West Michigan Sports Commission President Named Exec of Year by National Sports Trade Association
West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) President Mike Guswiler was named Chief Executive of the Year by Sports ETA, the only trade association for the sports events and tourism industry,...
LAFCU Partners With QD to Support Local Charity as Part of Paczki Eating Contest
LANSING, Mich. — Quality Dairy hosted its second annual pączki eating contest Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at the REO Town Clubhouse in Lansing, bringing together community members in a...
Detroit-Area Nonprofit Expands Statewide, Now Named Michigan Men’s Health Foundation
The Michigan Men’s Health Foundation, founded in 2009 and formerly known as the MIU Men’s Health Foundation, has expanded its focus from Metro Detroit to the entire state of...
Detroit-area Author Lynne Golodner Delivers Gripping Collection of Personal Essays
HUNTINGTON WOODS, Mich. — Journeys of the spirt and the heart. Trips to far-flung locales and into the tranquility of the natural world.
Lynne Golodner travels literally and metaphorically in...
Gesher Offers New Driving Simulator to Assess Potential Driving Abilities of Disabled Metro Detroiters
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) – Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit which provides programming, services and job opportunities for local people...
Gerry Brisson to Transition Leadership as President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank
DETROIT – Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan announced that, after nearly two decades of service to the Southeast Michigan community through Gleaners, President and CEO Gerry Brisson...
Whitmer Appoints Wiggins to 84th District Court Bench
LANSING, Mich. —Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Corey Wiggins to the 84th District Court covering Wexford and Missaukee counties.
“I am proud to appoint Corey to the bench...
LAFCU Welcomes Tamera Carter as VP of Membership Growth and Development
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU announced the addition of Tamera Carter as vice president of membership growth and development. In her new role, Carter will lead efforts to expand the...
Farbman Group Announces Four Team Promotions Across Family Of Companies
Farbman Group, a leading full-service commercial real estate firm, announced today the promotion of four employees across their family of companies.
Brad Margolis was promoted to senior vice president of...
Gun Lake Investments, Alpena Developer Partner to Lead Next Chapter of Hot ‘n Now...
WAYLAND, Mich. — The beloved fast food restaurant Hot ‘n Now will add locations starting in 2025, thanks to a partnership of Gun Lake Investments (GLI) and Alpena business...
East Tawas Area Joins International Cruise Marketing Organization
EAST TAWAS, Mich. — East Tawas area tourism leaders took another step forward in their mission to attract cruise ships to the region by joining an international cruise marketing...
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...