Detroiter articles from July 2001

Detroiter archives from July 2001

Feed Back.(Letter to the Editor)
July 1, 2001... Detroit should look to its past even as it looks to its future Dear Editor I am writing just a short note to let you know how much I have enjoyed your "Detroit 300" historical sketches. I first noticed these in the April 2001 issue...

The race is on.(what to look for in a mayor)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... PREDICTABLE...AND UNPREDICTABLE This year we will choose a new mayor to lead the 10th-largest city in the United States. Because this is no small task, the Chamber's Public Policy Team has taken on the job of developing a set of criteria...

Commercial and Industrial Property Profile.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... access Oakland, Oakland County's Internet-based land and property records search and information service, is launching a "Commercial and Industrial Property Profile" at www.co.oakland.mi.us. Updated weekly, the profile offers comprehensive...

Michigan companies.(encouraging international trade)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... BRT goTRADE MICHIGAN is a coalition of Michigan companies, traded associations and individuals dedicated to educating elected officials, the business community and the general public on the importance of international trade to local...

National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Businesses can earn a federal income tax deduction by donating excess inventory to charity. For a free guide that includes step-by-step instructions on the donation process and a formula for calculating your company's potential tax savings,...

Healthy Talk.(wellness programs in workplace)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Why should our company be interested in wellness? Healthier employees use half the number of sick days, have much lower medical costs and show higher productivity than typical employees. Also, health promotion programs improve employee...

The payroll blues.(HandySolutions LLC )(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2001... Administrative duties are getting to be a real drag for HandySolutions When HandySolutions LLC was formed a little more than three years ago, Joe Chambers and his wife, Cecilia, a bookkeeper, were determined to run the business on their...

A PEO is the way to go.(Professional Employment Organizations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Joe, now that HandySolutions is generating a small profit, it is time for you to think about what you need to do to take your start-up company to the next level. As you probably already know, human resources and benefits are one of the...

This Bud's for you.(Brian Unlimited Distribution Co.)
July 1, 2001... How Budco's Bud Brian went from schoolteacher to entrepreneur to successful businessman, and why he's in the game for more than the money - far more You've heard the old cynical saying: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." ...

TIME OUT!(out-sourcing administrative functions)
July 1, 2001... Paperwork got you down? Want to focus on your core operations? Then maybe you need to think about oulsourcing your HR functions If you're a small business owner, you probably have fond memories of the earliest days of your entrepreneurial...

From ordinary to extraordinary.(Ritz Carlton-Dearborn hotel)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2001... Quality customer service begins in the HR department The cliches are abundant. Companies are "trying to exceed the expectations of their customers." They are "valuing the customers" and "anticipating their needs." But good customer...

How to become an 'employer of choice'.(Detroit Regional Chamber)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
July 1, 2001... To become an employer of choice, employers must take three critical steps: 1. Engage employees in the business. 2. Create a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for their employees. 3. Give greater consideration to...

Online recruiting I.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Internet's a great tool, but it has its limits next time you post your open positions on one of the popular Internet recruitment engines and/or contact a candidate within their databases, take the following into consideration: *...

Online recruiting II.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... How to become an ace Internet recruiter Although the major use of Internet recruiting is usually focused on job and resume postings, the wealth of information available on the Web for recruiters is left untapped by many companies. In...

Fishing in a shallow pool.(hiring the best employees)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... How to hire and retain the 'best and brightest' in a changing economy Until last year, the business environment was steady with vigorous economic growth. Today however, businesses have kissed that environment good-bye. Of the many...

Creative recruiting.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... How to tap into the 70 percent of the labor market that's NOT looking for a job While an economic slowdown might help your recruiting woes in the near term, the true catalyst of our recruiting and retention problem runs much deeper than...

The 'B' list.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Low-cost ways to attract and retain your employees As the economic slowdown continues, employers should consider low-cost ways to attract and retain employees. Although demand for employees may remain strong, employers may find it difficult...

The legal gaze.(employment law)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... A checklist of state and federal laws affecting your HR department As a small business owner you need to be aware of the various Michigan and federal employment laws and how they impact your employment practices and procedures. Here's a...

Life in the fast lane.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The lowdown on high-speed Internet access Broadband service, DSL, cable modems. You've probably heard these terms in association with Internet access, but exactly what technologies do they offer, and how can they benefit you? Here are...

Make your voice heard.(Detroit Regional Chamber encourages political activity by businesses)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Issue: How to give Southeast Michigan's business community a strong, united voice from Lansing to Washington, D.C. Impact: The Detroit Regional Chamber is developing an interactive Website to increase participation in its GREAT (GrassRoots...

A behavior problem.(Michigan business costs)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2001... ARE MICHIGAN'S HIGH BUSINESS COSTS JUSTIFIED? In one of its first issues of 2001, Business Week magazine listed in its "Economic Trends" column a table entitled, "Where Business Costs Are High -- And Low." Quite unfortunately, Michigan...

Joe Girard of Girard Productions Inc.(elected to Automotive Hall of Fame)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Super-salesman, author and lecturer Joe Girard of Girard Productions Inc. in Eastpointe will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at the annual induction and awards night Oct. 9 at the Ritz-Canton in Dearborn. This singular honor is...

D.O.C. Optics Corp.(Richard Golden appointment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Richard Golden, president and CEO of D.O.C. Optics Corp. in Southfield, was chosen to serve on a panel of optical industry leaders moderated by CNN talk show host Larry King at the International Vision Expo in New York City in March. The...

Pulte Homes.(rated)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Pulte Homes, the nation's largest homebuilder, ranked as the top corporate performer in the housing and real estate industry, according to Business Week magazine's 2001 Performance Rankings of the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index. The rankings...

WWJ Newsradio 950.(2000 Associated Press Michigan Broadcast Awards)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... WWJ Newsradio 950 took top honors in eight out of 12 categories, including the General Excellence Award, in the 2000 Associated Press Michigan Broadcast Awards. In addition, WWJ took first-place honors for best newscast, best hard news, general...

Grubb & Ellis.(top real estate agents from Detroit, MI, office rewarded)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Detroit office of Grubb & Ellis sent eight professionals to the commercial real estate services firm's annual Circle of Excellence recognition program for top producers in March. Grubb & Ellis annually recognizes its top professionals for...

Youth LINKS U.S.A.(students awarded)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... More than 30 Youth LINKS U.S.A. students were recognized and saluted for completing their training at the nonprofit organization's Internet Awards Gala and Graduation. Gay. John Engler and Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer were the honorary...

Shamel T. Rushwin.(Ford Motor Co.'s Vehicle Operations president gets award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Shamel T. Rushwin, vice president of Vehicle Operations at Ford Motor Co., received the 2001 Manufacturing Leadership Award at the 14th Annual SAE/ESD Foundations Benefit Banquet at the Dearborn Inn in May. The award recognizes individuals who...

St. John Health System.(St. John Hospice rated excellent)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... St. John Hosplce, a unit of Detroit-based St. John Health System, received an "excellent" rating in every category of its recent family satisfaction survey. Surveys are mailed to a family member approximately four to six weeks after a loved...

Cushman & Wakefield.(honors top real estate brokers from Detroit, MI, office)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... The Detroit office of Cushman & Wakefield honored its three top brokers during the company's 2001 Kick-Off Meeting and Awards Ceremony at the Detroit Athletic Club. Jettrey Shell, a senior director, was named top financial services broker;...

On the Job.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... People In The News * People On The Move ADVERTISING/MARKETING Julie Morad to strategic event manager at General Sports and Entertainment in Rochester. Heather Myer to business-to-business account executive at Solomon Friedman...

Expert assistance.(2001 FIRST Robotics Competition)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Students from Mumford High School in Detroit were well prepared when they competed in the national championship of the 2001 FIRST Robotics Competition in April at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla. The 31 students worked...

Hometown advantage.(Brian Unlimited Distribution Co. awards grants to Highland Park organizations)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Budco, a Highland Park-based marketing services company, is improving the quality of life in its hometown through its charitable arm, "The Budco Giving Fund." The Fund recently awarded grants to McGregor Public Library, Thea Bowman...

A brave Lion, oh my!(Charlie Batch advertises electrical safety)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... Detroit Lions quarterback Charlie Batch and four students from around the region were the stars of a radio commercial promoting electrical safety as part of a campaign sponsored by Detroit Edison and McDonald's Restaurants of Southeastern...

The view from Campus Martius.(Detroit City Hall's history)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2001... July 4, 1871 was a grand day in Detroit as thousands upon thousands of people thronged the Campus Martius to celebrate the official opening of their stunning new City Hall. Two weeks later, the mayor and city council members, suitably...