May-June 2014
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Oakland County Partners with Detroit Blight Authority
PONTIAC — Oakland County will team up with the Detroit Blight Authority to help resurgent communities such as Pontiac, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Bill Pulte, chairman of the Detroit Blight Authority and CEO of Pulte Capital Partners, announced today. “Pontiac is on the path of succeeding once again,” Patterson said. “Improving its neighborhoods […]
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Detroit Completes First Phase of Street Lighting Program
DETROIT — The Public Lighting Authority of Detroit has completed ahead of schedule its installation of new Light Emitting Diode street lights within the two pilot areas’ neighborhoods, city and Lighting Authority officials announced today. Installing the new lights in the two pilot areas was the latest step in the PLA’s mission to relight Detroit. […]
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Tribute to Ricky Lawson
Friends, family, and fans of the late Ricky Lawson gathered at Detroit’s Music Hall Center on April 26 for “The Final Drumline: A Memorial Tribute.”
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PublicCity PR Adds Three New Clients to Roster
SOUTHFIELD — PublicCity Public Relations, a boutique public relations agency specializing in media and community relations, has added Barton Malow, Life Time Athletic, and Medical Weight Loss Clinic to its growing list of clients. Southfield-based Barton Malow provides construction management, design-build, program management, general contracting, technology and equipment installation services for industry-leading construction projects. PublicCity […]
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McConnell Communications Marks 10 Years
DETROIT — McConnell Communications Inc., a full-service public relations and marketing firm founded by former reporter Darci E. McConnell, is celebrating 10 years in business. “I’m really proud of making it to 10,” said McConnell. “And I had an awful lot of help along the way. That help came in the form of early clients, […]
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It's a Small World for Detroit Zoo's Newest Baby
ROYAL OAK— Being the smallest species of deer isn’t stopping the growing family of southern pudus at the Detroit Zoo. The herd welcomed female Noni last Sunday, marking the third pudu birth in less than two years at the zoo and the fifth since the arrival in 2008 of 6-year-old mother Carol and 7-year-old father […]
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McLaren Health Care Acquires Port Huron Hospital
FLINT— Executives of McLaren Health Care and Port Huron Hospital today have finalized an agreement for Port Huron Hospital to become the 12th hospital in the not-for-profit McLaren Health Care system. The hospital will be renamed McLaren Port Huron. The agreement paves the way for immediate expanded health services in the Port Huron area, including […]
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U.S. Border Patrol Accepting Job Applications
DETROIT — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the agency responsible for securing U.S. borders from all threats, is now accepting applications nationwide—including Detroit — to fill 2,000 additional officer positions at air, land and sea ports across the country. As a result of funding provided in the fiscal year 2014 budget, 44 ports in 18 […]
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OCC Names New Auburn Hills Campus President
Oakland Community College has named Timothy L. Taylor as the new Auburn Hills Campus president. He was previously president of Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Ill. Taylor earned a Ph.D. in educational leadership from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, a master’s in vocational education and bachelor’s in electronics management from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, […]
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$10M Donated to Temple Israel Early Childhood Center
FARMINGTON HILLS — Temple Israel, a West Bloomfield-based Reform temple, has announced it has received a $10 million endowment for its Susan and Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center from longtime congregation members Audrey and William Farber. The endowment will provide yearly scholarships to Temple members seeking a Jewish education for their pre-school to kindergarten-aged […]
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Farewell Party for George Jackson Jr.
A farewell party for George W. Jackson Jr., who retired after 12 years as president and CEO of Detroit Economic Development Corp., was held on April 1 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit.
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New Partner Joins Wilson Elser, Opens Michigan Office
New York-based law firm Wilson Elser, a AmLaw 200 firm, has named John T. Eads III as a partner, and has opened a new office in Novi. With nearly 25 years of experience handling high-exposure medical malpractice cases, Eads also handles general liability, legal malpractice defense, business and employment disputes, contract actions, and municipal/school liability […]
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Wayne State Adds MBA in Human Resources
DETROIT — The Wayne State University School of Business Administration has announced a new concentration in human resources to be available to new and current students in its traditional MBA program. University spokeswoman Amber Conway says the human resources concentration will equip students with the core knowledge and skills they need to harness the value […]
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Campaign Helps Michigan Residents ‘Avoid Energy Drama’
A coalition of Michigan organizations recently launched a new campaign to help the state’s residents take control of their energy use. The campaign takes a humorous look at “energy drama,” or the conflict that emerges in households between those who want to save money and those who want to be cozy at all costs. The […]
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The Foundry: Sneak Peek at Shinola
Shinola offered a sneak peek of its spring watch collection, along with its urban bicycles and leather goods on March 20 at its flagship store in Midtown Detroit. The event drew members of The Foundry, a club made up of Shinola’s inaugural customers.
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Merrill Lynch Director Named Top Adviser
FARMINGTON HILLS — John Kulhavi from Merrill Lynch in Farmington Hills was recently recognized on the Financial Times “Top 400 Financial Advisors” list. The list is an industry honor of his accomplishments in the banking and financial services industry. Kulhavi is managing director of investments and is a member of Merrill Lynch’s “$5 Million Club” […]
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Call for Entries for 2014 Detroit Design Festival
DETROIT — The Detroit Creative Corridor Center is calling on designers, architects, and creatives to submit proposals to exhibit at this year’s Detroit Design Festival, to be held Sept. 23-28. Candidates will not only have the opportunity to explore and realize their most innovative ideas, but they also can apply for micro grants, up to […]
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Kidney Foundation of Michigan Marks Women’s Health Week
ANN ARBOR — This year, National Women’s Health Week is May 11-May 17. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan is recognizing National Women’s Health Week throughout the month of May by educating women about how to prevent and manage diabetes, the leading cause of kidney failure. About 12.6 million or about 10 percent of all […]
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Rehmann Names New Assurance Principal
TROY— Magdalena Marriott has joined Rehmann as an assurance principal in the firm’s Troy office. Marriott has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. She most recently served as a senior vice president and assistant corporate controller at Zions Bancorporation. Her industry focus includes financial institutions and global manufacturers. Her roles included directing […]
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Volunteers Plan Events in May to Support Military Awareness
Two local military support groups, Soldiers Around The World and the Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center Inc. have joined forces in May to support special activities in Military Awareness Month. SAW is a military support group started by Tammy DeFord from Livonia. The organization collects non-perishable items and hygiene products and ships them to individual […]
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Ilitch Holdings Name VP of Corporate Communications
DETROIT — Ilitch Holdings Inc. has named Doug Kuiper as vice president of corporate communications. Kuiper will oversee the organization’s communications function, with a high level of focus on the new Events Center District, a key corporate initiative and a symbol of the organization’s continued commitment to Detroit and the region. The position was recently […]
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Plante Moran Financial Managers Among Forbes' Top 50
tSOUTHFIELD — Plante Moran Financial Advisors was recently recognized by Forbes in its annual list, “The Top 50 Wealth Managers,” improving its ranking from the previous year. tThis year, PMFA placed at No. 5 on the list, up from No. 9 — with 19 percent growth in assets under management from the previous year — […]
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Brooksie Way Awards $10K Grants, Unveils New Logo
tPONTIAC — A program that teaches individuals living with Down Syndrome how to ride a conventional bike, an elementary school’s recess run club, and a family fitness event in Pontiac are among nine recipients of the latest round of The HealthPlus Brooksie Way Mini-grants. The mini-grants, totaling more than $10,000, were awarded Saturday at the […]
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Auto Sight: Reception During SAE World Congress 2014
Detroit-based law firm Butzel Long, in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico, hosted a reception for 130 people at the 150 W. Jefferson Building on April 9 during SAE World Congress 2014 at Cobo Center in Detroit.
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Oakland Animal Shelter Makes Major Pet Adoption Push
tAUBURN HILLS — The Oakland County Animal Control & Pet Adoption Center is calling on the community — individuals, businesses, churches, civic, community and charitable organizations — to get behind the Auburn Hills shelter’s major push to adopt-out as many animals as possible in 2014. tThe impetus behind this initiative is due to the prominence […]
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Metro Times Merges with Real Detroit Weekly
DETROIT — The Metro Times has merged with Real Detroit Weekly, making it the largest alternative newsweekly in Michigan. The new company will maintain the Metro Times name. Owner and publisher of Real Detroit Weekly, John Badanjek, will serve as president of events of the newly formed media company alongside Chris Keating, publisher of the […]
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DNR Honors Michigan 'Tree City USA' Communities
tLANSING — The Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation today announced that 125 Michigan communities have been awarded “Tree City USA" certification for their promotion of community forestry in 2013. tThe Tree City USA program promotes proper tree care and management in urban areas and calls attention to the economic, health and […]
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Walsh College Honors 3 Teens with 'Make it Better' Award
tTROY — Walsh College Blackstone LaunchPad has honored three Michigan teenagers with cash prizes for their entrepreneurial ideas for the third annual "Make it Better" comepetition. tThe competition challenged individuals to describe how they would redesign an existing product or service or develop a new one, and to help improve the quality of people’s lives, […]
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Bloomfield Hills Financial Awards 3 Teens with Scholarships
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — The 2014 Detroit metropolitan area wide Bloomfield Hills Financial, “Stock to Scholarship Challenge” has awared more than 600 local high school students who competed for $8,500 in college scholarships. For the competition, each student was given access to an online personal stock market account seeded with $100,000 in “play money” to purchase […]
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Automation Alley to Attend Farnborough International Airshow
TROY — Automation Alley, a Michigan-based technology and business association, is headed to the U.K. this summer for a trade mission to the Farnborough International Airshow, the world’s largest aerospace and defense exhibition. Southeast Michigan companies interested in expanding their business into these high-growth industries are encouraged to apply for the mission by May 23. […]
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Boyne Golf Academy Offers New Team Building Programs
HARBOR SPRINGS — Boyne Golf Academy, which provides golf instruction and clinics at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs and Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, has launched a new line-up of team building programs as enhancements to the resorts’ meeting and group events. The programs are designed to build camaraderie and a teambuilding spirit […]
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Etkin to Manage Office Building in Centerpoint Campus
t Etkin, a Southfield-based real estate firm, has been selected to manage an office building as part of the 350-acre Centerpoint Business Campus in Pontiac. tThe 71,723 square-foot building at 2001 Centerpoint Pkwy. is ideal for office, showroom, or research, say Etkin officials. It's 20-foot ceiling heights make it possiblet o use as warehouse space. The […]
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Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to Expand
tWATERFORD — A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled next week for an addition to the Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Waterford. A new one-story building – located in an area by part of the existing facility – will retain wooded areas and walking paths near Scott Lake. tIn the present center, 15 percent of the […]
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Lions and Tigers and Beers … Oh, My! Spring Zoo Brew Set
tROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s popular Zoo Brew is no lager just a fall event. The Zoo is adding a spring Zoo Brew on May 29. The event will sample more than 60 beers from Michigan craft breweries, starting with a beer welcome courtesy of Atwater Brewery. tZoo Brew offers guests the opportunity to […]
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Somerset Collection Offers 'Free App' Thursdays
TROY — The Somerset Collection is treating shoppers to a free appetizer on Thursdays starting next week. To partake in this tasty shopping experience, Somerset guests can show their receipts, totaling $50 or more, to the North or South concierge to receive a card for a complimentary appetizer (maximum value $15) with any order at […]
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MGM Resorts International Names New Regional COO
tLAS VEGAS – MGM Resorts International has named Anton Nikodemus to serve as Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International Regional Operations. tIn this new role, Nikodemus will oversee operations at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Miss.; Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss.; MGM Grand Detroit; development and operations at MGM National […]
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CPA Firm to Clean Up Detroit Elementary School Playground
tSTERLING HEIGHTS — UHY LLP and UHY Cares Michigan is partnering with Playworks, a local nonprofit that helps kids and refurbishing school yards, to improve the playgound at Academy of the Americas School in Detroit. tAt least 50 volunteers including UHY employees, their families and friends will be spending May 17 at the school on […]
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WSU Engineering Students Ramp Up Big Data Research
DETROIT — Wayne State University College of Engineering students are finding more opportunities to conduct research in the growing field of big data. Two of those students are Haidar Almohri, left, an industrial and systems engineering Ph.D. student and research assistant; and Itauma Itauma, a computer science graduate student and teaching assistant. Almohri works with […]
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College for Creative Studies Hosts Annual Student Exhibition
tDETROIT — For the past 89 years the College for Creative Studies has transformed its campus into the ultimate gallery, showcasing more than 3,500 pieces of student artwork during the school's Annual Student Exhibition. tFor two weeks, beginning May 16 and ending on May 30, the public is invited to purchase many of these original […]
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Movement Electronic Music Festival Announces Stage Lineup
DETROIT — Movement Electronic Music Festival has announced its stage lineups for this year for Memorial Day weekend and welcomes the newest addition to the festival — The Silent Disco stage, powered by Ford and Sennheiser. Movement Electronic Music Festival has long been the secret playground for savvy festival fans and underground music lovers from […]
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Beyond Basics Plans Annual Spring Fundraiser
DEARBRON — Beyond Basics will host its 12th annual spring fundraiser, “Come Together for Children 2014,” at Lovett Hall at The Henry Ford on May 16. The evening offers culinary delights, beverages, and dancing in celebration of students’ achievements, supporters and those who continue to make an impact in our communities. A raffle, silent and […]
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Southfield's Goodman Acker Adds 3 New Attorneys
Goodman Acker PC, a Southfield-based personal injury law firm has added three new attorneys to the firm. They are: Charles W. Wojno, Johnny A. Hamood, and Eboney R. Hughes. Wojno, far left, previously worked at Wigod & Falzon PC, where he worked as an associate attorney. Prior to that, he spent the first 20 years […]
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LMG Names Senior Director of Client Services
DETROIT — LMG LLC, a national provider of video, audio and lighting support, has named Don Mascot as senior director of client services in Detroit as the first step in establishing a local presence in the market for the firm’s show technology division. Mascot’s duties will include developing new business, account management, and strategic planning […]
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Spring Zing: A Tribute to the Titanic
The Rotary Club of Mount Clemens hosted its annual Spring Zing fundraiser, which had a Titanic theme, on May 3 at Zuccaro Banquet and Catering in Chesterfield Township. Proceeds from the event benefited several organizations.
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BorgWarner Begins Production in New Brazil Plant
AUBURN HILLS — BorgWarner has recently begun producing its electronically-controlled Visctronic fan drives at its new plant in Itatiba City, Brazil. By operating only when needed and precisely controlling the fan speed when engine cooling is required, the technology provides efficient engine cooling as well as improved fuel economy and reduced emissions for trucks, buses, […]
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Michigan Voters: 'Let’s Fix Detroit'
DETROIT— Business Leaders for Michigan today released the results of a statewide survey showing more than 87 percent of Michigan voters believe revitalizing Detroit is important to the state’s overall economy. In addition, more than 45 percent of Michigan voters approve of the way Gov. Snyder has handled the city’s bankruptcy. “All across Michigan—from the […]
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OpTech Names New Acquisition Talent Specialists
TROY — OpTech, a Troy-based information technology and engineering workforce solutions provider, has named Colleen Blaesing and Angela Lovelace to the team as senior talent acquisition specialists. Blaesing, of Clawson, has more than 25 years of experience in a communication, recruitment and training, marketing operations ,and business development. Her most recent role was managing the […]
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THAW Adds VP of Government & External Affairs
DETROIT — The Heat And Warmth Fund (THAW) has named Korey Hall as the vice president of government and external affairs. In the newly created position, Hall will be responsible for providing organizational leadership, strategic planning, legislative advocacy, and building agency partnerships. Prior to joining THAW, Hall worked as the regional manager in the Southeast […]
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Redico Names Senior VP of Operations
SOUTHFIELD — Redico, a national real estate development, investment, construction, and property management company, has named David Haboian as senior vice president of operations. In this role, Haboian, of Bloomfield Hills, will oversee the operation and management of Redico’s commercial real estate portfolio. Prior to joining REDICO, Haboian spent nearly 30 years at Kojaian Management, […]
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'My Gift to the World' Student Art Exhibit
Beyond Basics hosted an opening reception for the student art exhibit “My Gift to the World” at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit on April 15. The exhibit will be on display through May 31.
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6 Salon in Birmingham Earns Design Award
BIRMINGHAM — 6 Salon Birmingham’s renovation last year of its new location has recently earned it two special industry awards for its salon design and aesthetics. The salon has been named a “Salon of Distinction” in the nationally acclaimed “Salons of the Year” interior design competition sponsored by Salon Today, a publication for the professional […]
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APACC 13th Annual Dinner Celebration
The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce hosted its 13th Annual Dinner Celebration on May 3 at the MGM Grand Detroit. Juju Chang served as the event’s keynote speaker.
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From The Top Resources – Chambers of Commerce in Metro Detroit
Listed in alphabetical order.
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Mahindra North American Opens Technical Center in Troy
LANSING — Mahindra USA Inc. is opening a new technical center in the Troy with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project will generate a total capital investment of $2 million and create 112 jobs. “Mahindra is a global leader with diverse operations that span industries such as aerospace, agri-business, automotive and financial services, […]
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Henry Ford Hospital Names Chair for Neurosurgery Department
DETROIT — Neurosurgeon Steven N. Kalkanis, M.D., has been appointed chair of the department of neurosurgery and co-director of the neuroscience Institute at Henry Ford Hospital. Since arriving at Henry Ford in 2004, Dr. Kalkanis has held several leadership roles, including vice chair for operations in the department of neurosurgery; co-director of the Hermelin Brain […]
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Beaumont Nurses Earn Oakland Nightingale Awards
ROYAL OAK — Four Beaumont Health System nurses were honored by Oakland University’s School of Nursing at the 26th Annual Nightingale Awards held in May. The awards recognize the exemplary contributions of registered nurses. Winners are selected from nominations by peers, supervisors, friends, or patients. “Nurses are the heart and soul of our organization,” says […]
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Champions of the New Economy 2014
For the fifth year in a row, Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, in partnership with DBusiness magazine and News/Talk 760 WJR, selected six regional executives who are driving growth in highly competitive industries.
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Bartech Tops Baker's Dozen 2014 List
SOUTHFIELD — The Bartech Group Inc., a global workforce management and staffing solutions company, ranked No.1 as the top Managed Service Provider by HRO Today in its Baker’s Dozen. As the leading benchmark for service provider differentiation, the Baker’s Dozen serves as a measure of quality and value for those in the workforce management industry. […]
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38th Annual Matilda R. Wilson Award Luncheon
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan Women’s Association hosted its spring luncheon, honoring Maureen D’Avanzo, the recipient of the 2014 Matilda Wilson Award. The event took place on May 6 at the Detroit Athletic Club.
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Chrysler to Donate Tablets to United Way
AUBURN HILLS — Chrysler Group LLC will donate 160 Samsung Galaxy tablets to United Way of Southeastern Michigan to help Detroit high school students become college and career ready. Initially used by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to present the company’s five-year plan, United Way will reload the tablets with financial planning and educational tools. Subsequently, the […]
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OpTech Names New Accounting Specialist
TROY— OpTech, a Troy-based information technology and engineering workforce solutions provider, has named Hassen Hijazi as accounting specialist. Hijazi formerly worked in the accounting department at an engineering company in Southgate. His primary responsibilities include client/consultant relationships as well as accounts payables and receivables. Hijazi is a graduate of Wayne State University, and holds a […]
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EMU Students Join Google's Community Leaders Program
YPSILANTI — Five Eastern Michigan University students have been accepted into Google’s Community Leader’s Program, a volunteer operation in which students help equip local small businesses and non-profits to compete in the digital age. The five EMU students, Mahdi Alkadib, Patrick Cotter, Joseph Wendl, Robert Larson, and Sean Tseng, will work with various local businesses […]
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Fourmidable Creates Real Estate Brokerage Division
BINGHAM FARMS — Fourmidable, a Bingham Farms-based national real estate management company, has formed a commercial and residential real estate brokerage division. Fourmidable President Scott Allen says the new brokerage division provides a new level of service to property owners, where in addition to property management services, Fourmidable now can serve as the intermediary between […]
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Carbon Media Begins Streaming Outdoor Lifestyle Programs
BINGHAM FARMS — Carbon Media Group, a producer of digital content for outdoor enthusiasts with a network of more than 500 websites, will now offer its proprietary digital lifestyle network, CarbonTV, to television viewers through Roku, a digital media player that allows viewers to stream Internet content to their televisions. The company will also launch […]
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Michigan Companies Offer Increasing Number of Relocations
EVANSVILLE, IND.— More than 30 percent of Michigan companies that participated in a recent study by Atlas Van Lines said they relocated 200 employees or more in 2013, up from 20 percent in 2012. On a national level, the 47th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey found that 41 percent of companies saw relocation volumes increase in […]
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Lake Orion Allstate Agency Owner Earns Top Award
FARMINGTON HILLS — Allstate exclusive agency owner Kevin Mlynarek of Lake Orion has been recognized as Allstate’s 2013 Best in Company. This is the second year in a row Mlynarek has earned the honor. The distinction is awarded to the top Allstate exclusive agency owner out of the nearly 10,000 in the country. The award […]
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GM to Provide New Bikes for Kids Awaiting Adoption
tRoyal Oak – More than 200 children waiting to be adopted in Wayne County have never had the opportunity to experience the joy of owning new bicycles. That will soon change with the generosity and months of planning from GM Warren Transmission Operations and UAW Local 909 employees who have fundraised to donate brand new bikes […]
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Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic to Benefit Detroit PAL
DETROIT —The 11th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic will kick off the next decade of supporting Detroit youth on Aug. 11 at the Detroit Golf Club. After a record-breaking 10th annual outing last year, the event, which has raised more than $4 million to date, is considered one of the most successful of its kind in Michigan. The golf […]
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Detroit Gallery to Feature Weekly Creative Collaborations
DETROIT — The focused, speedy recovery of the Motor City ignites a stunning decision by local, woman-owned gallery to push businesses to the next level. The daily street vibe is sparking a faster pace. People are working together, combined with positive buzz, to trigger opportunity. Presence II Productions Gallery Of Decorative Art and Design is […]
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JARC Activists Win Dove Awards from Oakland Arc
FARMINGTON HILLS — For the past 44 years, The Arc of Oakland County has honored groups and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with its annual Dove Awards Ceremony. This year, out of a pool of more than 1,200 nominations, JARC’s Kristi Davis and Harold […]
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Michigan Companies Offer Higher Number of Relocations
More than 30 percent of Michigan companies that participated in a recent study by Atlas Van Lines said they relocated 200 employees or more in 2013, up from 20 percent in 2012. On a national level, the 47th Annual Corporate Relocation Survey found that 41 percent of companies saw relocation volumes increase in 2013. “The […]
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Farbman Group Names New Executive Vice President
SOUTHFIELD – Farbman Group/NAI Farbman, a full-service real estate firm based in Southfield, has promoted Bill Bubniak from senior vice president to executive vice president. 
 
Bubniak has been with Farbman Group for more than 25 years. He specializes in the sale of investment and turnaround properties and structuring sales of buildings for user/buyers to purchase their […]
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YMCA Seeks Nominations for 2014 Detroit Achievers
DETROIT – The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit iCan Achieve program is seeking exceptional adults to nominate as 2014 Detroit Achievers. To celebrate its 34th year, the 2014 goal is to induct 34 new Detroit Achievers into our volunteer roles who will devote 34 hours to provide at least 34 youth with summer work experiences. The […]
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From The Top Resources – Top Hotels Outside of Detroit
Listed by city in alphabetical order.
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New Acts Added to Freedom Hill 2014 Summer Lineup
STERLING HEIGHTS – Freedom Hill Amphitheatre, one of the region’s premier outdoor entertainment venues, announced today that it is adding Bob Weir and RatDog along with Dwight Yoakam and The Devil Makes Three to this season’s 2014 summer lineup with a show on Aug. 30. 
 
 Bob Weir & RatDog began as a side project for […]
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From The Top Resources – Largest Law Firms in Metro Detroit
Ranked by number of attorneys.
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AlpineWEB Honored with Best Small Business Award
GAYLORD — AlpineWEB and its subsidiary SunFrog Shirts, based in Gaylord were recently selected from among 5,500 companies to receive the Michigan Small Business Development Center’s Best Small Business Award during ceremonies held in Lansing. The Best Small Business Award is presented annually to companies based on their success in creating jobs, increasing sales and […]
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A Magical Night at the Medallion 2014
Benefitting surgical services, Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals hosted A Magical Night at the Medallion on March 1 at Penna’s of Sterling in Sterling Heights. The event drew more than 400 people.
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Canadian Government Awards Chrysler Plant for Going Green
WINDSOR — Chrysler’s Brampton Assembly Plant has been received a Leadership Award from the Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation for its innovative advancements and contributions to energy efficiency. The Brampton Plant is one of two Chrysler assembly facilities in Canada and is the first plant in the country to implement the energy management standards […]
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S&P Reaffirms Oakland County's AAA Bond Rating
PONTIAC — On Thursday, Standard & Poor reaffirmed Oakland County’s AAA bond rating for the 17th consecutive year, awarding the highest credit ratings to the county’s short-term and long-term bonds. S&P assigned a SP-1+ rating to the county’s $25 million General Obligation Limited Tax Notes Series 2014. The county will utilize the proceeds to purchase […]
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From The Top Resources – Largest Business Insurance Agencies in Metro Detroit
Ranked by total 2013 revenue.
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From The Top Resources – Largest Contractors in Metro Detroit
Ranked by total revenue in 2013.
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From The Top Resources – Largest Accident and Health Insurance Compaines in Michigan
Ranked by Michigan market share.
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E. coli Illnesses in Oakland Likely Related to Ground Beef
PONTIAC — The Michigan Departments of Community Health and Agriculture and Rural Development, along with local health departments in Oakland, Kent, Livingston, and Ottawa counties, are investigating a cluster of recent illnesses due to the bacteria E. coli O157. There is one confirmed case of an Oakland County resident who acquired the illness in Ohio, […]
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DMC Names New CEO of Sinai Grace Hospital
DETROIT — The Detroit Medical Center has named Paula R. Autry the new CEO of Sinai-Grace Hospital. Autry currently serves as chief of staff and vice president of strategic planning for Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. She will bring nearly 20 years of expert experience to her new role having formerly served as president […]
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Detroit Dog Park Opens First Site Downtown
DETROIT — Detroit Dog Park, a nonprofit that turns vacant land into parks for dogs and people, is opening the city’s first canine-focused park at 17th and Rose streets in Corktown on Saturday. “There are a lot of dogs in Detroit and a lot of vacant land,” says Megha Satyanaryana, who founded the nonprofit with […]
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TRW Names New Director of Global Communications
LIVONIA —TRW Automotive Holding Corp. has named Colleen Hanley as director of global communications. In this role, Hanley will develop and execute the company’s global internal and external communications strategy and serve as the company spokeswoman with the media. Previously, Hanley was the vice president of marketing, communications, and government affairs for a health care […]
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Medical Main Street Opens Registration for INNO-VENTION
WATERFORD — Oakland County’s Medical Main Street is seeking life science and health care companies to apply for space at INNO-VENTION 2014, an annual conference that enables companies to showcase innovative and eye-catching healthcare-related products at Demonstration Alley. Demonstration Alley, the display area for the annual INNO-VENTION conference, has a limited number of spaces for […]
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GM Names New Senior VP of Global Communications
DETROIT — General Motors named Tony Cervone senior vice president of GM global communications. He rejoins GM from Volkswagen where he served as executive vice president of group communications for Volkswagen Group of America. Cervone will have overall responsibility for GM’s global communications, including global products and brands, corporate, social media, executive support, and […]
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Daifuku Webb Names Executive Vice President
FARMINGTON HILLS — Daifuku Webb Holding Co. has promoted John Doychich to executive vice president. In his new role, Doychich will assist in achieving company financial goals and objectives with continued focus on operating performance. Previously, Doychich has been with Jervis B. Webb, a subsidiary of Daifuku Webb Holding Co., for more than five years […]
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Big Rock Names New Certified Executive Chef
BIRMINGHAM — Big Rock Chophouse of Birmingham has named Matthew A. Fitchett as its new certified executive chef. In his new role, Fitchett will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day back of the house operations of Big Rock Chophouse’s 4-Star restaurant, its private dining facility, The Reserve, and all off-site catering events. He will train […]
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Detroit Zoo Walk Raises $390,000 for Kidney Foundation
ANN ARBOR — The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan on Sunday held its annual Kidney Walk at the Detroit Zoo, gathering 4,500 attendees and raising $390,000 to support the foundation’s prevention programs and patient services that are offered to the 900,000 Michigan residents living with kidney disease, and many more at risk. Walkers of all […]
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DMC Surgery Hospital to Offer Urgent Care July 1
MADISON HEIGHTS — The Detroit Medical Center Surgery Hospital will open an urgent care center on July 1 in place of the facility’s emergency room services. “We are transitioning our emergency department to an urgent care center to compliment the existing emergency services provided at other Detroit Medical Center locations. An urgent care center will […]
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On the Road
Planterra launches wedding-in-a-box event planning.
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Ziebart Introduces New Paint Protection Film
TROY — On Wednesday, Ziebart International began a statewide launch of “Z-Shield,” a clear paint protection film designed to safeguard cars against chips and scratch marks from stones, sand, and road debris. In addition to being markedly tough, resilient against UV exposure, and optically clear, thus unable to fade or sallow, the new Z-Shield film […]
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Local Charm
Operating 160 restaurants in Michigan, one community at a time.
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Remote Control
A virtual security firm in Troy reduces crime and saves money.
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Smoke Wagon
Bozeman Watch Co. joined up with Miguel Cabrera to create a luxury watch with humanitarian implications.
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PDA Q&A: Jerome Raska
An e-interview with Jerome Raska, the president of Blumz by JRDesigns in Ferndale.
