When it comes to success, trust is key
The phrase “trust in the workplace” may draw laughs from some, worried looks from others and a lot of questions from everyone else.
Beer and movies? It’s a natural with growing Flix Brewhouse business
The concept of eating out while watching a movie isn’t revolutionary, but what is new is how Flix Brewhouse is doing it.
Organization dedicated to helping burn victims hosting World Burn Congress next month
The World Burn Congress will give burn survivors, their families, medical professionals and first responders the opportunity to share stories, provide support, and increase knowledge of burn recovery.
Detroit-area museums to honor the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin
She was the Queen of Soul but to Michigan residents of all ages, Aretha Franklin also was the woman they saw at local restaurants, bars and music venues throughout her life.
That is why Detroit...
5 ways to impress your dining companion during a dinner business meeting
If you are what you eat, then how you eat and the company you keep during those meals – especially all-important business meetings – says a lot about you.
That’s why it is important to...
Weird Home Tour comes to Metro Detroit for the first time
Photos by Thanin Viriyaki Photography
If you want to stand out among your competitors – whether it is other companies, offices or even homes – sometimes, you’ve got to get a little weird.
That is the idea...
Teacher takes love of folklore and stories to his work as a series author
Because he first trained to be a teacher, it makes sense that Josef Bastian became an author and storyteller specializing in young adult books.
As a father of four, he especially wanted to write stories...
Teach Me
Social learning, where two or more people talk about their jobs and at least one of them leaves knowing a little more about the best workplace practices, is a valuable, inexpensive tool for many savvy business leaders. The jackpot is when multiple workers learn tips from each other.
Expert shares the ‘why’ behind how customers buy
Thanks to the internet, shoppers are forever changed. They are now in the driver’s seat when it comes to consumer goods, services and pretty much everything else they buy these days.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes new district commander
Lt. Col. Greg Turner has a simple goal for his next two years of service: getting to know the names of everyone within his district.
Buddy’s Pizza earns national recognition for gluten-free pies
Buddy’s Pizza, which started in 1946, is considered the birthplace of the original Detroit-style square pizza. Now, the beloved Michigan-based restaurant chain is getting accolades for another kind of food sensation – its gluten-free...
H.W. Kaufman Group wins global award from Association of Talent Development for work of...
H.W. Kaufman Group, a multinational network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance, finance, and real estate, has been recognized with the highest honor in learning and talent development by being selected...
The Youth Perspective – Social media update from a 17-year-old
There is little question that communication has revolutionized various groups of people all over the world.
Battle For The Ages
Get ready to rumble, business world. The matchup between the two toughest generations is about to begin, with Gen Z and millennials hitting the workplace.
Five ways to ramp up the effectiveness of your meetings
There are anywhere between 36 and 56 million meetings in the United States alone. Leaders tend to agree that meetings are critical to success, yet many still struggle to engage workers and boost productivity.
Two decades later, Russ Zack is still making contributions to a world begging for...
In the 20 years since we first connected with Russ Zack, it's clear that his entrepreneurial spirit has not waned. He's now president and chief business officer at Code Ocean in New York City.
Digital marketing firm expands services into Canada
White Glove Workshops, a digital marketing company, is looking north—to Canada.
Detroit awarded $500,000 National Park Service grant to expand Dr. Ossian Sweet historic district
When Dan Baxter heard about Detroit’s Dr. Ossian Sweet and his monumental “trial of the century,” Baxter was a young man living in the very house on the city’s east side where the 1925...
Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest presented by Bedrock announces top 10 semi-finalists
What happens when you take 10 great ideas for a new business, bring in the public to help select the best of the best and hand over $50,000 in cash to the winner? It...
Former businesswoman retools and returns to her first loves: water and writing
Mary Schmidt is the kind of writer who should pen a memoir – she has been a business executive, a world traveler and a word lover her whole life.
The West Michigan resident –she and...
