November-December 2020
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November-December 2020
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Special Report: 2021 Michigan Economic Forecast – Pandemic Pitfalls
The 2021 economy will be influenced by the coronavirus pandemic, the approval (or not) of a vaccine, more federal stimulus, and who wins the presidential and congressional elections.
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CEO Gift Guide 2020
Deck the executive halls at home to ease the stress and replenish the spirit.
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Largest Hospital Systems in Michigan
Listed by 2019 Operating Revenue
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Top Lawyers 2021
The research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent out to the certified lawyers within the metro Detroit area. Many votes were cast honoring excellence in the legal field. Inclusion in DBusiness magazine’s Top Lawyers list is based solely upon one’s standing within their peer group. Listings in Top Lawyers cannot be purchased.
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Largest Multitenant Office Buildings
Listed by Size.
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Tech Track
The development of the first dedicated digital roadway for connected vehicles is underway along Michigan Avenue from Detroit to Ann Arbor — powered by a team of local, national, and international designers, innovators, disruptors, and technologists.
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Letter from the Editor: Data Stream
Once French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac edged his canoe onto the banks of the Detroit River on July 24, 1701, it wasn’t long before industry gobbled up nearly every inch of the waterfront.
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Venture Development: A Life of Purpose, Kiarra Ambrose
Success in the educational sector comes from devoted teachers who focus on critical thinking, flexible lessons, and problem-solving to inspire children.
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Back Story
A local entrepreneur produces his fourth film and signs a distribution deal with Sony Music.
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COVID-19 Workout
The coronavirus outbreak in March roiled the national and global economies, caused millions of job losses, and depressed financial markets. Some industries were hurt more than others. As the world awaits a vaccine, DBusiness proposes a workout plan for 10 affected business sectors and considers the opportunities that have come to the forefront for prospective investors.
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Pacesetter
A nonprofit in Southfield refurbishes pacemakers for use around the world.
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November – December 2020 Commentary
Online shopping, which reported steady growth in recent years, has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other e-commerce retailers have been hiring thousands of workers to keep pace with demand, and there don’t appear to be any signs the surge will plateau, let alone dip.
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Earn, Return, Invest
Investor Adam Levinson made a fortune on Wall Street and beyond, but he’s most proud of giving back to his hometown by creating the Detroit Children’s Fund.
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Smartest Cut
Software from Applied Automation Technologies in Rochester Hills extends accuracy
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Fore Play
A bright spot in the region’s economy has been the outdoor recreational sector, especially among private clubs, as the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that began in March encouraged more people to golf, swim, sail, boat, play tennis, race cars, and dine on patios and in courtyards.
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Plastic Path
In the first study of plastic use across the entire U.S. economy, researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor found two-thirds of the plastic put into use in 2017 was for non-single-use items such as electronics, furniture, construction materials, and automobiles.
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Brain Health
Recent studies suggest a large majority of people don’t fully recover from concussions, as was previously believed, which could lead to larger problems if left untreated.
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Home Grown
Local small farm diversifies to thrive.
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A Dam Shame
Two large earthen dams breached by heavy rains in mid-May wiped out hundreds of businesses and homes in and near Midland. Damages, estimated at $200 million, have property owners seeking relief through the courts while questioning the role state leaders played in the disaster.
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A Moot Point
“You’re not going to go into the biggest game of your life and never practice,” says former Judge Henry W. Saad, who leads a new appellate consultation and mock oral arguments service at Farmington Hills-based Young and Associates, a law firm specializing in complex business litigation.
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Liquid Return
In response to COVID-19, Stone Soap Co. in Sylvan Lake moved from producing car wash detergent to hand sanitizer in two weeks’ time.
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Master of Modernism
Albert Kahn revolutionized industry, yet never lost sight of classical architecture.