September-October 2017
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Grow Personal or Business Wealth with the Right Advice
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Where to Meet, Where to Stay – September 2017
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Sachse Construction Announces Two Executive Leadership Changes
Detroit-based Sachse Construction, a commercial construction management firm, has announced two updates to its executive leadership team. Jay McKnee will now serve as Sachse’s vice president and director of pre-construction, and Kevin Blind joins the leadership team as vice president of commercial operations.
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HNTB Corp. Adds Nathan Ford to their Firm as Public Involvement Director
HNTB Corp, an infrastructure solution firm serving both public and private owners, has announced that Nathan Ford will be joining their team in the company’s Detroit Office.
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Sean McCaffrey Named President and CEO at Gas Station TV
Gas Station TV (GSTV), a national video network, today announced Sean McCaffrey as their new president and CEO. McCaffrey brings more than 20 years of experience in the media industry to his new position at GSTV.
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Katie Ceci Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager at Ross Mortgage
Troy-based Ross Mortgage Corp., a residential mortgage lender, today announced Katie Ceci’s promotion to assistant branch manager.
Michigan Economic Development Corp. Funds New Projects, More Jobs
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. today approved two business expansions and community development projects that are expected to generate $18.5 million in capital investment and create 185 jobs in the state.
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Henry Ford Allegiance Health Announces Mark Smith as Chief Medical Officer
Jackson-based Henry Ford Allegiance Health (HFAH), a locally governed health system, today named Dr. Mark Smith as their new senior vice president, medical affairs, and chief medical officer (CMO).
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Hunter Coe Named CEO of Coe Press Equipment
Sterling Heights-based Coe Press Equipment, a coil handling manufacturing company, has promoted Hunter Coe to CEO.
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Colby Newman Named Executive Chef at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC), in Grosse Pointe Shores, has appointed Colby Newman as their new executive chef.
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Tim Laube Receives 2017 Soaring Eagle Award
Vistage Michigan, an executive coaching organization, has awarded Tim Laube the 2017 Soaring Eagle Award.
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Robert L. Dewaelsche Named President of Southwest Detroit Business Association
The Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA), a non-profit organization that facilitates the continuation of a stable Southwest Detroit, today announced Robert L. Dewaelsche as their new president.
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Charles P. Barnes Becomes Of Counsel to Demorest Law Firm
Royal Oak-based Demorest Law Firm has announced Charles P. Barnes to become of counsel to the firm.
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City Year Detroit Adds 4 to Board of Directors
City Year Detroit, an organization that provides research-based interventions to help students and schools succeed, has announced four new members to their board of directors.
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Tata Technologies Appoints JK Gupta as Chief Financial Officer
India-based Tata Technologies, a global engineering services and manufacturing provider with its North American office in Novi, today announced JK Gupta as their new chief financial officer.
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United Way Adds 3 Team Leaders
United Way of Southeastern Michigan, a nonprofit organization that facilitates volunteering, advocacy, and campaigning for the region, has appointed three new members to its leadership team.
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Thomas Lasky Returns to Colliers International as Executive Vice President
Southfield-based Colliers International, a global real estate service company, has hired Thomas Lasky back to their team of executives.
Rob Casalou Named Board Chairman of Together Health Network
Southfield-based health care provider, Together Health Network, has selected Rob Casalou as chairman of its board of directors.
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Mike Treash Named Vice President and COO of HAP
Detroit-based insurance company, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), today announced Mike Treash as their new senior vice president and COO.
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Beaumont Health Appoints Aaron Gillingham as Chief of Human Recourses
Royal Oak-based Beaumont Health has named Aaron Gillingham as chief of human resources.
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Patrick O’Keefe Named CEO of Grow Michigan
Bloomfield Hills-based Grow Michigan, a company that provides growth capital structure to the Michigan small business community, today announced Patrick O’Keefe as CEO.
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September – October 2017 Commentary
Many major manufacturing operations across the nation operate power plants as a way to save money over purchasing energy from the grid, as well as to ensure reliability. But more and more, federally overseen grid operators, independent system energy producers, regional transmission organizations, and states are forcing large manufacturers to siphon off and sell electricity they produce.
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Dream Makers’ Gala 2017
The Detroit Hispanic Development Corp. hosted the 20th Anniversary Dream Makers’ Gala on Sept. 28 at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino. Guest enjoyed a strolling dinner, cocktails, live music, and a silent auction.
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Michele Azar Joins Art Van as Chief Digital Officer
Warren-based Art Van Furniture has hired Michele Azar as chief digital officer.
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Michigan Human Society Appoints Two Executive Leaders
The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) in Bingham Farms has announced Doug Plant and Andy Seltz to join their team.
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Arsenal of Innovation
Propelled by the U.S. Army’s large R&D operation in Warren, the defense, automotive, manufacturing, IT, and cybersecurity sectors are converging to develop autonomous ground and aerial vehicles, new technologies, and rapid prototyping.
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Tale of Two Cities
Rebuilding urban districts lining Michigan Avenue — Corktown in Detroit and the two downtown areas of Dearborn — follow a similar formula: Get land control, find strong developers, reduce red tape, and rebuild.
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30 in Their Thirties 2017
Disruption is a key aspect of the 2017 class of 30 in Their Thirties, upending such traditional industries as the real estate title sector, metals recycling, 3-D scanning, point-of-sale systems, retail shopping, and logistics.
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Peg Tallet Named COO of Michigan Women’s Foundation
The Michigan Women’s Foundation (MWF), a non profit organization with offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit, has promoted Peg Tallet to COO.
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Finn Partners Names Mike DeVilling as Detroit Senior Partner
Detroit-based Finn Partners, a marketing and communications firm, has added Mike DeVilling as the agency’s senior partner.
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Michigan Women’s Foundation Adds Kristin Lusn as Director of Development
The Michigan Women’s Foundation (MWF), a non profit organization with offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit, has announced Kristin Lusn as director of development.
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Letter from the Editor: The Long Play
To expand her IT and business services company, which last year recorded $321.3 million in revenue, Cindy Pasky could poach workers from her competitors or seek out immigrant workers.
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Doeren Mayhew Names Chad Anscheutz as Chairman and Managing Shareholder
Troy-based accounting and advisory firm Doeren Mayhew announced Chad Anscheutz as chairman and managing shareholder.
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Catherine M. Karol Joins Butzel Long as Counsel
Business law firm Butzel Long has announced Catherine M. Karol to join as Counsel in the firm’s Detroit office.
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Ronald and Eileen Wesier Donate $1 Million to UM-Dearborn
The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) has received a $1 million donation for their Engineering Lab Building project from Ronald and Eileen Weiser.
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Tim Williams Named Vice Chairman of Pinkerton
Ann Arbor-based Pinkerton, a corporate risk management services and solutions provider, has appointed Tim Williams as vice chairman.
DBusiness Breakfast Series: Powered by Women 2017
The DBusiness Breakfast Series presented by Plante Moran was held at the Gem Theatre in Detroit on August 20 celebrating the Powered by Women 2017 honorees. Guests enjoyed a strolling breakfast, networking, and presentation from the female business leaders featured on this year’s Powered by Women list.
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Randal Brown to Serve as General Counsel for The Great Lakes Water Authority
Detroit-based Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA), a water and sewer services provider, has hired Randal Brown as general counsel.
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Gerold Bepler Elected to Serve Board of Directors of American Cancer Institutes
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) has elected Dr. Gerold Bepler, president and CEO of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit to serve a three-year term on the board of directors.
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Margaret Dimond Named President and CEO of McLaren Oakland
McLaren Oakland has appointed Margaret Dimond as president and CEO.
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Katila Howard Receives 2017 Five Under Ten Award
Katila Howard, an attorney for Lansing law firm Foster Swift, was one of five recipients of the “Five Under Ten” Young Alumni Recognition Award for the Black Alumni Association of the University of Michigan (UMBA).
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Variety Detroit Announces Lois Shaevsky as Board of Directors President
Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit, has named Lois Shaevsky as president of its board of directors.
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Fore Knowledge
How to propel youth education through the game of golf.
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Mark R. Lezotte Awarded Richard L. Beer Volunteer Award
Mark Lezotte, a health care attorney for Detroit-based Butzel Long, has received the Richard L. Beer Volunteer Award from United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Detroit (UCP/Detroit).
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A. Douglas Rothwell Added to ITC Holding Corp. Board of Directors
ITC Holdings Corp., an electricity transmission company headquartered in Novi, has appointed A. Douglas Rothwell to its board of directors.
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OpTech Appoints Gary Corbin as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
OpTech, a Troy-based IT, engineering, healthcare, and financial solutions provider, has announced Gary Corbin as executive vice president of corporate development.
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Jack Entertainment Adds 6 to Leadership Team
Detroit-based gaming company Jack Entertainment has announced six promotions within their leadership team.
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Ted Gillary Named Executive of the Year by Detroit Executives Association
Ted Gillary, executive manager of the Detroit Athletic Club (DAC), will be honored by the Detroit Executives Association as the Executive of the Year on Nov. 30.
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Achates Power Adds Two Board of Directors
Achates Power Inc., a San Diego-based internal combustion engine developer with offices in Farmington Hills, has added John Wall and John Koszewnik to their board of directors.
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Thomas W. Litzler Named Executive Vice President and COO of Schostak Brothers and Co.
Livonia-based real estate company Schostak Brothers and Co. has selected Thomas W. Litzler as their president and COO.
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Honor And Legacy
How a pizza chain inspired a marque restaurant at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Tech Forward
Oakland University cited nationally for developing talent for self-driving vehicle industry.
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Nurture And Renew
If Southwest Solutions, a multifaceted human services agency in Detroit, did nothing else but renovate affordable homes and sell them to lower-income residents, homeless people, or veterans, it would fail.
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James Townsend Elected to Wayne State University’s Order of the Coif
James H. Townsend, an attorney for Detroit-based Butzel Long, has been elected to Wayne State University’s (WSU) Chapter of the Order of the Coif.
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Greg Nodland Promoted to President of Great Expressions Dental Centers
Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC), a dental support organization headquartered in Southfield, has promoted Greg Nodland to president.
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Virtual Studio
Clawson’s Deep Canvas is using virtual reality to create product prototypes.
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PDA Q&A: Michael Angelo Caruso, E-Interview
Interview with owner of Edison House in Royal Oak.
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Touchdown
Former University of Michigan football trainer, Mike Barwis, uses his knowledge to help athletes prevent and overcome injuries
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Double Duty
Bonner C. Upshaw III was a professional on the hardwood; now he’s in the corporate suite.
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David Goswami Joins Harness Dickey
Harness Dickey law firm has added attorney David Goswami to its metro Detroit office in Troy.
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Collins Eindhorn Farell Hires Elizabeth A. Hohauser
Collins Einhorn Farrell, a law firm located in Southfield, has appointed Elizabeth A. Hohauser to the firm’s General and Automotive Practice Group.
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A Better Idea
Alessandro F. Uzielli, great-great grandson of Henry Ford, is finding himself in Detroit more than ever.
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Joan Byrne Named Buyer of the Year
The Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association (MPPOA), a non profit organization, has awarded Joan Byrne as the 2017 Buyer of the Year.
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Detroit Country Day School Adds 2 to Board of Trustees
Detroit Country Day School (DCDS), an independent college prep school, has appointed Derek T. Batts, financial advisor and attorney, and Danialle Karmanos, entrepreneur and philanthropist, to its board of trustees.
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Clayton Thelen Named CFO and Secretary of Agree Realty
Bloomfield Hills-based Agree Realty Corp. has announced Clayton Thelen as CFO and secretary.
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Making Waves
Goldfish Swim School plans to open 60 new locations this year.
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Central to Everything
Thanks to George H. Webb, Michigan Central Railroad’s new depot in 1913 was a wonder of design and engineering.
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2017 Top Restaurants in Metro Detroit
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