Detroiter articles from May 2001

Detroiter archives from May 2001

Feed Back.
May 1, 2001... Sound land-use strategies Dear Ed/tar: Thank you very much for your Informative and right-on-the-money article "The politics at urban sprawl" in your March issue. As director of the U.S. Small Business Administration (Michigan...

Barriers and bonuses.(for development of technology industry in Southeast Michigan)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... WE NEED A TECHNOLOGY MARKETING STRATEGY At a recent event here at the Chamber, U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow said that Southeast Michigan has what it takes to be a technology leader. We couldn't agree more. We have leading universities...

Small Business Resource Guide.(services to support small businesses and new business ventures, Michigan)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Small Business Center, a service of Oakland County's Planning & Economic Development Services, provides free one-on-one consultations for entrepreneurs seeking professional advice on business-related issues. Confidential meetings are...

COMING UP.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... World Trade Week Is your company considering entering the international marketplace? Would you like to learn more about the nuances of conducting business in some of the world's hottest markets? The Detroit Regional Chamber is working to...

Future 50 reminder!(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... June 15 is the deadline for nominations for the 2001 Future 50 of Greater Detroit awards program, recognizing the accomplishments of the region's top emerging companies. The competition is sponsored by BDO Seidman LLP, the Detroit Regional...

Visit your local e-pub.(Michigan Technology News, Detroit Regional Chamber team up to attract technology industry)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Michigan Technology News and the Detroit Regional Chamber have announced a new partnership to fulfill a mission of promoting the region as a technological leader and assisting members in becoming more tech savvy. Michigan Technology...

Facts & Stats.(business negligence cases)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)(Illustration)
May 1, 2001... Facts & Stats Jury awards for business negligence cases -- where plaintiffs were injured as a result of employee, company or company-agent negligence -- rose sharply during the latter half of the 1990s, while awards for personally injury...

You've got mail.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Are you interested in receiving the most up-to-date information on all the products, services and events your Detroit Regional Chamber membership offers? The Chamber is now communicating with its members via e-mail. The Chamber's Member...

Staffing solutions are just a phone call away.(Detroit Regional Chamber partners with Entech Personnel Services Inc., SraffPro Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Need help finding temporary employees? The Detroit Regional Chamber is now connecting its members with two regional staffing service providers. The Chamber recently partnered with Entech Personnel Services Inc. and SraffPro Inc. to provide...

IT'S ALMOST TEE TIME.
May 1, 2001... The Detroit Regional Chamber Golf Invit-ational His right around the corner. Attendees registering by April 30 can receive the "Early Bird Special" rate of $400 per golfer or $1,450 for a foursome. The Golf Invitational, June 12 at...

And it's got a long shelf life.(Detroit Regional Buyers' Guide Desk Reference)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Detroit Regional Buyers' Guide Desk Reference, a listing of 8,000 of the Detroit Regional Chamber's nearly 15,000 member firms, is an excellent way to market your company's products and services across the Detroit Region. Buyers' Guide...

Take me out to the ball game.
May 1, 2001... If you've ever wondered what Comerica Park is like from home plate, here's your chance to find out. June 15 -- that's a Friday -- is the date for the 7th Annual Home Run Derby to benefit the American Heart Association's research and education...

Sweet nothings.(office romance etiquette)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... News flash: One of the nation's most common places to start a relationship is the office. So says Lydia Ramsey, also known as "Lady Etiquette" and the author of "Manners that Sell -- Adding the Polish that Builds Profits." "It's...

Honoring business partnerships.
May 1, 2001... Partnership between business and education is a critical strategy in order to ensure a well-qualified workforce for the region. Business and education partnerships throughout the region will be recognized at the Detroit Regional Chamber's...

The world according to Peter Karmanos.(Company Profile)(Interview)
May 1, 2001... Compuware Corp.'s CEO and co-founder is a bare-knuckles guy from a blue-collar town who's seen his share of peaks and valleys Making an impression on Detroiters is tough enough. But how many CEOs of multibillion dollar companies do you know...

E - trade secrets.
May 1, 2001... 'Out-of-the-box' e-commerce solutions may seem appealing, but they can lead to long-term disappointment if you haven't done your planning Firms that can offer products or services online will have a competitive advantage over their...

World-Class Websites.(Web site construction)
May 1, 2001... Tips from the experts on how to make your e-business partner work harder The next time you're surfing the Web, try plugging the name of the industry in which you do business and "Michigan" into your favorite search engine to see what...

Who do you trust?(Internet and network security)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... When it comes to Internet security, the answer is... Nobody! The Internet has experienced extraordinary growth during the past 10 years. Indeed, it has dramatically changed the world as we know it. With over 500 million users,...

Three-part harmony.(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2001... Our Tech Guy answers your questions Dear Tech Guy, In your March 2001 technology column, you spoke of a way to scan items and move them into an Excel spreadsheet. Could you please give me more information about this or tell me where to...

A technology tune-up.(using technology in business)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... HandySolutions LLC makes its first big leap into the high-tech world -- on a limited budget, of course Fifth in a 12-part series During the past several months, our series has shown that business owner Joe Chambers, president of...

'Over-the-counter' is OK.(using information technology in a business)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... From a financial management point of view, Joe, you should not yet hire an IT consulting firm for HandySolutions. Quite frankly, you can't afford it, and in this business survival stage, you don't need it! HandySolutions does, however,...

SALUTE.(Detroit Regional Chamber)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2001... GOLD The Detroit Regional Chamber salutes these companies who chose the Gold, Silver or Bronze levels for Chamber membership. For more information on the benefits of Executive Level memberships, call Kimberly Simmons at (313) 596-0317...

Ahead of the techno-curve.(HTC Global Services Inc.)(Company Profile)(Interview)
May 1, 2001... Madhava Reddy Is determined to keep HTC Global Services Inc. In the forefront of the quick-change IT and e-business arena The success of IT solutions provider HTC Global Services Inc. is due more to hard work and a willingness to succeed...

To tax or not to tax.(sales tax on online purchases)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Issue: Should Michigan and other states apply existing sales taxes to online and mail-order purchases made from out-of-state sellers? Impact: Sales from these sources are expected to total $351 billion nationally by 2005, largely due to the...

Taming the business cycle.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... TECHNOLOGY AND GROWTH GIVE OUR ECONOMY STABILITY The Detroit Region's economy cannot escape the business cycle. But, over the past 40 years, it has overcome much of the downside volatility associated with seven recessions. Let's examine...

Central Michigan University.(honored Marilyn French Hubbard)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Central Michigan University honored Marilyn French Hubbard, Ph.D., corporate vice president of organization and community partnerships at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, as a "Living Legend," during 2001 Black History Month in February....

Inland Press.(Detroit Legal News Corp. awarded)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The Michigan Printing Week Association awarded its Ben Franklin Corporate Award to Inland Press of Detroit. The award recognizes companies for their contributions to the printing industry, Inland Press also won the People's Choice Award in a...

Detroit Regional Chamber.(lobbyist recognized)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Sarah Hubbard, senior director of state public policy for the Detroit Regional Chamber, was recognized as one of the most effective lobbyists in Lansing in a study conducted by the political newsletter Inside Michigan Politics. Hubbard was...

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(Bruce Thelen awarded Order of Merit by Germany)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Detroit attorney Bruce Thelen of Dickinson Wright PLLC was awarded the Order of Merit by the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of his work with the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest. The Order of Merit is Germany's...

NTH Consultants Ltd.(International Concrete Repair Institute)(honors Ken Lozen)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... The International Concrete Repair Institute Board of Directors designated Ken Lozen, an associate at NTH Consultants Ltd. in Farmington Hills, as an ICRI Fellow in recognition of his significant contributions to both ICRI and the concrete...

Camp Dresser & McKee.(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
May 1, 2001... Camp Dresser & McKee celebrated its 25th anniversary in January with an open house at its headquarters in the One Woodward Building in downtown Detroit. CDM is a full-service consulting, engineering, construction and operations firm helping...

Ford Motor Co.(Ninth Annual Distinguished Sales & Marketing Awards Banquet )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Richard Parry-Jones, group vice president of product development and quality at Ford Motor Co., Roger Adams, general manager of the Buick Motor Division at General Motors Corp. and Ronald Hall, president and CEO of Bridgewater Interiors L.L.C....

MetroSweep Inc.(Michigan's Top 10 Women Business Owners for 2001)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Kelly Barker, president of MetroSweep Inc. in Waterford; Linda Jolicoeur, president of Target Equipment Leasing Inc. in Farmington Hills; Barbara McGee, a principal at Spectrum Strategies, a division of HarleyEllis in Southfield; and Leslie...

Deloitte & Touche L.L.P.(award given)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Deloitte & Touche L.L.P. honored Nancy Vella, CPA, senior manager of the Private Client Advisors group, with the Mike Licata Award for excellence in client service. The award is named in memory of Mike Licata, a partner of Deloitte & Touche's...

On the Job.
May 1, 2001... People In The News * People On The Move ASSOCIATIONS Rainy Hamilton Jr., AlA, NOMA, president of Hamilton Anderson Associates Inc. in Detroit, to president of the AIA Detroit 2001 Board of Directors. BANKING/FINANCE Sandra E....

Caps for kids.(C. John Holmquist Jr. is president of Caps for Kids)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... C. John Holmquist Jr., an attorney with the Bloomfield Hills office of Dickinson Wright PLLC, is the new president of Caps for Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides autographed hats and scarves to children with cancer who have lost their...

Aid for quake victims.(fund for earthquake victims from Covansys)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Employees of Covansys, formerly Complete Business Solutions Inc., In Farmington Hills conducted a worldwide fundraising drive to assist victims of the devastating earthquake that struck India in January. Covansys founder Raj Vattikuti has...

A creative Website.(ArtServe Michigan website for creative writing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... ArtServe Michigan will use a $76,000 grant from the Ameritech Foundation to develop an online creative writing resource for Michigan teachers and students. The grant will support a two-year planning and pilot program to launch a...

Healthy children.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... Henry Ford Health System and Aunt Mid's Produce are providing financial support to Nurse Rosy Goodhealth's Visiting Nurse Program, a health education program targeting 5- to 11-year-olds. Now in its third year in the Detroit area, the Nurse...

Good old Golden Rule days.(history of schools in Detroit)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2001... For more than 125 years after Detroit's founding, the education of its youth was largely a catch-as-catch-can proposition. Those who could afford the tuition sent their children to private schools. Those who couldn't simply did without. ...

You ain't seen nothin' yet!(Internet and high technology effect on business)(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2001... We've all read the hype about how the Internet would revolutionize our lives and fundamentally change the way we interact. Vast amounts of information are readily accessible. Transactions are conducted differently. Businesses have 24/7 access...