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Living in Michigan has its benefits, including the beautiful waterfront, scenic tours and amazing sunsets. Pretty much everything outdoors is great – except in late November. Then, it’s kinda wet, cold and even snowy. But that won’t stop more than 35 area executives from doing something part noble and part...

There are some childhood experiences that are universal – that first day of school, losing your first tooth, playing on the playground with your friends. But not every kid gets a great playground, sadly. That is why certified public-accounting firm UHY LLP in Sterling Heights decided to devote a Saturday...

If you are a student or know a student interested in marketing, advertising, social media or the truth behind “Mad Men,” then we’ve got an event for you. This Saturday, the Adcraft Club of Detroit is hosting its annual AdCon conference aimed at students considering the advertising field. And if...

When a Detroit developer uses phrases like “charming,” “walkable” and “urban” in the same sentence about the city, you know that they’re excited about the project they are working. When that developer is Christopher Ilitch, you’ve got to stand up and take notice. That’s because Ilitch is part of one...

For Birmingham business owner, Shirley Maddalena, every Christmas season begins the same way – she gathers with friends, family and work associates at the Townsend Hotel for its gracious high-tea ceremony. Not only does she enjoy the company, Maddalena relishes the event because it raises funds for one of her...

Marc Evan Jackson may have a California suntan, but he will always remember those cold, rainy or snowy gray days in Detroit. Why? Because those years in Michigan were among his most creative. Jackson is an actor, comedian and writer. These days, you may recognize him from his spots on...

It’s a story straight out of Gotham: A car guy meets a Bat Man and the two decide to go on a crusade together. In this case, it is General Motors' Global Manager of Waste Reduction John Bradburn as the car guy. The Bat Man is Robert Mies, executive director...

Fifth Third Bank Eastern Michigan will relocate its headquarters to One Woodward Avenue, a historically significant structure within the downtown Detroit corridor. The move brings 150 workers and major investment to the city's core.

Rebecca Smith is what she describes as a “creative entrepreneur.” She started by creating cute bags. Then she created a business to sell the cute bags. Then came the most creative move of all. She created a mission. This mother of three is the owner of Better Life Bags, a...

A hearty “Congratulations” goes out to Pashon Murray, Michigan’s big winner from Martha Stewart’s “American Made” awards program. Murray, founder of Detroit Dirt, got the big win in the food category. More than a dozen Michigan companies were named as finalists in this competition. Many more than that made the...

“The road to success starts in your hometown.” Those are the words of Detroit native and world-renown fashion designer Tracy Reese, who wowed the crowd at Thursday’s FashionSpeak event at One Woodward in Detroit. The one-day conference, now in its sophomore year, is the grand effort of the Detroit Garment...

There are events that educate. There are events that celebrate. And then there are events that create jobs and have the potential to change the state of business in the state of Michigan. That is where the Detroit Garment Group Guild comes in. It is going to be a whirlwind...

Figuring out a way to improve the lives of people who are struggling within the cycle of homelessness is an ongoing cause – and it is a cause that is near and dear to two Metro Detroit women. The first is Veronika Scott, founder of Detroit-based non-profit organization, The Empowerment...

Metro Detroit is gaining some international fans these days – and it’s thanks to the hard work and connections brought to the area by a group known as IVC Detroit. Recently, three delegations were in town with the International Visitors Council of Metropolitan Detroit. The one from Greece was looking...

Tom Izzo has tasted the sweet if not fleeting moments of success that define a life – after all, he is in the “fraternity” of basketball coaches who have won NCAA championships. But the celebrated Michigan State University Men’s Basketball coach believes success in life, business and coaching has a...

Celebrating an anniversary should be mandatory. Celebrating 125 years in business should be legendary. Carhartt is doing exactly that. Born in Detroit, this iconic brand has partnered with Holland’s best brewery to create a beverage dedicated to its customers. Together, Carhartt and New Holland Brewing Co. are taking their “Carhartt...

What happens when you mix some of tech’s brightest minds, best panel discussions and whole lot of people wearing blazers and T-shirts? You get a smart and super-productive conference called Techonomy Detroit. If you missed Tuesday’s Techonomy Detroit event, it’s OK. Just set up a smartphone reminder to register for...

From our point of view, Michigan businesses should follow the old adage of “A rising tide lifts all boats.” In other words, we need to support one another in a variety of ways so that our state economy grows as a result. That is why we wanted to bring the...

If you’re like most business people, you probably have a bucket list of things you want to accomplish before you leave this great green Earth. One of mine? To be a speaker at the TEDxDetroit conference. Charlie Wollborg, curator of TEDxDetroit and Chief Troublemaker of Curve Idea Accelerator, appreciates my...

Thanks to a lot of social-media hustle, a lot of votes and a dynamite presentation, Sister Pie is the winner of the 2014 Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest, presented by The Detroit Lions. According to its description, Sister Pie “aims to celebrate the seasons through pie and will use seasonal, locally...