November-December 2014
SEA LIFE Aquarium Invites Michigan Children to Serve on Panel
AUBURN HILLS — SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium — the 35,000-square-foot aquarium set to open in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in early next year — announced a contest to select 12 […]
National Kidney Foundation Raises Awareness on Managing Diabetes
ANN ARBOR — The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan this month is encouraging those with diabetes to control the disease in order to prevent diabetes-related health complications down the road. […]
SME Launches Manufacturing Awareness Campaign
DEARBORN — SME, an organization dedicated to supporting manufacturing through training, events, media, and membership, today announced #MFGis, an awareness campaign to help students, educators, professionals and companies tell their […]
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Brandon Out; U-M Names Interim Athletic Director
ANN ARBOR — University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel has appointed James Hackett, the recently retired chief executive officer of Michigan-based Steelcase Inc., as interim athletic director for the university. […]
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OCC Foundation Names New Executive Director
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Carol Furlong has been named the new executive director for the Oakland Community College Foundation. Furlong will lead the college’s fundraising efforts, working to grow and nurture […]
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland Event Honors Homeownership
PONTIAC — Focusing on building homes, communities, and hope, Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County’s will hold its second annual signature fundraising event on Nov. 20 at the Townsend Hotel […]
Bras for a Cause Raises $10,000 for Karmanos Cancer Institute
FARMINGTON HILLS — Mojo, host of Mojo in the Morning on WKQI-FM, and Chad Johnson, CEO of Lady Jane’s Haircuts for Men, presented the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute with […]
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Bar Association will Present Award to Dickinson Wright Attorney
Attorney Steven G. Howell, a member of Dickinson Wright PLLC in Detroit, will receive the Barbara J. Rom Award for Bankruptcy Excellence from the Federal Bar Association’s eastern district of Michigan chapter.
The Big Three Awards $2.68M Contract to Develop Hybrid Battery System
SOUTHFIELD — The United States Advanced Battery Consortium, operated by Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Co., and General Motors Co., awarded a $2.68 million advanced battery technology contract to Maxwell Technologies […]
Punch Bowl Social Holds Job Fair for 150 Positions in Detroit
DETROIT — Punch Bowl Social, an entertainment concept restaurant developed by award-winning restaurateur Robert Thompson, is holding a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday to fill nearly 150 positions for its […]
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New Attorney Joins Honigman’s Corporate Department
DETROIT — Attorney Chao “Charley” Meng has joined the corporate department at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in the firm’s Detroit office. Meng, who speaks Mandarin fluently, focuses his […]
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New Chief Medical Officer Named for St. Joseph Mercy Hospitals
ANN ARBOR — Rosalie Tocco-Bradley, Ph.D., M.D. has been appointed chief medical officer for St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and St. Joseph Mercy Livingston hospitals. She will oversee administration for […]
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DME Company Adds to Sales Team
MADISON HEIGHTS — DME Company, a global provider of mold technologies, has named a new director of sales, and two new territory managers. Todd Castile, far left, with 35 years […]
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Health Alliance Plan Names Chief Financial Officer
DETROIT — Health Alliance Plan has promoted Todd Hutchison to senior vice president and chief financial officer. Hutchison was vice president of underwriting and actuarial services. As the CFO, Hutchison […]
Marlee's to Host Michael Kors Styling Event in Novi
NOVI — Marlee’s will host the Michael Kors style team at its Twelve Oaks Mall flagship store for a holiday styling event and trunk show on Friday and Saturday. With […]
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Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation Names New Communications Director
DETROIT — Leslie Fleming is joining Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation as director of communications and annual giving. Fleming has more than 30 years experience developing and executing marketing functions, […]
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Video: DBusiness Honors 30 in Their Thirties 2014
The 2014 class of 30 in Their Thirties manages global businesses, oversees major events, operates upscale restaurants, and forges ahead with the latest technological advances.
Team Schostak Restaurants to Offers Free Meals to Vets
LIVONIA —TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants will offer free meals to veterans and active military personnel on Veterans Day, as part of its year-long Thank You Movement campaign honoring U.S. troops. […]
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Ghafari Names New Chief Financial Officer
DEARBORN— Keith Sherman, CPA, has joined Ghafari Associates as its new chief financial officer. Sherman brings more than 20 years of financial and accounting experience. He is a certified public […]
Goodwill Industries to Open New Retail Store in Livonia
LIVONIA — Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit on Saturday will open a nearly 18,500 square-foot new construction retail space in Livonia, bringing 25 jobs to the nonprofit’s largest metro Detroit […]
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Art Van Furniture to Host 3rd Annual Wonderland in Warren and Grand Rapids
WARREN — Art Van Furniture, today, will host its Third Annual Art Van Wonderland, featuring sparkling, sprawling, seasonal showrooms with one million twinkling lights to be unveiled at formal lighting […]
M-1 RAIL Picks International Company to Build Streetcars
DETROIT — M-1 RAIL announced it has selected a company, and will begin negotiations for the design and build of six individual streetcars, — expected to be approximately $30 million […]
Farbman Group Closes on Downtown Properties
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group, a full-service real estate company, announced today they closed on several occupancy deals in Detroit’s Central Business District. “Our ongoing work in the Central Business District […]
KIRCO Completes Addition on French Plant in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS — KIRCO MANIX has completed construction a 25,000 square-foot addition to a plant for AdduXi, a French company, who has recently established a new facility in Rochester Hills. […]
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Dickinson Wright Adds Attorney to Troy Office
TROY — Dickinson Wright PLLC has added attorney Eric McGlothlin to the firm’s Troy office. McGlothlin will focus his practice in the areas of public finance, municipal law ,and education […]
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Eisbrenner Promotes Assistant Account Executive
ROYAL OAK — Eisbrenner Public Relations has promoted Katelyn Crain from account coordinator to assistant account executive. In her new position, Crain will support accounts with development of communications strategies, […]
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Howard Hanna Names New Agent to Birmingham Office
ANN ARBOR — Robert Gavey has joined the Howard Hanna Real Estate Services office in Birmingham. Gavey has previous work experience in mortgage banking real estate sales and management. In […]
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Botsford Hospital Promotes 2 Executives
FARMINGTON HILLS —David Gaffney and Narendra Sanath-Kumar, have been promoted to serve as vice presidents at Botsford Hospital. Gaffney, far left, has responsibility over all functions related to imaging services, […]
New Tenants Added to Wickfield Center in Ann Arbor
ANN ARBOR — Colliers International Ann Arbor today announced it has leased space to two new tenants in the Wickfield Center, 100 Phoenix Dr. in Ann Arbor. They are: NSF […]
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Truscott Rossman Adds Veteran PR Executive
DETROIT — John Bailey, a veteran strategic communications professional in Michigan for more than 40 years, has joined Truscott Rossman as its first business strategist. Bailey, founder of John Bailey […]
Botsford Opens New Skin Cancer Treatment Center
FARMINGTON HILLS — Botsford Hospital has opened a new skin cancer treatment service within the Botsford Cancer Center in Farmington Hills. The Botsford Mohs Surgery Center is used mostly to […]
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Associate Attorney Joins Brinks’ Ann Arbor Office
ANN ARBOR — Briana Emerson has joined the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Gilson & Lione as an associate attorney. Emerson served as a summer associate with Brinks in 2013 […]
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Community House in Birmingham Names New President
BIRMINGHAM — The Community House has named William Seklar as its new president. Seklar, has more than 20 years in management, purchasing, and development experience. He most recently was president […]
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Arab American and Chaldean Council Adds New Board Members
TROY — The Arab American and Chaldean Council, a nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, has added five new members to its board of directors. The […]
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Kildal Services Principal Named Among Top Women Accountants
WHITE LAKE — Stacy Kildal, principal of Kildal Services, a bookkeeping and consulting firm, was named among the Most Powerful Women in Accounting by CPA Practice Adviser for the third […]
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Franco Public Relations Names New Senior Vice President
DETROIT— Franco Public Relations Group has promoted Tina Benvenuti-Sullivan to senior vice president. In her new position, Benvenuti-Sullivan will take on a more active role in Franco’s strategic planning and […]
Grand Rapids-based Ranir Acquires Toothbrush Firm in France
GRAND RAPIDS — Building on its position as a leading private label provider of consumer oral and personal health care products, Grand Rapids-based Ranir, has announced it has acquired Oralys […]
Parade Company Announces Celebrity Lineup for Thanksgiving Day
DETROIT — The Parade Co. announced today an incredible celebrity line-up to appear in the 88th America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van Furniture. On Nov. 27, this year’s parade […]
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Carhartt Names New Senior VP of Customer Experience
DEARBORN — Carhartt, a premium work wear brand, has named Andi Lobdell as its new senior vice president of customer experience. In this newly created position, Lobdell will lead the […]
Celani Family Foundation, WJR Launch 'Hunger Free In The D'
NOVI — The Celani Family Foundation today is partnering with WJR 760-AM this holiday season to launch a community-wide fundraising initiative called Hunger Free In The D. “Helping our neighbors […]
Farbman Group Receives Award for Top Building
SOUTHFIELD — Farbman Group/NAI Farbman received the Building Owners and Managers Association of Metro Detroit TOBY — The Outstanding Building of the Year — Award in the medical category for […]
Walsh College Announces New Leadership Certification Series
TROY — Walsh College will launch a new leadership certification program aimed at mid-level managers and recently promoted leaders from small and mid-sized companies to begin in January. Leadership-YOU is […]
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OpTech Names New Technical Recruiter
TROY — OpTech, an IT, engineering, and health care workforce solutions provider, has named Marian Zadora as its new technical recruiter.  Zadora will be responsible for recruiting top IT […]
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Dykema Attorney Receives Women of Color Award
BLOOMFIELD HILLS — Dykema attorney Bonnie Mayfield has received the Women of Color Achievement Award from the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit, in partnership with the Women Presidents’ Organization. […]
Michigan First Credit Union Opens New Concept Branch
LATHRUP VILLAGE — Michigan First Credit Union opened its new concept financial store in Eastpointe this week that utilizes tablet technology and allows employees to work immediately and directly with […]
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Baker Tilly Names New Senior Manager
SOUTHFILED — Michael J. Mroue has joined Baker Tilly as a senior manager. Mroue has more than 25 years of experience working for a variety of manufacturing facilities, specializing in […]
Display Group Adds New Sales Director
DETROIT — Display Group, a custom display and event rental and services company in Detroit, has hired Michael Miner as chief sales officer. Miner brings more than 20 years of […]
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Westin Southfield Names Catering Sales Manager
SOUTHFIELD — Michelle Ray has been appointed social catering sales manager for The Westin Southfield and Executive Meeting Center. In her new position Ray is responsible for booking and servicing […]
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Top Lawyers 2015
or our 2015 Top Lawyers Peer Review survey, we partnered with Best Lawyers in America, the pre-eminent referral guide to the legal profession. Each attorney was asked to nominate lawyers among more than 100 legal specialties. All of the listings will be available online at DBusiness.com as of Nov. 17, 2014.
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Granite City Brewery Comes to GM Ren Cen
DETROIT — The Minneapolis-based Granite City restaurant and brew-pub will open its 35th location in the GM Renaissance Center next fall. Construction is expected to start in January. “We’re pleased […]
Voting Begins for $10,000 Top Business Challenge
DETROIT— New Economy Initiative, a special project of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, announced today that four small businesses in Detroit will have the opportunity to win two $10,000 […]
Streetcar Expert to Visit Detroit on M-1 Rail Project
DETROIT — Portland Streetcar Inc. Board Chair Emeritus Michael Powell will join M-1 RAIL President and CEO Matthew P. Cullen in Detroit on Wednesday to discuss the development benefits of […]
Detroit Lion to Provide Thanksgiving Dinners to Families
DETROIT — For his Project 84 initiative, Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles will be at Eastern Market, Shed 3 to provide 84 families with Thanksgiving dinners to pick up […]
Quicken Loans Earns Top Spot Again for Customer Satisfaction
DETROIT — Detroit-based Quicken Loans today announced that for the fifth consecutive year, the company ranks highest in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power among all major home loan lenders for […]
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Partridge Creek Names New Marketing Director
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Beth Woerner has been named the new marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at Partridge Creek. Woerner will be responsible for developing public programs and events, […]
Event Highlights Mission of Oakwood’s Center for Exceptional Families
DEARBORN — The Oakwood Center for Exceptional Families was recently the focus of an event to inspire and educate various benefactors and community members. The “Good Food, Good Wine, Good […]
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Dykema Attorney Named to Ann Arbor Parks Commission
ANN ARBOR — Stephen Borgsdorf, a senior attorney in Dykema’s firm’s commercial litigation practice group, was selected to a three-year term on the Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission. Borgsdorf also […]
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MedNetOne Adds Clinical Director, Project Manager
ROCHESTER — MedNetOne Health Solutions, a health care management organization, has named Maureen Murphy, far left, as its director of field care management clinicians and Lauren Yaroch, RN, as the […]
Tree Lighting Ceremony to Start Winter Magic Event
DETROIT —The 11th annual Quicken Loans Season of Winter Magic will begin Friday with a tree lighting ceremony presented by DTE Energy Foundation. The foundation donated a 60-foot tall, Michigan-grown […]
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Michigan Council of Women in Technology Names New Leadership
DETROIT —The Michigan Council of Women in Technology named Cindy Warner and Carey Pachla as the new president and vice president, respectively. Warner and Pachla will serve a two-year term […]
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American Dryer Names Sales & Marketing Director
LIVONIA— American Dryer recently hired Jim Fisher as its vice president of sales and marketing to oversee the extension of its cold plasma clean technology. Fisher, of Farmington Hills, will […]
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North Star Ranch Starts Construction on Boathouse
ANN ARBOR — North Star Reach, a camp for children with serious health challenges and their families is under construction and building its first building — the boathouse. Surrounded by […]
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New Associate Added to Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss
SOUTHFIELD — Kreuza L. Gjezi has joined Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC as an associate in the firm’s immigration and litigation department. Gjezi will represent individuals, families, and […]
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Varnum Attorney Name to Arthritis Foundation Board
GRAND RAPIDS — Varnum attorney Adam Brody has been elected to the Michigan Board of Trustees for the Arthritis Foundation. His appointment to the statewide organization follows several years of […]
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Art Van Furniture Names New President of PureSleep
WARREN — Art Van Furniture has promoted David Van Elslander to the newly created position of senior vice president, Art Van Furniture and president, Art Van PureSleep. In his new […]
STEC USA to Bring HQ to Madison Heights, Add 176 Jobs
LANSING — STEC USA, a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., is establishing a new facility in Madison Heights with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan […]
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SellerNation Names New Sales Director
SOUTHFIELD — David Sudia has joined SellerNation as sales executive to develop the sales team and lead training efforts for expansion into additional markets. Sudia has more than 15 years […]
FCA and GAC Reach Major Developments In Joint Venture Project
GUANGZHOU, China — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co., Ltd. today announced a preliminary agreement that would expand cooperation and further strengthen the GAC Fiat joint […]
Ohio-based Hospital System to Acquire St. Joseph Mercy Port Huron
ANN ARBOR — Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and Trinity Health announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Prime Healthcare Services, a hospital system based […]
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Rescued Grey Seal Pup Finds New Home at Detroit Zoo
ROYAL OAK — The Detroit Zoo’s Arctic Ring of Life is the new permanent home for a female grey seal pup that was rescued from the New Jersey seashore. The […]
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Rehmann Principal Honored with Vistage Ambassador Award
ST. CLAIR SHORES — Vistage Michigan has selected Rehmann Principal Jim Boyes as the recipient of its Ambassador Award. The honor is presented in recognition and appreciation of a member’s […]
NextEnergy Launches Challenge to Develop Lighting Technologies
LANSING— NextEnergy officially launched a global challenge aimed at inspiring the development of innovative energy solutions at an urban farming operation in Detroit. “NextChallenge was developed as a way to source […]
Level One Bank to Acquire Lotus Bancorp
FARMINGTON HILLS — Level One Bancorp officials announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement under which Novi-based Lotus Bancorp will merge into the Farmington Hills financial institution, creating […]
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GM Announces Senior Leadership Changes
DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced a series of leadership changes to continue its evolution into a stronger, more customer-centric organization. “We understand that we have to earn our […]
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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Names New President, CEO
ANN ARBOR — Rob Casalou has been named the new regional president and CEO of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System based in Ann Arbor. He will succeed Garry C. Faja, […]
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Community Foundation Names New VP of Marketing, Communications
DETROIT — The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan has named Kate French as its vice president of marketing and communications. French will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing marketing, […]
Historic White Horse Inn to Reopen after $3M Renovations
METAMORA — Michigan’s oldest continuously run restaurant —The White Horse Inn founded in 1850 — is poised to serve customers for the next century starting Monday after undergoing a major […]
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Ace Hardware Names New Chief Operating Officer
FARMINGTON HILLS — Great Lakes Ace Hardware has named Jason Haley as its chief operating officer to oversee the organization’s 47 newly renovated and rebranded stores. Haley is responsible for […]
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Foley Attorney Promoted to Colonel in U.S. Army Reserves
DETROIT — The U.S. Army Reserves has promoted Foley law firm partner Jeffrey Kopp to the rank of colonel. With this promotion, Kopp will take command of the 91st Legal […]
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Shinola Opens New Watch Dial Factory in Detroit
DETROIT — Shinola, the makers of modern, handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals, and pet accessories, today announced the opening of a new dial manufacturing operation in Detroit. The brand […]
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Snyder Continues Investment Mission in China
GUANGZHOU, China — Gov. Rick Snyder met with business executives, government officials, tourism operators, and media from Shengyang and Guangzhou over the weekend and today, making the case as part […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Acquires Probility Physical Therapy
ANN ARBOR — Saint Joseph Mercy Health System announced today it will acquire Probility Physical Therapy and expand its outpatient physical therapy locations in the region. The new organization is […]
Buddy’s Pizza Offers Gift Cards for Stocking Stuffers
DETROIT — Buddy’s Pizza, home of the Detroit-style pizza, is offering gift cards in all of the company’s 11 locations and online at Buddyspizza.com this holiday season. “For those looking […]
Pinkus Dermatopathology Laboratory Marks 70 Years
MONROE — Pinkus Dermatopathology Laboratory, among the oldest free-standing dermatopathology labs in the U.S., is celebrating 70 years in business — compiling an impressive record of analyzing more than 2.5 […]
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Townsend Hotel Adds Sous Chef, Director of Housekeeping
Semak, of Trenton, will manage the hotel’s banquet kitchen. Additionally, he will assist the hotel’s executive chef with the day-to-day culinary operations, including product ordering, staff scheduling and management, and […]
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Youth Day Co-founder Honored with Neighborhood Leadership Award
WARREN – Metro Detroit Youth Day Co-founder Edward Deeb recently received the Exemplary Neighborhood Leadership Award from the Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corp. for his role in supporting and inspiring […]
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Cunnington Named Among Distinguished Women
Northwood University has recognized Laurie Cunnington as one of seven nationally known women at its recent 45th Annual Distinguished Women Awards Gala. Cunnington is a partner with Cunnington and Cunnington, […]
Battery Giant Opens New Store in Harbortown
MADISON HEIGHTS — Battery Giant, a retail battery store, has opened its sixth Michigan store in Detroit’s Harbortown area on Jefferson. The Detroit store joins other Michigan Battery Giant locations […]
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Quinn Law Group Names New Shareholder
NOVI — Craig C. Scheuern has become a shareholder in Quinn Law Group PLLC based in Novi. Scheuern, of White Lake, concentrates his practice on the preparation and prosecution of […]
Snyder’s China Investment Mission Highlights $100M in Investments, 1,000 State Jobs
SHANGHAI – Gov. Rick Snyder continued the state’s pursuit of new business investments and export opportunities by meeting with Chinese executives and government officials to addressed Detroit’s and Michigan’s economic […]
State Approves $22M New Investment Fund, Business Expansions
LANSING — The Michigan Economic Development Corp. today announced Michigan Strategic Fund approval of a $22.5 million investment in a new private equity fund that will provide growth funding for […]
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Annual Fundraiser Set to Benefit Belle Isle Aquarium
DETROIT — Back for a second year, the Belle Isle Conservancy will celebrate the season during special holiday fundraiser, Light Up the Aquarium Dec. 5. Guests will enjoy a festive […]
Oakwood Receives $1M Challenge from Breast Cancer Survivor
TRENTON — Karen Colina Wilson Smithbauer announced a $1 million challenge to spark increased giving to women’s initiatives at Oakwood. Smithbauer’s commitment provides a dollar for dollar match for any […]
IncWell Venture Capital Joins Mark Cuban Investment
BIRMINGHAM —LabDoor, an online dietary supplement retailer that takes a scientific approach to product sales, is the newest company to join the investment portfolio of Birmingham-based venture capital company IncWell. […]
Snyder Completes Trade Mission to China
LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder has completed a week-long trade mission, visiting business and government leaders in five cities in China. The governor expressed confidence that the trip, his fourth […]
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Gov. Snyder Calls for Passage of $1.2B Plan to Repair Roads
SOUTHFIELD — Gov. Rick Snyder today called for the legislature to approve a plan to raise $1.2 billion annually for repairs to Michigan’s deteriorating roads and bridges. “The message from […]
$700K in Grants Awarded to Oakland County Companies for Skills Training
WATERFORD — Thirteen Oakland County companies received nearly $700,000 from the state’s Skilled Trades Training Fund, enabling them to hire approximately 1,300 new employees while upgrading the skills of more […]
Two Local Nonprofits Awarded $200K Neighborhood Builders Grants
DETROIT — The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has awarded the Southwest Detroit Business Association and the Coalition On Temporary Shelter $200,000 in flexible funding and leadership training as part […]
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U-M Health System Names Human Resources Chief
ANN ARBOR — Joseph E. Fournier has been named chief human resources officer for the U-M Health System. He will begin this leadership role in February 2015, with overall responsibility […]
