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The Grand Rapids New Car Dealers Association, or GRNCDA, announced ADAC Automotive as the recipient of its 2020 “Celebration of Innovation: Automotive Supplier of the Year” award. The award was presented to ADAC Automotive President and CEO Jim Teets during the January 29 Charity Spectacular Preview for the 2020...

Strategist Lindsay Pedersen says brand is what breaks through the millions of messages out there and persuades people to say, “Yes, out of all the products and services out there, I choose yours.” And she says there’s no time like now to focus on how you might deepen your...

Lt. Annie Scroggs, from Detroit, explains functions of pilothouse consoles to Maj. Gen. Tracy King, director of Expeditionary Warfare (OPNAV N95), aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a ship tour. Green Bay, part of the Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, is operating in the...

Great Lakes cruises bring visitors to region.

Ara Topouzian takes on new role in venture capital group.

Qualigence International is hosting 12 days of giveaways for leaders. The firm is giving away over $120,000 in services, discounts, and training sessions. "We wanted to give back and share all things talent with the community," said Steve Lowisz, CEO. Learn more at https://qualigence.com/12-days-of-christmas-leaders/.

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 (DDG 115) Nov. 21, 2019. Rafael Peralta is underway conducting routine training in the Eastern Pacific...

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Antony Gargarello, right, from Detroit, gives a tour of the boat deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) to Matthew Matthews, left, the U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam. Harpers Ferry and elements of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are...

Logistics Specialist 1st Class Adam Dyderski, left, from Detroit, and Retail Services Specialist Seaman Dillon Jones, from Knoxville, Tenn., wrap a wound on a simulated casualty during a medical training exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54). Antietam is forward deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet...

A 2009 Cousino High School graduate and Warren, Michigan, native is providing a critical maintenance capability to the U.S. Navy’s submarine force in the Pacific as part of a hybrid crew of sailors and civilian mariners working aboard the expeditionary submarine tender, USS Frank Cable. Petty Officer 1st Class...

Spalding DeDecker, a civil engineering and surveying firm, is excited to announce that Dan VanderHeide, PE has joined its team as Grand Rapids Office Manager. Dan will be responsible for managing projects, building client relationships, and pursuing business opportunities throughout western Michigan.

Tech entrepreneur looks to revive West Michigan paper mill.

The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), announced that software development agency, Michigan Software Labs, will be expanding its current location at 452 Ada Dr. SE in Ada. In addition to a capital investment of $840,535, the expansion will bring 27 new jobs to the area. Founded in 2010...

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services hosted its 7th annual Week of Caring Sept. 9-13, 2019 - five consecutive employee volunteer days dedicated to community service projects across metro Detroit, benefitting 10 nonprofit organizations. 500+ associates donated 3,000 volunteer hours this week. Photo: Mercedes-Benz Financial Services employees volunteering at the Forgotten Harvest...

Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors, staff and support.  At Naval Service Training Command, staff oversee 98% of new Navy Accessions, including Recruit Training Command, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps, and Officer Training Command, ensuring...

Fifteen Kerr, Russell and Weber PLC members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers List.  Five of the Kerr Russell attorneys were also named as Rising Stars. In addition, for 10 years now, Super Lawyers has recognized Jason Bank for his outstanding legal achievements. ...

Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller P.C. is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers® has recognized Charles M. Lax as the 2020 Detroit Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law "Lawyer of the Year.” Only a single lawyer in each practice area and community is honored with a "Lawyer of the Year" award.

Earlier this year a member of Clark Hill’s labor and employment law practice became the member-in-charge of the firm’s Detroit office. As the first woman to take on this highly visible and important role in the Detroit office, Maria Fracassa Dwyer is committed not only to her law firm, but giving back to the greater community it serves.

Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated instructors. At Naval Education and Training Command, this obligation falls upon hard-charging, Navy professionals who trains and mentors the Navy’s future warfighters.  Petty Officer 1st Class Kristina Minon,...

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Xao Vue, from Warren, Michigan, lights a torch with a starter in the HT shop aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific...