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DETROIT — Bank of America opened a new financial center in Rochester Hills that is part of the company’s plans to open more than 52 new financial centers in 2024 across 28 markets. The new financial center at 3035 S. Rochester Rd. showcases the latest technology, private offices to...

DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone named Cabbon Winston its 2023 BIZ Ambassador of the Year. A Detroit native, Winston has served as a BIZ Ambassador for over six years. In his current role, he serves as an equipment operator working to keep Downtown streets clean, safe and...

MUSKEGON, Mich. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) has secured a $2 million grant for Muskegon Public Schools to open a first-of-its-kind 6-10 Career Exploration Center on the soon-to-open Charles Hackley Middle School campus. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Peters ensured that several Michigan organizations and initiatives received...

SOUTHFIELD – Farbman Group, a Midwest full-service commercial real estate company, announced the promotion of Jordan Valasek to Vice President, Director of Property Management. "Jordan's exceptional leadership skills and unwavering dedication to our mission have been evident since he joined our team,” said Andy Farbman, CEO of Farbman Group. “It's a...

DETROIT –  Butzel, one of the leading law firms in Michigan, has chosen Lori Thomas Simoncic as its new Chief Operating Officer. Butzel, founded in Detroit in 1854 and with offices located in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Troy and Southwest, Mich.; New York, NY; and, Washington, D.C., also...

SAGINAW – Committed to both the water and manufacturing sectors, Duperon Corporation International Market Development Manager Michael Olvera has been elected to serve on the East Michigan District Export Council (DEC), a regional branch of the National Association of District Export Councils. Olvera has been instrumental in leading the company’s international business since 2013, which...

Plunkett Cooney associate attorney Michael D. Hanchett was recently named to the 2024 Class of Up & Coming Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW), an industry publication serving the state’s legal community. Hanchett, along with 28 other Michigan attorneys, will be honored at a recognition luncheon on April 26 at...

At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, partners Scott K. Lites, Michael P. Ashcraft, Jr. and Audrey J. Forbush were elected to Board leadership positions. Lites was elected Chair while Ashcraft was re-elected Secretary/Treasurer and...

Alfa Laval just published a brand new edition of the company’s renowned Pump Handbook. The 375-page handbook is free and contains scholarly information on basic pump functionality and in-depth guidelines for sizing and selecting the right pump type for optimum efficiency. The handbook is packed with real-life examples to...

The Alzheimer's Caregivers Network announced the launch of its brand-new resource, "Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease: A Map for Caregivers." This free, comprehensive manual is specifically designed to empower and support caregivers through every stage of Alzheimer's disease. This manual isn’t just another book. It’s the culmination of countless conversations with caregivers,...

LAFCU’s IT manager, Ahmed Issawi, was recently on the world stage after being selected to present at the Service Management World Conference in Orlando, Florida. The annual conference brings service management leaders and technical support professionals from across the globe to explore the strategic and tactical elements of optimal...

Four Merrill Advisors from Metro Detroit made Forbes’ 2024 “Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State” list: Kristina Abro, Nicole Christians, Nicole Norris and Melissa Spickler. Additionally, Spickler was named to Forbes’ “America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors” list. Spickler of Bloomfield Hills joined Merrill in 1980, and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning...

Detroit – Comerica Bank is welcoming donations for its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive beginning Monday, March 18, and continuing through Friday, April 12, in support of community partner Jackets for Jobs. Individuals and businesses alike can drop off new or gently used dresses, along with accessories, such as...

GRAND RAPIDS — The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Kentwood, announced SnackCraft will be expanding its headquarters at 4444 52nd St. in Kentwood, creating up to 37 new jobs and $29.9 million in capital investment. SnackCraft LLC is a...

DETROIT – Better Made Snack Foods – still made fresh daily in Detroit – is celebrating National Potato Chip Day on Thursday, March 14, marking the 171st anniversary of the potato chip. What started as a practical joke became a staple in millions of homes across the United States and...

Today’s world of private security service is a far cry from what it used to be. It’s eyes wide open and all business. The reality is private security is increasingly a field with well-trained, highly vetted professionals armed with the latest technology, innovative practices and site-specific plans rather than a...

As the post-pandemic economy reshapes the landscape of the contract staffing industry, DQS Solutions & Staffing (DQS) has emerged as a shining example of innovation and compassion. Founded in 2020 by former auto industry logistics expert Josh Morris, DQS has experienced robust growth by redefining its role beyond traditional...

DETROIT – Henry Ford Health announced the addition of Gerardo "Jerry" Norcia to its Board of Directors. Norcia, the Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the board, further strengthening the governance of Henry Ford Health. Norcia has been at the helm of...

LIVONIA, Mich. — TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants, a Michigan-based family owned restaurant group with an expansive portfolio of casual dining, fast casual, quick service, virtual kitchen and family dining restaurants throughout the state, announced the promotion of John Andrews to chief operating officer. Andrews, who was previously the senior vice...

DETROIT – Honigman LLP announced that David J. Axelson has joined its Corporate Department as a partner in the firm's Finance Practice Group. Based in Detroit, Axelson specializes in acquisition financings, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, cash-flow and asset-based credit facilities, and debt restructurings. He works with private equity sponsors, portfolio...