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.
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.
Learning Patience Key to Success for Helping Hand Non-Profit
Bill Dwyer didn't have much experience working with people with disabilities before he got involved in the nonprofit world. His patience has paid off for Helping Hand.
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...
Workplace Burnout Sparks Mental Health Trends, Strategies
Studies show employees have an increasing need for mental health services and employers are finding ways to provide them.
Mindset Matters in Building Business Growth, Job Coach Says
Job coach says how people perceive things is a big factor in helping businesses grow.
Inforum Releases Women Leadership Data Trends
A study commissioned by Inforum Michigan shows women are making progress in reaching C-Suites and boards of directors in Michigan's public companies.
Math Background Helps SEEL President Succeed
A fondness for math helped E'Lois Thomas carve out her career path.
Support System Helps Nonprofit Win Corp! Diversity Award
Forming a support network for her son and others like him helped earn Roz Keith's Stand With Trans a Corp! Magazine diversity award.
Metrics Needed to Determine Supplier Diversity Success
With minority populations growing, experts say having effective supplier diversity program should reflect the communities companies are aiming for.
Expert Says Diverse Workforce a Key to Industry Growth
Diversity expert says industries looking to grow have to make space for a diverse workforce.
Experts Agree Diversity Efforts Can Augment a Company’s Bottom Line
Panel agrees efforts in promoting diversity in companies can lead to transformational change.
As Pandemic Recedes, Companies Are Taking Care of Employees’ Mental Health
Studies show an increasing need for mental health services among employees. Companies are meeting the challenge.
Resilience A Key to Leadership for Epitec President
Epitec President Rebecca Bray says the birth of her children made her a better leader as she forged her successful career.
The Work of DE&I: Why It’s Important, Who Should Do It?
Business leaders are determining who should be doing the important work of diversity, equity and inclusion for their companies.
GM, Autocar Collaborate on Zero-Tailpipe-Emissions Commercial Vehicles
DETROIT and CHICAGO – General Motors and Autocar Industries, LLC have signed a joint development agreement to create a range of zero tailpipe emissions vocational vehicles powered by GM’s HYDROTEC...
Clark Hill’s Sexton Named an INvolve Outstanding LGBTQ+ Executive Role Model
Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill and 2023 International President of the Legal Marketing Association, has been named to the INvolve Outstanding 100 LGBTQ+ Executives Role Model...
Whitmer Makes Appointments to State’s First LGBTQ+ Commission
LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to thes tate’s first-of-its-kind LGBTQ+ Commission.
Back in June, Whitmer made history by creating the LGBTQ+ Commission to ensure that Michigan’s LGBTQ+...