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Detroit Parks Coalition Announces Free Family Programs Coming to 50 Parks

The Detroit Parks Coalition (DPC), a diverse group of park leaders and advocates working to support healthy, equitable, and vibrant parks in Detroit, today...

aThingz Marks 10th Anniversary, Looks Forward to 10 More

When Vijaya Neela and her husband, Kannan Ramachandran, launched aThingz a decade ago, they were not chasing a round-number anniversary so much as taking...

LAFCU Awards $20,000 In Scholarships Through Annual Essay Contest

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU, a Michigan-based credit union, announced the winners of its 2026 Write to Educate Essay Contest: Drew Coleman (Western Michigan Christian...

Walsh College Provost Featured at AI Workforce & Economic Empowerment Summit

TROY, Mich. — Dr. Dave Schippers, Chief Academic Officer – Provost, Walsh College, is part of a lineup of nationally recognized innovators and industry...

Brightworks, ZingTrain Partner on Visioning Workshop

Zingerman’s is well known for amazing deli sandwiches. However, folks may not know that, since 1994, ZingTrain has helped thousands of organizations adapt field-tested...

LAFCU Celebrates Financial Education Program Graduates

LANSING, Mich. — For many participants, the Pathway to Financial Transformation program represents more than financial education — it’s a stepping stone to greater...

Davenport Appoints CFO Interim President to Replace Retiring Pappas

GRAND RAPIDS — Davenport University announced that Anthony Anderson, currently serving as chief financial officer, has been appointed interim president effective July 1, 2026,...

Kettering’s McMahan Reappointed to MEDC Committee

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed Dr. Robert K. McMahan, Kettering University President, to the Executive Committee of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), extending...

LAFCU Promotes BethAnn Bailey and Diane Myall to Leadership Roles

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has promoted BethAnn Bailey to branch manager and Diane Myall to assistant quality assurance manager, recognizing their leadership, experience and...

OHM Advisors Names Kelly Jackson VP of Human Resources

LIVONIA, Mich. — Architecture, engineering and planning firm OHM Advisors has promoted longtime Human Resources Director Kelly Jackson as the company’s first vice president...

McKeen Named to Detroit Bar Association Section

The Detroit Bar Association has named Brian McKeen, founder and managing partner of McKeen & Associates, as Chair of its Medical Malpractice Plaintiff Section. In...

Genisys Credit Union CEO Buchanan Inducted National Hall of Leaders

Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Jackie Buchanan, president and CEO of Genisys Credit Union, has been inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders,...

Southside BIZ Partners With Ann Arbor to Enhance State Street Medians

The Southside Business Improvement Zone (BIZ), a public body corporate dedicated to enhancing the Southside district, has partnered with the City of Ann Arbor...

Michigan Inventors Coalition to Host 2026 14th Annual Inventors Summit

The Michigan Inventors Coalition will host its 14th Annual Inventors Summit on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the...

Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival Returns May 14

The Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival is back in action on May 14 with a delicious combination of family-friendly entertainment and a diverse...

Small Business Owners: Register for Oxford Bank Event on Fraud & Scam Prevention

Small business owners are invited to join Oxford Bank at Boulder Pointe Golf Club on May 12 from 5 to 7:30pm for a presentation...

9th Season on Tap for Downtown Detroit Markets

Downtown Detroit Markets are returning for their ninth season. Since launching in 2017, the markets have transformed Cadillac Square into a premier holiday shopping destination,...

Savox Wins Multi-Million APAC Contract for Communication Hubs

ESPOO, Finland – Savox Communications, a global leader in mission-critical hearing protection and communication solutions, has secured a new multi-million order in Asia for...

Sweetgrass Moon Cafe Offers Indigenous Values, Modern Hospitality

SHELBYVILLE, Mich. — Gun Lake Investments announced the opening of Sweetgrass Moon Cafe, a café that highlights Indigenous values and serves as a hub...

Shelving Inc. Opens 2026 Business Scholarship For Michigan Students

Shelving Inc., a Michigan-founded and family owned leader in storage solutions, has officially opened applications for its 2026 Shelving.com Business Scholarship, continuing a 12-year...

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