September-October 2016
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Foresight and Planning are Essential in Managing Wealth
Whether you’re running a business or overseeing your personal finances, knowledge and planning are invaluable. It’s always best to consider how you’ll handle events well in advance of their occurrence and be prepared as much as you can for the future.
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Where to Meet, Where to Stay – September 2016
When you choose a creative place to meet, you think creative. Therefore, the most important consideration in any off -site meeting is location, location, location.
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DEKRA SE Names New President and Chief Regional Officer
The global vehicle inspection organization DEKRA SE, has named Eric A. Labe as its new president and chief regional officer of DEKRA North America.
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Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler Appoints New Attorney
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, a Bloomfield Hills-based full service law firm, has appointed Jordan Glassco to its team of attorneys.
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Real Estate Attorney Joins Butzel Long
Real estate attorney David W. Hipp has joined Butzel Long as counsel in the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office.
McDonald’s Appoints New Vice President and General Manager for Michigan
McDonald’s Corp. has appointed Marcos Quesada as its new vice president and general manager of the Michigan region. In his new position, Quesada will work with McDonald’s owners and supplier partners […]
New President of Taubman Asia Appointed
Taubman Centers, Inc., located in Bloomfield Hills, has announced that Peter J. Sharp will assume the position of president of its subsidiary Taubman Asia.
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Motorcity Casino Hires New Executive Chef
Detroit-based Motorcity Casino has appointed Raymond Bertschy as its new executive chef.
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Near Perfect Media Hires New Executive Vice President and Partner
Birmingham-based Near Perfect Media has appointed Frank Buscemi as its new partner and executive vice president.
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CARE House of Oakland County Hires New Executive Director
Child advocacy center CARE House of Oakland County has appointed Blythe Spitsbergen as its new executive director, effective Oct. 3.
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Nexteer Automotive Appoints New President and Global COO
Nexteer Automotive Appoints Michael Richardson as its new President and Global COO.
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Space Race
After a lengthy career working for others, property manager Lynette Boyle strikes out on her own.
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Smart Grid
DTE Energy brings energy management to the internet of things
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Two of a Kind
What’s life like for a husband and wife who own side-by-side businesses — in this case, a European-style bistro and a nail salon, respectively — in downtown Birmingham?
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NextGen Detroit
New advances in digital control systems are paving the way for smart cities.
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PDA Q&A: Maureen Monte, E-Interview
Principal, Maureen Monte Consulting, Berkley
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Metal Portal
How a recycling business in Roseville offset a steep drop in global commodity prices.
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Brain Gain
The University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy’s new $16-million STEM center in Detroit could easily be mistaken for a research and technology center operated by a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
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Starting from Scratch
How a new restaurant and nightclub in downtown Royal Oak exceeded its budget, overcame unforeseen municipal requests, and still opened in just 10 months.
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Holocaust Memorial Center Appoints New Database and Technology Manager
The Holocaust Memorial Center of Farmington Hills has appointed Mark Mulder as Database and Technology Manager.
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McCreadie Group Names New COO
Ann Arbor-based McCreadie Group, Inc., has appointed Elena Stegemann as its COO.
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Poisonous Reach
Narcotics traffickers continue to move illicit drugs on the streets of metro Detroit, at the expense of lives, neighborhoods, and economic vitality.
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Easy as Pie
From a single startup to a Michigan staple, Grand Traverse Pie Co. plans more growth across the state.
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30 in Their Thirties 2016
The 2016 class of 30 in Their Thirties offers products and services from Michigan that span the world, from private jet charters to residential development to web design to the rebuilding of Detroit.
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Northville Parks and Recreations appoints New Director
The city of Northville has appointed Mark Gasche as the new director of Parks and Recreation.
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REDICO Appoints New Vice President of Development
Southfield-based real estate development and investment company REDICO has appointed Kent Heckaman as vice president of development.
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Junior Achievement of SE Michigan Hires New VP of Development and Marketing
Detroit-based Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan has named Jennifer Champion as its new vice president of development and marketing.
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Member of Dykema Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers
National law firm Dykema has announced that an attorney of its Bloomfield Hills office, Dennis Haffey, has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers.
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Automation Alley Hires New COO
Troy-based Automation Alley has hired Pavan Muzumdar as its new COO.
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Letter from the Editor: Detroit: V2V
Although a seemingly basic transportation proposal has an important position on the ballot this November, its passage has the potential to give a much longer runway of economic opportunity to business leaders and public officials.
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Rehmann Names Managing Principal for SE Region
Ryan Krause, CPA, has recently been announced as the new managing principal for the financial services firm Rehmann. He will begin his role in January.
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Bluewater Technologies Appoints New Member to Board of Directors
Southfield-based custom audiovisual company Bluewater Technologies has appointed Josh Linkner, CEO of Fuel Leadership in Detroit, to its board of directors.
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HKS Detroit Hires New VP and Design Director
The architectural design firm HKS Detroit has hired Alexander Briseño as its new vice president and design director.
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Henry Ford Health System Appoints New President and CEO of Health Alliance Plan
Henry Ford System Appoints Terri Kline as its President And CEO Of Health Alliance Plan
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Douglas Marketing Group LLC Announces New Vice President of Detroit Office
Douglas Marketing Group has appointed Sandy Hudson as the new president of its Detroit office.
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Vistage Michigan Names New Chief Executive Group Chair
Vistage Michigan names Bob Wiedmaier its new Chief Executive Group Chair.
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September – October 2016 Commentary
As a light rail system along Woodward Avenue in Detroit prepares to begin service next year, the big winners will be the growing number of city residents along the 3.3-mile route, as well as visitors attending sporting events, restaurants, or cultural performances.
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Baker College Names Dean of The College of Information Technology
Baker College has appointed Richard Bush as Dean of its College of Information Technology.
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GDI Infotech Appoints New Vice President
Ann Arbor-based GDI Infotech has appointed Rob Mahanes as its new vice president. As vice president, Mahanes will be in charge of leading the expansion of the company in the Chicago and Milwaukee […]
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Law Firm Bodman PLC Appoints New Attorney for Ann Arbor Office
Detroit-based business law firm Bodman PLC has appointed Erin Mendez as a new attorney for its Ann Arbor office. Mendez will represent individual clients in relation to estate planning and taxation, […]
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Beaumont Appoints Supply Chain Management Senior VP
Royal Oak-based Beaumont Health has named Ed Hardin as its new vice president of supply chain management. Hardin will begin working at his new position in late October.
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Concorde Holdings Appoints New COO
Livonia-based financial firm Concorde Holdings has appointed Matthew Ingber as its new COO.
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Baker Tilly Appoints New Michigan Managing Partner
Southfield-based accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly Virchow Kraus has appointed partner Patrick Killeen, CPA, as the Michigan office’s managing partner. In his new position, Killeen will act as the […]
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Detroit Economic Growth Corp. Appoints Executive Vice President and Senior Executive
The Detroit Economic Growth Corp. has appointed Peter Chapman as its executive vice president, effective Nov. 1, and Aaron Turk as senior executive for strategy and business development.
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Pentastar Aviation Appoints New Director of Avionics Solutions
Waterford-based aviation company Pentastar Aviation has appointed Scott Brooks as its first director of avionics solutions.
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Local Golfer Selected For World Golf Hall of Fame
Michigan Golf Hall of Fame member Meg Mallon has been selected for the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation Appoints New President and CEO
The board of trustees for the Detroit-based Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation has appointed Lawrence Burns as its new president and CEO. Some of Burns’ responsibilities for the foundation will […]
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Jaffee Partner Appointed to Technology Law and Training Advisory Board
Jeremy D. Bisdorf, a partner in the Southfield and Ann Arbor offices of Jaffe Raitt Heuer and Weiss, P.C., has been appointed to The Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) Technology Law and Training Advisory Board.
Plante Moran Appoints New Managing Partner
Southfield-based Plante Moran has announced that Jim Proppe has been selected by his partners as the firm’s next managing partner. His term is set to begin July 2017. In his […]
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Macomb County Appoints New Roads Director
Macomb County has appointed Bryan Santo as the new director of the Macomb County Department of Roads starting Jan. 1.
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Startup Savant
By June 2014, when Jay Adelson co-founded Center Electric, his technology venture capital firm, he’d already launched a half-dozen startups in 20 years and earned a reputation as a “serial entrepreneur” — never mind being chosen in 2008 as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in the Builders and Titans category.
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Creative Classics
Whether they’re playful, polished, or a little bit of both, the clothing and accessories you select lets others know you mean business.
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Central Line
An investor group bought a derelict railroad from the state of Michigan in 1847 and turned it into one of America’s most important regional lines.
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Cotton Bloom
Imagine the scene: It’s a blustery winter evening in the late 1990s. Snow is pelting down, at least a half-foot is already on the ground, and Dr. David Cotton and […]
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Health Care Rx
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law six years ago. Since then, both employers and individuals have struggled to understand the landmark legislation of the Obama administration.
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2016 Top Restaurants in Metro Detroit for Business
A private dinner, a power lunch, or a corporate event can make or break a company’s brand or image. Find the best tables and private rooms in the region.
