Beaumont’s Imaging Expert Has a Tradition of Clowning Around
As you’re watching America’s Thanksgiving parade this year, keep an eye out for Duane Mezwa, M.D., Beaumont Health System’s corporate chair of Imaging Services.
He’ll be the one in makeup, a wig and a cape...
Two Men and a Truck’s Iconic Logo has a Secret – and Only Corp!...
You think moving is hard? Trying being a moving company during a move.
That is pretty much what was happening when Corp! and its staff arrived at Two Men and a Truck headquarters in Lansing....
Warren’s Madison Electric Company Celebrates 100 Years with Family, Good Deeds
Madison Electric Company started with two men, working their business out of a small industrial building in Detroit. Brothers Max and Morris Blumberg could hardly imagine that the wholesale distribution company they founded would...
SAE Engineers Reveal Visions of the Future
The possibilities were endless as engineers and technical experts gathered to explore “Creating New Possibilities” at the 2014 World Congress of SAE International, held at Detroit’s Cobo Center.
Think Before You Type; Think Twice Before You Tweet, Hiring Experts Say.
Social media may be fun, but it also has a dangerous side. After mega mistakes from venerable companies, it is clear than anyone can make a mistake and it will cause huge waves across...
Creating an Effective “To-Do List” Will Make Your Life Less Stressful, Author Says
There are few things as satisfying as checking things off of a “To-Do List,” especially when it comes to work projects. To author Andy Core, having a manageable list takes you from out of...
Father’s Day Buying Less Than Mom’s But Retailers Still Offering Big Bargains
When it comes to strong arms, strong words and strong opinions, there is nothing better than Dear Old Dad.
Despite our affection for our fathers, Father’s Day spending is significantly smaller than that of Mother’s...
Macomb Mall’s Redesign Honors the New Way Consumers Like to Shop, Developers Say
If you’ve been to one groundbreaking ceremony, you’ve been to them all. Line up, pick up shovel, toss some dirt, cut a ribbon and you’re done.
That’s why the Lormax Stern Development Company’s “steel-signing ceremony”...
Four New Restaurants That Offer Tasty Food Options Coming Soon to Downtown Detroit
Fresh flavors, smart menus and keen marketing sense are on tap for downtown Detroit with four new restaurants opening this summer and fall.
Bedrock Real Estate Services on Wednesday announced three new eateries and introduced...
There is a ‘Method’ to the Madness that Could Help Businesses Grow, Founder Says
Method had to find a way to stand out in the consumer products world. They did it with their inspired cleaning products, but also by becoming a B-Corp. They are big boosters for Michigan and other states to adopt the legislation.
Open Heart Leadership: What Makes a Manager
Like the practice of medicine, the practice of management does take training. Fortunately, it doesn’t take nearly as much training before a manager can get started and be reasonably successful. The key is making sure that the manager is getting the right training and making the training a priority in your organization.
What Being an Ironman Taught Me About Being a Leader
Mental strength, endurance, and a positive outlook make anything possible — whether it’s finishing a 140.6-mile triathlon or building a business.
Going from Advertising to Edible Arrangements Proved a Tasty Career Change
Vikki Hardy Brown is a classic example of how luck favors the prepared.
Hardy Brown was thriving as a vice president at a leading Detroit-area advertising agency when she became pregnant with her first child....
How a Successful Product Recall Can Strengthen Brand Loyalty
During a crisis, the easy way out is the wrong way. Shortcuts that compromise the safety of your customers aren’t just unethical; they’re bad for business. But when you do the right thing, everyone benefits.
‘Non-Competes’ Won’t Let Michigan Compete
Non-competes are hurting Michigan’s ability to compete in a new economy. Recent evidence clearly shows that states that allow and enforce non-compete agreements (even where limited to “reasonable” scope) show less mobility of talent, attract less venture capital, and have fewer startup ventures.
Plan Now for Your Migration to Cloud Computing
Like it or not, cloud computing is coming. Is your business ready? Forward-thinking businesses should engage consulting resources now, and systematically begin planning their move to the cloud.
Cultivate a Healthy Social-Media Presence to Grow Your Business, Expert Says
If you’re running a seasonal business like Jan Coppola Bills does, it makes sense to pick up another gig when the winter months roll around. So Bills did what any master gardener would do...
New Grads Need Big-Picture Thinking to Succeed in Today’s Workforce, Author Says
You’ve got that all-important piece of paper: Your college diploma now rests in your hands and the future looks bright. But those new credentials will only get you so far, says author Ben Carpenter.
Carpenter...
Hatch Detroit, Comerica Bank and the Detroit Lions Want Your New Business Ideas
Get your business plans ready – the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest is back for its fourth year of creating great Detroit entrepreneurs.
Applications are available starting June 1, contest organizers said, and the prizes are...
Detroit Blight Removal Task Force Sets Goal of Eliminating All Blight in the City
An eight-month effort to figure out the monetary, emotional and practical aspects of Detroit’s blight problem has resulted in a 330-page book and a comprehensive action plan that the Detroit Blight Removal Task Force...
