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Farbman Group announces team promotions and new hires

Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today the promotion of two devoted leaders, John Harwood and Robyn Bergstedt, and the addition of five new members,...

Vitesco Technologies Supports Vetran-Owned Businesses by Becoming a NVBDC Corporate Member

NVBDC welcomed Vitesco Technologies as its newest Corporate Member. Vitesco Technologies is committed to supporting the NVBDC Certified Service-Disabled and Veteran-Owned Businesses (SD/VOBs). This includes an ongoing effort to...

Chadd’s Bistro Now Accepting Bitcoin, Lightning, Other Crypto Payments

Chadd's Bistro in Shelby Township announced a groundbreaking move into the world of digital currency, as the restaurant will now accept Bitcoin, Lightning and other cryptocurrencies as forms of...

Youth/Amateur Sporting Events In West Michigan Generated $87.9M In Economic Impact In 2023

The West Michigan Sports Commission reported that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $87.9 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2023 through 121 events – the second highest...

Resources and Opportunities to Help Veteran Entrepreneurs Succeed in Business

As the original certification organization that is dedicated to promoting and supporting service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) strongly believes that entrepreneurship is another form...

Plunkett Cooney mourns passing of partner, DEI Director Laurel F. McGiffert

On Jan. 14, Plunkett Cooney lost beloved partner and the firm’s first Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Laurel F. McGiffert, who passed away unexpectedly. She was 75. “Laurel was...

Beyond Basics at the forefront of the literacy movement in the state of...

Literacy nonprofit Beyond Basics has attained the support of Congressman Bill Huizenga who represents Michigan’s 4th Congressional District to introduce H.Res.738 in support of literacy. The resolution highlights the need...

DQS Solutions & Staffing Partners with Niece Motorsports and Bayley Currey

DQS Solutions & Staffing is off to the races. The fast-growing company, which places employees in a variety of industries and offers winning solutions in areas like security, warehousing, healthcare,...

Celebrating Creativity and Triumph: Aqaba Digital Clinches WebAwards 2023 for Jimmy’s Coney

In the heart of Detroit, Aqaba Digital's victory at the WebAwards 2023 for jimmysconey.com marks a digital renaissance for local businesses. Imagine Jimmy's Coney, a tri-county Detroit area, icon, digitally...

Detroit Resident Lakesha Hancock Appointed as Executive Director of Foundation For Pops

Foundation for Pops, a nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding individuals experiencing homelessness and veterans seeking a fresh start, today announced the appointment of Lakesha Hancock as its new executive...

Rapid Response Calms Crisis for Major Automaker

A high-performance sports car races from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. DQS Solutions & Staffing moves nearly as fast. When a major automaker turned to DQS with an every-second-counts crisis,...

Farbman Group Awarded Management Contract for Fifth Third Center

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Farbman Group, a full-service commercial real estate company, has taken over management of the 508,397-square-foot Fifth Third Center in downtown Cleveland. Andrew V. Farbman, CEO of...

Campus-Based Program Redefines Independent Living For Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — D.A. Blodgett - St. John's, a leading provider of child welfare and human services in West Michigan, has launched a distinctive Independent Living Plus (ILP)...

Aqaba Digital Chosen as Strategic Partner for Oakland Thrive’s Business Forward B2B Program

Oakland Thrive announced the selection of Aqaba Digital as the Professional Business Provider for its Business Forward B2B program. Empowering Small Businesses Aqaba Digital, led by Ramsey Sweis, has been approved...

The Block at Sterling Heights Unveils Apartment Community

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — The Block at Sterling Heights, a stunning new apartment community located at 34911 Van Dyke Ave. in Sterling Heights, has officially opened its doors. This...

Farbman Group Launches Lookout Interactive Office Space

CHICAGO — Farbman Group, a Midwest full-service commercial real estate company, announced it has finished renovations of The LookOut, a unique office amenity space, within the Farbman owned and...

Dégagé Ministries to Pilot First Housing Program for Women Experiencing Chronic Homelessness

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On Thursday at the former Hope Lodge hospitality house near Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Degage Ministries will celebrate the opening of its Complex Care Housing...

Aspen Surgical to Add 75 jobs, Invest $5 million in Caledonia Expansion

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, announced that leading manufacturer of surgical essentials and infection control products Aspen Surgical...

Gesher Human Services to Hold Hiring Blitz Jan. 16 in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. (Jan 8, 2024) - Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit, will be holding a hiring blitz for approximately 50 direct...

Grand Rapids Art Museum Appoints New Board Members

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Grand Rapids Art Museum announced the recent election of four new members to its board of trustees. The board appointments include Jeff Gurney, Alfield Reeves, and...
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