Detroiter articles from June 2003

Detroiter archives from June 2003

The Detroit Regional Chamber thanks all our members for 100 years of support.(A Century of Success)(Detroit Board of Commerce)
June 1, 2003... This is where it all began. The place: the corner of Woodward Avenue and Adelaide Street. The year: 1903. In June of that year, 253 charter members invested their money ($100 each) and more importantly their time in creating the Detroit Board...

1903-1913 the formative years: the new Detroit Board of Commerce makes its mark in a growing city.(Detroit Board of Commerce)
June 1, 2003... The year was 1903. The city of Detroit was known around the world for its pharmaceutical products, stoves and furnaces, railroad cars, shipyards, cigar factories, machine shops and foundries. As befitting a city where commerce was king,...

1914-1923 the great war and roaring '20s: the Detroit Board of Commerce is the Spokesman of Optimism' and a hub of activity.
June 1, 2003... Comfortably settled into its luxurious new headquarters and with a number of impressive accomplishments to its credit, the Detroit Board of Commerce looked forward to its second decade of service to the business community with confidence....

1924-1933 from boom to gloom: the Detroit Board of Commerce is active in the air, at sea and on the ground.
June 1, 2003... The Detroit Board of Commerce's third decade is a study in sharp contrasts, opening in an era of seemingly endless prosperity and boundless optimism and ending in the gloom-and-doom depths of the Great Depression. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

1934 - 1943 Recovery and 'the Good War': the Detroit Board of Commerce helps make Detroit the 'arsenal of democracy'.
June 1, 2003... The slow recovery from the Great Depression and the outbreak of World War II set the agenda for the Detroit Board of Commerce in its fourth decade. Perhaps no other period in U.S. history would witness such dramatic and often painful upheavals,...

Special advertising section Detroiter magazine presents ...: "everything old is new again!".(This Advertisement Originally Ran 1992)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... In celebration of the Detroit Regional Chamber's 100th anniversary, the Detroiter presents this special section featuring advertisements from the past paired with ads from the present. This historic opportunity will also be available in our...

Official ballot to elect directors of the Detroit Regional Chamber.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Here are brief biographies of 15 candidates nominated for three-year terms on the Detroit Regional Chamber's board of directors expiring on June 30, 2006. The 15 candidates receiving the most votes shall be elected to office. Please...

The following have been nominated for three-year terms on the Detroit Regional Chamber's board of directors.
June 1, 2003... Dennis W. Archer is chairman of Dickinson Wright PLLC. Previously, he served an eight-year term as mayor of Detroit. He is president-elect of the American Bar Association. He received a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan...

We live here, we work here. In that order.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... A lot of companies will tell you they can handle your local phone service. But we can tell you that we also play a significant role in your local schools, workforce, and economy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Never before have we been more...

While the Chamber was making history, so were we.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... For 125 years, Dickinson Wright has been a leader in the legal community while striving for advances in civic, political, and social affairs outside the practice of law. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Diversification, dedication, and a strong...

125 YEARS Dickinson Wright PLLC counsellors at law.
June 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Detroit * Bloomfield Hills * Lansing * Grand Rapids * Ann Arbor * Washington, D.C. Dickinson Wright Milestones 1878 Russel & Campbell begin...

Each an expert: all part of a vast organization.
June 1, 2003... BUSINESS, industry, finance and the professions know these Marsh & McLennan executives and are always available to them for consultation for a very simple reason. They never call unless they have specific advantages, a definite program or...

Insuring the spirit of business since 1916.
June 1, 2003... Bright futures. clouded by unspeakable acts, call for steady, confident business decisions. In Detroit, that resilient spirit of focused leadership and stability is found at Marsh. For over 80 years, we've balanced business insurance, risk...

Perfect fit.(This advertisement originally ran November 1963)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... ... and only a specialist can fit it for you. In the field of health care plans, the specialists are Blue Cross - Blue Shield. Just give them the facts and they'll fit a plan to your particular needs. Low-cost deductible? Comprehensive...

For 100 years, the voice of business in the metropolitan area--.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Congratulations to the Detroit Regional Chamber [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association www.bcbsm.com

"The world at your door" gentlemen, your seaway! ... but which terminals are alerted to its opportunities?(The Advertisement Originally ran October 1958)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
June 1, 2003... The only ANSWER is the Seasoned way of Performance... with Responsibility Weathered by Experience! We service the leading foreign and domestic shipping lines. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DAVID C. LOWE, President DETROIT MARINE...

Detroit Marine Terminals, Inc. Gateway to world ports and America's industrial heartland.(The Advertisement Originally ran October 1958)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Over 55 years of experience to serve you. With its unsurpassed record of leadership in steel, bulk cargo, vehicles, heavylifts and container handling, DMT can be your assurance of safe, fast dependable service. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

That was then ... this is wow! The perfect place with the perfect space.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Be the first to plan your next event at Detroit's newest destination attraction! Experience this unique interactive arts and education studio where more than 75 years of community tradition comes to life. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

1944-1953 victory and postwar challenges: the Detroit Board of Commerce looks ahead to a new and uncertain era.
June 1, 2003... As World War II drew to a victorious conclusion for the Allies, the Detroit Board of Commerce turned its attention to the new realities of a postwar era that was an odd mixture of optimism on the one hand and pessimism on the other. While...

1954-1963 a modern metropolis: the Greater Detroit Board of Commerce takes its mission across the globe.
June 1, 2003... Long in the making, two important trends with far-reaching implications became increasingly evident during the Detroit Board of Commerce's sixth decade. On the home front, it was becoming ever clearer that "Detroit" was no longer simply a city...

1964 - 1973 activism and acclaim: the Greater Detroit Board of Commerce rises to the challenges of a turbulent era.
June 1, 2003... In 1965 the Greater Detroit Board of Commerce, now in its seventh decade, packed its bags at 320 W. Lafayette, its home base for 52 years, and moved to a new suite of offices in the 150 Michigan Building. A year later, Board president Willis...

1974-1983 growth and expansion: the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce expands its advocacy role on a number of fronts.
June 1, 2003... The Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce launched its eighth decade by achieving a significant milestone worth crowing about. With 7,500 business members in the seven-county Southeast Michigan regional marketplace in 1974, the GDCC was the...

1984-1993 Progress and partnerships: the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce grows its membership and moves into a landmark building.
June 1, 2003... As one of the largest organizations of its kind in the United States, the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce faced a quandary as it began its ninth decade. With membership growing and programs expanding, the Chamber clearly had outgrown its...

1994-2003 a century of service: the Detroit Regional Chamber takes center stage as a powerful voice for a unified region competing in a global economy.
June 1, 2003... Change was in the air as the Greater Detroit Chamber of Commerce entered its 10th decade. In December 1994, Chamber President Frank E. Smith retired after 16 years of distinguished service, leaving an enduring legacy that includes the...

Looking to the future: our second century.(The 21st Century)
June 1, 2003... What role should the Detroit Regional Chamber play as it embarks on its second century of service? The Detroiter asked selected members of its current board of directors and diversity partners to answer that question. Here are their responses:...