July-August 2014
Visteon Acquires Electronics Division of Johnson Controls
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP — Visteon Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the automotive electronics business of Johnson Controls, creating one of the world’s three largest suppliers […]
Botsford Health Care Opens Business Facility in Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS — Botsford Health Care has opened its new 51,000-square-foot business facility, located at 27555 Farmington Rd., just north of the I-696 freeway in Farmington Hills. Botsford Health […]
Engineering Society of Detroit to Expand High School Competition
SOUTHFIELD — The Engineering Society of Detroit is expanding its “Engineering SMArT Michigan” high school competition to more schools and cities. The society is also seeking corporate and foundation support […]
LaunchDETROIT hosts Open House for Detroit Entrepreneurs
DETROIT— LaunchDETROIT, a micro-loan program developed by Rotary District 6400, will host an informational open house for Detroit entrepreneurs and small businesses on July 29. The event will be held […]
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Farbman Group Names Financial Administrator
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group / NAI Farbman, a full-service commercial real estate firm based in Southfield has named Sandy Eisho as financial analyst/admininstrator. Eisho, of Hazel Park, will interact with […]
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KPMG Director Completes Chamber Leadership Class
DETROIT — Jimmy Walker, an advisory managing director at KPMG LLP Detroit has graduated from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program. The program is a 10-month transformational leadership program […]
Walsh College Makes Changes to MBA, MS Programs
Walsh College in Troy has made several changes to its Master of Business Administration and Master of Science graduate degree programs in an effort to better meet the changing needs […]
Northville's DataFactZ Teams Up with Seattle Software Developer
NORTHVILLE — DataFactZ, a Northville-based business intelligence consulting and implementation firm, has partnered with Seattle-based data visualization software developer Tableau Software. The collaboration will allow DataFacZ to use Tableau’s software […]
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Detroit Man Reunited With Stolen Corvette After 33 Years
DETROIT — George Talley and his prized ’79 Chevrolet Corvette were reunited at General Motors’ world headquarters today, just three miles from where the car was stolen from him 33 […]
Beringea Invests in European Online Optical Retailer
FARMINGTON HILLS — Beringea LLC, a private equity firm providing growth capital to market-leading businesses, has invested in MyOptique Group, Europe’s leading online optical retailer. Beringea LLP joins new MyOptique […]
Saphan Software Forecasts Product Demand, Reduces Costs
FRANKLIN — Saphran Solutions, a Michigan-based developer of management software programs, is introducing a new capacity and asset planning system to help companies more accurately forecast product demand and reduce […]
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Butzel Long Attorney, Others Get Top Ranking
DETROIT — Several Butzel Long attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers USA 2014. Notably, many others within the firm’s immigration practice received national recognition. Moreover, attorney and shareholder, David […]
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2014 Powered By Women
With women-owned businesses in Michigan continuing to Increase in number,
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Ebb and Flow
From fine to fashion jewelry, all in one family.
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Short Win
Adnan Fahkouri, a freshman at Wylie E. Groves High School in Beverly Hills, didn’t ride a wave of popular stocks from Google or Apple on his way to winning the 2014 […]
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Pepper Ghost
An old magician’s trick is digitized to project
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Profit Leap
A former actuary jumps into the indoor trampoline market.
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PDA Q&A: L. Brooks Patterson
The E-Interview: L. Brooks Patterson //
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Eyes on Success
Three siblings share Young CEO of the Year
title for their decorative eyeglasses. Bozii Time
Offering organic and healthy food, Bozii Restaurants Corp. is adding eateries in Midwest states including Michigan and Illinois, Canada, and Asia in a bid to be a global player in […]
Foundation Announces 3 Summer Manufacturing Camps For Youths
ROCKFORD -– Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs the Foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International, is offering three day camp experiences to introduce young peope ages 12 to 16 to […]
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Sole Mayor
After Hazen S. Pingree built up the largest shoemaking business west of New England, he became the reforming mayor of Detroit and then governor of Michigan.
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Stemming the Tide
Convincing more students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is paramount to cultivating an innovative, dynamic marketplace.
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Wings of Change
Lockheed Martin and Detroit Aircraft renew historic partnership.
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Jail Break
The legal battle between Wayne County and a team of contractors over cost overruns at the shuttered jail project in Detroit reveals a dysfunctional government structure, and an inconclusive FBI investigation, and an ongoing grand jury criminal probe.
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Tick-Tock
While the abandoned construction site of the failed Wayne County Jail project in downtown Detroit is a constant reminder of a $300-million government development gone off the rails, it also […]
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The 5 Greatest Economic Downturns in Michigan
Michigan is experiencing some of the best economic times in more than a decade. Despite this, another economic recession is inevitable. To stem the tide, DBusiness presents an examination of the five worst recessions in Michigan as a means of limiting the impact of the next economic downturn.
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Cool and Wait
Until costs subside or production increases, additive manufacturing will remain a niche process.
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Top of Their Game
Now, for the second year, DBusiness honors six young lawyers as nominated by our readers and their peers.
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Tooling Under Pressure
A looming shortfall in capacity among tool and die shops could slow the introduction of new cars and trucks, pull down economic output, and further impact an already fragile relationship between OEMs and small parts-makers.
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Prime Healthcare Completes Purchase of Garden City Hospital
GARDEN CITY — California-based Prime Healthcare Services announced today it has completed the acquisition of Garden City Hospital. Established in 1960, Garden City Hospital is one of Michigan’s few remaining […]
Detroit Zoo Hosts Third Annual Wild Beasts, Wild Wine Event
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo presents its third annual Wild Beasts, Wild Wine from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on July 25. The 21-and-older event will sample wines from more […]
Michigan Economic Development Corp. Offers Career Liasion Program
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. is offering a career liasion program for high school students across the state. Students who have just graduated and are considering post-high school […]
Bean and Tea Co. Partners With Local Snack Company
TROY — Local coffeehouse Bean and Tea Co. have partnered with fellow local organic snack producers B’Bites to carry products in shops across metro Detroit. Bean and Tea Co. is […]
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Make Great Plans
Wayne County is seeks an ultimate solution for a judicial campus in Detroit.
Gleaners Brings Water Distribution Sites to Detroit
DETROIT — Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan is making 6,000 gallons of fresh drinking water available to Detroit residents. In addition, Gleaners has secured an additional truck load […]
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State Health Education Center Names Associate Program Director
Thomas J. Reed has been named associate program director of the Michigan Area Health Education Center in Detroit. Reed will develop, organize, direct, and evaluate all administrative, fiscal, personnel, and […]
Flint’s Diplomat Pharmacy Prepares to Go Public
Flint-based Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced today that it has filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The number of shares to be sold and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.
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Longtime Honigman Partner David Page Dies
David K. Page, 80, a partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, passed away on July 1, 2014. He has been an integral part of the law firm since […]
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Merrill Lynch Financial Advisers Named in Barron's Top Listing
DETROIT — Two Merrill Lynch Wealth Management financial advisers were recognized on Barron’s America’s Top 100 Women Financial Advisors list. Melissa Spickler, far left, and Marie Vanerian were both recognized […]
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City Year Detroit Names New Deputy Executive Director
DETROIT — City Year Detroit has annouced the appointment of Bernadette Doré as its deputy executive director of strategic advancement. Doré comes to CYD from WorldLink Communications, where she […]
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Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Names 2014 Women to Watch
TROY — The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants has named six female members as “Women to Watch” for 2014. Three recipients — Margaret Amsden, shareholder at Clayton and McKervey […]
Forgotten Harvest Celebrates 12th Anniversary of Champagne Cruise
OAK PARK — Forgotten Harvest will host its 12th Annual Champagne Cruise on Aug. 15 at Westborn Market in Berkley. The event — which has has raised approximately $1.5 million […]
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs Unveils New Art Tour App
LANSING — The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has released a new app that highlights various pieces of public art throughout Michigan. The MI Amazing Art Tour app […]
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Snyder Names Emergency Financial Manager for Lincoln Park
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Brad Coulter, managing director of O’Keefe, which has an office in Bloomfield Hills, has been appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to serve as the emergency financial manager […]
Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy Luncheon Celebrates 10 Years
DETROIT — The 10th annual Polish the Jewel Belle Isle Legacy Luncheon will take place this Sep. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The luncheon was first hosted in 2005 by […]
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LevelEleven Expands Board of Directors
DETROIT — LevelEleven, a company specializing in sales gamification, has expanded its board of directors to include software executive Zack Urlocker. Silicon Valley-based Urlocker is an investor, advisor, and board […]
Walsh College To Offer CTP Exam Prep Course
TROY — Walsh College has opened enrollment for a 12-week Certified Treasury Professional exam course, which begins Sept. 22 on the Troy campus. The course will be held from 6-9 […]
State Issues Alert of Scam Targeting Michigan Businesses
LANSING — Michigan corporations should not give out their business information to callers identifying themselves as representatives from the state of Michigan corporations division, says Michigan Department of Licensing and […]
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Sizmek Names Sales Director for Detroit Region
Sizmek, an open ad management platform company serving more than 5,000 agencies worldwide, has named digital media veteran John Holowaty sales director for the central region based in the company’s Detroit-based […]
Researchers Harness New Source of Measuring Economic Activity
ANN ARBOR — Researchers at the University of Michigan, University of California Berkeley, and Arizona State University have developed a new data infrastructure for measuring economic activity. The infrastructure uses […]
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New Oral Surgeon Joins Great Expressions Dental Center
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Dr. Shyam Prasad Aravindaksha has joined the Great Expressions Dental Center, at 300 E. Long Lake Rd. in Bloomfield Hills. Aravindaksha attended both Louisiana State and Emory […]
Detroit Artist's Exhibit to Open at Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson
JACKSON — A three-month, 60-piece retrospective of Detroit artist Dominic Pangborn’s artwork will open Friday at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson. The exhibition, Evolution of Art & Design Through […]
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Garden Fresh Gourmet CEO Appointed to Salvation Army Board
SOUTHFIELD — John J. Latella, Metro Detroit Salvation Army Advisory Board first vice chair, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board. Latella, co-CEO and general […]
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Oakland University Names Director of Athletics
Oakland University has appointed Jeffrey F. Konya as director of athletics. Konya is currently the athletics director at California State University Bakersfield, where he has worked since 2010. Konya replaces […]
Pewabic Launches Rebranding Initiative
DETROIT — Through the support of a McGregor Foundation grant, Pewabic — a non-profit ceramic design studio and education center — has developed a new brand identity in effort to reaffirm the […]
Detroit Medical Center Named One of 2014's Most Wired Hospitals
DETROIT — The Detroit Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s “Most Wired” hospitals, according to a survey conducted by Hospitals & Health Networks. The 16th annual […]
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Dykema Re-Elects Chairman/CEO
Dykema, a national law firm with locations in Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, announced that Peter Kellett has been re-elected chairman and CEO of the firm for a […]
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Michigan Credit Union Foundation Elects New Board Member
LIVONIA — Jeremy Cybulski, youth and community development coordinator for Co-op Services Credit Union, has been elected to serve a two-year term as a trustee of the Michigan Credit Union […]
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Island Resort & Casino Names General Manager
Island Resort & Casino has named Tony Mancilla as general manager of casino-resort operations. Most recently a tribal attorney for the Hannahville Indian Community, which owns and operates the resort, […]
Secure-24 Names Co-Chief Technology Officers
SOUTHFIELD — Secure-24, a provider of enterprise cloud computing and managed hosting, has promoted Scott McIsaac and Sean Donaldson to co-chief technology officers to support the company’s strategic growth efforts. […]
Detroit Regional Chamber, Others Support Immigration Reform
DETROIT — As a part of the National Day of Action, the Detroit Regional Chamber, Global Detroit, the Michigan Office for New Americans, the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and other business […]
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Oakland University Board of Trustees Appoints New President
ROCHESTER — The Oakland University Board of Trustees has appointed George W. Hynd as the school’s new president. Hynd becomes the sixth president in the university’s history, succeeding Betty J. […]
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Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Names New President, CEO
DETROIT — The Detroit RiverFront Conservancy Board of Directors has named Mark Wallace as the organization’s new CEO and president. In his new role, Wallace will oversee the continued development […]
DIA Founders Junior Council and Neiman Marcus to Host Fash Bash
DETROIT — Founders Junior Council, a young professionals’ auxiliary of the Detroit Institute of Arts, will host its signature fundraiser, Fash Bash, in partnership with Neiman Marcus in August. Proceeds […]
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants Uses Career Fair to Hire 500 Employees
LIVONIA — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants, a Livonia-based restaurant group with more than 125 casual and fast-casual dining restaurants throughout Michigan, will host a statewide career fair on July 28 […]
New York Investment Group Buys Old Wayne County Building
DETROIT — A private investment group from New York has purchased the Old Wayne County Building in Detroit, with plans to restore the building and return it to productive use. […]
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Level One Bank Names New VP of Commercial Banking
FARMINGTON HILLS — Level One Bank has named Susan Misajlovski as its vice president of commercial banking. In her new role, Misajlovski will focus on expanding Level One’s commercial client […]
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Rehmann Names 3 New Senior Managers
DETROIT — Liesl Morelli, David Swatosh, and David Robertson have been named as senior managers at Rehmann, a CPA, wealth management and corporate investigation firm. Morelli assists businesses and individuals […]
Wayne State University Earns Top Innovation Designation
DETROIT—Wayne State University is one of 14 institutions in the country to be designated as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity University from its peers in the Association of Public and […]
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Gill Holding Names New CFO
GRAND RAPIDS — Gill Holding Co., a global supplier of engineered assemblies and modules for the automotive industry, has named J. Timothy Gargaro as its CFO. Most recently, Gargaro was […]
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GM Names New Senior VP of Global Public Policy
DETROIT — General Motors named Robert E. Ferguson to senior vice president of global public policy. Ferguson will report directly to GM CEO Mary Barra and is responsible for GM’s […]
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Varnum Adds New Intellectual Property Attorney
NOVI — Varnum announced that intellectual property attorney Timothy K. Kroninger has joined the firm’s metro Detroit office. Kroninger joins Varnum from IPPES in Troy, where he was the principal […]
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GM Names New President for Cadillac
DETROIT – General Motors Co. has named Johan de Nysschen as president of Cadillac. De Nysschen will be responsible for all aspects of Cadillac globally including sales, pricing and network […]
Two-Day Event Hosts Inaugural Automotive Galas
DETROIT – The Black United Fund of Michigan and McLaren Oakland Foundation have combined forces to announce a two day that will celebrate the diversity of classic car lovers — […]
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FordDirect Names Three New Senior Vice Presidents
DEARBORN — FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and its franchise dealers, announced the promotion of several FordDirect employees, including the appointment of three employees to senior vice […]
Whirlpool to Acquire Majority Interest in Indesit
BENTON HARBOR — Whirlpool Corp. and Fineldo S.p.A. has announced that they have entered into a binding agreement for the sale of Fineldo’s stake in Indesit Company S.p.A. Whirlpool also […]
Beringea invests $5.1M in Chargemaster, $3.4M in Perfect Channel
FARMINGTON HILLS — Beringea LLC, a private equity firm providing growth capital to businesses, announced that its London office, has invested $5.1 million in Chargemaster, the UK’s leading provider of […]
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Rehmann Names Five New Senior Managers
Rehmann, a CPA wealth management and corporate investigation firm with various locations throughout Michigan, has named five new senior managers to the firm. They are as follows: Doug Barber, CFP, CLU, […]
Karma Yoga to Open 2nd Studio in 2015
Bloomfield Hills based Karma Yoga plans to open a second a 3,600-square-foot space on Orchard Lake Road, between Maple and 14 Mile early next year. Since 2003, Karma Yoga, founded […]
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Two Detroit Foundations Merge
SOUTHFIELD — The directors of the Southfield Community Foundation have elected to become part of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and transfer its assets to the larger foundation. The […]
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Franco Public Relations Hires New Account Executive
DETROIT — Franco Public Relations Group, a Detroit-based, full service public relations agency, has hired Alise Irvine as an account executive. Irvine provides public relations and social media support for […]
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Comerica Bank Names New Vice President and Director of Institutional Sales
DETROIT — Comerica Bank’s World Asset Management investment subsidiary names Robert L. Hudon Jr. as vice president and director of institutional sales. Hudon will be responsible for planning, conducting, and executing […]
Stebbins Family Fund Awards Grants to St. Clair and Lapeer Based Charities
DETROIT — The Stebbins Family Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, will award $100,000 in five matching grants of $20,000 each to St. Clair and Lapeer county-based […]
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State Chapter of Federal Bar Association Names New President
DETROIT — Thomas M. Schehr, an attorney at Dykema in Detriot, has been elected president of the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. He will hold […]
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Craig Fahle Leaving WDET for Detroit Land Bank
The Detroit Land Bank has hired popular Detroit Public Radio talk show host Craig Fahle as director of public affairs. Over the past 14 years, Fahle has earned a large, […]
Schostak Acquires 23 Walmart Shopping Centers
Livonia-based Schostak Brothers & Co. Inc. announced today the acquisition of 23 shopping centers located across the country from Coldwater Liquidating Trust. The purchase is part of a bankruptcy liquidation […]
OABI Beach Festival Releases Event Schedule and Music Lineup
DETROIT — OABI Beach Festival, taking place on Belle Isle Beach, Detroit on Aug. 9, has announced the full Paddlerama schedule of events, featuring paddleboard and SUP events for all […]
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Detroit Zoological Society Names Five New Board Members
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoological Society has appointed Terry S. Harvill, Alan Jay Kaufman, Lisa Mark Lis, Stuart Robbins, and Melissa Roy to a three-year term on its Board […]
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Three Local Restaurants Recipients of Wine Spectator Awards
DETROIT — Three local restaurants have been bestowed with several awards for their wine programs by Wine Spectator magazine. MGM Grand Detroit’s two Wolfgang Puck restaurants, Wolfgang Puck Steak and […]
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Penske Automotive Appoints New Board Director
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Penske Automotive Group Inc., an international transportation services company, announced that Kanji Sasaki has been appointed to its board of directors. Sasaki fills a vacancy created by […]
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G-Tech President, CEO Joins Vistage Michigan
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Theresa Ghafari, president and CEO of G-TECH Services Inc. in Dearborn, has become a member of Vistage Michigan, a chapter of the world’s leading chief executive […]
Midwest Health Plan Adds HAP to Name
DETROIT — Midwest Health Plan, a for-profit Medicaid/Medicare HMO that became a wholly owned subsidiary of Health Alliance Plan in 2011, has added HAP to its name. HAP Midwest Health Plan […]
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Pink Fund Founder Earns 'Money Hero' Award
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Molly MacDonald, founder and CEO of The Pink Fund, has been named to Money magazine’s list of “50 Heroes, 50 States” representing Michigan for her work to […]
GM Delivers 2.5M Vehicles Globally in 2nd Quarter
DETROIT – General Motors Co. sold 2,505,889 vehicles around the world in the second quarter of 2014, with year-over-year sales in the U.S. and China up 7 percent and 8 […]
Goodwill to Open Retail Store in Woodhaven
WOODHAVEN — Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on Saturday will open its new retail store at 20080 West Rd. in Woodhaven. The store, located near the corner of West and […]
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M&O Consultant Appointed to National Insurance Board
SOUTHFIELD — M&O marketing national sales consultant Kristine Aretha was appointed to the board of directors of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors Greater Detroit Chapter. For nearly 15 […]
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Baker College of Auburn Hills Names New President
AUBURN HILLS — Baker College officials have named Peter W. Karsten, Ph.D. CPA, as president of Baker College of Auburn Hills. Karsten returns to the Auburn Hills campus after serving […]
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Capuchin Soup Kitchen Names 2014 Fundraiser Event Chair
DETROIT — The Capuchin Soup Kitchen’s development office has named Daniel J. Pienta, president and CEO of the Eastern Michigan Business Unit of the Northern Trust Co., as chair of […]
