May-June 2015
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Are You Buying or Selling?
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS Q&A While a merger is a legal consolidation of two companies, an acquisition occurs when one company takes over another. Although an acquisition may […]
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Detroit Bikes to Open Flagship Store in Downtown Detroit
DETROIT — Detroit Bikes will open its first retail location May 8 in downtown Detroit with an all-day event to showcase the company’s hand-made bicycles manufactured in Detroit. The flagship […]
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West Coast Craft Brewer Expands Michigan Distribution into Metro Detroit
Deschutes Brewery, a popular Oregon-based brewery, is expanding across Michigan into Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties next month in a partnership with Orion Township-based Powers Distributing Co. and West Side […]
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Community Foundation Names New Special Assistant
DETROIT – Melissa Smiley has been named as special assistant and strategy officer of The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. In this position she will assist and provide strategic counsel […]
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Honigman’s Partner Named Among Most Influential Black Lawyers
DETROIT — Denise J. Lewis, a partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, has been named one of the 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy magazine. According to […]
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Pentastar Aviation Names New Marketing Director
WATERFORD — Tracy Neil has been named director of marketing of Pentastar Aviation, a fixed based operator at Oakland County International Airport. Previously, Neil had served as the brand manager […]
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Michigan Business Leaders Among Finalists as Top Entrepreneurs of the Year
Mark St. Peter CEO and Managing Director of Computing Source in Madison Heights and Kent Sharkey, president, CEO, and founder of Troy-based Ulliance Inc. have been named finalists for the […]
American Society of Employers Plans Conference on Benefits
LIVONIA —The American Society of Employers, one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, is planning its fifth annual Compensation and Benefits Conference will be held on next month […]
Local Businesses Compete for Comcast Funding
Two small business owners in metro Detroit have been named among 32 regional winners in Comcast Business’ Innovations For Entrepreneurs contest. Fresh Co Home Inc., in Bloomfield, and Lawrence Hunt, […]
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iDashboards Names New Marketing Director
TROY — Joni Jones has been named the new marketing director of iDashboards. Jones will be responsible for driving iDashboards’s national and global marketing strategies, overseeing the internal marketing team, developing […]
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Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein Partner Named Among Top Attorneys
BIRMINGHAM — Norman Lippitt, a founding partner of the law firm Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein PLLC in Birmingham, has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading attorneys by the National […]
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National CineMedia Names Account Director in Royal Oak
DETROIT — Kendra Cassidy has joined National CineMedia, a cinema advertising network, to operate the firm’s new office in Royal Oak. As national account director, Cassidy will work with advertising […]
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Revitalized Mission Point Prepares for Reopening
MACKINAC ISLAND — Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island’s east end landmark, is preparing for its seasonal reopening next week following rapid improvements to the property including new technology, renovating the main […]
Lions Stephen Tulloch to Host Annual Softball Game to Benefit Detroit Schools
DEARBORN — Detroit Lions captain Stephen Tulloch will host the 6th annual Celebrity Softball Game next month, with proceeds going to his Operation 55 School Adoption Program, which provides 55 […]
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Carhartt Names New Director of Security
DEARBORN — Diane McCormick has been named director of security and facilities, a new position at Carhartt. McCormick, of Troy, is responsible for leading Carhartt’s global security and facilities operations […]
Milan Dragway Hosts 6th Annual Detroit Dragway Reunion
MILAN — Milan Dragway will give drag racing enthusiasts the chance to meet and greet with Don Prudhomme, “The Snake,” and Tom McEwen, “The Mongoose,” at The Detroit Dragway Reunion […]
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Collins Einhorn Farrell Adds New Attorney
SOUTHFIELD — Attorney Scott J. Pawlak has joined the Collins Einhorn Farrell PC in the law firm’s general and automotive liability practice group. Pawlak, of Dearborn Heights, will focus on […]
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MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership Elects New Officers
DETROIT — The MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership, an affiliate of the National Park Service located throughout 16 counties in Michigan, have named its new board members and officers. “MotorCities […]
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Michigan Restaurant Association Names New Board Members
LANSING — The Michigan Restaurant Association has named Brian Ewbank and Mark Schostak to its board of directors. The new members represent the food and hospitality industry from locations across […]
Roncelli Named Contractor for DTE Wellness Center
STERLING HEIGHTS — Roncelli Inc., a Sterling Heights-based construction services company has been chosen by DTE Energy to construct a new Wellness Center at its downtown Detroit headquarters. The project […]
JARC Hosts 17th Annual Fundraiser at Detroit Zoo
FARMINGTON HILLS — JARC, an organization serving people with disabilities, presents its 17th annual SpringElation fundraiser, an all-inclusive family fun night at The Detroit Zoo on May 20. The event […]
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FordDirect Names Senior Director and Director-Level Promotions
DEARBORN — FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and its franchise dealers, have promoted 15 employees to senior director and director-level positions in its finance, information technology, sales […]
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Impact Management Services Names Human Resources Director
SOUTHFIELD – Oneil Franso has been named director of human resources for Impact Management Services, a Southfield-based premium staff management services firm. Franso, of West Bloomfield, is responsible for developing […]
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New Law Office Opens in Downtown Detroit
DETROIT— Attorney Sydney Booth has opened Rushing Law PLC with an office in downtown Detroit. Specializing in criminal defense, Booth also provides legal services in the areas of family, civil, […]
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RE/MAX Eclipse Opens New Office in Waterford
TROY —RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan has opened RE/MAX Eclipse in Waterford, its second office location in southeast Michigan this year. In February, RE/MAX Eclipse opened in Madison Heights. “As the […]
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DMC Rehabilitation Institute Names New CFO
DETROIT — Dan Babb has been named the new CFO for DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. Most recently, Babb served as the Interim CFO for LifePoint Hospitals in Fort Mohave, […]
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Hubbell, Roth & Clark Names Senior Project Engineer
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Jennifer Chehab, P.E., has joined Hubbell, Roth & Clark Inc., a professional engineering services firm as senior project engineer. Chehab, of West Bloomfield, has 20 years of […]
Detroit Entrepreneurs Wanted: Small Business Workshop at Tech Town
DETROIT — Detroit is fast becoming the national hub for small businesses with entrepreneurs realizing their dreams and setting up shop in the city. May is National Small Business Month […]
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Financial Services Firm Changes Name, Relocates
STERLING HEIGHTS — Smart Money Financial Advisors, formerly known as Secure My Funds, a Michigan-based financial and retirement planning services firm, has moved to a larger facility and has added […]
Farbman Group Plans Vendor Open House
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group, a real estate company, will host Vendor Palooza, an event for approved and potential vendors May 14 at the company’s offices in the Essex Center in […]
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Movement Electronic Music Festival Announces Stage Lineups
DETROIT— Movement Electronic Music Festival has announced this year’s stage lineups, featuring more than 140 performances across six stages inside Detroit’s Hart Plaza on Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. The […]
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2015 Champions of the New Economy
For the sixth 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.
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Plans Annual GM River Days
DETROIT — Zip lines, an airshow, and national music acts from Motown legend Gladys Knight and R&B group Bell Biv Devoe, among others, will be new additions to the ninth […]
Boyne Golf Academy Debuts Revolutionary Training Program
PETOSKEY — Boyne Golf, home to nearly a dozen premier golf courses spanning three resorts in the northwest corner of the state, has opened its golf academy for the 2015 […]
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Pulse220 Names New Leadership Team Members
FERNDALE — Pulse220, a meetings, events, and marketing agency, has added Alana Canvasser to account executive, promoted Angela Halbeisen to vice president, and appointed Robyn Glasser to controller. Canvasser, previously […]
PNC, U-M Form Banking Partnership
ANN ARBOR — Under a new agreement, PNC Bank will become the official consumer bank of the University of Michigan and will provide student and workplace banking, as well as […]
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Vista Maria Honors United Shore Chief Strategy Officer
TROY — Barbara Yolles, United Shore’s chief strategy officer, has been honored as a “Woman of Achievement” at the recent Vista Maria’s 16th Annual Celebrating Women event. One of three […]
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Cranbrook Academy of Art Honors Distinguished Graduate
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Ruth Adler Schnee is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She was presented with the award at the academy’s May […]
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Cooper Standard Names Vice President of North American Operations
NOVI — Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., the parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., has appointed Ronald A. Frisbie to vice president of North American operations. Frisbie brings extensive operational expertise, including […]
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Roncelli Hires New Safety Manager
STERLING HEIGHTS — William J. Parker has been named safety manager for Roncelli Inc., construction company based in Sterling Heights. Parker, a construction health and safetytechnician, brings more than 15 years […]
Consumers Energy to Close 7 Michigan Coal Plants by 2016
JACKSON — Consumers Energy’s plans to retire its seven oldest coal-fired generating plants by next April — 32 percent of its fleet. “These plants, which we call our ‘Classic Seven,’ […]
Renovation Planned for Former Home Depot in Redford Township
LIVONIA —Schostak Brothers & Company, a fourth-generation commercial real estate company, plans to invest $2 million to redevelop the former Home Depot facility in Redford Township for light industrial use. […]
HRPro/BenePro Acquires Human Resources Firm
ROYAL OAK — HRPro/BenePro, a provider of human resources and benefit advisory services and administration, has acquired Grosse Pointe-based Management Impact, a human resources consulting firm. “The acquisition of Management […]
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Vanarian Group Named Among Top Institutional Consulting Teams
TROY — The Vanerian Group has been selected by Barron’s as one of the top institutional investment teams in America. The team was led by senior vice president Marie Vanerian, […]
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24th Annual Komen Detroit Race for the Cure on Saturday
DETROIT – Join one of the most inspirational events that raises critical resources to help save lives. The 24th Annual Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure, locally presented […]
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Snyder Names New Members to Talent Investment Board
LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder announced the first appointments to the new Talent Investment Board charged with bringing together employers, organized labor, and community-based organizations, including apprenticeship programs, to make […]
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Detroit Zoo Breeds Record Number of Toads
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s breeding efforts for the critically endangered Puerto Rican crested toad have yielded the best results in the zoo’s history with a record 22,571 tadpoles. […]
Arbor Hospice Expands Services in Washtenaw, Wayne Counties
ANN ARBOR — Arbor Hospice is expanding its residential care options for patients and their families through new partnerships with three health care organizations. “Our strategic plan for the future […]
Michigan International Speedway Hosts Formula SAE Competition
BROOKLYN — SAE International will hold its annual Formula SAE competition at Michigan International Speedway on May 13-16. The competition has been held at MIS since 2008. The Formula SAE […]
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Channel Mine
Using data mining and analytics,
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A Clean Sheet
Where is it written that an elected school board is required to operate one or any number of public schools?
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Lofty Ambitions
What happens when a company suddenly finds its sales surging in another state? Does it pull up stakes to serve the growth, or invest in new employees and try to […]
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A Real Shot
A new twist on a popular recipe is primed for growth.
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PDA Q&A: David Moncur
Principal, Moncur Associates, Southfield
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Wright Time
A promising morphing air wing developed in
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Northern Lights
Located at the east end of Mackinac Island, at the convergence of Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, Mission Point Resort is relaxing its formality in a bid to lure more […]
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Legal Wars
Lawyers weigh and consider every angle of promotional opportunity before spending millions of dollars on television, print, radio, and billboard ads. So do the campaigns work?
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Return of Fortune
A Detroit app developer mines repeat business from a steady stream of mobile upgrades
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The Ice House Cometh
The Detroit Zoo is building the most extensive and complex penguinarium in the world, a $30M show house that’s projected to draw up to 300,000 more annual visitors.
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Ken’s Way
After his cousin died in a racing accident,
Ken Lingenfelter stepped in to steady his
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Personal Collection
It is said that every picture tells a story, but when it comes to the Lingenfelter Collection in Brighton, so does every car. If you’re lucky enough to have Ken […]
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Up & Down
Not wanting to add another pasture layout in
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Potestivo & Associates Hires Associate Attorney
ROCHESTER HILLS — Nicholas J. Tatro has been hired as a new associate attorney for Potestivo & Associates. Tatro is a member of the State Bar of Illinois and Michigan, […]
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U-M Opens Radick Farms to Public Play
In a season that marks the 50th anniversary of the Radrick Farms Golf Course, the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is offering golf enthusiasts a long-awaited treat: public play […]
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Atomic Dawg
A love affair with Airstreams and hot dogs launched a national business
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Real Estates
Originally considered suburban, Detroit’s Boston-Edison neighborhood was home
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Champagne Dreams
Can Cadillac design better vehicles and raise its marketing prowess by moving its headquarters from Detroit to New York City?
AT&T Offers Hulu Subscription Streaming Service
DETROIT — AT&T and Hulu, have agreed to bring back the Hulu subscription streaming service to AT&T’s websites and mobile applications. “We know that our customers want to be able […]
Michigan First Credit Union Opens Branch in Kroger
LATHRUP VILLAGE — Michigan First Credit Union opened its first Kroger in-store branch on the corner of 26 Mile and Romeo Plank with plans to open four additional branches across […]
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Detroit Economic Growth Corp. Names New VP of Business Development
DETROIT — Kenneth Chapa has been hired as Detroit Economic Growth Corp.’s new executive vice president of business development. Hee is responsible for overseeing all corporate attraction, retention and expansion […]
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FCA Names New COO of Components
LONDON — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA), has named Pietro Gorlier as the automaker’s new chief operating officer of components Gorlier will also retain his current responsibilities as Head of […]
Taylor-based Hazen Final Mile Acquired by Canadian Transportation Company
TAYLOR – Hazen Final Mile, based in Taylor, has been acquired by TransForce Inc. in Montreal. Hazen Final Mile will operate as a separate division of Dynamex U.S., also a […]
Royal Oak Launches Campaign to Raise $60K for Smart Park
ROYAL OAK —The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced a crowdfunding campaign focused on the construction of an environmentally-friendly ‘smart park’ on Center Street in Downtown Royal Oak. The Royal Oak […]
iDashboards Partners with Veterans to Visualize Big Data
TROY – iDashboards, a Troy-based pioneer in developing business intelligence dashboard solutions, has partnered with the Nashville-based Department of Veterans Affairs to provide them with software to create a customized dashboard that […]
Ink Detroit Rolls into Bike Season
DETROIT – The weather in Michigan is finally breaking, which means residents across the state are beginning to bring out all types of bikes to enjoy the summer weather. “From […]
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Local Eye Surgeon Introduces New Cataract Procedure to Metro Detroit
STERLING HEIGHTS — Cataract patients in metro Detroit now have access to a new laser procedure through the Surgery Center of Michigan. “These laser procedures are truly technological breakthroughs in precision, accuracy […]
Detroit Zoo Joins National Effort to Save Animals from Extinction
ROYAL OAK — As part of its continued efforts to conserve the most vulnerable wildlife species around the world, the Detroit Zoological Society is collaborating with the Association of Zoos […]
Buddy's Pizza Raises $10K for Michigan Humane Society
DETROIT – Buddy’s Pizza has raised over $10,000 for the Michigan Humane Society by turning leftover pizza dough into dog treats called Buddy Bones. “Having been such longtime supporters of the […]
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Ghafari Associates Names New Executive Vice President
DEARBORN — Raymond S. Clark has joined Dearborn-based Ghafari Associates as executive vice president. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing Ghafari’s operations in Chicago and expanding its […]
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Southfield Appoints New Director of Fiscal Services
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council has appointed Lyn Roberts, CPA, as the city’s new director of fiscal services. Roberts, of Belleville, previously served as the deputy chief financial officer […]
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Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Names New Board Member
DETROIT — Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital has appointed Dianna Haines, an admissions/internal marketing manager for the Lakeview of Cadillac, to its board of trustees. The Lakeview of Cadillac is a […]
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Truscott Rossman Adds Senior Account Excutive
LANSING —Truscott Rossman has hired Barbara Holland, who brings more than 20 years of strategic health care communications experience, as the firm’s senior account executive. Holland, of Durand, most recently […]
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Butzel Long Adds Attorneys to Detroit Office
DETROIT — Brett J. Miller and Christina I. Nassar have been hired as attorneys by Butzel Long, and will be based in the firm’s Detroit office. Miller, of Royal Oak, […]
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Potestivo & Associates Adds New Associate Attorney
ROCHESTER HILLS — Potestivo & Associates PC has hired Caitlin Cipri as an associate attorney to the firm’s foreclosure department in the Rochester Hills office. Cipri previously worked as an […]
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McKeen & Associates Adds Associate Attorney
DETROIT — David T. Tirella has joined McKeen & Associates as an associate attorney. Tirella brings 25 years civil and criminal trial experience to his new position, where he will […]
Kidney Walk at Detroit Zoo Raises $500,000
ANN ARBOR — With the support of nearly 7,000 walkers, this year’s National Kidney Foundation of Michigan Walk at The Detroit Zoo last Sunday, raised nearly $520,000 — nearly $100,000 […]
JARC Receives $58K Grant for Management Training
FARMINGTON HILLS – JARC, an organization serving people with disabilities, has been selected to receive a $58,700 grant from The Community Foundation of Southeastern Michigan to provide for a management […]
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Integrated Health Systems Adds Physical Therapist
BIRMINGHAM — Taleen Najarian has joined Integrated Health Systems, a medical clinic with a focus on using functional psychiatry for optimal physical and emotional health and performance. Najarian will lead […]
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Frankenmuth Brewery’s IPA Earns 2015 Gold Medal
FRANKENMUTH — Frankenmuth Brewery’s Batch 69 American IPA was awarded the 2015 Gold Medal for Best IPA at the recent World Expo of Beer held last weekend in Frankenmuth. The […]
Moody’s Oakland County’s AAA Bond Rating
PONTIAC — Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed Oakland County’s AAA bond rating, citing the county’s “strong management practices, a growing economy, and anticipated maintenance of healthy reserves.” The AAA rating refers […]
Summer Sounds Concert Series Begins at Partridge Creek
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Partridge Creek’s visitors will be able to shop to Summer Sounds, an initiative that invites various bands and artists around the region to perform live music. The […]
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SmithGroupJJR Names New Managing Partners
DETROIT — SmithGroupJJR, an architecture, engineering, and planning firm, has named Mike Medici, Russ Sykes, and Troy Thompson as managing partners to assume corporate leadership of the firm. Medici, Sykes, […]
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Sea Life Michigan Promotes Senior Aquarist
AUBURN HILLS — Former senior aquarist at Sea Life Michigan Aquarium, Kelli Cadenas, has been promoted to curator. In her new position, she will be responsible for overseeing the management of the […]
Dinosaur Exhibit Dinosauria Returns to the Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK – The popular summer attraction Dinosauria — the largest dinosaur exhibit of its kind in the country featuring animatronic dinosaurs — opens today at the Detroit Zoo. Visitors enter a Zoorassic World as […]
Whitney Gardens to Open for Summer Season
DETROIT — The Whitney Gardens will open Tuesday for the spring-summer season and will host its first garden party on May 28. “Midtown is bursting with life and The Whitney […]
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Blackfinn Ameripub Grand Opening at Partridge Creek Mall
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Blackfinn Ameripub, a restaurant that offers house-made modern American food, craft beers and cocktails, will open next month at the Mall at Partridge Creek. “We’re excited to join with […]
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Karmanos Center For Natural Birth Opens Rooftop Garden
ROYAL OAK — The Karmanos Center for Natural Birth at Beaumont Hospital has opened a rooftop garden to promote movement during labor and offer an outdoor expansion of the center. […]
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Detroit Zoo Saves Padula Snail Species From Extinction
ROYAL OAK — Nearly 100 Partula nodosa snails bred at the Detroit Zoo are en route to Tahiti, effectively restoring a population that was extinct in the wild. For three decades, the Detroit […]
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Pentastar Aviation Names New Controller
WATERFORD — Mark Schenkel has been named controller at Pentastar Aviation, headquartered at Oakland County International Airport. Schenkel of Royal Oak, will be responsible for all of the financial and information technology activities […]
