Detroiter articles from March 2003

Detroiter archives from March 2003

Chamber helps tell the complete story.(Feed Back)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... On behalf of the entire Detroit Public Schools family. I want to thank the Detroit Regional Chamber for its support of our response to Channel 7's "Our Schools" series. Dick Blouse's op-ed piece in the Dec. 10 issue of The Detroit News...

Update to retirement plan rules.(Feed Back)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
March 1, 2003... The box that appeared on page 17 of your December issue ("Do you have a top-heavy plan?") contains some outdated and incorrect information. Section 613 of EGTRRA (a pension bill that took effect in 2002) amended several provisions of...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2003... In the Executive Level Member Guide inserted in the January/February issue. B. Tommy Longest should have been listed as president and CEO of Integrated Supply Management Inc. (Gold) and John J. Hern should have been listed as CEO of Clark Hill...

What goes around ...: the Chamber and the issues turn 100.(From the President)
March 1, 2003... Please read the following: "The Board's priorities... Attracting big manufacturing plants to Detroit; improving Detroit's position in world markets; securing adequate fire-protection laws; addressing a shortage of qualified labor; encouraging...

Get connected with the Chamber's 'Centrals'.(In Box)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Detroit Regional Chamber specializes in five key areas of support for business: Health Care Central--The Chamber is the hub for all business-related health-care issues. See page 20 of this issue for more details. Small Business...

Bestpractices DetroitRegionalChamber: enter today!(In Box)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... It's time to enter the Detroit Regional Chamber's Second Annual "Best Practices" Awards competition, presented by the Detroiter magazine. This program honors the best practices that set your business apart from the competition in three...

Coming up: International Consular Ball.(In Box)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... "Celebrating Our Global Connections" is the theme of the Detroit Regional Chamber's 19th annual International Consular Ball on March 28 at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. Some 600 business leaders are planning to attend this prestigious...

Digital drive reaches new heights.(In Box)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Digital Drive is gaining national exposure thanks to an article published by Northwest Airlines in its World Traveler magazine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Digital Drive is a brand name being used to tie together all of the technology...

New members.(In Box)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Welcome to these companies who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in December. For this month's Chamber anniversaries, visit the Detroiter online at www.detroitchamber.com. Click "Detroiter" on our home page and go to. "Anniversaries."...

Mark your business appointment book now! Our monthly calendar keeps you in the loop on the upcoming seminars, conferences, meetings and other events you need to know about. Many Detroit Regional Chamber events are free or discounted for members.(In Box)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... March 18 Morning Update series: "Protecting Your Competitive Edge--Nondisclosures and Noncompete Agreements," hosted by Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC 150 W. Jefferson, Suite 2500, Detroit Contact: Gayla Houser at...

Satisfaction guaranteed: Gerald Fitzgerald's prescription for Oakwood Healthcare Inc. combines quality health care with an extra-strength dose of superior customer service.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2003... Some health-care providers seem oblivious to the fact that their customers need to be treated like--well, customers. As most of us know from personal experience, getting a doctor's appointment when you're sick is never soon enough. And when you...

Workplace drug testing.(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Many businesses consider doing workplace drug testing but do not because of certain misconceptions that the tests are costly, ineffective and easily manipulated by experienced drug users. While it is true that a drug testing program may not be...

Introducing ... Health Care Central: double-digit dilemma.(Health Care)
March 1, 2003... What's behind the spiraling cost of health care? Here's the bottom line: Health-care cost increases are in the double-digit range and likely to stay that way. Survey data from Towers Perrin, an international consulting firm, indicates the...

8 steps to manage your benefit plan.(Health Care)
March 1, 2003... Benefit programs are becoming a larger budget expense for employers. The last few years, benefit cost increases have exceeded almost every other category of expense on a percentage basis. Health-care costs are expected to increase by 15 percent...

Bright ideas.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... * Create new hire enrollment kits by modifying your open enrollment communications. Have them ready for orientation. Include in the communication all the forms new hires need with an instruction sheet for completion. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The uninsured: everybody's concern.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Here's a startling statistic that every employer should know: An estimated 41 million Americans or nearly 15 percent of the total population of the United States--have no health insurance coverage whatsoever. Michigan alone is home to an...

Is your building sick? Mold might be the culprit.(Health Care)
March 1, 2003... In the past five years mold has become a dirty word. Lawsuits arising out of mold infiltration and "sick building syndrome" have become common, with lawyers publicizing mold as a major public health problem. Multimilliondollar verdicts for...

Mitigating moisture.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your office, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth....

Workforce strategies conference: presents the first-ever .........(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Aligning the Region's Workforce [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over 300 attendees will spend two days [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Detroit Regional Chamber works to provide workforce solutions for its more than 18,000 members. ...

On the job: people in the news * people on the move.(The Network)
March 1, 2003... ADVERTISING Mark Lantz to executive vice president, director of strategic planning, Chris Eschenburg to account director on the General Motors corporate account and Matt Soldan to copywriter at McCann Erickson-Detroit in Troy. ...