January-February 2015
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The Lure of Luxury
Special Advertising Section Only three things matter in the auto industry, according to the old adage: product, product, and product. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the luxury […]
Fundraiser Supports Forgotten Harvest
OAK PARK — More than 1,000 Detroit residents, including nearly 600 children will be served by food providers throughout the city of Detroit on Dec. 15 at the sixth annual […]
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Launches MOD Pizza in Michigan
LIVONIA — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants announced plans to open 25 MOD Pizza locations in Michigan during the next five years — signing its first two leases in Northville and […]
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Level One Bank Adds Executives to Farmington Hills Branch
FARMINGTON HILLS — Laura Shullman has been named assistant vice president, banking center manager at Level One Bank’s Farmington Hills branch and Maureen Flanagan has been named vice president of […]
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Attorney Named to Women’s Divorce Resource Center Board
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Family law attorney and mediator Alisa Peskin-Shepherd has been named to the board of the Women’s Divorce Resource Center. Peskin-Shepherd of Bloomfield Hills-based Transitions Legal, has more […]
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C/D/H Promotes Consultant to New Team Leader
DETROIT — C/D/H has promoted Jeff Kinnelly from consultant to UX Team Lead. As part of this promotion, and in addition to his ongoing role providing user-centric consulting to C/D/H […]
2 Companies to Operate as Marsh & McLennan Agency
TROY — McGraw Wentworth and Cambridge Property & Casualty, both Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC companies, today announced they are now operating under one name: Marsh & McLennan Agency Michigan. […]
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Forgotten Harvest Provides 5,000 Holiday Meals to Area Families
OAK PARK — Forgotten Harvest, a food rescue agency in Metro Detroit, in partnership with Garden Fresh, the Arab American and Chaldean Council, and Congregation Shaarey Zedek, provided more than […]
Harvard Club Names Top Michigan Business Leaders
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The Harvard Business School Club of Michigan has named Gordon E. Krater, managing partner of Plante Moran; and Sandra E. Pierce, vice chairman of FirstMerit Corp. and […]
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Moceri Wins Top Home Building Awards for 2014
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Moceri Companies closed out 2014 by winning the “trifecta” of industry awards from the Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan. The design and construction company was singled […]
DFCU Financial Members Earn $24M Cash Rewards
DEARBORN — More than 100,000 members of the DFCU Financial will receive a piece of the credit union’s $24 million payday — the largest payout by any financial institution in […]
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THAW Names New Board Members for 2015
DETROIT — The Heat And Warmth Fund has appointed April Donaldson, David Rouls, and Jim Ross to its board of directors. Donaldson is an executive vice president at Strategic Staffing […]
Detroit Zoo Attendance Tops 1.3 Million for 2014
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s annual attendance has exceeded 1 million for the ninth consecutive year, attracting 1,363,949 guests in 2014, up from 1,304,114 in 2013. Wild Lights — […]
Women's Group Plans Economic Forecast Luncheon in Dearborn
DEARBORN — Local professionals are invited to join CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Detroit for the CoreNet Michigan 2015 Economic Forecast at the Dearborn Inn next week. The program includes […]
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Secrest Wardle Names New Associate Attorneys
TROY — The law firm of Secrest Wardle has named Jeffrey R. Bozell and David M. Givskud as associate attorneys. Prior to joining the Troy office, Bozell, far left, practiced […]
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Beaumont Health Names New President, CEO
ROYAL OAK — The Beaumont Health board of directors today has named John T. Fox as president and chief executive officer of Beaumont Health. Fox, from Atlanta, has more than […]
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Brinks Gilson & Lione Adds New Attorney to Detroit Office
Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., announces Jennifer Theis, an associate attorney in the firm’s Chicago office since 2006, has returned home to Michigan and is now based in the firm’s Detroit office.
Community Choice Credit Union Seeks Applicants for Annual Scholarship Program
FARMINGTON HILLS – Community Choice Credit Union is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to keep Michigan’s talent in the state. “At Community Choice Credit Union, giving back is an […]
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Home Builders Association Names 2015 Executive Committee
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan has announced its leadership team for 2015. Norman Finkelstein, Norwood Homes Ltd., Farmington Hills, leads the Executive Committee. Finkelstein has […]
Ignite Automotive Returns After Four-Year Hiatus
ROCHESTER — Ignite Automotive, an evening of automotive talks with a twist, is returning to metro Detroit after a four-year hiatus. Ralph V. Gilles, senior vice president, product design, FCA […]
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Franco Public Relations Group Announces Promotions
DETROIT — Franco Public Relations Group, a Detroit-based public relations agency, has promoted Erica Swoish to account executive and Lauren Connor to assistant account executive. Swoish, far left, supports several […]
Limited AutoGlow Late Night Tickets Go on Sale
DETROIT — There is a new way to experience Detroit’s biggest fundraising gala for the first time in the 23 year history of AutoGlow with the release of a limited […]
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BullsEye Telecom Appoints New VP of Operations
SOUTHFIELD — BullsEye, a provider of telecom services for multi-location businesses, has named Douglas Black as vice president of operations. With nearly 25 years of experience in the telecom and […]
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Chaldean American Chamber Elects New Leadership
BINGHAM FARMS —The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce has named its newly elected and re-elected board members for 2015. Chamber board members are active in public policy, business and nonprofit […]
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GM CEO Sees U.S. Auto Economy Expanding in 2015
DETROIT – General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra said today the automaker expects light vehicle sales in the United States to reach from 16.5 million to 17.0 million units this […]
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Cooper Standard Appoints New VP for Global Supply Chain
NOVI — Christine Krathwohl has been named vice president global supply chain for Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. In her new position, Krathwohl leads the […]
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Detroit Institute of Arts Director Graham Beal to Retire
DETROIT —The Detroit Institute of Arts announced today that Director Graham W. J. Beal will retire as of June 30, after serving as director, president and CEO for more than […]
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Varnum Names New Partners in Novi Office
GRAND RAPIDS — Matthew W. Bower, Dennis M. Devaney, and Richard P. Manczak have been elected partners at Varnum in the firm’s Novi office. Bower, far left, is a business […]
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Potestivo & Associates Names New Associate Attorney
ROCHESTER HILLS — Lisa Barwick has joined Potestivo & Associates PC as an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation department in Rochester Hills. Barwick worked for the Michigan State Bar […]
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Wolfson Bolton Names New Attorney to Troy Office
TROY — Thomas J. Kelly has joined Wolfson Bolton PLLC as an attorney. Kelly, of Royal Oak, graduated from Michigan State University College of Law Magna Cum Laude, as a […]
2015 MAIN Event Recognizes Innovative Automotive Design
DETROIT—The 2015 MotorCity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event kicks off the North American International Auto Show festivities on Sunday at Orchestra Hall/Max M. Fisher Music Center to recognize and honor […]
College Planning Firm Tells Students, Parents 'Don't Panic'
ANN ARBOR — Following Michigan’s announcement this week to change from an ACT test state to an SAT test state, Kim Parros of Parros College Planning, says “don’t panic.” According […]
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ASG Renaissance CEO Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
DEARBORN — Lizabeth Ardisana, CEO and co-founder of ASG Renaissance has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented annually to an […]
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $60,000 in Grants
CHELSEA — The Chelsea Community Foundation granted $60,00 to nonprofit organizations around the Chelsea area in 2014. “We expected a good show of support because Chelsea residents are generous and […]
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Angela Hospice Names New President, CEO
LIVONIA — A health care and human services veteran, Margot J. Parr, has been named the new president and CEO of Angela Hospice. For nearly 10 years, Parr served in […]
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Adds New Partner
SOUTHFIELD — Eric D. Novetsky has been named partner at Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC. Novetsky is a member of the firm’s finance and insolvency & reorganization practice […]
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Brooks Kushman Names New Chair of Trademark Practice
SOUTHFIELD — Brooks Kushman has named shareholder Elizabeth “Libby” Janda to serve as the new chair of the firm’s trademark practice. Janda has more than 30 years of experience as […]
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New Partner Joins Honigman’s Litigation Department
DETROIT — Matthew G. Mrkonic has joined the Litigation Department at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in the firm’s Detroit office. Mrkonic focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. […]
Strategic Staffing Solutions Donate Backpacks, Supplies to Homeless
DETROIT —In its third year, Strategic Staffing Solutions backpack project delivered 150 backpacks directly to homeless during the holiday season. The backpack project was the idea of Mark Van Duyne, […]
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Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show Returns in March
NOVI — The 20th annual Novi Backyard, Pool & Spa Show returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi in March. “Winter is not over but homeowners will have the […]
Hospice of Michigan Seeks Volunteers
DETROIT — Hospice of Michigan is seeking volunteers. The organization is looking for care by professional and licensed massage therapists, hair stylists and manicurists, art and music therapists, musicians who can perform at a patient’s bedside, […]
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State of Michigan Names Chief Internal Auditor
LANSING — Jeffrey Bankowski has been selected to lead the Office of Internal Audit Services, housed within the State Budget Office. Bankowski comes to state government from Capital for Merchants in Troy, where he […]
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Freudenberg North America Appoints New President
PLYMOUTH — Freudenberg North America has appointed Bob Evans as its president and the group’s regional representative. With this appointment, Evans also becomes the member of Freudenberg’s global executive team […]
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$28M to Fund Redevelopment of Historic Strathmore Apartments
DETROIT — During a ceremony today outside the historic 8-story Strathmore Hotel, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Midtown Detroit Inc., and their partners announced funding has been finalized for the $28 […]
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Lutheran Social Services Appoints New CEO
DETROIT — Lutheran Social Services of Michigan has named Sam Beals as its new CEO. Beals comes to the agency from Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, where he served […]
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Dickinson Wright Adds New Attorneys to Troy, Ann Arbor
DETROIT — Dickinson Wright PLLC has named two new attorneys to the firm’s offices in Southeast Michigan. Kimberly M. Slaven is a member in the firm’s Troy office where she […]
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Rehmann Names New Senior Manager at Troy Office
TROY— Andrea Beauvais, CPA, has been promoted to senior manager at Rehmann, a wealth management and corporate investigation firm. Beauvais, of Shelby Township, is a member of the firm’s tax […]
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OpTech Names 3 New Engineering Recruiters
TROY — OpTech, an IT, engineering, and health care workforce services provider, has named Brian Bourcier, Natalie Filipek, and Maryann Papakonstantinou as technical recruiters. They are responsible for assessing and […]
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Dykema Names Tax Attorney to Ann Arbor Office
DETROIT — Dykema has added Gina M. Torielli to its taxation group as senior counsel in the firm’s Ann Arbor office. Torielli, who was an associate with Dykema in the […]
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United Shore Names New Consumer Advocate
TROY — Erin Castro has been promoted to consumer advocate at United Shore, an independent mortgage lender. Castro, of South Lyon, will lead a team responsible for following consumer protection […]
Kroger Earns Energy Star Certification for 41 Michigan Stores
NOVI — Energy Star certification was earned by 41 Michigan Kroger stores during 2014. “Our goal is to reduce Kroger’s carbon footprint while creating a very positive shopping experience for customers,” […]
Astute Artistry Makeup School Opens in Berkley
BERKLEY — The Astute Artistry Makeup School has moved from Farmington Hills to Berkley on W. 12 Mile Rd. and will open Monday. “We are both excited and proud having moved into the […]
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Red Wings to Offer Healthy Food Choices at The Joe
DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System will offer a “Healthy Choice” program designed to highlight and label more than 50 healthy food options within […]
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Preparations Underway for Fire & Ice Festival
ROCHESTER — Preparations for the 8th annual Fire & Ice Festival, beginning Jan. 23, is underway. “The Rochester Fire & Ice Festival is Oakland County’s premier winter quality of life […]
Health Care Companies Create TRIARQ Health
TROY— Two companies from the medical and technology communities have created the new company —TRIARQ Health, with a focus to align and address the value and quality of healthcare to […]
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BOMA/Metro Detroit Appoints Board of Directors
FARMINGTON HILLS — The Building Owners and Managers Association of Metro Detroit has named the 2015/2016 board of directors. Jon Brach, general manager of Caravan Facilities Management, and Jessica Furlong, […]
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Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein Adds New Partner
BIRMINGHAM — Ryan C. Plecha has been named a partner at Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein PLLC law firm in Birmingham. Plecha, of Royal Oak, will continue to focus on all aspects […]
Daifuku Webb Changes Name to Daifuku North America
FARMINGTON HILLS — Daifuku Webb Holding Co., a provider of material handling solutions, has changed its name to Daifuku North America Holding Co. Daifuku North America oversees Daifuku America Corp., […]
Premier Communications Group Relocates to Troy
TROY— Premier Communications Group, a marketing communications and creative services company, has moved its office to Troy. The move comes after PCG spent nearly 33 years in downtown Royal Oak, […]
Midtown Restaurants Fight Construction with Happy Hour Promotions
DETROIT — Five Midtown restaurants experienced so much success with it’s Happy Hour promotions to lure customers during construction of the M-1 Rail line over the holidays, they’re continuing the […]
Karmanos Cancer Institute to Host Annual Charity Dinner
DETROIT —The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute’s annual dinner is set for April 25, at the General Motors Design Dome in Warren. This year’s annual dinner chairs are Debra and […]
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MSX International Names New Advisory Board Member
WARREN — MSX International, a global business process outsourcing company, has appointed Tanvir Arfi to its advisory board. Arfi is a business transformation leader with more than 20 years of […]
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Dykema Names New Attorneys to Michigan Offices
DETROIT — Dykema has elected Danielle M. Graceffa, Robert M. Horwitz, Steven C. Liedel, and Todd C. Schebor as new members to the national law firm’s Detroit office. Graceffa, far left, […]
New Software to Assist Consumers Energy Field Operations
JACKSON — Consumers Energy will use a new mobile workforce management software to help field workers improve safety, productivity, and customer experience. “Our goal in implementing this new technology is […]
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Oakland Chamber Network 2015 Appoints Executive Board
AUBURN HILLS — The Oakland Chamber Network has announced its 2015 leadership team, with Auburn Hills Chamber Executive Director Denise Asker serving as president for a one-year term. Comprised of […]
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Shepler’s to Add $3.8M Ferry to Fleet
ONAWAY — The newest addition to the Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry fleet, the $3.8 million, 85-foot Miss Margy, is under construction at Moran Iron Works. Bill Shepler, CEO of Shepler’s, and Tom […]
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RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan Names New CFO
TROY — RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan has named Greg Little as it new chief financial officer. In this role, Little will oversee all finance and accounting operations for the region. […]
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Sanders Launches Art-Inspired Bagged Popcorn Line
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Sanders announced today that its new gourmet popcorn line is now available. “Popcorn continues to grow in popularity as consumers seek out healthier snacks that can be […]
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Honigman Names Dozen New Partners in Michigan Offices
DETROIT — Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP has elected a dozen new attorneys as partners in its offices across Michigan. They are: Aaron E. Bass, left, is a member […]
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Lambert, Edwards & Associates Names New Managing Director
GRAND RAPIDS — Lambert, Edwards & Associates has named Christi Cowdin to the firm’s management team. Cowdin joins LE&A as managing director, with responsibility for leading the firm’s investor relations […]
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EyesOn Design Awards Given at North American International Auto Show
DETROIT — EyesOn Design Awards for Design Excellence for 2015 were revealed last week at the North American International Auto Show. The awards honor the most significant automotive designs revealed […]
WWJ Plans Radiothon to Support The Heat and Warmth Fund
DETROIT — The Heat And Warmth Fund has teamed up with WWJ Newsradio 950 to produce the 12th Annual Winter Survival Radiothon on Feb. 6. The 14-hour radiothon takes place […]
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Henry Ford Health System Adds New Leadership
DETROIT — Three administrators have been appointed to leadership roles as part of Henry Ford Health System’s new delivery system re-design. Cheryl Martin has been named as system vice president […]
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Michigan Economic Development Corp. Names New COO
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. executive committee has appointed Steve Arwood as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer. He replaces Michael A. Finney, who was […]
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Schechter Wealth Expands to LA; Names New Senior Adviser
BIRMINGHAM — Schechter Wealth, an independent investment advisory and life insurance design firm based in Birmingham, is expanding to Los Angeles, and has named Scott Diamond as vice president, senior […]
Michigan Tech Firm Expands into Chicago Market
DETROIT— OST (Open Systems Technologies), a $120 million technology firm with offices in Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Minneapolis, and London are expanding into the Chicago market to serve its […]
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O'Keefe Names New Director
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Matt Kopmeyer has been named director of Bloomfield Hills-based O’Keefe, a financial turnaround firm. Prior to joining O’Keefe, Kopmeyer, of Bloomfield Hills, served as a consulting manager […]
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Girl Scouts Name New Director of Philanthropy
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore in Grand Rapids, has named Jennifer Wilson as vice president of philanthropy and brand. Wilson will be responsible for the 30-county nonprofit’s vision, […]
Metro Detroit MRI Center Offers Weight-bearing Imaging for Low Back Pain
BERKLEY — M1 Imaging, the newest MRI center in metro Detroit, is now offering MRI technology to give patients and health care providers a clearer picture, leading to better diagnoses. “Patients […]
The SME Education Foundation Opens Scholarship Applications
DEARBORN — The SME Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2015-16 academic year. A wide variety of scholarships being offered provide financial support to students in manufacturing, manufacturing technology […]
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Farbman Group Names New Vice President
Farbman Group / NAI Farbman, a real estate firm based in Southfield, has promoted Jason Hempel from investment sales associate to vice president. In this new role, the Livonia resident […]
Alumni Group Creates Scholarship Fund for Lawrence Tech University
SOUTHFIELD — The Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association has donated $750,000 to create an endowed scholarship fund for undergraduate mechanical engineering students at Lawrence Technological University. “Through this permanent […]
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Crystal Flash Names New VP of Supply
GRAND RAPIDS — John J. Ertle has joined Crystal Flash, an independent energy distributor, as vice president of supply. He will be responsible for overseeing all fuel-buying initiatives for the company […]
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County Receives $20,000 Grant
PONTIAC — Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County has received a $20,000 grant from the Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial Charitable Trust to support its Women Build project. The project […]
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Troy Commercial Realtor Named to Real Estate Hall of Fame
Lynn Drake, founder and president of Compass Commercial ITRA Global in Troy, has been named to the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame by Midwest Real Estate News magazine. […]
Leap into Conservation by Joining Detroit Zoo FrogWatch
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society is encouraging southeast Michigan residents to join the local chapter of FrogWatch USA. “We already know about the extinctions and crises amphibians face […]
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Brinks Gilson & Lione Names Department Chairs
Six shareholders from the Detroit and Ann Arbor offices of Brinks Gilson & Lione, a national intellectual property law firm, have been named or reappointed as chairs of the firm’s […]
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Miller Canfield Lawyer Appointed to Metropolitan Affairs Coalition Board
DETROIT — Christopher Trebilcock, a principal in the Detroit office of Miller Canfield, has been appointed to the board of the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, a nonprofit public/private partnership made up […]
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Jenkins & Co. Names New Partner
SOUTHFIELD — Patricia M. Hutson, CPA, has been named a partner of Southfield-based Jenkins & Co. As partner, Hutson will be responsible for increasing the firm’s client base. Previously, she […]
AT&T Expands LTE Coverage Across Metro Detroit
DETROIT — AT&T has upgraded several mobile Internet cell sites across metro Detroit as part of its ongoing 4G LTE roll out to increase coverage and boost wireless speeds for […]
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Harness Dickey Attorney Joins Patent Office Pro Bono Panel
DETROIT — Stephen T. Olson, a principal at Harness, Dickey & Pierce PLC, has joined the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Pro Bono Steering Committee. The committee leads the office’s […]
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Hirschmann Names New VP of Sales, Marketing
AUBURN HILLS — Hirschmann Car Communication Inc., a supplier of transmitter and receiver systems for machine-to-machine and automotive communications, has named Christopher Bala as vice president of sales and marketing […]
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Detroit Metro Airport Marriott Opens New Restaurant
ROMULUS — Detroit Metro Airport Marriott has opened North, a new restaurant offering American cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “From the ambiance to the menu, North was created with […]
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Summer Jobs Available at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society is accepting applications for the summer season. The available positions are: guest relations supervisors and assistants, sales associates, park safety officers and Summer […]
Quicken Loans Annual Winter Festival Returns Feb. 6
DETROIT — The Quicken Loans Meridian Winter Blast returns to Campus Martius Park, starting Feb. 6. The three day festival will once again feature its main attraction, a 30 feet […]
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TDG Architects to Design New Slows Bar BQ in Pontiac
PONTIAC — TDG Architects, principal architect for the Strand Theatre redevelopment in downtown Pontiac, has been awarded the contract to design the new Slows Bar BQ, to be located next […]
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Honigman’s Corporate Department Adds Attorney
DETROIT — Rory M. Wellever has joined the corporate department at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in the firm’s Detroit office. Wellever focuses his practice on transactions involving information […]
Michigan International Women’s Show Returns to Novi in April
NOVI — The Michigan International Women’s Show returns to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi in April. “We are celebrating our 20th annual show with sweets, surprises and shopping for […]
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Greenleaf Trust Names New Senior Research Analyst
Michael Storms has been promoted to senior research analyst at Greenleaf Trust, based in Kalamazoo. Storms will focus on individual equity research that covers stocks in the technology, telecom, media, […]
