Farbman Promotes Jordan Valasek to VP, Director of Property Management
SOUTHFIELD – Farbman Group, a Midwest full-service commercial real estate company, announced the promotion of Jordan Valasek to Vice President, Director of Property Management.
"Jordan's exceptional leadership skills and unwavering dedication...
Butzel promotes Lori Thomas Simoncic to COO, Ed Przybylo Operations Director and Dana Burleigh...
DETROIT – Butzel, one of the leading law firms in Michigan, has chosen Lori Thomas Simoncic as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Butzel, founded in Detroit in 1854 and with...
Duperon’s Mike Olvera Appointed to East Michigan DEC
SAGINAW – Committed to both the water and manufacturing sectors, Duperon Corporation International Market Development Manager Michael Olvera has been elected to serve on the East Michigan District Export Council (DEC), a regional branch...
Gustafson Named New CEO at Illitch Sports + Entertainment
Illitch Holdings has elevated Ryan Gustafson to CEO of Illitch Sports + Entertainment.
Fed Holds Interest Rate, Expects 3 Cuts This Year
Since March 2022, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times.
Following the Fed’s March meeting, instead of cutting the rate, officials left it where it was for...
Craft Retailer Joann Files for Bankruptcy Protection
HUDSON, Ohio (Globe Newswire) — Joann Inc., the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics with one of the largest arts and crafts offerings, has filed for Chapter 11...
Gardner White Names Rachel Stewart Its New CEO
Gardner White officials stayed in the family for new leadership, choosing Rachel Stewart to succeed her parents as the furniture retailer's new CEO.
Miller Canfield Names A. Michael Palizzi as CEO
Miller Canfield law firm announces new CEO.
APACC Event Promotes East-West Supplier Diversity Connections
For two decades, the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce has brought people in the supplier diversity space together in an effort to make connections.
Whitmer’s East Asia Trip Takes Aim at Bringing Jobs, Supply Chain to Michigan
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took Michigan's show on the road to East Asia, aiming to bring jobs and supply chain back to the state.
IRS Extends Tax Deadline for Filers Affected by August Storms
The Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Michigan affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on Aug. 24, 2023.
These taxpayers...
U.S. Job Openings Hold Steady Near 9 Million
January saw a minimal change in the number of job openings across the U.S., but such openings remained elevated, suggesting that the American job market remains healthy.
Statistics released by...
CEO Takes Engineering Firm From Basement to Global Success
Wilbur Milhouse started his engineering firm in the unfinished basement of his southwest Chicago home and, since 2001, has built it into a global success.
Macy’s Will Close 150 Stores Over the Next Three Years
Shoppers headed to a Macy’s near them should probably do a Google search to see if their favorite location is still open,
Macy’s officials said this week they will shutter...
Wendy’s Won’t Use ‘Surge’ Pricing
Wendy’s won’t be boosting its prices at premium times after all.
The hamburger chain backed off on the idea, floated in comments by the chain’s CEO, Kirk Tanner, that it...
Partnership Touts Detroit ‘Momentum’ in Annual Report
With the NFL Draft and the Detroit Grand Prix on the horizon, the Downtown Detroit Partnership's annual report touted the city's economic momentum.
Emotions a Big Part of Leadership, Executive Coach Says
Learning about emotional intelligence was a "game changer," professional executive coach says.
Survey Shows Small-Business Owners Call ’24 a “Make or Break” Year
While consumer confidence has been up recently, the same can’t necessarily be said for small-business owners, if a survey from the messaging service Slack is any indication.
The survey found...
Michigan Taking Advantage of Federal Programs: Whitmer
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen her state is taking advantage of legislation passed by the Biden Administration.
Cisco Systems Shedding 4,000 Jobs in Latest Tech-Company Shakeup
Another tech company has been forced to bite the layoff bullet.
Cisco Systems is slashing more than 4,000 employees – roughly 5% of its worldwide workforce – and is joining...
