Detroiter articles from April 2001

Detroiter archives from April 2001

Feed Back.
April 1, 2001... We need more banks like Detroit Commerce Bank Dear Editor: I read with interest your recent article regarding Linda Watters and Detroit Commerce Bank ("Small bank, big heart," February 2001). As a customer of the bank, I thought would...

Our new look.
April 1, 2001... THE DETROITER GETS A FACELIFT Welcome to our newly redesigned magazine. I hope you'll take a little extra time with us this month to check out our fresh, new look and then let our staff know what you think of their efforts. The process...

Put this in your planner.
April 1, 2001... Hyrum W. Smith, vice chairman of Franklin-Covey and creator of the Franklin Planner, is the featured speaker at an April 12 luncheon sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. The 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. event...

Start saving now.(Verizon Wireless discounts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Verizon Wireless recently introduced new 2001 rates with special discounts available to Detroit Regional Chamber members and their employees. SingleRate Midwest calling plans include long distance for all calls orignating in the SingleRate...

Get back to the basics.(Simplified Employment Services Inc. handles human resource issues for businesses)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... If you find yourself spending too much time on human-resources issues when you'd rather be concentrating on your core business operations, this may be just what you need. A total Human Resource Solution (HRS) program now offered by the...

A fair for training providers.
April 1, 2001... The Detroit Regional Chamber's Business Education/Training Alliance (BETA) is holding a one-of-a-kind training provider fair May 15 at the Holiday Inn in Southfield. The fair will provide an opportunity for employers to meet with training...

Relocation relocation relocation.(information package)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Got a new employee coming to town? The Detroit Regional Chamber's Relocation Package is a complete moving guide for newcomers and businesses, packed with important information on the Detroit Region. The package covers an eight-county...

Internecine warfare.(survey reveals great deal of time spent in dealing with office conflicts; tips for avoiding problems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Business executives are wasting a lot of their time on office politics, according to a recent survey. On average, the 150 executives polled by an independent research firm said they spend an astonishing 19 percent of their time -- or nearly one...

Safety first.(info package on traffic safety aimed at employers)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... If your employees are driving company vehicles, you might wont to look into a new, employer-based education program called "The Laws Have Changed," developed by the Michigan Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). The campaign kit,...

Enriching experiences.(small businesses encouraged to take advantage of professional development programs in Detroit area)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Small businesses can reap big rewards by taking advantage of the many professional development programs offered across the Detroit Region Imagine getting the latest business buzz directly from best-selling author Tom Peters. Hobnobbing with...

The check-out line.(tips on how to avoid liability for negligent hiring)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Steps you should take during the screening process to avoid liability for negligent hiring Jarring headlines warn us of an increasing incidence of workplace violence, from the angry dejected factory worker to the disgruntled, gun-toting...

Benefits on a budget.(company benefits that are not costly)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... From flu shots to flex-time, businesses are keeping warkers happy with an array of benefits and perks that don't necessarily cost a lot of money Would you care for a sniff of vanilla-scented air from our scent bar? That might sound...

Master Builder.(planning for a smooth transition during a company merger or acquisition)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... In today's hard-edged era of mergers and acquisitions, ArvinMeritor's Larry Yost knows how to put all the pieces together for a smooth transition. Building a new company can be rough. Very tough. After all this is an era of extremely messy...

Back to the basics.(tips on how to start, build and manage a business)(fourth in a 12-part series)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Pssst, Joe! If you want to keep Handy-Solutions LLC heading in the right direction, you really need a compass. Fourth in a 12-part series If you've read our first three issues about Joe Chambers and his business, you can probably see...

No doubt, you need clout.(business community urged to participate in political process)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Issue: The business community must join efforts to become a powerful voice in our nation's capital. Impact: The Detroit Regional Chamber's office in Washington, D.C., is your first line of offense and defense in the national public-policy...

Lost in space?(article examines the effect urban sprawl on business enterprises)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... WHAT REALLY COUNTS IS DENSITY, NOT SIZE The subject of urban sprawl has become contentious. Household and business decisions during the last half of the prior century overwhelmingly favored suburban and semi-rural sites for relocation and...

Benchmarks.(Detroit, Michigan businesspeople in the news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Albert Kahn Associates will be honored for its interior restoration work on the Detroit Opera House at The American Institute of Architects 2001 Honor Awards on May 19 at AIA's national convention and expo In Denver. This year's 30 winning...

People On The Move.(Detroit, Michigan-area business people in the news)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... ACCOUNTING/FINANCE William Erfourth to principal partner, Russell G. Wieman to Midwest Cluster managing partner. Cyndi Scheidel, CPA, to partner n the audit department and Katie Woodruff to marketing director at the Southfield office of...

Ameritech grants support innovative technology.(Ameritech Corp., in Michigan awards grants)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Ameritech Michigan awarded $10,000 grants to support five innovative technology programs at four independent Michigan colleges and universities. "The focus of the Ameritech Partnership Awards is to help Michigan colleges and universities...

Miller Canfield staff aids Goodfellow Fund.(Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Staffers at the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone P.L.C. helped dress dolls for distribution during the holiday season by the Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund. "Miller Canfield is pleased to contribute in a small way to the...

Detroit Edison dedicates peace monument.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Detroit Edison celebrated the rich diversity among its workforce, customers and the communities they serve by dedicating a multi-lingual peace fence on the grounds of the company's Detroit headquarters. Printed on 42 slabs of the fence is...

Detroit's 'ghost' cemeteries.(historical exploration of Detroit, Michigan's oldest cemeteries)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2001... Be careful where you tread! The remains of some of Detroit's earliest residents may still lie beneath your feet. Several "ghost" cemeteries, if you'll pardon the expression, haunt the streets of downtown Detroit. As the fledgling city...