January-February 2016
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Sparrow Names New Chief of Medical Staff
John Kepros, M.D., has been named new chief of medical staff for Sparrow Hospital for a two-year term. Kepros will represent and communicate the views, policies, concerns and needs of […]
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Rehmann Names New Tax Principal
Jeff Brogley has been named a tax principal for Rehmann in its Farmington Hills office. He will be providing federal and state compliance and tax planning services, as well as […]
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Pentastar Aviation, Townsend Hotel Join Marketing Partnership
Pentastar Aviation has partnered with The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham in an effort to bring global travel service to a mutual clientele. “Our guests comprise senior executives, leaders in the […]
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Legoland Contest Set to Find Master Model Builder
More than 100 hopefuls will compete this weekend to become Legoland Discovery Center Michigan’s Master Model Builder. The Master Model Builder is a full-time, hands-on role and is responsible for […]
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Warner Norcross Names New Managing Partner
Douglas A. Dozeman has been elected managing partner of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP. Dozeman, of Grand Rapids, will serve a two-year term in his new role and will chair […]
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Burgaflex North America Names New CEO
Burgaflex North America, a Fenton-based manufacturer of coolant system tube and hose assemblies serving the heavy truck, agricultural, and off-road markets, has named Erik Roeren as CEO of the company. […]
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Warner Norcross Names New Director in Southfield Office
Margaret Baxter has joined the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP as director of southeast Michigan operations. Baxter, of West Bloomfield, will develop and help implement business strategies […]
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Moncur Adds New Strategic Directors
Victoria Webb and Lori Jo Vest have joined Moncur, a full-service branding and digital marketing agency based in Southfield. Webb, left, has been named the new director of client service. […]
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Names Associate Attorney
May A. Saad has joined Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC as an associate in the firm’s Southfield office in the real estate practice group. Saad will assist in the […]
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Dickinson Wright Adds New Members
Six associate attorneys from Dickinson Wright PLLC have been elected members to the firm’s Detroit and Troy offices. They are: Farayha Arrine, who will practice in high-stakes commercial litigation with […]
DFCU Financial Returns $25M to Members
Dearborn-based DFCU Financial has returned $25 million – half its 2015 income – to more than 100,000 members through the credit union’s annual loyalty reward. Mark Shobe, president and CEO, […]
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'Dynasty' Furs to be Auctioned to Support Ronald McDonald House
A collection of eight elegant fur coats, capes, and stoles worn during the 1980s hit TV series Dynasty has arrived from Hollywood to be used in a special auction to […]
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Magna Chief Engineer Joins Vistage Michigan
David Tucker, chief engineer at Auburn Hills-based Magna Electronics, has become a member of Vistage Michigan, an affiliate of the world’s leading chief executive organization, Vistage International. Vistage Michigan provides […]
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Ulliance Hires New Account Managers
Troy-based Ulliance Inc. has hired Tyanne Miskov and Thomas Tilton as account managers, responsible for the delivery of services to client companies including management consultations, critical/traumatic incident debriefings, and employee […]
Warm Up to Winter At Detroit Zoo’s Wild Winter Weekends
The Detroit Zoo will host its annual Wild Winter weekends for families over the next two months featuring activities such as children’s music, zookeeper talks, games, and crafts at the […]
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Ghafari Executive Named Michigan AIA Chapter President
Mike Neville, executive vice president of Ghafari Associates, was recently sworn in as the 2016 president of the American Institute of Architects Michigan chapter. As an active and longstanding member […]
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Double Click
After finding success in software, Kevin O’Connor supports the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and other educational institutions.
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New Economy Initiative Names New Director
Pamela D. Lewis has been named director of the New Economy Initiative for Southeast Michigan. The organization is one of the nation’s largest philanthropic partnerships, funded by 12 national and […]
Brilliant Blue: North American Automotive Color of the Year
Axalta Coating Systems, a global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today has announced its North American Automotive Color of the Year as Brilliant Blue. The announcement comes in advance […]
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Comcast Names New Customer Experience Strategist
Parvathy Hariharan has been named to vice president of customer experience strategy for Comcast’s Heartland region which includes Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. She is based in Plymouth. Hariharan will oversee the […]
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Novi Pool, Spa Show Returns to Suburban Collection Showcase
The 21st annual Novi Backyard, Pool, and Spa Show returns March 18-20 to the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. “Many ideas, products, and services are available from the major outdoor […]
Ford Sets Annual Sales Record in China in 2015
Ford Motor Co. set a record for sales in China in 2015 as annual sales of Ford vehicles reached 1.1 million, up 3 percent compared to 2014. December also saw […]
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Home Builders Association Names New Executive Officers
The Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan has named its new leadership team for 2016. The 2016 Executive Committee includes: President, James Clarke, Robertson Brothers Co., Bloomfield Hills; First Vice […]
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HAVEN Opens New $8M Facility in Pontiac
HAVEN, Oakland County’s center for the treatment and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault, today opened it new $8 million facility in Pontiac. Completed in 18 months, the new […]
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TowerPinkster Names New President, CEO
TowerPinkster, a West Michigan-based architecture and engineering design firm, has tapped the firm’s senior principal and planner Bjorn Green to be the company’s next president and CEO. Green led TowerPinkster’s […]
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Angels’ Place Names New Board Chairs, Members
Angels’ Place, a non-profit organization serving people with developmental disabilities in the tri-county area, elected new board chairs and officers. They are: Schuyler Hamill of Bloomfield Villiage as chairperson; Loretta […]
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Renaissance Global Logistics Names New Chief Commercial Officer
Detroit-based Renaissance Global Logistics, a division of James Group International Inc., has named Tamara Histand as its chief commercial officer. Previously, Histand was executive vice president of Global Automotive at […]
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Honigman Names 5 New Partners
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP has elected attorneys Philip Desai, Gabriel J. Edelson, Chauncey C. Mayfield II, Gregory M. Nowakowski, and Rory M. Wellever as partners. Desai, of Royal […]
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New Urologist Joins Sparrow Ionia Hospital
Alexander P. DeHaan, D.O., Urologist, has joined the team of specialists providing care at Sparrow Ionia Hospital. DeHaan’s practice focuses on urologic disorders in both adults and pediatrics, and includes […]
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Collins Einhorn Farrell Names New Partners
Attorneys Rick Braun, Michael J. Cook, and Nicole E. Wilinski have been elected partners in law firm of Southfield-based Collins Einhorn Farrell PC. Braun is a partner in the firm’s […]
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DBusiness Breakfast Series featuring the 2016 Economic Forecast
Economist David Littmann shared his analysis of the 2016 Michigan Economic Forecast at the DBusiness Breakfast Series on December 2 at the Great Lakes Culinary Center.
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ChannelNet Names New Cyber Security Director
Jason Luke has joined Dearborn-based ChannelNet, a digital customer engagement and retention company, as director of cyber security. Luke will be responsible for ChannelNet’s information security, risk, compliance, and business […]
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Secrest Wardle Adds New Partner
Diego J. Rojas has joined Troy-based Secrest Wardle as a partner in the law firm’s Grand Rapids office. Rojas is a member of the environmental and toxic tort, general negligence, […]
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Butzel Long Adds New Shareholders
Detroit-based Butzel Long associate attorneys Laura E. Johnson and Roxana Zaha have been elected shareholders and will be based in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office. Johnson, of West Bloomfield, practices […]
Teacher Gifts $1.7M to Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts received a gift of $1.71 million from Elizabeth Verdow, a former museum shop volunteer and Detroit Public Schools art teacher. Verdow, who passed away in […]
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G2 Consulting Group Names New Environmental Manager
Patrick T. Bell has joined Troy-based G2 Consulting Group as an environmental project manager. Bell, of Oxford, will focus on providing environmental and construction services for land development projects. With […]
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KLA Laboratories Names New Leadership
Matt O’Bryan has been named president and CEO and Tommy Cataldo has been named vice president and COO of KLA Laboratories Inc., an 86-year-old family-owned Dearborn-based communication technology company. As […]
Electric Vehicle Sales Rising in Europe
Alternative fuel vehicles such as hybrids and electric are increasing sales in the European market but as sales continue to grow—even as fuel prices decrease—they still represent a low percentage […]
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UltraLevel Names New President
Norman Lewis has joined Southfield-based UltraLevel as the company’s new president. Lewis, of West Bloomfield, has more than 40 years of IT systems experience. He has held multiple information technology […]
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Marriott Detroit Names New Hotel Manager
Brian Findley has been appointed hotel manager for the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Findley, of Grosse Pointe Farms, has worked with five Marriott properties and nearly 15 other […]
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Detroit Zoo Invites Volunteers for Frog Watch
The Detroit Zoological Society is inviting volunteers to join FrogWatch USA, a science program that teaches how to identify frogs and toads by breeding calls and to gather and record […]
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Adds New Associate Attorney
Kiefer J. Cox has joined Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC as an associate in the firm’s litigation practice group. Cox will focus his practice on all aspects of litigation, […]
French-American Chamber of Commerce Announces New Member Opportunities
The French-American Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Chapter, a nonprofit business organization is inviting prospective members to join the organization this year. “We attract individuals from a variety of nationalities who […]
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Integral Technologies Adds New Board Member
Douglas R. Mathias has been named a new independent board member of Integral Technologies Inc., a light-weighting manufacturer based in Bellingham, Wash., with a tech center in Canton. Mathias currently […]
McKeen and Associates Expands to Kalamazoo
McKeen and Associates, a Detroit-based law firm, is opening a new branch office in Kalamazoo, Brian McKeen, managing partner. McKeen hired Raymond Steadmon, an associate attorney, to head the expansion. […]
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CK Technologies Promotes New Chief Operating Officer
Tony Kramer has been promoted to chief operating officer of CK Technologies, a supplier to the commercial truck and bus industry Cascade Engineering, based in Grand Rapids. Kramer joined CKT […]
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Hospice of Michigan Names Statewide Program Manager
Hospice of Michigan has promoted Mindy Talbert to statewide program manager of At Home Choices, one of the organization’s care programs. Talbert, of South Lyon, will manage a team of […]
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Continental Structural Plastics Adds New Executives
Continental Structural Plastics, a global manufacturer in lightweight advanced composite technologies, have named Rob Simon as vice president of strategy, and Steven Wusterbarth as executive director of advanced engineering and […]
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McLaren Oakland Foundation Names New Chair
Laura Clark-Brown has been named the new chair for the McLaren Oakland Foundation Board. Clark-Brown, of Holly, owns Successful Equity Management Inc. in Clarkston and has served as an investment […]
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Yeo & Yeo Name New Board Members
Thomas E. Coulter has been elected to the Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants board of directors and David W. Schaeffer has been reelected to the firm’s board of […]
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Dykema Adds New Senior Counsel
Frederick A. Fromm Jr. has been named senior counsel to the Detroit office of Dykema, a national law firm. Perviously, Fromm served as vice president and general counsel of GM […]
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Hertz Schram Adds New Attorney
Attorney Gary Remer has joined Hertz Schram to lead the firm’s franchise and employee benefit plan practices. Remer, of Bloomfield Hills, will advise business owners, including franchisors, and franchisees, on […]
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REDICO Names New VP, Corporate Controller
REDICO, a national real estate development, investment, and property management company with offices in Southfield, has promoted William D. Gilbert to vice president and corporate controller. Gilbert joined REDICO in […]
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United Shore Professional Baseball League Names Leadership Team
The United Shore Professional Baseball League has completed the hiring of its front office management staff. Andy Appleby, chairman, CEO and founder of the league, as well as its Rochester-based […]
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Yeo & Yeo Promotes New Principals
Danielle A. Cary, Jacob R. Sopczynski, and Jennifer M. Watkins, have been promoted to principal at Saginaw-based Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants. Cary, of Saline, recently transferred from […]
Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Supports Goldman Sachs Deal
Southfield-based law firm Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss represented payment-processing agency Applied Merchant Systems in a financing agreement with Goldman Sachs and the Business Development Corporation of America. Jaffe partner […]
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Macprofessionals Names Strategic Business Development Manager
Tracy Bacigalupi has joined Novi-based Macprofessionals Inc. as a strategic business development manager. In her new role, she will focus on managing existing customers and developing new relationships with clients. Bacigalupi […]
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club Named ‘Club of Excellence’
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club has been named among America’s “Clubs of Excellence” by industry consulting experts. Fewer than 100 clubs across the nation qualified for the honor. “On behalf […]
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Joint State Health Network Names President, CEO
William J. Mayer, M.D. has been named the first president and CEO of a state-wide network of six health systems formed in July. Allegiance Health in Jackson, Bronson Healthcare in […]
Karmanos Cancer Institute Plans Annual Benefit Dinner
The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will hold its Annual Dinner April 16 at Michigan Motion Picture Studios in Pontiac. The dinner will raise funds to benefit cancer research at […]
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Miller Canfield Attorney Named to International Bar Association Committee
Frederick Acomb, who heads the international disputes group for Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, a Detroit-based global law firm, has been appointed secretary of the International Bar Association Litigation […]
Ann Arbor Spark, Recruiter Aim to Generate High Tech Talent in Region
Ann Arbor Spark, a partnership of businesses and academic institutions working to generate economic prosperity in the region, is collaborating with a recruiting company called Amy Cell to create a high-tech talent pipeline in the area.
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Mantese Honigman Adds New Partner
Douglas L. Toering has joined the Troy office of Mantese Honigman PC as a partner. Toering will continue his practice in shareholder disputes, complex business litigation, insurance litigation, and alternative […]
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Secrest Wardle Names New Partner to Troy Office
Michael P. Salhaney has joined Secrest Wardle as a partner in the firm’s Troy office. Salhaney is a member of the firm’s municipal practice group and practices criminal defense, child […]
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Beyond Basics Names New Board Chair
Jack Aronson, president of Great Fresh Foods, has been named chair-elect to the board of directors for Beyond Basics, a Southfield-based nonprofit, which provides literacy support programs to schools in […]
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Crossroads for Youth Adds New Board Members
Crossroads for Youth, a nonprofit based in Oxford, that works with at-risk and disadvantaged youth and their families throughout Michigan, has appointed Susan Williams and Tina Barton to its board of […]
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iDashboards Names New Regional Manager
Gee Lamba has joined iDashboards, a Troy-based visual intelligence dashboard services company, as the regional manager of the United Kingdom to help further the company’s global expansion. Lamba brings more […]
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The Townsend Hotel Names New Managers
The Townsend Hotel, a luxury hotel in Birmingham, has added three new managers to its operating team. They are: Daniel Colangelo as food and beverage manager, Ana-Lisa Cervantez as banquet […]
Bedrock Purchases Lofts @ Woodward Center
Bedrock Real Estate Services has acquired the Lofts @ Woodward Center, from Southfield-based Farbman Group. The three adjoining historic buildings located at 1424-1448 Woodward Ave., on the east side of […]
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Rehmann Adds New Tax Principal
Rehmann, a national financial services firm, has promoted Sandra DeMoss, CPA, to tax principal, based in the firm’s Farmington Hills office. DeMoss has more than 25 years of experience in […]
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Brinks Gilson & Lione Adds New Associate Attorney
Daniel P. Dailey has been named an associate attorney of Brinks Gilson & Lione, an intellectual property law firm in Ann Arbor. Dailey formerly worked with Brinks and had a […]
Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Paxahau Events has announced this month the phase one lineup for the 2016 Movement Electronic Musical Festival taking place May 28-30 inside Detroit’s Hart Plaza. “The Detroit festival is celebrating […]
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Rehmann Names New Principal
Thomas Wiggins, a certified financial planner, has been promoted to principal at Rehmann, a national financial services firm, with offices in Farmington Hills. Wiggins, of Rochester Hills, has worked in […]
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M&O Marketing Executive Named Top Marketing Consultant
Ray Kathawa, a national sales consultant at M&O Marketing in Southfield, has been named “Marketing Consultant of the Year,” by Annexus, an Arizona-based financial services company specializing in indexed annuity […]
Michigan Nonprofits Benefit from $323,000 in Grants
As a result of $323,000 in grants, 17 Michigan nonprofit organizations expanded digital literacy and promoted the importance of community service from the Comcast Foundation in 2015. “Comcast is one […]
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Bank of Ann Arbor Names New VP, Controller
Timothy T. Otto has joined Bank of Ann Arbor as its new vice president and controller. Otto, a Certified Public Accountant, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the […]
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Baker Tilly Promotes 3 Accountants
Jeff Grad has been promoted to manager and Scott Acho and Andrew Sanders have been promoted as senior accountants at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP, a national accounting and advisory company, […]
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Detroit Zoo Hosts Love Gone Wild
The Detroit Zoo will host the fifth annual Love Gone Wild, an event that invites visitors to learn about the intimacy of animal residents, on Valentine’s Day. “Whether it’s in […]
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Bodman Attorney Named New President of Constitution Chapter
Bodman attorney Jeffrey G. Raphelson has been elected president of the American Constitution Society’s Michigan Chapter. Raphelson, a member of Bodman’s litigation and alternative dspute resolution, automotive and industrial, intellectual property groups, […]
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CloudSAFE Names New Vice President
Chris Fowler has joined Southfield-based CloudSAFE Ltd. as the firm’s new vice president. Fowler will work with partners and solution providers to deliver industry specific solutions for their clients and […]
American Society of Employers Seeks Input for Compensation Surveys
The American Society of Employers is seeking out input for its annual Compensation Surveys and is now open to both ASE member firms and non-members for participation. “The findings from […]
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Rockford Construction Names New COO, President
Tom McGovern has been named chief operating officer and Shane Napper, former executive vice president of Grand Rapids-based Rockford Construction as president of construction. McGovern will be responsible for the […]
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Comcast Opens Xfinity Retail Store in Troy
As part of Comcast’s multi-million dollar nationwide commitment to improve customer service, the company has opened a new Xfinity retail store in Troy. The new 5,048 square-foot space, located at […]
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DSO Adds Award-Winning Principal Viola Chair
Following an international audition process, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has signed Eric Nowlin to its Julie and Ed Levy, Jr. Principal Viola Chair. Nowlin is currently associate principal viola for […]
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DEGC Names New VP of Small Business Development
As part of its small business relaunch to create a comprehensive strategy around its many small business loans and programs, Detroit Economic Growth Corp. has named Michael Rafferty as its […]
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Names New Partner
Heather Maldegen-Long has been named partner at Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC. As a partner in Jaffe’s real estate and financial services practice groups, Maldegen-Long will specialize in […]
Motor City Match Names Next 10 Business Projects
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan today announced the second round of projects that will receive a combined $500,000 in grant funding through Motor City Match to help them start or expand […]
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Quicken Loans Names New Vice President of Strategy
Detroit-based Quicken Loans has hired veteran Detroit technology executive John Fikany as vice president of strategy. In the newly created role, Fikany will be responsible for development of strategy and […]
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Rehmann Names New Chief Human Resources Officer
Katie Strehler has been promoted to chief human resources officer at Rehmann, a national financial services company. Strehler, of Shelby Township, has led all major human resources initiatives, projects and […]
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Sparrow Hospital Names New Executive Chef
Laura Fellows has been named the new executive chef at Lansing-based Sparrow Hospital. Fellows will oversee food quality and safety, and develop menus, and recipes among her many responsibilities. She […]
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Harley Ellis Devereaux Names New Associate, Studio Leader
James Zwolensky has joined Harley Ellis Devereaux as an associate and studio leader of the firm’s higher education design studio, based in Southfield. Zwolensky, of Ann Arbor, has more than […]
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Birmingham's Griffin Claw to Expand to Rochester Hills
Birmingham-based Griffin Claw Brewing Co. announced it will open an 8,000-square-foot location in Rochester Hills. The brewery, with a location in Birmingham, plans to craft new small batch, seasonal, and […]
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MPS Group Names Business Development, Diversity Leader
MPS Group, a Detroit-based company specializing in environmental, industrial and facility services, has named Hector Shamley as the company’s new business development and diversity leader. Previously, Shamley was vice president […]
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Coherix Adds New Board Member
James K. West has been named a member of the board of directors for Ann Arbor-based Coherix Inc., a global manufacturer of 3-D machine vision products. West, of South Lyon, […]
Physician Donates $2M to Beaumont Health to Honor Family, Colleague
Gerald C. Timmis, a physician from Bloomfield Hills, is donating a $2 million gift in honor of his late wife through the creation of the Dorothy Susan Timmis Endowed Chair […]
Hepta Control Systems Earns Integrator of the Year Award
Hepta Control Systems in Detroit has been named “Integrator of the Year,” an award for building automation companies, after earning the honor at the ControlTrends Awards this year in Orlando, […]
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JR Thompson Adds New Executives
Tom Ussery has been appointed business intelligence director and Jeff Chinn as business intelligence manager at J.R. Thompson Co. in support of team strategy for new and existing clients. Ussery […]
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Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Adds New Partner
Justin M. Schmidt has been named partner at Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Inc. Schmidt, of Ann Arbor, will focus his practice on aviation liability claims—representing airlines, aircraft manufacturers, component […]
