November-December 2010
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Crisis Cleanup
When a hotel or shopping mall owner hires a cleanup crew to eliminate odors, mold, or a bacterial outbreak, they usually sweep any mention of the incident under the rug. But hitting the mute button seemed like a good waste of a crisis, says Larry Smith, president of BioGreen Solutions in Bloomfield Township.
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Special Ops
Corporate security has never been more difficult or complex. The list of threats to a company today is almost endless, including terrorism, biological attacks, and cyber theft — and the list goes on.
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We So Move
Hon. Damon J. Keith, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit.
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Mark J. Bennett
Climate Law Practice Leader, Miller Canfield, Detroit
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Game-Changer
The holy grail of health care — precision medicine — will be arriving soon at your doctor’s office, nearby medical center, or your place of work.
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Resetting the Foundation
Faced with a downsized automotive industry and dwindling public resources, Metro Detroit foundations are collaborating under new business models to better support the region.
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Hospitals/Office Buildings November – December 2010
A breakdown of Metro-Detroit hospitals and office buildings
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Cure Michigan
What happens when metro Detroit’s large, nonprofit hospitals suddenly get an infusion of private sector competition? The region is about to find out.
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Medical Marvels
The Detroit funerals of the founders of Parke-Davis couldn’t have been more different. At Hervey Parke’s, in 1899, mourners packed St. John’s Episcopal Church on Woodward.
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A Bird in Hand
Every company, it seems, is looking to boost earnings with limited capital investment. A mirage? Perhaps. But recent case studies reveal how some organizations are working with the assets they have to increase profits while lowering costs. Other groups are turning misfortunes into physiological and educational benefits.
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Back to the Future
The advertising industry should fix what ails it — namely, a manic focus on cost-cutting.
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Kid CEO
Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes. Take 10-year-old Hannah Altman, for example. It wasn’t long after she asked her father for four quarters to buy a toy in a vending machine that she joined the ranks of CEOs like Ford’s Alan Mulally and Compuware’s Peter Karmanos Jr.
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Mad Men: Detroit
Watching an advertising agency go into scramble mode to replace a big piece of lost business can be a chaotic and troubling scene. So what happens when nearly every ad agency in town hits the reset button at the same time?
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Going Global
Attorney Larry McLaughlin gathered his bags at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport and wondered about the reception he would receive.
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2013 Michigan State of the State Address
Tonight, as your governor, I want to celebrate Michigan!
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Indulge at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
More than 100 guests attended November Indulge at the Henry Ford Estate on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn on Nov. 5 to support the scholarship program of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Alumni Affiliate. The evening included a strolling dinner, a wine tasting, live entertainment, and a silent and live auction.
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Robert Bava and the Michigan Turnaround
As president and CEO of Community Choice Credit Union in Farmington Hills, Robert Bava has watched the organization grow from a single branch in 1994 to seven locations servicing some 55,000 members. With Governor-Elect Rick Snyder set to take office on January 1, 2011, Bava addresses what Michigan needs to grow its economy, retain more college graduates, boost commercial lending, and attract more entrepreneurs.
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The Detroit Shoppe at the Somerset Collection
On Nov. 4, the Somerset Collection Charitable Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Detroit Shoppe, a collection of Detroit memorabilia from such iconic institutions as the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Motown Museum, and Pewabic Pottery. The store, located on the second level of Somerset North near Macy’s, will be open daily until year’s end.
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Detroit Parade Company Pancake Breakfast 2010
More than 300 VIPs gathered at the Parade Company in Detroit before dawn on Nov. 5 to kick off the 84th America’s Thanksgiving Parade on Nov. 25. The breakfast reception included a live broadcast of the Paul W. Smith show on News/Talk WJR 760 AM, celebrity pancake flippers, and the debut of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan float.
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Detroit Institute of Arts 125th Gala Fundraiser
More than 600 guests adorned in formal attire celebrated the Detroit Institute of Arts’ 125 anniversary on November 13. The evening affair, called “DIA@125, a Gala,” highlighted the museum’s architecture and collections while paying special tribute to longtime supporters Marianne and Alan Schwartz. The event co-chairs were Gayle Camden, Yvette Bing, and Fair Radom.
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Heart to Heart de Mode at Somerset
More than 100 couture enthusiasts attended Heart to Heart de Mode at the Somerset Collection in Troy on Nov. 11, a fundraiser for the Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. The event, hosted by the Beaumont Foundation, included a lunch at Brio Tuscan Grille followed by a fashion show at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Don Kunz, Larry McLaughlin & Dick Burstein
Attorney Larry McLaughlin gathered his bags at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport and wondered about the reception he would receive. As chair of Honigman’s real estate department in Detroit, McLaughlin was in South Korea to negotiate a large retail project for luxury mall developer Taubman Centers Inc. of Bloomfield Hills.
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Rick Walawender
Ironically, initial legal work emanating from Eastern Europe in the early 1990s pioneered by young associates at two of Detroit’s larger law firms created the foundation for international practices at Miller Canfield and Butzel Long. Both attorneys obtained bachelor’s degrees in political science as well as East European studies.
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Top Lawyers 2011
The 2011 Top Lawyers peer review survey recognizes attorneys among 49 specialized practice areas — from alternative dispute resolution to workers compensation law.
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The Renaissance Club's Chefs of Detroit
Wine and culinary enthusiasts gathered for a mid-autumn feast at the Renaissance Club on November 13, called The Chefs of Detroit. Sponsored by Friends of the Vine, the evening included a paired entree of Prime Tournedos Rossini and DYC True Maryland Crab Cake finished with truffles, foie gras, and a Maderia wine and lemon buerre blanc sauce.
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Focus … A Key to Investor Success
Focus. We’ve all been told this at some point in our lives, but how does it relate to long-term investor success? How can this one word potentially provide a lifetime of retirement bliss (as you define it), or a possible lifetime of headaches?
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Top Lawyers 2011
VIEW THE 2011 TOP LAWYERS For our 2011 Top Lawyers peer review survey, we polled more than 15,000 private attorneys in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties. While in the past we relied on third-party research companies to prepare our annual listings, this year we asked attorneys in good standing with the State Bar […]
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Robert Ficano Checks in from China
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano checks in from China, where he is leading a trade mission to secure jobs and investment while opening new markets. The interview was conducted DBusiness Editor R.J. King on November 15, 2010. DB: Where are you?
RF: We just landed in Chongqing. We started (on Nov. 12) in Shanghai, and we’re […]
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Henry Ford's Healing Arts Program and Guido's Orchestra
Celebrating the healing power of music, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital hosted the culmination of the maiden U.S. tour of Guido’s Orchestra at Music Hall in Detroit on Nov. 17. The evening celebration included a strolling dinner and cocktail party, live auction, a stirring performance by Guido’s Orchestra, and an afterglow.
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Best Employment Practices with Attorney Debra McCulloch
As the economy begins to recover and businesses add more workers, companies need to review and address their hiring practices, says Debra McCulloch, a partner with Bush Seyferth and Paige in Troy who heads up the firm’s employment practice. In addition to conducting background and credit checks, McCulloch says companies need to properly classify their workers as federal and state governments are cracking down on the potential underpayment of social security, unemployment insurance, and income taxes.
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Hob Nobble Gobble 2010 at Ford Field
The Detroit Parade Co. hosted more than 1,800 guests at its 2010 Hob Nobble Gobble on Nov. 20 at Ford Field. The black-tie affair, a prelude to America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, included carnival rides and activities, live entertainment, a strolling gourmet dinner, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
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Fiesta Hispana 2010 at The Henry
The Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual Fiesta Hispana Gala on Dec. 3 at The Henry in Dearborn. The black tie event included a cocktail reception, formal dinner, an awards ceremony, and live entertainment.
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Solving the Retirement Income Crises … Important and Knowable
Recognizing that the average investor may find themselves in an income crisis at one point in their lives, along with the continual rise of the cost of living both now and in retirement, investors should be asking what asset class has historically kept up with this rising cost?
Cadillac Returns to Racing With CTS-V Coupe
Two teams set to compete in SCCA World Challenge GT Series
Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition Announces 2010 Competition Winners
Armune BioScience wins grand prize for the top company, and ReGenerate takes home the prize for best student business idea
Ford's Michigan Assembly in Wayne, Mich. to Build Gas- Powered, Electric, Hybrid, and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles
Production of the all-new global Ford Focus, in four-door and five-door versions, is under way with sales to begin in early 2010.
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Smart Grid and Smart Meter Technologies Little Understood
Support for the Energy-saving Technologies High When Explained, says the latest Livonia-based Market Strategies International E2 (Energy + Environment) Study
Tempo Group and Leuliette Partners Sign LOI to Form JV Management, Trading, and Investment Firm
Leuliette Partners in Birmingham is headed by longtime auto executive Tim Leuliette
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Henry Ford Hospital Grand Ball
More than 900 people attended the inaugural Grand Ball on Dec. 4 at the MGM Grand Detroit, a celebration of Henry Ford Hospital’s 95th anniversary. The event benefited Henry Ford’s nursing program, the departments of emergency medicine, radiology, anesthesiology, and pathology, along with the Tom Groth Patient Medical Needs Fund.
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DMC Guild Holiday Party 2010
The DMC Guild held its annual holiday party on Dec. 15 at the Detroit Athletic Club. The event included a strolling cocktail party in the reading room, a buffet table, and live entertainment. Photos by Nick Martines
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Detroit Regional Chamber Holiday Party 2010
The Detroit Regional Chamber held is 2010 Holiday Party on Dec. 13 inside the Wintergarden and GM Showplace at the Renaissance Center. More than 700 people enjoyed cocktails, a strolling buffet, and an address by Mark Reuss, president of GM North America. Photos by Nick Martines
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Conway MacKenzie Holiday Party 2010 at Bacco Saletta
Conway MacKenzie held its 2010 Holiday Party at Bacco Saletta in Southfield on Dec. 15. The event included a strolling Italian buffet, fine wines, and networking.
BorgWarner Acquires Haldex Traction Systems
The move is expected to accelerate BorgWarner’s growth in the global all-wheel drive (AWD) market
The 2011 North American International Auto Show Preview Schedule
The 2011 NAIAS will feature press events by more than 15 manufacturers as more than 30 brands will showcase an anticipated 30-40 worldwide debuts
Ford Field to host 2011 CONCACAF (Soccer) Gold Cup Doubleheader
11-city U.S. tour includes first round matches in Detroit – June 7
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In the Shadows
Organized crime continues to secretively prey on Southeast Michigan’s most vulnerable by taking in millions of dollars a year.
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Strategic Staffing Solutions Holiday Party 2010
The Detroit Athletic Club served as a festive setting for Strategic Staffing Solutions’ annual Holiday Party on Dec. 16. More than 500 people enjoyed strolling food stations, holiday cheer, and networking among business, government, and educational leaders.
Americans Can't Get Enough of Large Cars, Trucks and SUVs
November Report Also Offers Look at Top Searches for all 2010
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Greenpath Debt Solutions Expands Nationally
A wave of home foreclosures across America, along with the global financial meltdown in fall 2008, has contributed to revenue growth at Greenpath Debt Solutions, a nonprofit financial literacy and counseling organization in Farmington Hills. Jane McNamara, president and CEO of Greenpath, addresses the growing market for financial counseling and how the organizations is dealing with unprecedented growth.
Historic Auburn Collection to be on Display at 2011 Concours d'Elegance
Complete set of 1933 – 1934 Auburn V-12 Salon cars
New Ford C-Max: Clever, Study in Fuel Efficiency
Ford C-MAX offers SYNC® connectivity, MyFord Touch™ driver connect technology, HD Radio™ and industry-exclusive hands-free liftgate
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Chevrolet Volt Components Created from Gulf of Mexico Oil-Soaked Booms
100,000 Pounds of Waste Saved from the Nation’s Landfills
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Celani Family Vineyards and Andiamo 2010 Holiday Party
Tom Celani, co-owner of Celani Family Vineyards, and Joe Vicari, CEO of Andiamo Restaurant Group, co-hosted a holiday party for distinguished guests on Dec. 21. The event, held at Andiamo Bloomfield Township, included a strolling Italian buffet, Santa’s elves, and plenty of good cheer. Photos by Nick Martines
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Strategic Staffing Solutions' 20th Anniversary Party
Strategic Staffing Solutions, a global IT and business services firm in downtown Detroit, celebrated its 20th anniversary on Oct. 1, 2010 at the Detroit Athletic Club. More than 600 guests enjoyed cocktails, a gourmet buffet, and live entertainment. Photos by Nick Martines
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Lech Walesa visits Metro Detroit
The Polish Mission of the Orchard Lake Schools and Miller Canfield hosted former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Lech Walesa on Oct. 26, 2010 at the Pine Lake Country Club in West Bloomfield. Walesa also opened “Solidarnosc: Poland’s Struggle for Freedom” at the Walter P. Reuther Library. Photos by Nick Martines and Marcin Chumiecki
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The Hantz Group's Annual Office Party 2010
The Hantz Group, a financial holding company in Southfield, held its 13th anniversary celebration party at a private residence in Detroit on Oct. 1. The event included an Italian buffet from Giovanni’s in Detroit, numerous food stations, a dessert bar, and live entertainment. Photos by Nick Martines
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DBusiness Magazine's 2011 Top Lawyers Reception
It was a grand night for metro Detroit barristers as DBusiness Magazine hosted its first ever Top Lawyers reception at the Detroit Golf Club on Nov. 18, 2010. The event honored nearly 900 private attorneys who were recognized by their peers for their exceptional legal talents among 49 practice areas. Photos by Nick Martines and Patrick Gloria
Detroit's David Broderick Tower Completes Financing Plan, Renovation Begins
Dykema, a Detroit-based law firm, represented Motown Construction Partners LLC in securing of project financing
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2010 Cattle Baron's Ball at Oakland University
The American Cancer Society in Southfield raised $625,000 at its 2010 Cattle Baron’s Ball on Nov. 6 at Oakland University’s Shotwell-Gustafson Pavillion in Rochester Hills. The funds will assist with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Photos by Nick Martines
Urban Land Institute's 2010 Placemaker Awards in Detroit
The Detroit District Council of the Urban Land Institute honored Edsel B. Ford II and Peter Karmanos Jr. with its inaugural Placemaker Award on Nov. 11, 2010 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. Presenting the awards was Amanda Burden, chair of the New York City Planning Commission and director of the New York Department of City Planning. Photos by Patrick Gloria
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College for Creative Studies' 2010 Art of Wine
On Oct. 23, 2010 the College for Creative Studies held its 29th annual Detroit International Wine Auction at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. The event was sponsored by General Motors and featured wines from Duckhorn Wine Co. Photos by Nick Martines
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Detroit Hispanic Development Corp's Dream Makers 2010
The Detroit Hispanic Development Corp. held its 13th annual Dream Maker’s Youth Ambassadorship Program on Oct. 21 at DTE Energy’s corporate headquarters in Detroit. The initiative trains young people to educate their peers about the importance of completing school and developing professional skills. Photos by Nick Martines
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Downtown Detroit Partnership's 2010 Detroit Aglow
A longtime holiday tradition, the Downtown Detroit Partnership hosted its annual Detroit Aglow fundraiser on Nov. 22 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. More than 700 guests enjoyed a traditional holiday dinner of turkey with all of the fixings. Photos by Nick Martines
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Global Auto Forecast — 2016
After a rough patch of two years caused mostly by the global financial meltdown, worldwide light vehicle sales are projected to rise to 93.0 million units in 2016, up from 69.7 million units in 2010, according to CSM Worldwide in Northville. That’s good news for metro Detroit OEMs and their suppliers. Still, many analysts believe […]
OnStar Expands Beyond GM Cars
OnStar ‘Blue Button’ Safety, Security and Connectivity Now Available for Most Top-Selling Vehicles on the Road Today
Successfully Single, Inc. is hosting Doctor Zhivago Night in Winter Wonderland
The love and romance “Doctor Zhivago” comes to life at the elegant Cherry Creek Golf Club on January 22, 2011 from 7:30 – midnight
Detroit Medical Center Kicking Off $300 Million in Projects With the Awarding of the First $60-70 Million
Contracts totaling $50 million dollars went to the DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan Specialty Center and to private room renovation at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
Visteon Brings Smart Connectivity Solutions Into the Vehicle
Visteon is working with other technology providers to bring active screen replication solutions that can control exactly what and how content is displayed
Bright Automotive Hiring for 200 Engineering and Business Development Jobs in Southeast Michigan
Positions will focus on bringing the IDEA plug-in electric hybrid fleet vehicle to market
Auto Supplier Visteon to Trade on New York Stock Exchange under Symbol VC
Visteon emerged from bankruptcy under Chapter 11 on Oct. 1, 2010, following a 16-month reorganization process
Domestic Justice Reality TV Show To Hold Second Casting Call At Stautzenberger Institute
The Domestic Justice casting call will be held at SI/S3 Studios located at 16630 Southfield Road in Allen Park, Michigan (Entrance 5)
American Axle Acquires Full Ownership of AAM Sona Axle Private Limited
AAM Sona Axle, previously a JV between AAM and Sona Koyo Limited to manufacture and sell light truck, passenger car and SUV axle assemblies for the India market, is now an independent company wholly owned by AAM.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces dates for move of 3,000 employees to Downtown Detroit
Expanded campus to run from GM Renaissance Center to existing
Blue Cross offices on Lafayette AvenueTop 5 Factors That Will Boost Auto Sales in 2011
U.S. new-car and light-truck sales are headed for double-digit percentage gains in 2011, says Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
GM, Argonne Sign Licensing Deal for Advanced Battery Chemistry
Automaker Can Use Cutting-Edge Battery Technology Throughout Supply Chain
Otsego Club Hosts United States National Snowboard Team
Top snowboarders in the country coming to Michigan in January
PwC's Autofacts Forecasts 2011 Global Automotive Assembly to Exceed 75 Million Units
A resilient and rebalanced automotive landscape across mature and emerging markets should deliver strong results in 2011
Oakland and Macomb County Economic Development Teams Sponsor New Concept Career Fair February 24 at Oakland University
Thousand+ Expected at Oakland Macomb Job Hub 2011: Where Oakland Macomb Employers Meet SE Michigan Job Seekers
Ford Vertrek Concept Previews a Sleeker, Sportier and More Stylish Compact Sport Utility Vehicle
The Vertrek concept is Ford’s vision for a utility vehicle that will appeal to customers around the globe
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Joins Dykema
Top Michigan Law Enforcement Official to Bolster Firm’s Health Care Fraud Compliance, White Collar, Commercial Litigation and Government Related Practices
All-New 2011 Chrysler 300 Sedan Makes Its World Premiere
The all-new 2011 Chrysler 300 sedan delivers grand-touring performance and world-class ride and handling with best-in-class V-6 engine power and new second-generation E-segment chassis architecture
Palace Sports & Entertainment Maintains Market Lead in 2010
DTE Energy Music Theatre, which completed its 20th anniversary season under Palace Sports & Entertainment’s ownership, was listed as the year’s most-attended amphitheatre by trade publications Billboard and Pollstar
DTE Energy Supports PEV Sales with Charging Stations
Early adopters to benefit from free charging stations and PEV metering program
Residential Incentive Program, “Live Midtown,” to Increase Detroit’s Midtown Population
University Cultural Center Association to Administer Program for DMC, HFHS and WSU Employees
U.S. Auto Industry Continues on the Road to Recovery
Generation Y Firmly in the Driver’s Seat, says Deloitte Survey
Advanced Defense Vehicle Systems Delivers Armored Personnel Carriers to Kuwait Ministry of Interiors
The ADVS 6x6x6 Desert Chameleon vehicle specs include a removable “V” hull design with adaptable armor modules to increase blast dispersion and survivability
GM Completes Contribution of 60.6 Million Shares of GM Common Stock to Its U.S. Pension Plans
Voluntary contribution of 60.6 million shares of GM common stock to U.S. hourly and salaried pension plans, valued at approximately $2 billion
OnStar Looking for Application Developers of the Future
OnStar is looking for the most original and compelling in-vehicle voice-enabled application through the 2011 OnStar Student Developer Challenge
Pancreatic Cancer: Henry Ford Hospital Launches Study to Develop Screening Test
A clinical research study to develop a rapid and inexpensive blood screening test for the early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has been launched by Henry Ford Health System and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Infinity Primary Care Joins Henry Ford Physician Network
Infinity Primary Care is a group of 52 family and internal medicine physicians located in Brighton, Canton, Livonia, Novi, and West Bloomfield
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announces federal assistance for small businesses
Lending programs will increase access to credit
Next Generation Automobile Alcohol Detection System to be Developed by Takata and TruTouch Technologies
Partnership in Auburn Hills to Develop Lower-cost, Non-invasive Automotive Solution
Outdoorama is Feb. 24-27 at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi
Many of the state’s more than one million anglers and hunters will see the latest in boats and sporting gear
University of Michigan Researchers Find Indirect Path to Attack Breast Cancer Stem Cells
Bone marrow-derived cells create ‘niche’ to harbor cancer stem cells; New therapies could target the niche to kill the stem cells
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Opens Application Process for Promising Midwest Companies
Conference Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Expanded Format for High Growth Ventures Seeking $500,000 to $20 Million in Funding
Fuel-efficient Cars and Crossovers Drove Chevrolet Sales 16 Percent Higher in 2010
Chevy sold 1,565,632 vehicles and gained 0.7 points of U.S. market share last year, showing gains across the brand’s full line of cars, trucks, and crossovers
SAE International Plays Key Role in Development of Smart Grid Infrastructure Standards
The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) Governing Board recently approved three key standards, two of which were developed by SAE International
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to Deliver 2011 State of the County speech
Topics will include the latest economic development news from Emerging Sectors, Medical Main Street, and Automation Alley
