Detroiter articles from February 2002

Detroiter archives from February 2002

Kudos for resource guide.(Feed Back)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2002... Dear Editor: Terrific! The Detroiter has made a great transition with new graphics and content in the December 2001 Complete Business Resource Guide. The Technology Section with its guide to local services and the Workforce Section...

2002: right here, right now: a challenge to our new leader.(From the President)(Kwame Kilpatrick)
February 1, 2002... As you read this, the city will be winding down its inaugural celebrations and ushering in a new era. Kwame Kilpatrick has a new job and the region has a new leader. There is never an easy time to take charge of a big city, but the...

Attention, volunteers.(Jackets for Jobs Inc. seeking donations of clothing)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Jackets for Jobs Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides professional business clothing at no charge to economically disadvantaged women in the Detroit area, is seeking donations from the business community. "Imagine how it would feel...

2 great technology partners.(Detroit Regional Chamber partners with Verio Inc. and Microsoft Corp.)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... The Detroit Regional, Chamber has teamed up with two of the world's leading technology companies--Microsoft and Verio--to provide Chamber members with top-notch technology products and services at bargain-basement prices. At Shop....

Success in the extreme.(In Box)
February 1, 2002... "Frank McKinney has always liked to live on the edge... He likes to live dangerously." So says The Wall Street Journal, and now you have the chance to hear the "King of Ready-Made Mansions" share the secrets of his phenomenal success...

Correction to annual report.(In Box)(Correction Notice)
February 1, 2002... The Detroit Regional Chamber Executive Member Guide & Annual Report inserted in the January issue of the Detroiter should have stated that the financial figures reported on page 30 were for the 2000-2001 program year. Also, the Detroit Regional...

Healthy talk.(National Institutes of Health report on obesity)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Over the last 10 years, the U.S. obesity rate has risen more than 50 percent, causing many to call it a national epidemic. Michigan's rate, at 22 percent, is among the worst--and businesses pay a price. According to the National Institutes of...

New members.(Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Welcome to these companies who either joined the Detroit Regional Chamber or upgraded their memberships to the Executive Level in November. Bronze Downriver Community Conference Southgate Internet...

Anniversaries.(In Box)
February 1, 2002... Congratulations to these companies for their long-term commitment to the Detroit Regional Chamber. 15 Years Bournias & Bournias Inc. Detroit Designs & Displays ...

The quintessential 'truck guy': from dairy farm to head of a $3-billion company, American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.'s Richard Dauch is the 2002 'World Trader of the Year'.(Personality Profile)(Interview)(Biography)
February 1, 2002... The life experience of Richard Dauch gives new meaning to that phrase "Milk it for all it's worth." Reared on a dairy farm about 50 miles from Cleveland, Dauch learned about squeezing every last ounce of profit and possibility out of every...

An e-commerce tool kit: a 5-step guide to doing business online.(Technology)
February 1, 2002... While there's no magic formula for implementing a successful e-commerce plan, one thing is certain--without a proper plan in place, you're courting disaster. The Detroiter talked to several experts in the burgeoning e-business field and asked...

The case for broadband: broadband technology can exponentially improve the way you do e-business.(Technology)
February 1, 2002... Many small businesses realize that the Internet offers a historic opportunity to create world-class brands and businesses. With a customer-focused Website and a supportive infrastructure, small businesses can take on the "big guys"--and win....

Security alert! If you've ever made these statements, you may be living in a techno-fool's paradise.(Technology)(computer security)
February 1, 2002... 1. We already have a firewall. Firewalls provide the first line of defense. But firewalls alone cannot adequately protect data and networks. Banks wouldn't operate without burglar alarms, surveillance systems, security guards or 911...

Networking and technology: monthly seminars for techies ... and the techno-challenged.(Tech Knowledge)(Calendar)
February 1, 2002... One of the challenges that businesses face in the Information Age is how to reach consumers and make "memorable" impressions. The Detroit Regional Chamber Technology Services Team has the answer. Throughout the year, the Chamber connects...

The great Internet tax debate.(Issues & Impacts)
February 1, 2002... Issue: The Internet Tax Freedom Act approved by Congress extends a moratorium on new state and local taxes on e-commerce until Nov. 1, 2003. Impact: Experts project last sales tax revenue from untaxed Internet transactions to be as high as...

Franco Public Relations Group.(Gerald Lundy inducted into Public Relations Society of America Detroit Chapter's Hall of Fame)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Gerald Lundy, APR, executive vice president of Franco Public Relations Group in Detroit, was inducted into the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Detroit Chapter's Hall of Fame at the organization's annual meeting. Lundy, a 42-year...

MPS Group.(Benchmark)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Roderick Rickman, CEO of MPS Group in Detroit, received the Hank Aguirre Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council. The annual award acknowledges a minority entrepreneur who is public spirited and...

Hermanoff & Associates Inc.(Sandra M. Hermanoff wins award from the Ohio State University Foundation)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Sandra M. Hermanoff, president and CEO of Hermanoff & Associates Inc., a public relations/marketing firm in Farmington Hills, received a 2001 John B, Gerlach Sr. Development Volunteer Award from the Ohio State University Foundation Board....

TolTest Inc.(company makes Engineering News Record's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... TolTest Inc., a Toledo-based environmental services firm with offices in the Detroit area, was included in Engineering News Record's Top 600 Specialty Contractors list for the second year in a row. In the asbestos abatement category, TolTest...

Eisbrenner Public Relations.(company wins awards at the 2001 Biz-Com Awards)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Eisbrenner Public Relations in Troy received a Best of Show Award, two Gold Awards and a Silver Award at the 2001 Biz-Com Awards banquet sponsored by the Detroit Chapter of the Business Marketing Association. Eisbrenner won the Best of Show and...

Davenport University.(online MBA program wins award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Davenport University's online MBA program was listed as one of the best online graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, Davenport was one of only 38 schools nationwide listed in the business programs category. In just...

Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center.(nurse Gayle Groshko wins Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Gayle Groshko, senior RN in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Oakwood Hospital & Medical Center in Dearborn, received the 2002 Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award from the Oncology Nursing Society.

Syntel Inc.(company earns spot on Forbes' "200 best small companies in America" list)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Troy-based IT consultant Syntel Inc. was named to Forbes magazine's list of the "200 best small companies in America." Forbes lauded Syntel for increased earnings per share, low debt and a relatively low stock price. Syntel also made the list...

Bank One.(bank earns "outstanding" rating from Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Bank One earned its fifth consecutive "outstanding" rating from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for meeting community credit needs across Michigan. The Federal Reserve rated Bank One's performance from mid-1998 through January 2000 as...

MGM Grand Detroit Casino.(chefs win awards)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... MGM Grand Detroit Casino chefs Anthony Middlebrook and Michael Urbin won third-place bronze medals during the "2001 Culinary Classic Two-Man Mystery Basket Contest" at Gordon Food Service's Fall Food Show in Fort Wayne, Ind. Forty-two teams of...

North Highland Co.(Benchmark)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... North Highland Co., a management and technology consulting services firm with offices in Novi, was named one of America's fastest-growing private companies by Inc. magazine. North Highland's ranking in the latest Inc. 500 rose 11 points and...

HarleyEllis.(Michael T. Lynch appointed to legal services)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Michael T. Lynch to the legal services team at HarleyEllis in Southfield.

Grant Thornton LLP.(Banking/Finance)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Anne Mellnick, Kendra Dodson and Brad Conley to senior associates; Andy Zaleski and Josie Hunwick to senior managers; and Joe Zurawski, Kathe Feikens and Cathy Geistler to managers at the Southfield office of Grant Thornton LLP.

Peoples State Bank.(Sydney Ross appointed to board of directors)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Sydney Ross, president of General Wine & Liquor Co. in Highland Park, to the board of directors of Madison Heights-based Peoples State Bank.

Wayne State University.(Susan Burns appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Susan Burns to associate vice president for development in the Advancement Division of Wayne State University.

Handleman Co.(Entertainment)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Don Genotti to vice president and corporate controller, Jeff Brodsky to assistant vice president and assistant corporate controller, Rozanne Kokko to vice president of finance, Greg Mize to vice president of investor relations and Rick DiLoreto...

AKT Peerless Environmental Services.(Environmental)(Angela A. Heiden appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Angela A. Heiden to environmental engineer at AKT Peerless Environmental Services in Farmington Hills.

August Mack Environmental Inc.(Environmental)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Curtis Chapman to project manager and Christy Poppe to marketing specialist in the Livonia office of August Mack Environmental Inc.

Dykema Gossett PLLC.(Legal)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Robert C. Brown to the Bankruptcy Practice Group and John R. Spreitzer to the Litigation Practice Group at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Bloomfield Hils.

Raymond & Prokop PC.(Legal)(appointments )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Kevin E. Sralla to the commercial litigation and tax controversy practices, Elaine A. Parson to the civil litigation and business defense practices and Michael S. Khoury to the computer and IT practices at Raymond & Prokop PC in Southfield.

Butzel Long.(Legal)(Joseph Melnick appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Joseph Melnick to chief marketing officer and director of planning at Butzel Long in Detroit.

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(Legal)(appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Andrew D. Concannon and Daniel J. Oginsky to litigators; and Kimberly J. Bull, Sung Joo Lim, Brian C. Kalas, John Robert Nickel, Richard Bailey, Michael Caine, Emily M. Robinson and Venu V. Talanki, to associate attorneys at Detroit-based...

General Sports and Entertainment.(Marketing)(Todd Putman, Juliet Newcomer appointed)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Todd Putman to account executive and Juliet Newcomer to account representative at General Sports and Entertainment in Rochester.

Hass Associates Inc.(Marketing)(Mary Kathryn Seipke)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Mary Kathryn Seipke to vice president of product public relations at Hass Associates Inc. in Ann Arbor.

Detroit Economic Growth Corp.(Nonprofits)(Corey Lean)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Corey Lean to director of business attraction at the Detroit Economic Growth Corp.

Women's Economic Club.(Nonprofits)(Terry Barclay)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Terry Barclay, founder and former president of Operation ABLE of Michigan, to executive director of the Women's Economic Club.

Franco Public Relations Group.(Public Relations)(Michelle Zdrodowski)
February 1, 2002... Michelle Zdrodowski, former deputy press secretary to Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, to account manager at Franco Public Relations Group in Detroit.

Marx Layne & Co.(Public Relations)(Kathy Kelley, Brandy Sereno and Jeff Calcott)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Kathy Kelley to chief financial officer, Brandy Sereno to creative director and Jeff Calcott to account assistant at Marx Layne & Co. in Farmington Hills.

Collex Collision Experts.(Business Network International appointed Harvey Steffke)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Harvey Steffke, business development manager at Collex Collision Experts in Clinton Township, to incoming president of the BNI (Business Network International) Brighton 1 Chapter in Livingston County.

Optate.(Technology)(Larry S. Yuhasz, new vice president)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Larry S. Yuhasz to vice president for product strategy and marketing at Optate in Ann Arbor.

Enterprise Computing Services.(Technology)(Tom Musser)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Tom Musser to telemarketing manager at Enterprise Computing Services in Livonia.

Sprint PCS.(Telecommunications)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Kevin Martens to national accounts representative, Nikki Dellamora to sales and merchandising manager for Indirect Sales, Tracey Hurd-Pruitt to director of business sales and Yanna Davidov to retail sales manager for the Great Lakes Area of...