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How Employers Can Address Shortfalls in Mental Health Benefits

It’s been hard to miss the impact of the worsening mental health crisis amidst snowballing news coverage of record high suicide rates (14.7 per 100,000 people), higher rates of...

West Michigan Sports Commission Hires Barbara Benda as Director of Development

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) hired fundraising expert Barbara Benda to fill a new position as director of development. In this newly created position, Benda is focusing on...

Plunkett Cooney promotes Flint attorney Stowers to firm partner

Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, recently named Rhonda R. Stowers as the firm’s newest partner, effective Jan. 1. A longtime member of Plunkett...

Dearborn Company Spreads Holiday Cheer, Charity

Toys, turkeys and seasonal traditions brought smiles and joy days before Christmas when a Dearborn-based business opened its doors to the public to spread kindness and lend a helping...

Free Zoom Program for Caregivers Outlines New Power of Attorney Act

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Michigan’s adoption of a new Power of Attorney Act in July 2024 has led to more powers but also some limitations of previous power of attorney...

TWG Motorsports, GM name Russ O’Blenes to Lead Cadillac Formula 1 Power Units Venture

TWG Motorsports and General Motors today announced the formation of GM Performance Power Units LLC, a new company that will put Cadillac on the path to being a “full...

Youth/Amateur Sporting Events Generated Record $90.8 Million in Estimated Economic Impact for West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) reported today that youth/amateur sports tourism generated $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for the region in 2024 through...

Yeo & Yeo’s Auburn Hills, Bloomfield Hills Offices Combine and Relocate to Troy

SAGINAW, Mich.: Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm, announces the relocation of its Southeast Michigan offices to a new location in Troy, Michigan. The professionals...

Whitmer Appoints Felsing to Eaton County Bench

LANSING, Mich. —Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Reid Felsing to 56A District Court in Eaton County.   “I am proud to appoint Reid Felsing to the bench in...

RE/MAX The Collective Agency Opens in Auburn Hills

RE/MAX of Southeastern Michigan announces the grand opening of RE/MAX The Collective Agency, now open at 2601 Cambridge Ct., suite 206, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Led by Broker/Owner Benjamin...

Farbman Group Appoints Three New Employees Across Family Of Companies

Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced the addition of three new team members to its enterprise. Christopher Debs joins as senior property manager, Ken Williams...

Downtown Detroit Partnership Announces Board Updates

DETROIT  – The Downtown Detroit Partnership welcomed five new local leaders to its Board of Directors, including the installation of Henry Ford Health’s President and CEO Robert G. Riney,...

Matrix Human Services Welcomes New Executive Team Members

DETROIT —  Matrix Human Services, a 118-year-old nonprofit committed to empowering individuals and families to break the cycle of poverty, announced the appointments of Nicole Pilgrim as Chief Operating...

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Hires Heather Zak as CFO

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced the hiring of Heather Zak as its new CFO. With over two decades of extensive financial leadership experience across healthcare, nonprofit and...

UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Names Denise J. Lewis as Board Chairperson

DETROIT — The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Board of Trustees has named Denise J. Lewis as Chairperson of the Board, effective immediately. She assumes the role held by the...

Jackson Joins Plunkett Cooney’s Business Law Department

Attorney Sydney M. Jackson recently joined Plunkett Cooney, one of the Midwest’s oldest and most accomplished law firms, as a member of its Bloomfield Hills office. Jackson, who is a...

Ciena Healthcare names David Parker as CEO

Ciena Healthcare, a national organization of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, sub-acute and assisted living services based in Southfield, Michigan, has announced the hiring of David Parker as Chief Executive Officer...

Pohl Named Among Legal Publication’s Leaders in the Law

Elaine M. Pohl, a partner and insurance coverage attorney at Plunkett Cooney, was recently selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW) as a member of its 2024 Class of ...

Farbman Recognized With National Best and Brightest® Award

Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, has announced that they’ve been recognized as a recipient of The National Association for Business Resources’ Best and Brightest Companies...

Ackerman & Ackerman Welcomes Robert M. Kuhn As New Associate

Ackerman & Ackerman, a leading law firm that specializes in representing property owners in eminent domain and condemnation actions, today announced the addition of Robert M. Kuhn to the...
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