Detroiter articles from April 2005

Detroiter archives from April 2005

Wanted: new leaders; The future of our region depends on it.(From the President)(Leadership Detroit)
April 1, 2005... Turn to page 18 and check out the "File on Brian Balasia." Where were you 23 years ago? Or better yet, where were you when you were 23? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm not trying to make you feel old or unaccomplished. What I am trying...

Bizzy ices the competition.(InBox)(Detroit Regional Chamber's new mascot)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Bizzy, the Detroit Regional Chamber's new mascot, was a towering presence in January's "Mascot Challenge" at Yost Ice Arena in Ann Arbor. Bizzy teamed up with Shrek for a stunning 1-0 victory over Big Boy, the Keebler Elf and the Eastern...

Chamber taps Oprea, Lesich.(InBox)(CHEMBER OF SMALL BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL)(Appointment of Terry Oprea)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Terry Oprea, president and CEO of Southfield-based Mort Crim Communications Inc., is the new chairman of the Chamber's Small Business Advisory Council. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oprea will guide the council as it addresses member...

Join the Small Business Advisory Council.(InBox)
April 1, 2005... Are you a small business owner, operator or manager? The Detroit Regional Chamber is seeking new members for its soon-to-be-expanded Small Business Advisory Council. Council members advise the Chamber on member benefits, public policy and...

New members.(InBox)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Welcome to these members who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber or upgraded their membership level from Jan. 13 through Feb. 28: GOLD Central Parking System Detroit SILVER Dex Design ...

Chip McClure: WorldTrader of the Year.(InBox)
April 1, 2005... Charles G. "Chip" McClure, chairman of the board, CEO and president of Troy-based ArvinMeritor Inc., received the 2005 WorldTrader of the Year award at the Detroit Regional Foundation's International Consular Ball in March at the Ritz-Carlton,...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
April 1, 2005... The Executive Member Guide supplement in the Detroiter's First Quarter 2005 Complete Business Resource Guide contained an incorrect logo and incomplete description for Key Plastics LLC, a GOLD member of the Detroit Regional Chamber. The...

What does an editor do?(InBox)
April 1, 2005... Students at Kensington Academy in Beverly Hills got a chance to find out during "Career Day" in February. Detroiter editor Chris Mead gave the kids actual magazine proof sheets to correct as part of an interactive presentation. Here are some...

Coming up.(InBox)(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... Mark your calendar for these Chamber events: April 14 Leveraging Diversity for Business Success: Winning by Inclusion Troy Hilton Hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber, The National Conference for Community and Justice and...

Young in years, mature in approach: Brian Balasia was just 18 years old when he first began developing the business plan for Digerati Solutions, a company dedicated to helping small businesses deploy the tools of technology to their maximum benefit.
April 1, 2005... Perhaps the most remarkable thing about Brian Balasia's business career is that it's compressed into so few years. Twenty-three to be precise, starting at birth. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't let that age sidetrack you. Digerati...

Are you stressed out? A consultant's advice to business owners and managers on coping with debilitating stress.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Did you receive an intimidating New Year's greeting from your lender informing you that your line of credit is not being renewed? Are you baffled by an inability to balance work and prioritize family needs, thus interfering with your ability to...

Crisis communications plans: have one in place before something goes awry.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Statistics show that the average company will be faced with a significant crisis at least once every four to five years. Yet, more than half of all companies do not have a crisis communications plan in place--despite the very real dangers...

Networking at Mackinac: an insider's insight on making the rounds at Grand Hotel.(Small Business CENTRAL)(Column)
April 1, 2005... Ah, Grand Hotel. The geraniums, the fudge, the horses, the cocktails, the buzz and shuffle of business cards, "The porch"... it's spring again. In Michigan, if it's just past Memorial Day, it's time for the largest business-networking event of...

Working the phones: when prospects don't return your calls, it's time to get creative.(Small Business CENTRAL)(Business Tricks)(Column)
April 1, 2005... Recently I had the opportunity to work with the sales staff of a weekly niche newspaper. I use the term "sales staff" loosely. How they sell anything is a mystery to me. For example, I asked the group what they do if they don't get a...

Protect your customers: how to develop an 'early warning system' for your most valuable asset.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Protecting your company's assets, both tangible and intangible, is critical to any business planning. Yet, how many businesses consider protecting their most valuable asset--customers? Just as you'd have smoke alarms in your building,...

Do you need a collection agency or a law firm? What you need to know before you decide.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... As a business owner or manger, you are responsible for managing your company's receivables. When you need help collecting on your receivables, you have two basic choices: you can turn the receivables over to a collection agency or you can turn...

Who commits workplace fraud? Surprisingly, the culprits are often older, long-term employees.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... For businesses ravaged by theft in the workplace, fraud is a real-life nightmare that is difficult to overcome. Take, for example, the small firm owners who discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars in missing assets from their balance...

Network security: it's one area where you simply can't afford to take risks.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Every small business owner is familiar with risk. It's part of doing business. But let's face it, there are calculated risks with the potential to deliver huge rewards. Then there are operational risks you simply can't afford to take. Having...

Software licensing: save 60 percent or more on fees with open-source software.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Have you ever wondered about those ridiculously high-priced software licenses you have to pay for, regardless of the size of the company providing the license? Sometimes this cost doesn't include support, which means you have to shell out even...

Selling your business: a 3-step checklist for a successful sale.(Small Business CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... You have put everything on the line, and have started up and built a successful business. To your surprise, one day you receive a phone call from a business competitor, setting forth a proposal to purchase your business, on conditions that...

Detroiter tip: business plans.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Don't underestimate the importance of a good business plan. If you're stuck on how to get your plan off the ground, try these resources: * Small Business Assistance Center. You can download free templates from the Detroit Regional...

Hiring: 'doing it right'; How to select your employees--effectively and legally.(Workforce CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Effective pre-employment screening can have a major impact on the "bottom line." For example, by adding tests to their screening systems: * A health-care organization reduced first-year turnover by over 40 percent. * A theme park...

New federal overtime rules: you'll need to take a careful look at job duties, not just job titles.(Workforce CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Whether a business is conducting temporary hiring for its busy season or planning ahead for recruitment and retention strategies for next year, employers need to be aware of how they are affected by the U.S. Department of Labor's new overtime...

How to keep them once you've got them: at Plante & Moran, the process is called 're-recruiting'.(Report From the Front Lines)
April 1, 2005... Picture your most valued staff member--that loyal pinnacle of client service, technical knowledge, team spirit and productivity. Now picture that person expressing the unthinkable: She's leaving your company for another position. What do you...

Do you need fiduciary liability insurance? You do if you administer any employee benefit plans.(Workforce CENTRAL)(Long Term Disability)
April 1, 2005... When a small tool-and-die company that offered its employees long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance plans failed to notify the life insurance company that premium payments would be suspended for an employee out on LTD, the life insurance...

How does your return-to-work program stack up?(Early Return To Work)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... When an employee is disabled as a result of job-related injury, your organization's productivity falls and costs rise. The longer the employee stays home recuperating, the higher the cost. There IS an effective way to reduce these costs and...

Leadership in the workplace: effective leaders on the job can make all the difference.(Leadership CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... Numerous studies indicate that an increasing percentage of employees are dissatisfied with their current jobs. Many employees say they plan to look for a new job once the economy improves. Why are so many people unhappy? Do they just want more...

Business problem solving: it requires time and thought, but it's a process that's well worth the effort.(Leadership CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... One fact about business is certain: business leaders will encounter challenges that require problem-solving skills. Those who can employ the fundamentals of business problem solving are best equipped to outlast the problem. The basics to...

Leadership survey.(Leadership CENTRAL)(Development Dimensions International)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Development Dimensions International surveyed more than 1,500 leaders and more than 1,400 associates from 14 countries around the world for its "Leadership Forecast 2003-2004" report. Here's a recap of some of its findings as they pertain to...

Update on SBA 504 loans: they offer small businesses the same terms and rates enjoyed by larger firms.(Manufacturing CENTRAL)(Small Business Administration)
April 1, 2005... Small business owners thinking of purchasing or renovating commercial real estate or purchasing equipment to grow or expand their businesses should consider the U.S. Small Business Administration's Certified Development Company (CDC) 504 Loan...

R & E tax credits: six key indicators to help you determine your potential eligibility.(Manufacturing CENTRAL)(Research and Experimentation)
April 1, 2005... Michigan has long been the epicenter for worldwide automotive research and development, spending billions and employing thousands specifically in this area. That's why so many companies in this region should be reaping the benefit of the...

Strategic marketing: understanding where you are now and where you want to go.(Manufacturing CENTRAL)(Manufacturing Industries Forecasts And Trends)
April 1, 2005... Faced with supplier consolidation, rapidly shifting technologies and increased competition from overseas companies, U.S. manufacturers are searching for ways to sustain their current market share while securing new business. This is an even...

Consumer-driven health plans: they can offer relief to businesses feeling the squeeze of escalating health-care costs.(Health Care CENTRAL)(consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) )
April 1, 2005... New options in consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs) offer some sustainable relief for employers squeezed by escalating health-care costs. These plans put health-care decision-making and economic purchasing power in the hands of health plan...

New COBRA notice regulations: what you need to know to avoid costly penalties.(Health Care CENTRAL)
April 1, 2005... If you are an employer with at least 20 employees and offer a group health-care plan for your employees, you are generally subject to the COBRA continuation coverage provisions of federal law. COBRA requires you to offer employees and their...

Pangborn Design Ltd.(Benchmarks)(Academy of Asian Leaders )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Academy of Asian Leaders inducted Dr. Sook Wilkinson, Dominic Pangborn and Dr. Sean Wu, into the Asian Academy Hall of Fame. Wilkinson, a Leadership Detroit (LD XXI) graduate, is a clinical psychologist and president of the Council of Asian...

Detroit Hispanic Development Corp.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Hispanic Business Alliance honored four Chamber members at its 26th Annual Holiday Awards Gala. Eva Garza Dewaelsche, president of SER-Metro Detroit Jobs for Progress, and Angela Reyes, executive director of the Detroit Hispanic Development...

Trammell Crow Co.(Silver members)(Appointment of James Proctor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... James Proctor, CPM, vice president at Trammell Crow Co. in Detroit, was named Facility Manager of the Year by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Metropolitan Detroit. Proctor oversees a staff of 80 employees, which manages...

Clark Hill PLC.(Silver members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Clark Hill PLC member Daniel J. Scully was one of six attorneys from Michigan inducted as a fellow into the American College of Trial Lawyers during its annual meeting. Fellowships are extended only to those trial lawyers whose careers have...

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(Silver members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Detroit law firm Dickinson Wright PLLC and two member attorneys, Patrick Ledwidge and Deborah Grace, were recognized by Angels' Place for their volunteer commitment and thousands of dollars in pro bono work in 2004. Angels' Place provides...

Federal-Mogul Corp.(Silver members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Southfield-based Federal-Mogul Corp. was awarded the 2004 Manufacturer Appreciation Award of the Year by NAPA's Under Hood Sales Group. The award recognizes field sales support, manufacturing excellence, consistently high order fill, superior...

Barton Malow Co.(Silver members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Michigan Minority Business Development Council selected Barton Malow Co. of Southfield as a recipient of the 2004 Corporate ONE Award. The award recognizes Barton Malow's outstanding participation in a Project ONE Module, an MMBDC...

Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker PLLC.(Silver members)(Appointment of Robert E. Kass )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Robert E. Kass of the Detroit law firm Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker PLLC was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Fellows are selected on the basis of professional reputation and ability in the fields of...

MCM Learning Inc.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... MCM Learning Inc. in Warren received four top honors in the interactive category of the 2004 AXIEM Awards (Absolute eXcellence in Electronic Media) for interactive CD-ROM and Web-based training programs it developed for General Motors Corp. MCM...

UHY Advisors Technology Consulting Services Group.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Southfield-based UHY Advisors Technology Consulting Services Group received the Pacesetters Award from Accounting Today and Accounting Technology for the second year in a row. This recognition honors technology consulting firms whose commitment...

The Guidance Center.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... The Guidance Center in Southgate was named by Crain's Detroit Business as the "Best-Managed Nonprofit" in 2004 among nonprofits with annual operating budgets over $3 million. The Center was cited for its services to families, which includes...

Nomads Inc.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Happy Anniversary! Nomads Inc., an air travel club based at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, kicked off its 40th anniversary year with its 2,000th flight. The signature "Flying Clubhouse" took off on Jan. 19 for a nonstop flight to Huatulco,...

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Warner Norcross & Judd LLP was recognized as a leader in client service among law firms in a national survey by BTI Consulting Group. The firm, which has offices in Southfield, Grand Rapids, Holland and Muskegon, is a member of the Client...

Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing.(Bronze members)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Detroit-based Brogan & Partners Convergence Marketing received a silver Caddy award from the Detroit Creative Directors Council at the 29th Annual Caddy Awards show. Brogan was honored in the Non-Automotive Consumer Services Television category...

VisionIT.(Business Builder member)
April 1, 2005... VisionIT, a Detroit-based company that provides IT and engineering staffing services, was named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately held companies in 2004. The company was No. 163 on the list. David H....

Creativity, tradition and experience: the Detroiter salutes Troy-based architecture, interior design and planning firm Yamasaki Inc. as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.(Benchmarks)
April 1, 2005... Before establishing his practice in 1955, Minoru Yamasaki had already gained a reputation as a design architect in New York and Detroit. Early award-winning projects, such as the Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. headquarters (now One Woodward...

Independent Bank.(ACCOUNTING/BANKING/FINANCE)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Tom Clarke to vice president, commercial loan officer at Troy-based Independent Bank. Also: Shirley M. Mersino to mortgage loan officer in the Troy office and Timothy Wayland to loan officer in the Beverly Hills office.

National City.(ACCOUNTING/BANKING/FINANCE)(appointed Annemarie Rogers to special lending manager )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Annemarie Rogers to special lending manager for National City in the Midwest Region, based in Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

JOMAR Building Co.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Darryl M. James to director of business development and Rhonda L. Hollowell to director of marketing at JOMAR Building Co. Inc. in Detroit.

Barton Malow Co.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Robert Hayes to head of operations for the Southern Region, located in Roswell, Ga., and Matthew Tierney to vice president in charge of the Tempe, Ariz., office of Southfield-based Barton Malow Co. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

SmithGroup Inc.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointed Mohamad Jaber, PE, to principal)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Mohamad Jaber, PE, to principal at SmithGroup Inc. in Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Ghafari Companies.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointed Matthew Kraft to senior project manager )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Matthew Kraft, AIA to senior project manager at the Ghafari Companies in Dearborn. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

HarleyEllis.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Joseph B. Power, AIA to principal, Raymond Cekauskas, AIA, to senior design architect in the Science and Research Studio, and Laura A. R. Clary, AIA, Chris A. Hanlin, RA, Mark R. Jones, CCS and Lisa L. Mancini to associates at Southfield-based...

Environmental Maintenance Engineers Inc.(ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Robert Mason to project manager and Jeff Cheney to project manager/estimator at Environmental Maintenance Engineers Inc. in Livonia.

Barton Malow Co.(ASSOCIATIONS)
April 1, 2005... Beth Yorke, AIA, project director in the Education Group of Southfield-based Barton Malow Co.'s Public Education Department, to president of the Detroit Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Butzel Long Attomeys and Counselors.(ASSOCIATIONS)(appointed Peter Theut to the Detroit Chinese Business Association Advisory Board)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Peter Theut, attorney and shareholder at Butzel Long Attomeys and Counselors in Detroit, to the Detroit Chinese Business Association Advisory Board. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.(ASSOCIATIONS)(appointed Beverly Hall Burns to president of the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters Alumni Association Board of Directors)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Beverly Hall Burns, a principal and deputy CEO at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC in Detroit, to president of the Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Cendrowski Corporate Advisors.(ASSOCIATIONS)(appointed Jim Martin to chair at National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jim Martin, senior manager at Cendrowski Corporate Advisors in Bloomfield Hills, to chair of the continuing education committee for fraud deterrence at the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

Verizon Wireless.(COMMUNICATIONS)(promoted Jacqueline Underwood to associate director )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jacqueline Underwood to associate director of human resources for the Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region of Verizon Wireless, based in Southfield. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Comcast.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Bill Adams to vice president of public affairs for Comcast's Midwest Division, based in Southfield. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Greektown Casino.(ENTERTAINMENT)(promoted Jack A. McGinty to vice president)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jack A. McGinty to vice president of slot operations at Greektown Casino in Detroit.

Ecological Services Group.(ENVIRONMENTAL)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Nicole Hartz to CAD/GIS technician and Daniel Halloran to Associate I in the Ecological Services Group at ASTI Environmental in Brighton. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Health Alliance Plan.(HEALTH CARE/HUMAN SERVICES)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jonathan Clement to vice president of finance at Health Alliance Plan in Detroit.

The Guidance Center.(HEALTH CARE/HUMAN SERVICES)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Margaret Marchak, a partner in the Southfield law firm Raymond & Prokop PC to the board of directors of The Guidance Center in Southgate.

William Beaumont Hospital.(HEALTH CARE/HUMAN SERVICES)(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Nick Vitale to vice president of finance and chief financial executive at William Beaumont Hospital in Troy. Also: Jonathan D. Lowe to vice president of planned giving for The Beaumont Foundation.

Abbott Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood PC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... William D. Gilbride Jr. to chair of the Executive Committee at Abbott Nicholson, Quilter, Esshaki & Youngblood PC in Detroit.

Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker PLLC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Matthew Bredeweg, Lindsay Buiting and Tiffany Robinson to associates at Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker PLLC in Detroit.

Howard & Howard PC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jason Killips and Sara Klettke MacWilliams to attorneys in the Bloomfield Hills office and Stephanie M. M. Smith to attorney in the Detroit office of Howard & Howard PC. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Plunkett & Cooney PC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Nicholas D. Corden, Ridley S. Nimmo II, Timothy F. Sheridan and Edward M. Turfe to shareholders at Plunkett & Cooney PC in Bloomfield Hills. Also: Emily Ballengerger, Andrea Pisani Johnson, Kathryn Koehig and Marc McDonald to associates. All...

Raymond & Prokop PC.(appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Former state Rep. Marc Shulman to head of the Governmental Relations Group and Paul V. McCord to associate in the State and Local Tax Group at Raymond & Prokop PC in Southfield. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Clark Hill PLC.(LEGAL)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Anthony A. Agosta, Brian M. Ziff, Charles E. Murphy and Mahesh Nayak to members and Geaneen M. Arends, Kevin A. S. Fanning, Charles A. Lawler and Greta M. Tackebury to associates at Clark Hill PLC, with offices in Detroit, Birmingham and...

Butzel Long Attomeys and Counselors.(LEGAL)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Regan K. Dahle, James A. Gray III, Mark V. Heusel, Sheldon H. Klein, Richard P. Manczak, Linda M. McGrain, Reginald A. Pacis, John C. Valenti and C. GrantVanderVeer to shareholders, Sarah B. Keough to senior attorney, and Mark D. Laidlaw, Ian...

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(LEGAL)
April 1, 2005... Leslie A. F. Calhoun, Kyle S. Krywko, Markeisha J. Miner, Courtney E. Schafer and Toby A. White to associates in the Detroit office and Stephen M. Guerra, Dora H. June, David P. Massaron and Cynthia J. Black Svenson to associates in the...

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.(LEGAL)(Appointments)
April 1, 2005... Thomas W. Cranmer and Matthew F. Leitman to senior counsels in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group at Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC in Detroit. Also: Jeffrey S. Aronoff and Felicia Duncan to associates in the Detroit office...

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.(LEGAL)(Michael G. Brady appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Michael G. Brady to partner and Tanya M. Clark to attorney at Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Southfield.

Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC.(LEGAL)(Francis C. Flood, Robert C. Casad Jr. appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Francis C. Flood to shareholder in the Farmington Hills office and Robert C. Casad Jr. to of counsel in the Lansing office of Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC.

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC.(LEGAL)(Myron J. Lloyd, Shelly L. Hokenstad appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Shelly L. Hokenstad and Myron J. Lloyd to associates at Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC in Bloomfield Hills. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC.(LEGAL)(Julia Perkins, Julie M. Skidmore, Emily Minns appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Emily Minns to partner in the Real Estate Practice Group and Julie M. Skidmore to associate in the Insolvency and Reorganization Group at Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC in Southfield. Also: Julia Perkins, partner, to the Subcommittee on Ethics...

Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP.(LEGAL)(appointments )(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Jeffrey H. Miro, Chris B. Heaphy, Bruce L. Segal, Joseph Aviv, Andrew S. Conway, David J. Jacob, Martin L. Katz, David G. London, Laura A. Brodeur, Michael R. Bascobert and Linda Wasserman to partners; Deborah S. Libes to of counsel; and Ernest...

Marx Layne & Co.(MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS)(Matt Friedman, Adam Rochkind appointed)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2005... Matt Friedman to partner, Mark Lane to account executive and Adam Rochkind to account assistant at Marx Layne & Co. in Farmington Hills. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]