The Big Idea

Michigan's Role in Reshaping the Auto Industry By Detroiter Online Staff

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New technology previewed at the NAIAS this year By Detroiter Online Staff

Photo caption: NAIAS Chairman Doug Fox during the opening, "This is Detroit. This is Motown. This is a display of automotive enthusiasm that is hard to match." The North American International Auto Show's new showcase this year, Electric Avenue, will spotlight electric vehicles ...

Governor Granholm's LD Experience By Governor Jennifer Granholm

I give the credit (or blame) to Leadership Detroit for being one of the key reasons I decided to run for public office. Twelve years ago, LD XIX pushed me to take risks, to realize that we a...

A Fresh Perspective

Detroit Creative Corridor Center Receives Federal Appropriation toward 2010 Launch By Kirsten Ussery

Business Leaders for Michigan announced it received a federal grant of 0,000 to help launch the Detroit Creative Corridor Center. The Center will serve as the champi...

Book Review: Crush It! By Jenna Krumlauf

If you're contemplating diving into the social media waters Gary Vaynerchuk's book, Crush It! Why Now is the Time to Cash in on your Passion, is a must read. Crush It tackles social media and the Internet and how to use them to build a powerful personal brand. Before social media hit the sc...

Redefining Health Care By Bill Kalmar

Several years ago I had occasion to meet with Gerard van Grinsven, the new CEO and President of the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital which was to be located in a Detroit suburb. At the time...

I Have A Question

What are some of the ways you've secured access to capital for your small business during the credit crunch? By Detroiter Online Staff

What are you hoping to see at the North American International Auto Show? By Detroiter Online Staff

Pictured here is the FT-CH concept vehicle by Toyota, a compact hybrid capturing the spirit of a car thriving in an urban environment.

Have you seen silver linings in the economy? By Detroiter Online Staff

  The economy grew at a 3.5% pa...

How Do I

Top Do's and Don'ts of Finding a Government Contracting Mentor By Lourdes Martin-Rosa

Pursuing government contracts may seem like a promising business decision, especially in today's economy, where the federal government is one of the few organizations s...

7 Publicity Myths That Can Hurt Your Business By Pam Lontos

Every business needs a cost-effective way to keep their name, their products or their services in front of their prospects and customers. For many business owners, publicity is the key to such recognition and awareness. When done correctly, publicity develops your name recogniti...

The Internet Amplifies Customer Complaints: Are You Prepared? By Tim Burns

Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other Internet communication tools have empowered customers with the ability to express their grievances and complaints like a megaphone to the...

The Beat

Tips for Surviving (and Flourishing) in Tough Economic Times By Cindy Ciura

As a professional in the commercial real estate industry, I feel inclined to write a "how-to" for surviving and doing well in tough economic times. Yes, my industry has been hit hard,...

The Three R's for Business Success By Dianne Durante, Ed.S. and Kirsten Hagman, LMSW

In these challenging economic times, when we are surrounded by businesses struggling to succeed, it is hard to stay positive and focused on our goals. Good managers would be wise to go back to the basics and keep it simple in their management techniques. As young children we learned that t...