Businesses owned by minorities, women make strides, have hurdles to clear
While the number of businesses owned by women and minorities has grown, there are still a lot of challenges to overcome.
Michigan’s farmers struggle with trade, production but look forward in 2020
Michigan’s farmers are looking forward in 2020, hopeful for resolutions or at least relief from issues such as trade uncertainty, rising costs and homegrown challenges such as tighter lending from financial institutions.
The Quell Group names Chelsea Komblevicz and Catherine Pace to new roles
The Quell Group announced the promotion of Chelsea Komblevicz to account supervisor, branding and marketing services, and Catherine Pace to account executive, branding and digital services. Both professionals are involved in developing and executing...
MedNetOne Health Solutions Chief Medical Officer receives distinguished service award from Detroit-area Osteopathic Medical...
MedNetOne's Chief Medical Officer, Al Juocys, D.O. has received the first Lawrence Abramson Distinguished Service Award from the Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Associations, created to honor physicians dedicated to their patients,...
MSU Center for Economic Analysis: 2020 economic growth set for Michigan
For many, 2019 was a year of highs and lows. For the lows, there were a lot of conversations around political unrest, economic uncertainty as well as social concerns. Workers felt stressed by burnout,...
International student design competition at Ferris draws largest field yet
The 2020 Wege Prize competition is just getting started, yet the 7-year-old annual international student design competition is already setting records.
Wege Prize, an international student design competition that inspires collaboration across institutional, disciplinary, and...
Michigan forests could become partner in carbon storage, climate change fight
Generally speaking, foresters count on Michigan’s 3.9
million acres of state forest for two primary things: Maximizing a steady
supply of timber, and providing a habitat for wildlife.
A third value could soon be found in the...
Savings Bank of Danbury wins 2019 holiday decorating contest as most locally inspired
The Savings Bank of Danbury has been named as the Most Locally Inspired Decorations for their participation in Danbury’s 2019 Downtown Holiday Decorating Contest.
The downtown business booster group CityCenter ran its annual holiday decoration...
Experienced researcher joins fight to end food insecurity in Michigan
The Food Bank Council of Michigan just added a formidable ally to pursue its vision of a food secure Michigan. Dawn Opel, JD, PhD, assumes the role of FBCM’s director of research and strategic...
Detroit Sailor explains functions of U.S. Navy warship to Marine Corps General
Lt. Annie Scroggs, from Detroit, explains functions of pilothouse consoles to Maj. Gen. Tracy King, director of Expeditionary Warfare (OPNAV N95), aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a...
Local youth get a hand up to bundle up with H&M just in time...
What happens when you bring together a fashion-forward nonprofit group with one of the best-known retailers of fast fashion? Something great for Detroit and its kids.
Recently, GLAM4GOOD, which describes itself as an empowerment platform...
Sonitrol Great Lakes eyes growth in health care security market, new director named
Sonitrol Great Lakes, a leading provider of verified electronic security, has announced the hiring of Ted Efros to Director – Health Care Market. Efros will work directly with wide range of health care businesses,...
Diversity award winners foster inclusive cultures
Salute to Diversity Awards celebrates 13th year.
Original painting celebrates Kellys’ achievement
Dawna and Al Kelly of Abrakadoodle Detroit exemplify the pinnacle of achievement and were awarded an original painting produced by Elisabeth Estivalet of France. An original piece of art seemed the ideal way to...
Roncelli recognized for environmental excellence
Roncelli, Inc. demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship by achieving Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) Conservation Certification for its Pollinator Garden at its headquarters in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Globally recognized Interactive Association of CPAs, CAs, and Business Advisors announces new leadership
Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC Managing Partner Brian J. Hunter Named Chair to Integra International Global Board. Integra International operates under the guidance of its 16-member Global Board and the two-year term for the...
Close to home: Great Lakes cruises bring visitors to region
Great Lakes cruises bring visitors to region.
‘Wheel of Life’ helpful in setting meaningful 2020 goals
The Wheel of Life is a helpful concept when you're setting meaningful goals for the upcoming year.
SpringGR graduates recognized at Grand Rapids Area Black Area Businesses awards gala
Grand Rapids entrepreneurial support organization SpringGR is pleased to announce that three graduates garnered awards at the Annual Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses Awards event. Shannon Cohen, Life Addicts and Despite Hair Collection were...
A Perfect Toast: Celebrate this New Year’s with a Michigan beer
Perhaps fine French Champagne isn’t in your budget or to your end-of-year tastes. One Michigan craft brewer has something different for you to try.
Grand Rapids-based Founders Brewing Co. just released Civilized Brut, a beer...
