By Day, This Exec is All Business – But At Night, She’s a Little...
During the work week, Van Nguyen is the executive director of the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, where she does everything from social media to business consulting to...
Better Made, Hockey Great Ted Lindsay Team Up for Autism Awareness in April
Besides its delicious potato chips and snack foods, Better Made hopes to be known for something else: Giving back to the communities that support the Detroit-based snack company.
That is...
Michigan International Speedway President Reigns as ‘King’ of Fan Appreciation
To most, he’s Roger Curtis, the president of Michigan International Speedway. To devoted MIS fans, he’s best known as “The King.”
Once a year, Curtis dresses up as Elvis and...
Helping Others Keeps Burris Flying High as a Pilot and Attorney
By day, Kelly K. Burris is an intellectual property attorney at Brinks Gilson & Lione in Detroit. But in her off hours, she is a pilot who shares her...
Business Owner Turned His ‘Wicked Awesome’ Catchphrase into Wish-Granting Foundation
Chad Johnson may be best known for his businesses, Lady Jane’s Haircuts for Men and LUV Pedicures and Manicures. But talk to him for a few minutes, and you’ll...
After Doing the ‘Tough Mudder,’ Few Things Scare This Detroit Fund Manager
It's hard to shake Brian A. Demkowicz. He manages a private equity fund. He has run with the bulls in Spain. He has five children. He's kinda seen it...
‘Revenue Sharing’ with Nonprofits is Part of Southfield Company’s Definition of Success
It is easy to forget how fortunate we are to have the resources we have in Metro Detroit. That is why Mark St. Peter, CEO and managing director of...