Michigan State University partners to create limited-edition purple potato chips
Some companies celebrate their anniversaries with a big party. Some offer a coupon or discount to shopper. But Great Lakes Potato Chips Co. took their 10th year anniversary to a new level – they’re...
11 Innovative Israeli mobility companies visit Michigan
In November, 11 mobility-focused tech startups from Israel visited key mobility sites in SE Michigan to learn about business growth opportunities with the support of Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s PlanetM...
Farmington Hills first responders to receive free estate planning services
In honor of National Estate Planning Awareness Week, held from Oct. 21-27, The Financial and Estate Planning Council of Metro Detroit provided Farmington Hills first responders free estate planning services to help develop strategies,...
University Meadows groundbreaking
Develop Detroit and Presbyterian Villages of Michigan announced the preservation and rehabilitation of The Village of University Meadows, a senior community currently providing homes to 53 low-income seniors in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit.
Female entrepreneurs opening indoor cycling studio in downtown Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids entrepreneurs Shelby Reno and Sara Grey have joined up to open LUNAR CYCLE indoor cycling studio near downtown Grand Rapids. They recently leased space from Third Coast Development and plan to open...
Feyen Zylstra executive appointed to Technology Council of West Michigan
Michael Cotter, director of digital products at electrical solutions and industrial technology firm Feyen Zylstra, was recently appointed to the Technology Council of West Michigan. The Tech Council is organized and managed by The...
BERLINE celebrates 37th anniversary
BERLINE, a full-service marketing, advertising and digital communications agency, led by agency Chairman Jim Berline and President Michelle Horowitz, celebrates its 37th year in business this week. The agency represents many of the region’s...
MOD Pizza named to FORTUNE “Change the World” list
MOD Pizza, fast-casual pizza brand operated in Michigan by TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants has been named to the FORTUNE "Change the World" list for making a positive social and environmental impact. MOD landed at...
H.W. Kaufman Group hires Richard S. Fusinski as CIO
Farmington Hills- based H.W. Kaufman Group, a global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance, announced the addition of Richard S. Fusinski to its executive team. Fusinski joins as Chief Information...
Greenleaf Trust announces Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM Certification
Rosalice C. Hall completed a course of study and examination through the College of Financial Planning encompassing design, installation and administration of retirement plans and earned the Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist℠ designation.
SpringGR welcomes new staff
SpringGR is pleased to welcome Kristyn DeNooyer to its staff as Site Coordinator. SpringGR is a training, mentoring, and networking program designed to help budding entrepreneurs in Grand Rapids turn their ideas into thriving...
Care Resources PACE welcomes CEO
Care Resources PACE is pleased to announce that Tracey McKnight, RN, BSN, MM, has joined the organization as Chief Executive Officer. McKnight brings more than 39 years of healthcare expertise to the organization and...
The Longboard by Jolly Pumpkin debuts in downtown Dearborn
Something about Hawaii and the Pacific Coast has always stuck with Ron Jeffries, founder of Jolly Pumpkin, the all sour-beer Michigan-based brewery. Think tiki drinks, Polynesian art and lots of exotic flavors.
Recently, Jeffries...
‘On the dot’: Ferndale kicks off mixed-use redevelopment project
A long-vacant spot in Ferndale is set to be home to a multi-use redevelopment project that will feature parking, retail and office space.
West Michigan craft beer experts come up with new seasonal beer offerings
If you’re trying to come up with what to bring to your family Thanksgiving Day meal for the host or if you want to show up with a great gift at the day-after Friendsgiving...
First generation immigrant brings global artisan shop, experience to Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit can experience international design through a new fashion, accessories and home store in Clawson, the creation of multicultural designer Ojas Akolkar.
Akolkar says India’s largest city, Mumbai, influenced her design athetic and...
Metro Detroit retailers to celebrate Small Business Saturday together
Looking to get out of the house and start your holiday
gift buying? Then there is no better day to get into the stores than Small Business
Saturday.
Traditionally, November 30 is Small Business Saturday. Starting in...
Gala honors 2019 successes of Michigan’s best businesses
There
was a “murder” at the Silver Garden Events Center in Southfield last week, and
when the hundreds of “detectives” figured out whodunit, it turns out Mr. Plum killed
Mr. Boddy in the ballroom with the revolver.
The
crime...
Michigan author, entrepreneur celebrates release of her third novel
Being creative is a release for Rochester Hills resident Karen Buscemi – she takes award-winning photography as well as works in fashion, helping people create beautiful clothing and accessories so they look and feel...
Detroit native serves aboard USS Rafael Peralta
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Darlan Davis, from Detroit, right,
and Damage Controlman Fireman Karl Bisuelan, from Riverbank, Calif., fix a
relief valve on a primary air supply pack aboard the Arleigh Burke-class
guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta...
