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Let’s just be frank: We’re obsessed at Corp! magazine with Shinola, Detroit manufacturing and the good vibes this design company is bringing to the city and beyond. So it was with great excitement that we checked out Shinola’s inaugrial Foundry event, a gathering that allowed fans of all ages, races,...

From the Fender stools to the rock guitars on the wall to the loft space that houses it, the Detroit Institute of Music Education promises to be a huge influence on the city’s rock scene, interior design and spirit. Known by its acronym DIME, the new music-education college held its...

Building a team isn’t easy; ask the coach of any professional sports team. It takes a certain kind of personality to create a group of people who are working toward the same goal with enthusiasm and determination. “Real, effective leaders instill in us a kind of ‘can-do spirit,’’ said Ritch...

Here at Corp! magazine, we know that most of us have to work. We don’t have a lot of choice in the matter. But we love what we do, and that makes it a lot easier. That is one reason that we wanted to honor the work of Ashlynne Potts, a Bennigan’s bartender in Mt. Pleasant.

  One of the first things Mary Ann Lievois does when people visit ISCG in Royal Oak is ask them to pull up a chair. Or two. Or ten. That’s because seating – comfortable, ergonomic and stylish seating – is a core component of everything the workplace-design company does for its clients. Chairs...

Tough talks are a necessary evil in the workplace. Something is bound to go wrong or an issue needs confrontation. A vendor relationship can go sour. But how you handle these talks says something about how you feel about your staff and your office.

You're probably used to seeing a suit on David Galbenski, founder and executive vice president of Strategic Initiatives for Madison Heights, Mich.-based Lumen Legal.

  There are few things more crispy, salty and lovely to munch than a potato chip. They’re the epitome of snacking goodness, if we do say so ourselves. That is why Corp! was thrilled to visit the Better Made Snack Foods manufacturing plant in Detroit in honor of National Potato Chip...

We’re no math wizards, but you have to respect a day that honors one of the world’s most recognizable numbers: 3.14. Today is March 14, so that makes most of us think about Pi. At Corp!, that number makes us think about our favorite Upper-Peninsula company, which produces the iconic...

  Inspiration comes in many forms: A great book. An impressive picture. A project, personal or professional, that makes you work harder than you ever knew you could. It also comes in the form of a hashtag. Now, before you start to think we’ve lost it a little, let us explain....

You’re hoping to impress a potential client. Maybe you’re meeting an old friend who has some great business connections. Whatever the reason, you need a great spot to nosh while discussing the next big thing for your company. Lucky for you, Michigan is filled with great places to grab a...

Sure, it feels like summer will never return. But you know eventually you’ll be grilling again. And that’s where the Rattlesnake Club’s Chris Franz has you covered. Last year, Chef Franz won second place with this gem of a recipe in the “Burger Brawl 2013,” which took place on the...

Steven Kalczynski is a bit of an expert when it comes to customer service – he has more than 30 years of hotel experience and is the managing director for The Townsend Hotel, a five-star venue in Birmingham, Mich. To that end, he has spent decades perfecting his ideas on...

Most people know Franklin Dohanyos for his well-timed media pitches, sense of humor and his Cool Beans! signature phrase. But this publicist also has a musical side that shows off his pipes, so to speak. Dohanyos plays the guitar and bagpipes for the Raggle Taggle band, which plays all your...

Everyone feels “busy” these days, and the working hours seem to fly by when you’ve got a big to-do list on your desk. So if you’ve got a major project to tackle, Tuesday might be your best bet for getting it done. An Accountemps survey shows that 39 percent of...

You know the drill: Grab your brown bag from the fridge, choke down that ham sandwich and get back to work. If the day is really exciting, you might have to eat in the car while running errands. It’s a glamorous life, but someone’s got to do it. But lunch...

Chad Johnson may be best known for his businesses, Lady Jane’s Haircuts for Men and LUV Pedicures and Manicures. But talk to him for a few minutes, and you’ll soon find that he considers being a dad one of his most important achievements. To that end, the father of three...

There is something beautiful about old pictures they help you remember not only what was, but what helped shape the world around you today. That is why the staff at Corp! Magazine are such fans of a social-media phenom known as Throwback Thursday, when people on Twitter, Instragram, Facebook and...

Jim Pyle isn't one to shy away from a confrontation and he knows just how to ask a question to get the information he needs. It's a skill set that was particularly helpful in his career as a human-intelligence training instructor who has served the U.S. Army with his expertise...

It's hard to shake Brian A. Demkowicz. He manages a private equity fund. He has run with the bulls in Spain. He has five children. He's kinda seen it all. But one thing did put a scare into this executive participating in the Tough Mudder event with his friends. Demkowicz,...