Detroiter articles from January 2003

Detroiter archives from January 2003

Chamber-Blues plan is good for business.(Feed Back)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2003... I read the Nov. 4, 2002, Crain's Detroit Business article regarding the Detroit Regional Chamber's relationship with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with great interest. From my experience, if programs like the Chamber's are disbanded,...

December issue is a winner.(Feed Back)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2003... I just wanted to congratulate you on your December issue (Second Annual Complete Business Resource Guide). It looks great and provides valuable information. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stephanie Jacobson Communications Director ...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2003... * On page 33 of the December issue, Laura R. Moseley, J.D., owner/president of LRM Consultants in Southfield, should have been identified as a Silver-level member of the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2003... * On page 67 of the December issue, Patricia Lucas should have been listed as the interim executive director of the Lapeer Development Corp.

More unsung heroes: to Westland, with thanks.(From the President)
January 1, 2003... If you're a regular reader of the Detroiter magazine, you know what this headline refers to. For those that may have missed our last two issues, these "unsung heroes" are the men and women who have been front and center in addressing our...

Officers from the following agencies put in extra hours at the border.(From the President)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Beverly Hills, Belleville, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Brownstown Township, Clarkston, Dearborn, Detroit, Ferndale, Flint, Franklin, Garden City, Green Oak Township, Grosse Pointe City, Keego Harbor, Lincoln Park, Macomb County Sheriff,...

Detroiter: a valuable tool.(In Box)(DETROITER)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A survey conducted by Kahle Research Solutions Inc. in Royal Oak gives the Detroiter high marks as the Detroit Regional Chamber's premier communication vehicle. Here are some of the highlights, based on the responses from a representative...

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2003... January 21 University of Michigan President Dr. Mary Sue Coleman addresses the Detroit Economic Club The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn Contact: Sue Enright, (313) 963-8547 21 Morning Update series: "Untangling the ADA and...

Two great events: were you there?(In Box)
January 1, 2003... "Congratulations to the Detroit Regional Chamber for a very successful event. I really enjoyed being with a group of women who were so smart and interested in the world around them." That's what Nancy Levien had to say about the Women's...

New members.(In Box)
January 1, 2003... Welcome to these companies who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber at the Executive Level in September, October and November. Gold Braxton Detroit Centurion Disaster Recovery ...

Only a true leader can survive--and thrive--in the rough-and-tumble world of 21st century telecommunications. Just ask Gail Torreano, president of SBC of Michigan.(Live Wire)(interview )(Interview)
January 1, 2003... When Gail Torreano assumes the chairmanship of the Detroit Regional Chamber for the 2003-2004 program year on July 1, she will bring a rich tradition of leadership to the position. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As president of SBC of Michigan...

Top of the heap: search engine optimization draws more customers to your Website.
January 1, 2003... If your approach to your Website is "Build it and they will come," you're setting yourself up for a big disappointment in the results department. Even the spiffiest Website is of little use as a business tool if it fails to attract the target...

From the president.(Executive Member Guide)
January 1, 2003... It's hard to believe this new year could be as noteworthy as the last but I'm excited to announce that the Detroit Regional Chamber is celebrating 100 years of service to the business community. In 2002 we announced that we had become the...

Gold level members.(Executive Member Guide)(Directory)
January 1, 2003... The Auto Club Group Charles H. Podowski 1 Auto Club Dr. Dearborn, MI 48126 (800) AAA-MICH www.aaa.com Operating since 1916, AAA Michigan has over 40 full-service branches. AAA Michigan is a member-focused...

Silver level members.(Executive Member Guide)
January 1, 2003... Abbott Nicholson Quilter Esshaki & Youngblood PC E. Frazier 300 River Place, Ste. 3000 Detroit, MI 48207-4233 (313) 566-2500 www.anqey.com Above All David Hofer 355 S. Old Woodward Ave., Ste. 220 ...

Bronze level members.(Executive Member Guide)
January 1, 2003... 271 Fort Washington Associates ACO Inc. A-MA Construction Services A.N. Deringer Inc. Aactron Inc. Absolute Software Acumen Group Adia Information Management Corp. ADP TotalSource Advanced Computing...

Executive committee.(Annual Report)
January 1, 2003... Chairman of the Board Benjamin C. Maibach III Chairman of the Board & President Barton Malow Co. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] First Vice Chairman Gail F. Torreano President SBC of Michigan [ILLUSTRATION...

Board of Directors.(Annual Report)
January 1, 2003... Jeffrey D. Bergeron Office Managing Partner Ernst & Young Harrison Blackmond Jr. Principal Blackmond Givens Group Dr. J. Carlos Borrego President & CEO Borrego International LLC John T. Bozzella ...

Sponsors.(Annual Report)
January 1, 2003... The Detroit Regional Chamber thanks the companies and organizations listed below for their sponsorship (s). Gold-level Chamber members are listed in bold. A AAA Michigan Above All Accenture Active Alliance Act 1...

Key words and phrases.(Peak Placement provides search engine strategies to companies )
January 1, 2003... Peak Placement specializes in developing strategies to improve its clients' rankings in the search engines to help them promote their product and service offerings to highly targeted prospects. To achieve this goal, Peak Placement identifies...

e-learning: two options.(Technology)
January 1, 2003... Like a gridlocked freeway system, a poorly planned e-learning--or online learning--system can deny your business the promise of reduced training time, cost savings and extended reach. If you're considering an e-learning program for your staff,...

Long-term results.(Technology)
January 1, 2003... With corporate compliance laws on the rise, employers must be prepared to abide by them or face potentially severe penalties. Issues such as sexual and racial harassment, corporate ethics and workplace safety require not only corporate...

Cost-effective phone systems: A 6-point buying guide.
January 1, 2003... 1. Identify your requirements, those of your staff and write them down. Be sure to include those aligned with your three-year corporate vision as well as current needs. Look for software features that work together, like consolidation of...

Techno-faves!(Technology)(products)
January 1, 2003... The Detroiter asked Detroit Regional Chamber members to talk about their favorite technology products. Here's a sampling of their responses. Mark Lichtman President ZenaComp Inc. Fave: SiteSage My favorite technology...

An awesome display: technology takes center stage at the 2003 North American International Auto Show.(Technology)
January 1, 2003... What has more vehicles than Jay Leno, attracts more media attention than the Super Bowl, brings a ton of money to Detroit every single year and is now 95 years old? It's the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)--one of the largest and...

NEXUS and FAST are speeding the flow of people and goods at the Ambassador Bridge, Blue Water Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.(Technology at the Border)
January 1, 2003... NEXUS: Moving people Travelers using the Ambassador Bridge, Blue Water Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will soon benefit from a high-tech program that enhances security and speeds traffic flow. NEXUS is a bi-national initiative that...

Four that score: these red-hot technology products can save you money.(Tech Knowledge)(Spector Pro & eBlaster 3.0)
January 1, 2003... Too many software applications and gadgets promise to solve your technology problems, but fail to live up to their hype. Don't despair. Some actually deliver as promised. Here's the lowdown on four of them: Spector Pro is the revolutionary...

Benchmarks.(The Network)
January 1, 2003... Awards * Honors * Accolades Digital Detroit and the Detroit Regional Chamber jointly presented the 2002 DIGI Awards at the third annual Digital Leaders Gala in October at The New Detroit Science Center. The award honors companies and...

Architecture/construction.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Paul Culpeper, Mohamad Jaber, Brian Tognetti, R. Bruce Comstock, Richard Marsh, Dave Malvaso and Dan Rempinski to associates and Donn Perez to intern architect at SmithGroup Inc. in Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Banking/finance.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Ernest Mathis Jr. to senior tax associate at the Southfield office of Grant Thornton LLP. Patrick Campbell to supervisor with the international business team and Mindy Tanner to staff accountant in the tax department of Clayton & McKervey...

Entertainment.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Craig Mills to director of compliance, Dennis Poe to director of cage and credit, Janet Perdue to stewarding manager, Lamont Hill to environmental services manager and Dan Herrera to security director at MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit. ...

Health care.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Ronald Davis, M.D., director of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, to the Cessation Subcommittee of the federal Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health. Kathleen Sullivan to...

Hospitality.(On the Job)
January 1, 2003... Eric Seise Jr. to general manager and Cary Berner to director of human resources for the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Legal.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Jeffrey Howard to of counsel and Nancy Itnyre, Paula Osborne, Evanne Dietz, Angela Emmerling Bouffard, Christopher Moore and Bethany Steffke to associate attorneys at Butzel Long PC in Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Management.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Brian Susko to controller at Soave Enterprises LLC in Detroit.

Manufacturing.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Brandon Dent to senior manager of corporate affairs and communications at Yazaki North America Inc. in Canton.

Marketing/public relations.(On the Job)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Neisha Burnside to administrative coordinator at Franco Public Relations Group in Detroit. Mike Szudarek to vice president and Leslie Pardo to account supervisor at Marx Layne & Co. in Farmington Hills.

Organizations.(On the Job)(Laura Cattermole is appointed as president to National Association of Women Business Owners and Mathwon Howard is appointed as director of Detroit Zoological Society)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Laura Cattermole, president of RemTech Business Solutions in Farmington, to president of the National Association of Women Business Owners-Greater Detroit Chapter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mathwon Howard to director of development for...