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May-June 2014

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 T. Roy. The fawn joins sisters Hammie, 1, and Penny, 11 months.

  • 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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • $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. 

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 message? Forget the drama—it’s possible to save energy and be comfortable at the same time.

  • 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.

  • 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” […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 — […]

  • Brooksie Way Awards $10K Grants, Unveils New Logo

    PONTIAC — 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 2014 kick-off of The HealthPlus Brooksie Way at Oakland University’s Rec Center.

  • 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.

  • Oakland Animal Shelter Makes Major Pet Adoption Push

    AUBURN 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.

  • 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.

  • DNR Honors Michigan ‘Tree City USA’ Communities

    LANSING — 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.

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center to Expand

    WATERFORD — 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.

  • Lions and Tigers and Beers … Oh, My! Spring Zoo Brew Set

    ROYAL 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • CPA Firm to Clean Up Detroit Elementary School Playground

    STERLING 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.

  • 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 […]

  • College for Creative Studies Hosts Annual Student Exhibition

    DETROIT — 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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, […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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, […]

  • '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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • From The Top Resources – Chambers of Commerce in Metro Detroit

    Listed in alphabetical order.

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • GM to Provide New Bikes for Kids Awaiting Adoption

    Royal 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. â€¨  
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 […]

  • 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.

  • From The Top Resources – Top Hotels Outside of Detroit

    Listed by city in alphabetical order.

  • 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. 

  • From The Top Resources – Largest Law Firms in Metro Detroit

    Ranked by number of attorneys.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • From The Top Resources – Largest Business Insurance Agencies in Metro Detroit

    Ranked by total 2013 revenue.

  • From The Top Resources – Largest Contractors in Metro Detroit

    Ranked by total revenue in 2013.

  • From The Top Resources – Largest Accident and Health Insurance Compaines in Michigan

    Ranked by Michigan market share.

  • 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, officials said today.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Daifuku Webb Names Executive Vice President

    FARMINGTON HILLS — Daifuku Webb Holding Co. has promoted John Doychich to executive vice president.

  • Big Rock Names New Certified Executive Chef

    BIRMINGHAM — Big Rock Chophouse of Birmingham has named Matthew A. Fitchett as its new certified executive chef.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • On the Road

    Planterra launches wedding-in-a-box event planning.

  • 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.

  • Local Charm

    Operating 160 restaurants in Michigan, one community at a time.

  • Remote Control

    A virtual security firm in Troy reduces crime and saves money.

  • Smoke Wagon

    Bozeman Watch Co. joined up with Miguel Cabrera to create a luxury watch with humanitarian implications.

  • PDA Q&A: Jerome Raska

    An e-interview with Jerome Raska, the president of Blumz by JRDesigns in Ferndale.

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