Crain's Detroit Business articles from August 2006

Crain's Detroit Business archives from August 2006

Get your own coffee ...(Northwest Airlines Corp.'s flight attendants on strike)(Brief article)(Column)
August 7, 2006... Let's see. Northwest Airlines has taken away pillows, free snacks and other alleged amenities of modern air travel. Could the airline get along without flight attendants, too? We may find out. Northwest flight attendants are...

Martial momentum; Tai chi wins fans for easing stress, enhancing flexibility.(Executive Life)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Laura Bommarito By doing tai chi three times a week, Jeanne Towar says she has cleared up her bursitis, an inflammation of her hip joints, and lost 50 pounds. "It's wonderful for my balance, and a great stress-reducer,'' Towar...

Atlas Oil CEO Simon named to Michigan Biodiesel board.(News)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Anjali Fluker Sam Simon, founder and CEO of Taylor-based fuel distributor Atlas Oil Co., last month was elected to the board of directors for Michigan Biodiesel L.L.C. Simon, one of seven board members, also is among 72...

Corrections.(Correction)
August 7, 2006... * A story on Page 1 in the July 10 issue should have referred to Sensicore Inc., not Sensicore L.L.C. Also, some details in the story and box that accompanied the story were incorrect. Here's how Sensicore's water analyzer works: The sample of...

Working on the railroad; It's the last mile that's the sticking point for Ann Arbor proposal.(Focus)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Bill Shea A $27 million proposal to establish a commuter railroad service designed to alleviate traffic congestion on U.S. 23 north of Ann Arbor faces a snag of its own because the rail company leasing some of the track involved...

In the spotlight.(Michigan Heritage Bancorporation Inc. appointed Raymond Biggs)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Michigan Heritage Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Michigan Heritage Bank, announced that Raymond Biggs has been elected president of the company and CEO of the bank. Biggs replaces Perry Driggs, who remains CEO of Michigan Heritage...

Letters.
August 7, 2006... It's about project, not people Editor: I would like to clarify some remarks that I reportedly made regarding Oakland Township's approval of the Harvest Corners' subdivision that gave the impression I am opposed to police officers and...

Paint-maker gets new owner after MTV show boost.(Matrix System Automotive Finishes inc., Huron Capital Partners L.L.C)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson Matrix System Automotive Finishes Inc. has generated buzz from being the primary supplier of specialty paints to MTV's show, "Pimp My Ride.'' But the Walled Lake-based maker of paints, primers, coatings and hardeners...

Business Diary.(Troy Tech Services)(Lovio George Inc.)(CTI and Associates Inc.)
August 7, 2006... Acquisitions Troy Tech Services, an information-technology support company with corporate offices in Grand Rapids, has purchased Arrow Cable and Phone Co., Canton Township. Select Personnel Services of Santa Barbara, Calif., bought...

Real Estate Excellence nominees sought.(News)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Joanne Scharich The University of Michigan Real Estate Forum and the Urban Land Institute Detroit, in conjunction with Crain's Detroit Business, is seeking successful real estate executives for its Real Estate Excellence Awards....

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 7, 2006... Tuesday Aug. 8 Interactive Sports Marketing. 5:30 p.m. American Marketing Association Detroit Chapter. Speaker: Tim Dameron, promotion manager, The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Detroit Shock will host the Seattle Monarchs during the...

Week in Review.(Comerica Inc)
August 7, 2006... Comerica sells Munder stake in $302M deal Comerica Inc. announced Friday that it has sold its 90 percent stake in Munder Capital Management to an investor group that includes Crestview Partners L.P., a New York City-based private-equity...

England is inspiration; Detroit has answer.(Executive Life)
August 7, 2006... Byline: JoAnn Amicangelo When Stephen Williams lived in England, he fell in love with the country's appreciation for historical architecture. The enthusiasm for preserving structures inspired him to educate himself on architectural styles,...

Ink at your Inc.? Younger professionals with tattoos face dilemma of whether to show, cover or remove.(Executive Life)
August 7, 2006... Byline: JoAnn Amicangelo When Denis Baldwin meets with clients for the first time, he's careful to wear a long-sleeved shirt and business suit. But once they've gotten to know him as a professional they can trust, he isn't afraid to sport...

Bankruptcies.
August 7, 2006... The following business filed for Chapter 7 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Detroit July 28-Aug. 3. Chapter 7 involves total liquidation. Kellum Mortgage Financial Services Inc., 15565 Northland Drive, Suite 100 East, Southfield,...

ProQuest blames former VP for accounting misstatements.(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson Ann Arbor-based ProQuest Co. (NYSE: PQE) said Tuesday in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that its former vice president of finance was responsible for intentional account misstatements that...

Magic Bag goes it alone in biz known for big players.(News)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Brent Snavely While most music venues in Southeast Michigan go through national concert promoters to book talent, Magic Bag in Ferndale continues to book the majority of its shows on its own - but doing so hasn't been easy. ...

Tooling maker seeks health in health care.(TNT EDM Inc.)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sheena Harrison TNT EDM Inc. is turning to the medical industry to help diversify its clientele and restore business the company has lost from an ailing auto industry. The Plymouth-based tool-and-die shop has begun tooling for...

Rumblings.(Detroit City Council has the authority to bar Anthony Adams from signing contracts)
August 7, 2006... Detroit council keeps close watch on Moroun deals Whether the Detroit City Council has the authority to bar Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams from signing contracts on the city's behalf - as it tried to do in a July 27 resolution - is not clear....

Google belongs in Ann Arbor's center.(Column)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Mary Kramer Google is coming! Google is coming! That's big news not just for Ann Arbor, which landed the Internet giant's AdWords division. It's big for Southeast Michigan as well. Rarely are such announcements made...

Briefly.(Energy Conversion Devices Inc.)(Detroit Public Schools)
August 7, 2006... ECD sues German firms for patent infringement Rochester Hills-based Energy Conversion Devices Inc. filed a patent-infringement complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission against Varta Microbattery GmbH, Varta AG and Varta...

Fondue dining takes time commitment.(Mark Tuomi invested in The Melting Pot)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Brent Snavely After 20 years as a civil engineer Mark Tuomi decided to immerse himself into a completely different world: Life as a restaurant owner. Tuomi, 44, is the franchisee of The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant that...

Morels closing, redone lease lifts Shiraz.(Matt Prentice repones Shiraz facility)(Mario's and Mario's trying to capture sporting event business)(Agave closed beacuse of legal disputes )
August 7, 2006... Byline: Brent Snavely Matt Prentice said Shiraz will perform far better now that its older sibling, Morels, has been closed. "Shiraz was profitable, but it will be much more profitable without Morels there because I have taken 200...

Don't give away one of your basic rights.(voting rights)(Column)
August 7, 2006... Byline: KEITH CRAIN This week, it's time once again to exercise our voting rights. You can be sure that just about everyone will ignore this important opportunity. It's a primary election, so most people will stay home. It's got...

Big names bring big campaign cash; Out-of-state money boosts totals.(Steven Ballmer and Stephen Schwarzman provided campaign funds for Jennifer Granholm)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Amy Lane If Gov. Jennifer Granholm wins re-election, she'll have contributors like Michigan native and Microsoft Corp. CEO Steven Ballmer to thank. And for Republican businessman and contender Dick DeVos, it doesn't hurt to...

New study could influence biz-tax debate.(single-business tax)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Amy Lane A new study that finds Michigan's business taxes out of step with other states could add fuel to the debate over how to replace Michigan's single-business tax. The study, commissioned by House Speaker Craig DeRoche and...

MySpace exposure; For some, social Web site turns into marketing tool.
August 7, 2006... Byline: Bill Shea Small businesses in metro Detroit are latching onto MySpace.com, tapping into the social networking site's 94 million users for free advertising and marketing. An eclectic mix of local businesses, including a doggie...

Kaydon to spend $30M on new wind-turbine production work.(News)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sheena Harrison Kaydon Corp. is spending more than $30 million in the next year to expand its work in the wind-energy market. Ann Arbor-based Kaydon (NYSE: KDN), which makes bearings, filtration devices and other parts for...

This Just In.(Hellman & Friedman L.L.C. investing in AlixPartners L.L.C.)(Oakmont Acquisition Corp. acquired One Source Equipment Rentals L.L.C.)(American Jazz Museum appointed Juanita Moore)
August 7, 2006... AlixPartners deal gives equity to firm's managers AlixPartners L.L.C., a Southfield-based turnaround firm, said Friday that the private-equity firm of San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman L.L.C. has made an investment in the firm that...

State budget adds raise for home-care workers.(News)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Michelle Martinez The state community health budget, passed on July 26 by the Legislature, includes provisions that set a minimum wage for home health care workers. The budget bill, Senate Bill 1083, set a wage floor of $6.95...

People.
August 7, 2006... EDUCATION Karen Sanborn to director of marketing, Madonna University, Livonia, from news bureau managing editor, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield. Finance Ernest Antczak to senior vice president and chief tax officer,...

Erbs support public TV over 50 years.(Fred and Barbara Erb)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Sherri Begin Fred and Barbara Erb are no strangers to Detroit Public Television. Their recent donation of $1 million toward the station's capital campaign cements their support of the past 50 years. The gift is a challenge...

UM hopes bipolar work draws investment.(University of Michigan Depression Center)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Michelle Martinez The University of Michigan Depression Center has expanded its stockpiles of biological samples from bipolar patients to work toward the holy grail of medical treatments: the personalized prescription drug. ...

A conversation with Laura Dykstra, Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors.(Focus)(Interview)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Bill Shea Laura Dykstra is president of the Ann Arbor Area Board of Realtors and is sales manager for Edward Surovell Realtors, a regional real estate company based in Ann Arbor. She talked with Crain's reporter Bill Shea about...

Suburban renewal; Medical researcher-turned-landlord helps mold downtown Novi.(Hafeez Shaikh)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Anjali Fluker Hafeez Shaikh may seem like an unlikely catalyst in Main Street Novi's quest to become the city's downtown. Shaikh, 58, spent 10 years as a medical research scientist in Milwaukee after arriving from Pakistan in...

Covisint chief turns ailing biz around.(Covisint L.L.C. promoted Bob Paul as Bruce Swift is resigning)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Lillie Guyer Crain News Service Three years ago this month, Bob Paul found himself in the role of Mr. Fix-It. Bruce Swift had just resigned as Covisint L.L.C.'s fourth president in less than three years. Paul, then vice...

Frankel's experience a boon for Pinnacle.(Stuart Frankel)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Jennette Smith Stuart Frankel, the Troy-based developer who last week signed on to jump-start the long-stalled Pinnacle Aeropark project, has taken on tough jobs before. Wayne County officials and real estate experts say the...

Hendrix at helm of security firm, also in government affairs at EMU.(Freman Hendrix, Eastern Michigan University)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Robert Ankeny Former Detroit Deputy Mayor Freman Hendrix has found both entrepreneurial and public-service posts to end the hiatus that followed his defeat by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick last fall. In March, Hendrix, 55, oversaw the...

Every tattoo has a story.(News)(Brief article)
August 7, 2006... Byline: Daniel Eizans I have long been fascinated by tattoos. I admire the skill it takes to create one successfully, the colors, but most of all, the story behind them. You can read some of those stories in this week's Executive Life...

After the SBT dies, what comes next?(single-business tax)(Column)
August 7, 2006... When the Legislature votes Wednesday to repeal the state's single-business tax, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson can take a bow. It was his petition drive that forced the issue. Once approved by the Legislature, Gov. Jennifer...

Experts: Several factors important for startups to stand out.(Focus)
August 14, 2006... Technology-transfer professionals agree that economic impact is a key in identifying hot commercialization opportunities out of local universities. That includes the number and types of jobs created, the average income of those jobs and the...

Other Voices: Bond sale is right for Oakland County.(Opinion)
August 14, 2006... Byline: L. Brooks Patterson Crain's is wrong about Oakland County's proposed retiree health care bond issue, which it expounded upon in a July 24 editorial: "Selling bonds isn't solution.'' Oakland's proposal to sell retiree health...

From gown to town; Companies bring university research into business world.(Focus)
August 14, 2006... Crain's Detroit Business looked for companies that licensed technology from local universities and decided to commercialize it here. Then we looked for those with something extra. These are not yet billion-dollar companies - some have yet...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
August 14, 2006... Certificates of Need needed Editor: One-sided and misleading are the best ways to describe the July 17 Other Voices, "To cut health costs, stop restricting supply.'' For example, the author failed to note the business and cost...

It is a time to celebrate the Motor City.(Woodward Dream Cruise)(Column)
August 14, 2006... Byline: KEITH CRAIN This is the week that thousands have been waiting for since last year. This is the week of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Officially, the cruise is Saturday, but festivities already have begun. It's a time to...

Can creativity help Detroit thrive again?(Opinion)
August 14, 2006... Can cities use the same kind of techniques a business might use to spur innovation? Detroit has a chance to find out. Along with Columbus, Memphis and Pittsburgh, Detroit officials and civic leaders are participating in a series of...

This Just In.(Financier Wilbur Ross changes plans to purchase Collins & Aikman Corp.)(Strategic Bank of Michigan expects federal and state approval within 30 to 60 days.)(William Kohler has joined Detroit-based Butzel Long P.C. )
August 14, 2006... Ross losing interest in Collins & Aikman Financier Wilbur Ross, who is bidding to purchase Collins & Aikman Corp., now says the troubled company no longer is the linchpin of his plan to create a North American megasupplier. Another...

Airport systems may become Webb's biggest business.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Sheena Harrison Security and infrastructure upgrades at airports nationwide have boosted business for Jervis B. Webb Co.'s airport systems group and poised the segment to become Webb's largest business. "It's been a very good...

Bankruptcies.
August 14, 2006... The following businesses filed for Chapter 7 or 11 protection U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Detroit August 4-10. Under Chapter 11, a company files for a reorganization plan that the court must approve. Chapter 7 involves total liquidation. ...

Ballpark one plan for Ward site.(News)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Jennette Smith An independent-league ballpark as part of a redevelopment of the Montgomery Ward site in east Dearborn is one idea that is on deck with city officials. But a major mixed-use project is another possibility. ...

Auto suppliers now willing to just say 'no'; Companies push back on price cuts in troubled sector.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Brent Snavely, Lindsay Chappell It once would have been unthinkable for a supplier to threaten to halt parts shipments to an automaker over money issues, and also rare to refuse unprofitable contracts with large customers. But...

Cruising? Show us your stuff.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Daniel Eizans This week we're launching a special feature on our Web site in honor of the upcoming Woodward Dream Cruise that features local businessmen and women and their automotive muscle. You can look for it under the...

People.
August 14, 2006... ARCHITECTURE Matthew MacDougall to project manager, Stephen Auger + Associates Architects Inc., Lake Orion, from project designer, Wilson and Associates, CONSTRUCTION Bruce Mottaghi to project superintendent, FH Martin...

NanoBio investor has billion-dollar vision; Perseus says it will wait for company to grow.(NanoBio Corp.)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson Norm Selby says his company's $30 million investment last week in a small Ann Arbor-based spinoff from the University of Michigan - NanoBio Corp. - might seem impressive, but it pales when contrasted to his plans to...

Credit for university research.(Focus)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... U.S. patents granted in the past 10 years to area schools, ranked by number: * University of Michigan: 726 * Wayne State University: 125 * Oakland University: 2 (three years)

Extreme exposure; Crypton Fabrics hopes for boost from `Makeover'.(Crypton Fabrics Inc.)(Company overview)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Sheena Harrison Participating in ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' has offered Crypton Fabrics Inc. a chance to give - and possibly receive. The West Bloomfield Township-based company makes a patented upholstery fabric...

Ex-Guardian Security executive takes on his former company.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson Funded by $6 million in venture capital, Jeffery Prough, the former president of Southfield-based Guardian Security Services Inc., has started a home health care monitoring company that will compete with one of his...

2 groups form to help spur homeland security biz.(Michigan Homeland Security Consortium)(Secure Michigan)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Andrew Dietderich Two homeland security industry advocacy groups have formed to help foster growth of the industry in Michigan. The nonprofit groups are the Michigan Homeland Security Consortium and Secure Michigan. They are...

Dearborn reborn; $250M-plus retail, residential plan takes aim at young professionals.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Jennette Smith Dearborn's downtown districts will look more like Royal Oak or Ann Arbor in a few years if more than $250 million in planned real estate investment is completed. But it's more than a model makeover in the town...

Briefly.(Verizon Wireless completes a Southeast Michigan network upgrade.)(Community organizations and individuals launch petition drive to prevent DTE Energy Co. from closing walk-in DTE offices.)(Belk Inc. has purchased the 38-store Parisian chain from Saks Inc.)
August 14, 2006... Verizon upgrades cell network to increase capacity Verizon Wireless said it has completed a Southeast Michigan network upgrade to boost the capacity of its cell sites. The technology improvements are expected to increase capacity by 20...

Week In Review; From www.crainsdetroit.com, week of Aug. 5-11.(Ford Motor Co. working on investments approaching $1 billion for plants in Michigan.)(Detroit Metropolitan Airport sees tougher security standards.)(Detroit City Council overturned two vetoes from Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.)
August 14, 2006... State woos $1B plant investment from Ford Ford Motor Co. is working with the state of Michigan on investments approaching $1 billion for plants in the state that could save as many as 13,000 jobs at nine plants across the state. At a...

In the spotlight.(People)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Farmington Hills-based technology services company Covansys Corp. has promoted Stephen Nicholas to senior vice president of global sales and marketing from senior vice president of the western and central regions and senior vice president of...

Reporter's Notebook; Nonprofit pitches to tech businesses.(Ann Arbor Spark )
August 14, 2006... Byline: Sherri Begin Go Midwest, not West, young man. That's the message Ann Arbor Spark will try to get out as it tries to lure companies that otherwise might consider Silicon Valley to locate in Southeast Michigan. "We think we...

Dream opportunity; Woodward businesses use cruise to show off.(Woodward Dream Cruise)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Sherri Begin Businesses are capitalizing on the Woodward Dream Cruise by hosting customer and employee parties or ticketed events for the public rather than renting out their cruise route property. For some, the events will...

State's public companies trail nation in 2nd-quarter earnings.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson The state's public companies continue to lag their national counterparts, according to two local experts' analysis of second-quarter earnings reports. David Sowerby, portfolio manager and chief market analyst for...

Let's cruise south?(Woodward Dream Cruise Inc.)(Brief article)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Sherri Begin Woodward Dream Cruise Inc. has scheduled a press conference Tuesday to announce new sponsorships and other news. Executive Director Don Tanner said none of the news is tied to an official extension of the cruise...

Analyst: Cobasys would go public, add partner if deals happen.(News)
August 14, 2006... Byline: Andrew Dietderich An analyst who follows Orion Township-based Cobasys L.L.C. believes it could take on a third partner or go public to support expected major contract wins. Named in a June 21 research report by Piper Jaffray &...

Rumblings.(Domino's Pizza Inc. CEO David Brandon among the finalists for next National Football League commissioner.)(MotorCity Casino L.L.C. selects auto designer Chip Foose.)(Pardus Capital Management L.P. now owns 16 million shares of Visteon.)
August 14, 2006... Domino's CEO was in line to lead the NFL Domino's Pizza Inc. CEO David Brandon was among the original five finalists to become the next National Football League commissioner, but withdrew his name two weeks ago when the media got wind of...

Champion Screw Machine Engineering Inc., Wixom.(sibling relations in business)
August 21, 2006... Katharine Coffman, 55, is the third-generation president of Champion Screw Machine Engineering Inc. and runs the company with the assistance of her two sisters and her son, Kevin. Champion Screw was founded in 1945 by Coffman's grandfather,...

Bartech Group Inc., Livonia.(Company overview)
August 21, 2006... For brothers Jon and David Barfield, joining the family business and finding ways to build the staffing-services firm into a much larger business goes beyond simply preserving the family's heritage: It sets an example for others in the...

About this issue.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Living & Investing in the D was edited by Assistant Managing Editor Michael Lee and designed by Graphics Editor Nancy Clark. It was copy-edited by Vic Doucette and Shawn Selby. The "Neighborhoods'' section was written by JoAnn Amicangelo....

Other uses for tax credits.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson Affordable housing is financed primarily through low-income housing tax credits, but many market-rate commercial projects in Detroit are funded by tax credits, too, such as brownfield development credits, historic tax...

People.(new appointments)
August 21, 2006... CONSTRUCTION Ron Kuznicki to senior project estimator, Schonsheck Inc., Wixom, from estimator and project manager, T.H. Marsh Construction Co., Livonia. FINANCE Karen Berardi to senior portfolio officer, Peoples State Bank,...

Boston Edison.(Living and Investing in the D)(historic housing)
August 21, 2006... Byline: JoAnn Amicangelo Boundaries: North of Edison, south of Boston, east of Linwood, west of Woodward History: Said to be the largest residential historic district in the country, Boston Edison was home to prominent Detroiters such...

Are newcomers redlined? Some say steering to suburbs persists; others see change afoot.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Marti Benedetti Relocation redlining'' - the notion that executives and professionals who move to the Detroit area are steered to live in the suburbs - is still going strong, according to some city boosters. But Detroit area...

Who buys historic homes?(Living and Investing in the D)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: JoAnn Amicangelo Historic neighborhood specialist Doris Thiele, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Schweitzer in Grosse Pointe Farms, said there are two types of historic-home buyers. "The professionals buy in well-established...

Complex deals help projects pay off; Creative financing, incentives drive Detroit development.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Tom Henderson, Robert Ankeny A sales trailer had not yet gone in, the ad campaign hadn't begun, and none of the first 15 homes were near completion. But by early August, six homes in Morgan Waterfront Estates had sold, by word of...

Russell Woods Sullivan.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Byline: JoAnn Amicangelo Boundaries: North of Cortland, south of Waverly, east of Livernois, west of Dexter. History: Platted in 1925, the neighborhood is divided at Petoskey Street. The section west of Petoskey is the Russell Woods...

Denny and Richard Freitag; Midtown.(Living and Investing in the D)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Bowdeya Tweh Denny Freitag moved to Detroit six years ago based on a recommendation from her son, who was looking for a place to live near Wayne State University. "My son was saying, `We found the perfect place. It's cheap....

Farbman Group, Southfield.(Andrew Farbman)(Brief article)
August 21, 2006... Andrew Farbman, CEO of Southfield-based Farbman Group, worked for several years in for the real estate divisions of Lazard Freres & Co. L.L.C. and later Blackstone Group L.P., both New York City-based investment-banking firms, while his older...

Week In Review; From www.crainsdetroit.com, Week of Aug. 12-18.(Western Michigan University's Judi Bailey's contract terminated)(Specialized Pharmacy's Daniel Lohmeier accused for medicaid fraud)(Northwest Airlines Co.'s labor strike)
August 21, 2006... WMU board terminates president's contract Western Michigan University President Judi Bailey's contract was terminated Tuesday for "unsatisfactory performance'' with the board of trustees citing declining enrollment, lack of cost control...

Oakwood goal: Raise presence through specialties, affiliations.(Oakwood Healthcare System Inc.)
August 21, 2006... Byline: Michelle Martinez Oakwood Healthcare System is expanding its regional presence, but not by planting hospitals. Oakwood's President and CEO Gerald Fitzgerald said that, instead, the Dearborn-based system aims to provide...

Indian Village.(Living and Investing in the D)
August 21, 2006... Boundaries: North of East Jefferson, south of Mack, east of Seminole, west of Burns History: Francois Rivard and Jacques St. Aubin were the original owners of the narrow strips of land, called ribbon farms, now known as Indian Village....

In the spotlight.(People)
August 21, 2006... Troy-based Delphi Corp. has named Thomas Timko, 38, chief accounting officer. Timko joined Delphi in June as controller and has been working with John Sheehan, Delphi's previous chief accounting officer, to transition responsibilities....