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When COVID-19 hit and craft shows were no longer an option, artisan Bonnie Gilbert found a new home to display her unique, personalized laser engraved products, by partnering with...

Commercial litigation attorney John Stoddard joins Dalton & Tomich

  Detroit-based land use, business and denominational trust law firm Dalton & Tomich is pleased to welcome attorney John Stoddard to the firm as a partner. Daniel Dalton, co-founder of...

Two new community revitalization programs to create vibrant places around Michigan

LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporate has announced two new programs designed to strengthen Michigan’s communities by supporting placemaking efforts around the state utilizing federal funding, including American...

Award-Winning Boutique Opening Second Store on Main Street in Plymouth

PLYMOUTH – VITRINE has announced it will open the doors to its new second location, VITRINE on Main, in Plymouth on Dec. 16. VITRINE is a women-owned business known for...

Comcast Strengthens Commitment to Bridge Digital Equity Gap in Detroit with $100,000 in Lift...

Comcast today announced it will award a total of $100,000 in Lift Zone Opportunity Fund grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan and Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries....

Week-Long Grand Rapids “Job Fest” Seeks to Match Over 500 People with New Jobs

GRAND RAPIDS – Express Employment Professionals of Grand Rapids is hosting a week-long “JOB FEST” in Grand Rapids from December 6 to December 10 to recruit for over 500 Light Industrial positions....

Mill at Vicksburg Engages Former Gensler Hospitality Design Leader to bring $80 million project...

Vicksburg, MI – Rebecca Luong has joined The Mill at Vicksburg as Director of Design to serve as the liaison between the ownership and consultant teams, ensuring owner Chris...

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss Announces Winners of 2021 Jaffe Transactional Law Competition at...

The Jaffe Transactional Law Competition is an innovative draft-exchange and live-negotiation competition open to Wayne State University Law School students. The event was co-founded by Jaffe attorney and Wayne...

Leader Dogs for the Blind Urgently Needs Volunteer Puppy Raisers

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (Globe Newswire) — Most of us have seen one, an adorable dog wearing a blue “Future Leader Dog” jacket or bandana and wondered how we can...

Lakeland Fresh Farms Names John Keurajian as Director of Sales

Lakeland Fresh Farms, a local producer of hydroponically grown greens, announces that John Keurajian has joined the team as director of sales. “We are excited to add John to our...

LAFCU’s Christmas Special helps young families celebrate safely Dec. 7

Through its ongoing Listen & Learn Program, the Michigan credit union LAFCU is partnering with a reindeer farm to connect with young families during the holidays and help them...

International PulPaper 2022 builds tomorrow’s bioeconomy

INTERNATIONAL PULPAPER 2022 TO BUILD TOMORROW’S BIOECONOMY The leading Nordic event for the forestry, pulp, paper and packaging industries is to take place at Messukeskus, Helsinki from 29-31 March 2022....

Nadine A. Hessi and Jeffrey R. May Join Bodman PLC

Bodman PLC is pleased to announce that Nadine A. Hessi and Jeffrey R. May have joined the firm as associate attorneys. Hessi is based in the firm’s Detroit office and...

Bank of America Donates $50k for Salvation Army Bountiful Boxes

For the ninth consecutive year, Bank of America is partnering with the Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s Bountiful Boxes program to provide Christmas assistance to local families in need....

LAFCU Donates $1,000 to Eaton Rapids High School Band Boosters

LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU presented a $1,000 donation to the Eaton Rapids High School Band Boosters at the school’s Oct. 20 Greyhound Spectacular, an indoor marching band concert. The donation...

Bank of America Awards $6 Million to Metro Detroit Nonprofits Focused on Economic Mobility

DETROIT — Bank of America celebrated its annual “Day of Giving” in Detroit on Nov. 18, a day starting with connection and ending in gratitude. The day focused on...

West Michigan Sports Commission Promotes Melissa Brink to Marketing Manager

Melissa Brink was promoted to marketing manager of the West Michigan Sports Commission, overseeing all brands and promotional efforts. In her new role, Brink reports to the WMSC president...

West Michigan Sports Commission Wins Champion of Economic Impact Award

The West Michigan Sports Commission received a Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award from Sports Destination Management magazine for its USA Hockey 2021 Chipotle Youth National Championship...

West Michigan Sports Commission hires new national sales manager

The West Michigan Sports Commission (WMSC) hired Conner Hicks of Aimbridge Hospitality as its new national sales manager. A Canton, Michigan native, Hicks spent the last three years as...

Local Beverage Distributor Launches new 16-oz 5-hour ENERGY Beverage

A new distribution deal between Tri-County Beverage Co. and 5-hour ENERGY® was announced on Friday, November 12 at the beverage distributor’s headquarters in Warren. Tri-County Beverage will begin distribution...
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