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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.

Expert Says Diverse Workforce a Key to Industry Growth

Diversity expert says industries looking to grow have to make space for a diverse workforce.
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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.

With ESOP, Bluedog Design Founder Ensures Culture, Clients and Profit

Last winter, Michelle Hayward sold her business, Bluedog Design, to me and its 50 employees by forming an employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. By way of background, I’m the...

Lawyer Trading Nearly 40-Year Career for Retirement in Hawaii

Cheryl Bush is one of those kinds of people who knew from a very young age what she wanted to do, and then went out and did it. Watching the...

CEO Says Focus on Relationships a Key to Business Success

Michigan Staffing President Francy Lucido said paying attention to relationships has been a key element in building a successful business.

Florine Mark, Former Weight Watchers President, Dies at 90

Florine Mark, the former president of the Weight Watchers Group, died early Friday morning, her family confirmed to multiple media outlets. No cause of death has been announced. Mark was...

APACC’s ‘Blood of the Dragon’ Raises $25,000

The Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce fundraiser, "Blood of the Dragon," provided networking opportunities and supported Asian-American businesses to the tune of $25,000.

Patty Isacson Sabee Chosen as Detroit Opera’s New President, CEO

DETROIT — The board and trustees of Detroit Opera announced that Patty Isacson Sabee will be the organization’s next president and CEO. When she begins her new position on Jan....

Holland Home Hires Suzanne Bolt as Human Resources Director

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Holland Home has brought on Suzanne Bolt, MM, SCHRM-SCP, to be its new Director of Human Resources. Suzanne comes from Pine Rest, an organization for...

CMS Energy Announces Holly Bowers as Vice President of Gas Engineering and Supply 

JACKSON, Mich. -- CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy announced Holly Bowers as the company’s new vice president of gas engineering and supply. She replaces Dennis Dobbs, who...

Rockford Construction Has New Role for Senior VP

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Rockford Construction, a nationally recognized construction, real estate development and property management firm, today announced an expanded leadership role for Senior Vice President Monica Steimle-App. Steimle-App,...
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Flexibility, Resilience Can Lead to Business Success, CEO Says

Flexibility and resilience can be the difference in a successful business, Ripple Effect CEO Amy Bielski says.

Kimberly Andrews Espy Elected Wayne State University’s First Woman President

The Wayne State University Board of Governors voted unanimously to elect Kimberly Andrews Espy, Ph.D., as the university’s 13th president, effective Aug. 1. Mark Gaffney, chair of the Board...

GM Names Lin-Hua Wu Senior VP, Chief Communications Officer

DETROIT – General Motors today named Lin-Hua Wu as senior vice president and chief communications officer. Wu joins GM from Google, where she has served as Vice President of Global Communications & Public...

Piper and Gold Public Relations Announces Cassie Cotton as First President

LANSING, Mich. — Piper & Gold, an award-winning and people-centric PR agency, has appointed longtime Chief of Staff Cassie Cotton as the agency's inaugural president. This strategic move marks...

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.

With Funding Flowing, Ronald McDonald House Set to Handle Health-Care Needs

Fundraising campaign helps Grand Rapids-based Ronald McDonald House grow to meet rising West Michigan health-care needs.

Women Thrive Conference Honors New Hall of Famers, Other Business Leaders

Four new women were inducted into the Michigan Business Hall of Fame and eight other leaders were honored at the 27th Women Thrive Conference.
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