beyond the Sword coming to DIA in March
DETROIT — There is a lot more to the legendary Japanese samurai than meets the eye, and visitors to the Detroit Institute of Arts exhibition Samurai: Beyond the Sword will […]
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The Henry Ford Promotes New Chief Financial Officer
DEARBORN — The Henry Ford has promoted Brent Ott to chief financial officer. Ott has served as manager of financial strategy and analysis for The Henry Ford since 2011. “Throughout […]
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Honigman Names 8 New Partners
DETROIT — Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP and its board of directors has elected eight new partners. They are: Sara J. Brundage practices in the firm’s Kalamazoo office. She […]
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Illusion and Art at the DIA
The DIA Gala, a fundraiser for the Detroit Institute of Arts, was held on Nov. 9 at the historic art museum. The night included a cocktail reception, a sitdown dinner, and an afterglow called Illusion: The Fusion of Art and Animation. Photographs by Melissa Ende
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Village Green Names New Assistant Vice President
DETROIT — Village Green has promoted Craig McGowan to assistant vice president of acquisitions. In this new role, McGowan will be responsible for the development of Village Green’s acquisition pipeline in the Midwest and East Coast multifamily luxury rental markets.
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One Detroit Center Unveils 25-Foot LED Monument
DETROIT — One Detroit Center, an office property in downtown Detroit and the tallest office building in Michigan, held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its new 25-foot LED monument sign, on the northeast corner of West Larned St. and Woodward Ave.
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Topouzian Re-Elected for Second Term on the MEDA
The membership of the Michigan Economic Developers Association have re-elected Ara Topouzian, president and CEO of the Troy Chamber of Commerce, to its board of directors. Topouzian has also been appointed as president for 2014 after serving as vice president in 2013 and treasurer in 2012.
Michigan First Credit Union Earns Top Service Award
LATHRUP VILLAGE — Michigan First Credit Union received top honors from the Credit Union National Association for its efforts to engage 17-25 year-olds to better manage checking accounts.
BlueWater Technologies Finishes Video Wall For Macomb
SOUTHFIELD — BlueWater Technologies just completed a 20-by-50 foot video wall. Put together by Partners in Architecture PLC in cooperation with Motor City Electric Technologies, it aims to provide audio and visual systems for Macomb County.
Maytag Introduces New Trademark
BENTON HARBOR — Maytag is introducing the new face of their brand —The Maytag Man. Known for the Maytag Repairman, the company is changing things up; hoping America will receive him the same way, officials with the company said today.
Buick Opens Applications for College Scholarships
DETROIT — The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept applications for 2014 scholarships through Feb. 28.
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18th Annual Wine for the Spirit
The Oakwood Healthcare Foundation in Dearborn held its 18th annual Wine for the Spirit fundraising event at the MGM Grand Detroit on Oct. 26. Proceeds from the event benefit patients living with diabetes, obesity, and nutritional disorders.
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Southfield-based Redico Expands into Chicago Market
Southfield-based Redico has acquired the historic 10 North Dearborn Building in downtown Chicago.
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2014 North American International Auto Show Press Preview
The North American International Auto Show kicked off with its press preview days on Jan. 13. Held at Cobo Center in Detroit, the first of two media days saw several announcements from automakers including Ford, Chrysler, and Toyota.
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Piston Group Names New President
DETROIT — The Piston Group has named Jacqueline (Jacqui) A. Dedo as president of the Detroit-based automotive supplier.
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Waterford Chamber Names New Board President
WATERFORD — Jennifer C. Hill, formerly vice president of the Waterford Chamber of Commerce board of directors, will serve as president for 2014-2015.
Yeo & Yeo CPAs Merge with Hungerford & Co.
SOUTHGATE — Yeo & Yeo, a Michigan-based full-service accounting firm, and Hungerford & Co. of Southgate have merged.
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GEI Consultants Names New Geotechnical Expert
LANSING — GEI Consultants Inc., A geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and ecological science and engineering firm, has named geotechnical expert Michael Gentner as a senior professional with the firm’s Lansing office.
Passes for Camping, Music Festival Set to Go on Sale
The Faster Horses Festival is returning for a second year on July 18, 19 and 20, after its hugely successful first run last summer which saw over 20,000 fans per day head for the Irish Hills of Brooklyn, south of Jackson.
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Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller Names New Members
Maddin Hauser Wartell Roth & Heller PC, a Southfield-based multi-specialty law firm, has named three new appointments to the firm’s executive committee.
Annual Komen Race for the Cure Set for June 7
DETROIT— Registration is now open for the largest breast cancer event in Michigan: the 23rd Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Local High School Students Compete for Scholarship Cash
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The “Stock to Scholarship Challenge” provides Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne County high school students an opportunity to learn about personal finance while managing their own stock portfolio.
DENSO to Expand Southfield Headquarters, Add Jobs
SOUTHFIELD — Global automotive supplier DENSO is investing $10 million and adding nearly 200 new jobs to expand its North American headquarters in Southfield.
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2014 North American International Auto Show Press Preview
The North American International Auto Show held the second of two press preview days on Jan. 14 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Those in attendance saw several releases and unveilings from automakers including Cadillac, Tesla, and Subaru.
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Former Assistant Attorney General Joins Law Firm
FARMINGTON HILLS — Former Michigan Assistant Attorney General John R. Wright is joining the Farmington Hills-based law firm of Rogers Mantese and Associates PC.
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Farbman Group / NAI Farbman Names New Vice President
Farbman Group / NAI Farbman, a real estate firm based in Southfield, has promoted Kristin Smolinski from general manager to vice president. In her new role, the Rochester Hills resident […]
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Southfield's Baker Tilly Adds 8 Employees
SOUTHFIELD — The Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP is adding eight new employees. They are: Shawn Fallon, Boyo N. Antabong, Matthew Howard, Holly D. Zimmerman, Matthew Wells, Richard King, Amy […]
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Harley Ellis Devereaux Expands Detroit Office
DETROIT — Architecture company Harley Ellis Devereaux are growing their Detroit office leadership team. John Clay, Charlie Jacobs, Jessi Mesalic and Tracy Sweeney have been named as new associates of the […]
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Oakland Bar Association, Foundation Names New Director
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Terri Ticknor Gilbert has been named the new executive director of the Oakland County Bar Association and its charitable arm, the Oakland County Bar Foundation. Gilbert most […]
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Clark Hill Names New Attorneys to Detroit Office
DETROIT — Clark Hill PLC has named six attorneys who have been elected to membership in the firm. The attorneys include: Stephon B. Bagne is part of Clark Hill’s Litigation […]
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Detroit Aglow 2013
More than 800 people attended Detroit Aglow at the MGM Grand Detroit on Nov. 25. A fundraiser for the Downtown Detroit Partnership, the evening included a cocktail reception followed by a sitdown dinner of caved turkey with all of the trimmings.
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Snyder: Michigan is the Comeback State
“Made in Michigan” means something. Across the nation and around the world, that label has long meant strength, durability, and quality. To Michiganders, it also reflects the pride of a […]
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Litigator Joins McDonald Hopkins Detroit Office
DETROIT — Maxwell Goss has joined the Detroit office of McDonald Hopkins PLC as an associate in the firm’s Litigation Department and Labor and Employment Practice Group. Goss joins McDonald […]
Baker College Ramps Up Nursing Program
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Baker College of Clinton Township officials have announced that a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program will replace the existing Associate Degree in Nursing program beginning […]
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Bloomfield Hills Dance Studio Wins National Award
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Fred Astaire Dance Studio was named Top Overall Studio 2013 for its 36-studio region in a national franchise event. Megadance, the name for the largest region of […]
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Michigan Attorney Named Chair of National SBA
WASHINGTON — Clark Hill Attorney Jeffrey Van Winkle of Michigan has been named the chair of the National Small Business Association for 2014. Van Winkle is a member of the […]
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Worldwide Vehicle Introductions Dominate Auto Show
DETROIT — When the dust settled after two remarkable days of vehicle unveilings, organizers of the 2014 North American International Auto Show counted 50 vehicle introductions, the majority being worldwide, […]
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Farbman Group/NAI Farbman Promotes New Vice President
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group/NAI Farbman, a real estate firm, has announced the promotion of Betty Drapinski to vice president. Drapinski, of Royal Oak, has been with Farbman for more than […]
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Hob Nobble Gobble 2013
On Nov. 22, The Detroit Parade Co. held its annual Hob Nobble Gobble fundraiser at Ford Field in Detroit. The event, which drew 2,000 people, included a gourmet buffet, cocktails, entertainment, and carnival rides.
Leap into Conservation by Joining Zoo's Frog Watch
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society is encouraging Southeast Michigan residents to join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA, a “citizen science” program tha teaches volunteers how to identify […]
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2014 North American International Auto Show Press Preview Days
The North American International Auto Show held its press preview days on Jan. 13-14 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Those in attendance saw several releases and unveilings from automakers including Subaru, Acura, and Infiniti.
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Dykema Names New Automotive Group Director
DETROIT — Dykema, a national law firm has named Brendan J. Cahill as director of the firm’s automotive group. Based in the Bloomfield Hills office, Cahill joined Dykema more than […]
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Farbman Group Names New Client Solutions Vice President
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group/NAI Farbman, a real estate firm based in Southfield has promoted Christina DiBartolomeo to vice president of client solutions. In her new role, DiBartolomeo is responsible for […]
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Son Joins Goodman Acker Law Firm
SOUTHFIELD — Goodman Acker PC, a personal injury law firm, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, has added attroney Jordan Acker to its team. Jordan, the son of firm co-founder […]
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Milford MIPRO Names Vice President, Alliances
MILFORD — MIPRO Consulting, a consultancy focused on implementations, upgrades and optimizations of Oracle’s PeopleSoft applications, announced Tim Schinke has been promoted to vice president of alliances.
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Passion For Fashion: Suit and Tie Edition
The fifth annual Passion for Fashion: Suit & Tie Edition was held at Shenandoah Country Club in West Bloomfield on Dec. 20. These photographs originally appeared on the Hour Detroit website at hourdetroit.com.
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Jaffe Partner Honored with Famliy Law Award
SOUTHFIELD — Diana Raimi, a partner at the office of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC has been honored by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education with the Blaine B. Johnson Jr. Award for her contribution in family law.
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Lowe Campbell Opens Offices in Detroit
DETROIT — Marketing communications agency Lowe Campbell Ewald has officially opened the doors to its new office headquarters in the heart of downtown Detroit after 36 years in Warren.
OU Business School Maintains Prestigious Accreditation
ROCHESTER — The School of Business Administration at Oakland University successfully maintained its 20 years of dual business and accounting accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Dykema Appoints New Management Positions
DETROIT — Dykema, a national law firm, has appointed four new management positions in the Detroit area.
2014 AutoGlow Exceeds Goals for Community Support
DETROIT — The Detroit community showed overwhelming support of The Children’s Center through record sponsorship of AutoGlow Detroit Razzle Dazzle. Presented by Ford Motor Co., the event, which featured the glamour and glitz of the Roaring ’20s, netted more than $250,000 for The Children’s Center.
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Sperry Van Ness Director Honored by Real Estate Firm
BIRMINGHAM — Robert J. Pliska, CRE and managing director for Sperry Van Ness / Property Investment Advisors LLC was selected as an inductee into the Midwest Real Estate News Hall of Fame.
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Rehmann Promotes CPA to Principal
TROY — Debbie Krone, CPA, CFP, and CDFA, has been promoted to principal at Rehmann, a CPA, wealth management, and corporate investigation firm.
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Design by Detroit II
General Motors Diversity Communications hosted Design by Detroit II on Jan. 13 at Shinola in Midtown. The event celebrated the creative influence that automotive design has had across several industries in Detroit and beyond.
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Beaumont Offers $50 Lung Cancer Screening
ROYAL OAK — More people die of lung cancer each year in the U.S. than any other type of cancer, yet when it’s caught early, there are more treatment options and much higher survival rates.
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ACO Inc. Promotes New President
FARMINGTON HILLS — Mark VandenBerg, senior vice president and chief financial officer at ACO Inc., has been promoted to president.
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Blue Cross Elects Three New Board Members
SOUTHFIELD — Blue Care Network elected two new members to its 18-person board of directors, Mary Ann Weaver and Paula Manderfield, and Blue Care of Michigan Inc. has elected one new member to its three-person board, Holly Seldon.
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Walbridge Promotes Four Employees
DETROIT — Detroit- based construction management firm, Walbridge, has promoted four employees to new positions: Don Greenwell Jr. PE, Mark McClelland, John Rakolta III, and George Dobrowitsky.
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Detroit Historical Society Ball 2013
The Detroit Historical Society held its annual ball at The Fillmore Detroit on Woodward Avenue on Dec. 7. These photographs originally appeared on the Hour Detroit website at hourdetroit.com.
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Rehmann Promotes New Principal to Firm
TROY — Rehmann, a wealth management and corporate investigation firm has promoted Greg Light to principal.
Salvation Army Featured on PBS Special
DETROIT–Tune in to Detroit Public Television for a special presentation of Big Buck Night 2014, featuring The Salvation Army Southeast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center at 8 p.m. on Jan. 30.
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Bush Seyferth & Paige Names New Partner
TROY— Stephanie A. Douglas has been named partner at Bush Seyferth & Paige PLLC, a litigation firm in Troy.
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Collins Einhorn Farrell Law Firm Names New Partner
SOUTHFIELD — Collins Einhorn Farrell law firm has named attorney Colleen H. Burke a partner.
Community Foundation Awards $17M in Grants to Nonprofits
DETROIT —The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announced that more than $17 million in grants were approved to nonprofit organizations during the fourth quarter of 2013. The projects supported cover a wide range of program areas ranging from economic development, education, and health and human services, to arts, culture and recreation.
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Farbman Group / NAI Farbman Names New Asset Manager
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group / NAI Farbman have promoted Jonathon Margolis from real estate financial analyst to asset manager.
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Fashion Show Winner Made From Car Interior Material
TROY — A dress using Inteva Products TPO material for automotive interiors, was selected as the winning design in The MAIN (Motorcity Automotive Industry Night) Event Fashion Show of automotive-inspired garments, and was modeled last week at the North American International Auto Show Charity Preview in Detroit.
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Ford Joins MIT, Stanford to Advance Automated Driving
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. has kicked off its new automated driving research projects by joining the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University. The MIT research focuses on scenario […]
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GM Foundation Donates $1M to Smithsonian Museum
DETROIT — The General Motors Foundation will become a founding donor of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture through a $1 million grant. GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard presented the gift to the Museum Founding Director Lonnie G. Bunch III at the Washington Auto Show.
BOYNE Golf Academy to Conduct Winter Classes in Florida
HARBOR SPRINGS — BOYNE Golf Academy of northern Michigan is heading south this winter to PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida, offering six three-day winter golf schools. The schools take place Feb. 21-23; Feb. 24-26; March 21-23; March 24-26; April 11-13; and April 14-16. Each session offers a 3-to-1 student-teacher ratio.
