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Better Made Snack Foods Celebrates 93rd Anniversary

DETROIT -- Better Made Snack Foods – one of Michigan’s best-known iconic brand names –launched its 93rd anniversary celebration Tuesday leading up to National Potato Day, Saturday, Aug. 19. The...

Honigman Co-Founder Alan Schwartz Dies at 97

Alan Schwartz,, who founded the Detroit-based legal firm Honigman LLP, died Thursday at the age of 97.

Ceremony Honors Chicago’s Best, Brightest Companies To Work For

Corp! Magazine recognized more than 120 businesses as the Chicago area's Best and Brightest Companies To Work For.

Matrix’s ‘313 in the D’ Tops $80,000 Fundraising Goal

After last week's 313 in the D event, Matrix Human Services has now raised more than $650,000 in 10 years with its primary fundraiser.

STEP Fundraising Campaign Aims at New Detroit PASC Studio

STEP's Progressive Art Studio Collective program will take advantage of an MEDC matching grant if it can raise $50,000 for its new studio in Detroit.

Bavarian Inn Matriarch Dorothy Zehnder Dies at Age 101

Dorothy Zehnder, the matriarch of the Bavarian Inn family, died July 9 with family at her side. She was 101.

‘313 in the D’ Fundraiser Set to Benefit Detroit’s Matrix Center

Organizers of the 10th "313 in the D" fundraiser hope to raise $80,000 to benefit Detroit's Matrix Center.

Report Highlights Trends, Insights on West Michigan’s Development Sector

The Right Place recently issued a report highlighting development and economic trends in West Michigan.

Matrix Human Services announces Vice President, Director of Development and Marketing

Detroit, Michigan – Matrix Human Services President and Chief Executive Officer Brad Coulter announced the appointments of Monique Phillips as Vice President of Development & Marketing and Monique Riley...

Albert Kahn Associates Announces Kimberly Nelson Montague as First Woman President

Detroit - Kimberly Nelson Montague was elected as Albert Kahn Associates’ new president, becoming the firm’s 12th president and the first woman to lead the 128-year-old A/E firm. “Kahn is...

Children Trust Michigan Hosting Pam Posthumus Signature Auction

Children Trust Michigan continues its fight against child abuse and neglect with its 21st annual Pam Posthumus Signature Auction.

Detroit Opera President, CEO Wayne Brown to Step Down in 2024

DETROIT — Detroit Opera President and CEO Wayne S. Brown has announced his intention to step down from his current position at the end of the 2023–24 season. During his...

David Barfield, Terry Barclay elected chair, vice chair for TNC in Michigan Board

The Nature Conservancy announced David Barfield has been elected chair of TNC in Michigan’s Board of Trustees. Terry Barclay has been elected vice chair.

New Partnership to Complete Detroit Riverfront Revitalization and Joe Louis Greenway, Create Endowment

The partnership formed to complete the Detroit Riverfront revitalization has established an endowment that will help complete the $350 million project.

DTE Energy Foundation Unveils New Float, ‘Best for the World,’ to Debut in Thanksgiving...

The DTE Energy Foundation and The Parade Company revealed a new float set to make it's debut next week in the annual Thanksgiving Day parade in downtown Detroit.
Kirk Mayes

Forgotten Harvest CEO Stepping Away; National Search Begins for New Leader

OAK PARK, Mich. – Forgotten Harvest CEO Kirk Mayes announced he’ll step away from his position by the end of the year, prompting a national search for his replacement. Forgotten...

Grand Rapids Nonprofit Adds Two New Positions

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Amplify GR, a local nonprofit committed to preserving and widening pathways for residents and businesses on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids, announces the expansion of its...

APACC Networking Fundraiser Draws Enthusiastic, Supportive Crowd

The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce drew 150 people to its "Blood of the Dragon" networking fundraiser at The Madison.

Sysco Donates $1 Million Dollars to Feeding America

HOUSTON (Globe Newswire) — Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced it recently donated $1 million to Feeding America to support local food banks in communities where...

Wayne State University President M. Roy Wilson To Step Down Next Year

Wayne State President M. Roy Wilson announced Monday he'll step down when his contract expires July 31, 2023.
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