Dallas’ best, brightest companies recognized
Dozens of companies were honored before nearly 200 attendees as the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For bestowed its 2020 awards in Dallas.
Dream comes true as GR entrepreneur opens bakery
What started out in 2017 as an idea to make a living baking delicious desserts took a giant leap forward Feb. 8 when entrepreneur Stephanie Dolly opened Dolly’s Delights in Grand Rapids. She is...
Perrigo acquisition trumpets transformation to consumer-focused self-care company
Perrigo Company plc announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the oral care assets of High Ridge Brands for $113 million in cash.
The acquisition, which is subject to bankruptcy court approval in...
Duggan touts Detroit revitalization in State of the City address
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan extolled the virtues of a city he says is coming back, touting job growth and progress in everything from auto insurance rates to a drop in home foreclosures during his hour-long State of the City address Tuesday.
Flint newscaster finds inspiration in her hometown and its youth
Mentors can change your life. They teach you how to think about your job, then your career, and, if you’re lucky, your vocation.
Equally important is learning how to be a leader – and...
Patricia Nemeth receives Michigan Defense Trial Counsel award
Nemeth Law founder Patricia Nemeth is a recipient of the 2020 Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) Excellence in Defense Award, honoring civil defense counsel whose professionalism, intelligence, civility, and advocacy skills promote the practice...
Independent rehab center gets special award based on employee feedback
Winning awards is important for any individual or organization – it brings your work to the public eye in a way that highlights what you’re doing and the impact in real and powerful ways.
That...
Mercy Education Project receives $100,000 grant from Verizon
Verizon has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Mercy Education Project (MEP) to provide digital literacy, STEM education and technology-related workforce development opportunities in under-resourced communities. This is part of Verizon’s commitment to increase...
Feyen Zylstra announces corporate leadership promotions
Grand Rapids-based electrical solutions and industrial technology firm Feyen Zylstra (FZ), announced that E.B. Sonheim has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Kevin VanDyke has been promoted to Director of Engineering and Virtual...
Detroit City Distillery honors bakery, tradition with its limited Paczki Day Vodka
Maybe it was the sugar talking, but one Michigan-based distillery has created a sensation with its odd yet tasty decision to blend paczki with vodka to make a drink that is selling out everywhere...
Angela Roden joins Broder & Sachse Real Estate as senior regional manager to oversee...
Broder & Sachse Real Estate has hired Angela Roden as senior regional manager overseeing multi-family properties. Roden provides guidance and training to staff and ensures safety and quality standards are maintained. Roden contributes 12-plus...
Employers expand service incentives to motivate, engage, retain employees
In a changing workforce, employers are moving away from rewards for "years of service" to "pre-boarding" enticements to lure candidates.
Experts: Economy expected to move slowly, but forward
The experts we talked to expect the economy to continue to grow, though more slowly than it had been growing.
Michigan franchisee opens first Code Ninjas location to teach kids to code
The first Michigan Code Ninjas location in Macomb will give students not only the basics of coding, but important life skills.
Ruth Ellis Center, FCA Foundation partner on LGBTQ+ leadership programs
A $50,000 grant from the FCA Foundation is helping the Ruth Ellis Center fund leadership programs for LGBTQ+ youth.
Detroit Impact Conference brought U-M students, city leaders together to talk
Recruiting Gen Z or millennials takes a new approach – and one way to find these employees of tomorrow is to go directly to them and talk up how much they have the ability...
U-Haul trucks, trailers find a home in downriver location
U-Haul Company of Michigan announced that Lozon Hardware has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the River Rouge community.
Lozon
Hardware at 10563 W. Jefferson Ave. will offer U-Haul trucks, moving supplies
and in-store...
Detroit Sailor mans sound-powered telephone aboard U.S. Navy warship
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Brittiny Gardner from Detroit mans a sound-powered telephone on the bridge wing of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), as the ship conducts maneuvering operations with America...
LAFCU credit union offers $5K in college scholarships, $1K in charity donations
Because LAFCU believes higher education should be within reach of anyone with the passion to pursue it, all Michigan high school seniors are eligible to apply for the credit union’s Write to Educate contest....
Christensen Law named top litigation legal firm
Christensen Law has been named a Tier 1 law firm for personal injury litigation in the Detroit region by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
