Opioid use plummets for Michigan’s population
Priority Health recorded a dramatic decrease in opioid use among the company's membership across all business lines, a positive step forward in the ongoing opioid epidemic sweeping through the state and across the county....
Comerica Bank Women’s Business Symposium to highlight equality, productivity
Women often find gender-based challenges at the workplace, and having an organization or community stand with them as they rise to meet these challenges is an essential part of learning to thrive in the...
Great Lakes WBC celebrates 35 years
Great Lakes Women's Business Council celebrated 35 years of growing small businesses April 17 at Suburban Collection Showplace. Eli Lilly was awarded Corporation of the Year, MEDC's Pure Michigan Business Connect is Partner of...
These company employees can’t wait to become ‘Ol’ Timers’ — here’s why
Retaining quality employees who give their all to your business or mission is a key element of any company’s success story.
That is one reason Special Tree, a rehabilitation provider, goes out of its way...
Business partners open one of the world’s only urban vineyards in Detroit
For the past seven years, Blake Kownacki has dreamed, discussed and worked diligently on opening the first vineyard in Detroit in three generations. There were problems nearly every step of the way, but he...
FACTON announces John Oehlers has joined as Senior Account Manager
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing (EPC), today announced that John Oehlers has joined the North America team as Senior Account Manager and will be leading sales efforts for enterprise costing projects for...
Detroit Pistons name Nicolet Lewis Vice President
The Detroit Pistons announced that Nicolet Lewis has been named Vice President of Human Resources. Lewis will work with the organization’s senior management team on the design and execution of workforce planning and development...
Mi BANK names Rita Facchini Senior Vice President
Banking industry veteran, Rita Facchini, has joined Bloomfield Hills-based Mi BANK as senior vice president. Facchini brings extensive experience in construction lending, investment real estate financing, and medical/dental practice lending. Mi BANK officially opens...
Two forward-thinking transit advocates talk about what a future ‘beyond the automobile’ could...
Heads of public transit agree
their organizations play an
important mobility role.
Why bringing more engineers to auto market is critical for economic growth
Multiple facets of competition challenge employers seeking 21st century automotive engineers.
What should you do when the CEO ‘stays too long?’
The comparison of the aging athlete to the family business CEO has parallels. There is one huge difference though – the aging athlete is normally retired by a third party. Not so with the family business CEO.
Department of Labor takes another swing at raising the overtime salary level
In March, the Dept. of Labor announced it was proposing a new Rule regarding the white collar exemption.
International students have positive impact on economy
The educational and economic relationship between state colleges and universities and international students is a mutually beneficial one.
Moore Trosper’s new office helps Sault tribe grow economy
Moore Trosper's new Sault Ste. Marie office is designed to help the Sault tribe build the local economy.
Student loans just part of debt millennials are piling up
Millennials are carrying quite a bit of student loan debt, but it's not the only debt they're carrying.
Zeal Credit Union honors winners of Hard Working Spirit awards
For the third consecutive year, Zeal Credit Union honored nine people who were nominated online as people who are passionate about what they do, work hard and give back to their local community. Winners...
Comerica aids Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County in raising over $50,000
Comerica Bank sponsored the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County’s Rise and Shine for Kid’s Sake! Breakfast, which initially generated $50,000 for 2019 (additional $73,000 for next four years) and featured a...
Following in her footsteps: Owner credits mom for encouraging successful barber shops
Jami Buchanan, and her husband Chad, might never have opened their award-winning barber shops, Detroit Barbers Barber Shop + Brand, if it hadn’t been for her mother, Loretta “Chickie” Przekop.
Loretta has worked in...
ACG Western MI Women in Finance Panelists discuss how to “Take a Seat at...
The Association for Corporate Growth Western MI Women in Finance hosted a panel discussion on board membership with Sandra Gaddy, Kathy Crosby and Julie Metsker on April 25th in Grand Rapids. The discussion highlighted...
Mi BANK Names Tom Dorr Chief Operating and Financial Officer
Rob Farr, chairman and CEO of Mi BANK, today announced the appointment of Tom Dorr as chief operating and financial officer. In this role, Dorr will coordinate the implementation of innovative technologies and develop...
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