Web Exclusives

Interview with Robert Bobb, Detroit Public Schools' emergency financial manager By Alexa Stanard

If Metro Detroit is going to rebound and rebuild, the city's schools will need a dramatic infusion of talent and commitment from the entire region. That's the message Robert Bobb, Detroit Public Schools' emergency financial manager, is delivering to lawmakers, the business community, parent...

Nearly 700 jobs added in Macomb County in 2009 By Chad Halcom

At least 38 businesses made a combined commitment to invest .7 million and add 680 new jobs to Macomb County in 2009, according to data released Wednesday by the county Planning and Economic Development Department. The 2009 economic impact report, furnished by the department to ...

200 New Manufacturing Jobs in Southwest Detroit By Detroiter Online Staff

Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Facilitates Incentives for 200 New Manufacturing Jobs in Southwest Detroit Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) has helped an Ohio company move into an underused ArvinMeritor (ARM) factory in southwest Detroit - bringing the promise of 200 new jobs....

User Articles

Understanding what the new Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule means for business By Mike Dolkowski

The EPA has issued the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule in final form; companies may take note of some general observations about it as follows: The scope of coverage of the proposed GHG Reporting Rule is broad. Many facilities and operations that have not previously been subject to thes...

Is That My Truck? By bill kalmar

Country singers have a way of expressing their thoughts and views unlike any other artists.  How else can we account for songs such as,  "I guess I had your leavin' coming", or "I bought the shoes that just walked out on me", or how about "If ...

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Community Outreach

S3 Entertainment Group Announces Statewide Script Competition By Taylor Hulyk

S3 Entertainment Group (S3), Michigan’s leading film production company and production services provider, has announced their first ever, statewide short script competition, with the winning script to be produced by S3 Entertainment at their Mich.-based fi...

Detroit Auto Accident Lawyer Steve Gursten Shares Brain Injury Prevention Tips By Steven Gursten

There are 1.4 million people across the country who sustain a traumatic brain injury every year, with about 50,000 people dying from a brain injury.  These statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are startling, and show how pervasive this "silent epidemic" can ...

Is This Income Taxable? By Gordon Advisors, P.C.

While most income you receive is generally considered taxable, there are some situations when certain types of income are partially taxed or not taxed at all. To ensure taxpayers are familiar with the difference between taxable and non-taxable income, we would like to offer ...

Appointments

Plunkett Cooney Attorney Colors New Cooley Law Course Green By Stephanie Pegg

Plunkett Cooney senior environmental attorney and noted "green" blogger Saulius K. Mikalonis has partnered with Thomas M. Cooley Law School to create the school's first ever class on sustainability issues. "It's an exciting challenge to teach a brand new course on such a rapidly changing ...

Friedman Selected For National Media Forum By Kaylee Hawkins

Tanner Friedman Co-Founder Matt Friedman has been selected to participate in a top-tier series of panel discussions "Radio: Behind & Beyond The Dial" at the internationally recognized S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University on March 5, 2010. Friedman will be among ...

Medical Network One Names New Director of Clinical Services By Barbara Fornasiero

Medical Network One, a Rochester, Michigan-based physician services organization and health management service provider offering comprehensive disease management prevention and support for individuals living with chronic conditions, has promoted Margaret Kucinski, RN, BSN to the newly created p...

Expansion

MyBandStock Launches New Business Model By Taylor Hulyk

MyBandStock, an Ann Arbor, Mich.-based music access company, will launch a new Web site and business model this Friday, January 29, 2010. MyBandStock President and CEO Drew Leahy made the announcement. Following a January 2009 introduction to the business and music community, MyBan...

Garan Lucow Miller, P.C. is Expanding By Eileen Carty

Garan Lucow Miller, P.C., a full service law firm since 1948, with nine offices throughout Michigan, is expanding its presence in the region by opening an office in Merrillville, Indiana. Merrillville is located in Northwest Indiana approximately 2 hours from Indianapolis and ½ hour...

Green Building Automation LLC Moves to Detroit By Scott Kaplan

A new company has moved to the city of Detroit.  Green Building Automation LLC. has settled into their new offices located in Tech Town 440 Burroughs St., Suite 313 in Detroit.  Green Building Automation LLC installs complete energy management systems.  They install and program controls for ...

Contracts

Chaldean-American Chamber selects Tanner Friedman for Strategic Communications By Justin Fisette

The Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce, a partnership of Chaldean businesses and professionals, has selected Tanner Friedman to manage its public relations, marketing and social media initiatives. Tanner Friedman will work directly with Martin Manna, executive director of the chamber, a...

CARE House of Oakland County chooses Tanner Friedman for Capital Campaign communications support By Kaylee Hawkins

CARE House of Oakland County, a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of abused and neglected children, has selected Tanner Friedman to provide strategic communication support for its newly announced Capital Campaign to raise fun...

Made in Michigan Movement Selects Tanner Friedman for Strategic Communications By Zak Walsh

The organization behind the first truly statewide celebration of Michigan-made products and services has selected Tanner Friedman as its strategic communications partner. Tanner Friedman will provide media relations, messaging, marketing, and social media counsel to the Made in Michigan Movemen...

Awards and Achievement

Nemeth Burwell Founding Partners Honored by the Michigan Business and Professional Association By Barbara Fornasiero

Attorneys Patricia Nemeth and Linda Burwell, founding partners of Detroit-based employment law firm Nemeth Burwell, P.C.,  were among eight women honored today by the Michigan Business and Professional Association at its 14th Annual Women and Leadership Symposium and Awards Event at...

Royal Oak Studio Honored for Motion Graphics Work By Sara Frey

Awards are pouring in for the newest service division of Skidmore Studio, a 50-year-old Royal Oak creative firm. This week the studio was recognized for motion graphics work from the Telly Awards and MotionServed.com, one of the creative community's most preeminent portfolio web sites. ...

Michigan First Credit Union Launches Online Business Banking Service By Susie Johnston

Michigan First Credit Union Launches Online Business Banking Service Michigan First offers businesses financial tools and resources to ignite growth Michigan First Credit Union (...