Crain's Detroit Business articles from April 2007

Crain's Detroit Business archives from April 2007

Ambassador Bridge owner wants bonds for new span.(Detroit International Bridge Co.)
April 2, 2007

Blues to raise rates on 12 health plans.(Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Inc.)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Grandmont, Rosedale on view.(Business Lives)
April 2, 2007

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 2, 2007

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
April 2, 2007

The green scene.(Focus)
April 2, 2007

House Speaker Andy Dillon sees rising health costs, a broken budget and Michigan at a crossroads. That's why he's Making the big bets.(News)
April 2, 2007

Bishop: A different party but the same firestorm.(Mike Bishop)(Column)
April 2, 2007

State eyes new loan fund to lure companies.(21st Century Jobs Fund)
April 2, 2007

Crain's List: Largest Environmental Companies.(News)
April 2, 2007

Foundation crafts $15M plan for RiverWalk neighborhoods.(News)
April 2, 2007

Ziebart has new board, services and direction.(News)
April 2, 2007

Lindsay Aspegren; General partner North Coast Technology Investors L.P.(Business Lives)
April 2, 2007

How to fix the property-tax pop-up mess.
April 2, 2007

A conversation with James Newman, Newman Consulting Group L.L.C.(Focus)(Interview)
April 2, 2007

We need bold moves to save ourselves.(economic development)(Brief article)(Column)
April 2, 2007

$100M fund for Detroit coming? Ford Foundation commits $25M to development effort.(Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan)
April 2, 2007

Cost benefit: Part 1 of 2; Businesses pay more to be LEED-certified but say the third-party stamp of approval is worth it.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
April 2, 2007

Correction.(Correction notice)
April 2, 2007

Inland aims to double revenue; Latest acquisition, expansion drive growth.(DeBusk Industrial Services Co.)
April 2, 2007

Oakland Hills toughens up course for PGA.(Professional Golfers' Association)
April 2, 2007

This Just In.(Wireless Oakland and its services)(Kelly Services Inc. acquired CGR/seven L.L.C)(sale of Northville Psychiatric Hospital)
April 2, 2007

Rumblings.(MGM Grand Detroit Casino and its human resources)(H-1B visa regulations)(Detroit Ignition and Compuware Sports Arena contracts with Major Indoor Soccer League)
April 2, 2007

Bankruptcies.(Insultec L.L.C.)(Banner Lumber Co. (Detroit, Michigan))(Evergreen Estates Limited)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Briefly.(Briefs)(Lizabeth Ardisana of ASG Renaissance recieves an award)(Lisa Stern of Big Communications recieves an award)(Joanne Ulnick of Ducker Worldwide recieves an award)
April 2, 2007... NAWBO honors 11 women The National Association of Women Business Owners Greater Detroit Chapter honored 11 women March 15 at its annual awards luncheon. They were: * Marian Ilitch, Ilitch Holdings, Detroit, Pinnacle Award. * Ronia...

New Incat CEO pushes to double revenue, triple local jobs.
April 2, 2007

Metro Detroit's designer courses; Owners pay up to $1 million for big-name architects.(Business Lives)
April 2, 2007

Life moves fast for Metaldyne after acquisition; debt worries persist.(acquired by Asahi Tec Corp.)
April 2, 2007

Filling up the ballpark; Opening Day brings surge of business for local vendors.
April 2, 2007

A closer look at Karmanos.(Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Eateries pop up in Northville.(Business Lives)
April 2, 2007

You can't poll people who you can't call.(Column)
April 2, 2007

Forum on covering the uninsured set for Wednesday.(News)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Week in Review.(Cerberus Capital Management L.P. acquired Tower Automotive Inc.)(Robert Kleine talks about the state budgets)(Lear Corp. (Southfield, Michigan) acquired by Carl Icahn)
April 2, 2007

Business Diary.(McNaughton-McKay Electric Company Inc. converted to a employee owned company)(Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc. contracts with DTE Energy Co)(Boss Engineering contracts with Walled Lake )
April 2, 2007

Crain's house party.(Business Lives)
April 2, 2007

Cost benefit: Part 2 of 2; Businesses pay more to be LEED-certified but say the third-party stamp of approval is worth it.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
April 2, 2007

Power up by going green.(NextEnergy's Jim Croce tells to concentrate on energy efficient buildings)(Brief article)
April 2, 2007

Largest mail carriers; From Metro Airport, 2006.(News)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Teaming up for the arts.(art societies teaming up for government finance)(Brief article)(Column)
April 9, 2007

Seeking coolest of the cool.(News)
April 9, 2007

Week in Review.(Borders Group Inc. offering $250 million worth convertible senior notes )(Detroit Free Press Inc.'s Neal Shine died)(Kirk Kerkorian investing in DaimlerChrysler AG. Chrysler Group)(Obituary)
April 9, 2007... Borders may rethink $250M plan; no bonus for most execs Borders Group Inc. is reconsidering whether to offer $250 million of convertible senior notes after announcing the offering Tuesday night. Ann Arbor-based Borders (NYSE: BGP) said...

Calendar.
April 9, 2007

Med school a boost.(Oakland University and William Beaumont Hospitals to build medical school)(Brief article)(Column)
April 9, 2007

State can't borrow in crunch; Constitutional debt cap near as funds shrink.(News)
April 9, 2007

CEED gives out annual awards.(News)
April 9, 2007

State needs its older residents to stay.(Michigan's income tax for retirees)
April 9, 2007

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
April 9, 2007

To dine for; Owner/designer gets widespread attention for the stamp he's put on restaurants, clubs.(Metro)
April 9, 2007

BBK succession plan gives directors stake.(News)
April 9, 2007

Report: Macomb County must capitalize on its assets.(Focus)
April 9, 2007

No funding yet for new med school; Naming rights available ...
April 9, 2007

Although it could mean a fast rise for baker, pursuing a deal with Costco is also No cakewalk.(Costco Wholesale Corp.)
April 9, 2007

Big Ten Network takes football games from WXYZ.(WXYZ-Channel 7)
April 9, 2007

Business Diary.(Headwaters Resources Inc.'s new headquaters)(Flagstar Bank F.S.B.'s new branch)(Octane Design moving to new location)
April 9, 2007

Briefly.(Dura Automotive Systems Inc. closing its four plants)(Lear Corp. (Southfield, Michigan) sold its North American business to International Automotive Components Group North America Inc.)(Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust purchased 4 shopping centers)
April 9, 2007

Health care fund, soda tax among proposals.(News)
April 9, 2007

In the spotlight.(ArvinMeritor Inc. appointed Ed Frutig)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Big Three cuts hit Tamaroff.(Marvin Tamaroff)
April 9, 2007

Despite losses, improvements have Hayes Lemmerz optimistic.(News)
April 9, 2007

Let's all start enjoying the positive.(community development in Michigan)(Column)
April 9, 2007

Talk, research grows on county executive.(Focus)
April 9, 2007

Bankruptcies.(Public notice)
April 9, 2007

This Just In.(iStar Financial Inc. acquired One Detroit Center L.P.)(Saturn Electronics & Engineering Inc. sold one of its division to Eaton Corp.)(RDR Real Estate L.L.C. acquired Detroit Elevator Co. building)
April 9, 2007

Rumblings.(reviewing Threshold Resistance: The Extraordinary Career of a Luxury Pioneer)(Westin Book Cadillac Detroit being renovated )(Hennessey Capital L.L.C's Frank Hennessey relocating new home state )
April 9, 2007

Biotech recruiters to be recruited themselves.(Pfizer Inc. recruiting workers for Ann Arbor facility)
April 9, 2007

Crain's List: Macomb County's Largest Employers.(General Dynamics Land Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Largest cargo carriers; From Metro Airport, 2006.(News)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Downtown duo.(interior design services remodelling restaurants)(Brief article)
April 9, 2007

Corrections.(Correction notice)
April 9, 2007

Health care is sticking point in newspaper union talks.(News)
April 9, 2007

People.(Campbell Industrial Contractors Inc. promoted Jeff Campbell, Kyle Campbell and Kevin Campbell)(World Asset Management appointed Todd Johnson )(Detroit Tiger appointed Rob Matwick )
April 9, 2007... ARCHITECTURE Rodrigo Manriquez and Jeff Gerwing to principals, SmithGroup, Detroit, remaining as co-leaders, lighting design practice, Workplace Studio. Also, Brooke Smith to principal, remaining as senior project manager, Workplace...

The right connections; Informal network crucial to getting development done in Macomb.(Focus)
April 9, 2007

'Big Four' of region to be featured at lunch.(News)
April 9, 2007

Business events to highlight Freedom Weekend.(News)
April 16, 2007

Briefly.(Briefs)(Rofin-Sinar acquires Corelase Oy)(First stores open at Sterling Heights Center)
April 16, 2007

Michigan Minority Procurement Conference begins April 30.(News)
April 16, 2007

Etkin looks for big-draw tenants in Livonia, Pontiac.(Etkin Equities Inc.)
April 16, 2007

Sorry, but it still doesn't make any sense.(Column)
April 16, 2007

Corrections.(Correction)(Correction notice)
April 16, 2007

Experts: Training, respect can reduce risk of violence.(Gordon Advisors P.C)
April 16, 2007

Crain's hires events manager.(Crain's Detroit Business , Nicole Wiedling)(Brief article)
April 16, 2007

Legislation aims to lift stem-cell ban; Climate now favors research, backers say.
April 16, 2007

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
April 16, 2007