Detroiter articles from May 2002

Detroiter archives from May 2002

Big-hearted readers.(Feed Back)(Jackets for Jobs Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Thank you for your wonderful write-up on Jackets for Jobs Inc. in your February 2002 issue (In Box, "Attention, volunteers"). We have received such positive responses from your article. Your readers really have a heart for helping others....

Common ground: the virtues of interdependency.(From the Chairman)(privatization issue)
May 1, 2002... There's a recurrent trend in Southeast Michigan and it deeply troubles me. An unreasonably large number of people and/or groups are mired in the belief that they are justified in representing only one side of an issue or equation. They choose...

Small business resource guide.(In Box)(Detroit Regional Chamber)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Check out these money-saving products and services for Detroit Regional Chamber members: Get discounts of up to 65 percent on Office Depot products. For more information, call Ebony Davis at (313) 596-0337 or e-mail:...

Healthy talk.(In Box)(disabling work injuries for Americans)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Back problems are among the most frequent disabling work injuries for Americans. Statistics show that they comprise over 30 percent of all workers' compensation cases and that they're a significant cause of missed workdays. People in certain...

Calendar.(In Box)
May 1, 2002... Mark your business appointment book now! Our monthly calendar keeps you in the loop on the upcoming seminars, conference, meetings and other events you need to know about. Many Detroit Regional Chamber events are free or discounted for members....

New members.(In Box)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Welcome to these companies who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in February. Gold Cadre Systems Troy * InterNET Kiosk Network Southfield Netex Services Inc. ...

The no-starch banker: Ralph W. Babb Jr., new president and CEO of Detroit's venerable Comerica Inc., projects an aura of stability and strength that appeals to investors, customers and employees alike.(Personality Profile)(Interview)
May 1, 2002... Think of the of a banking guy. Extra-starched white shirt. Bow tie. Short in stature, probably even portly. Maybe the back's bent a little from poring over the numbers into the wee hours. You know, the humorless sort. Wanted to be a banker all...

The dollar chase: before you start the race, here's some expert advice on the steps you should take to make sure you get the business loan you need.(Finance)
May 1, 2002... Business loans can be difficult to qualify for, particularly for start-ups and small businesses, but the process does not have to be intimidating. With interest rates at historical lows, the time couldn't be much better to apply for a...

Venture capital tips.(Finance)
May 1, 2002... All emerging growth companies require capital to execute their business plans, While attracting private equity financing is often difficult, these tips will help you in your quest: 1. Prepare a business plan that generally describes your...

Fast, cheap and safe: if e-billing is the wave of the future, isn't it time you rode the crest?(Finance)(benefits of electronic billing)
May 1, 2002... Electronic billing is a concept that has been around for at least a decade. Early adopters of this technology are either Web-based companies born of the electronic age or were in areas that were forced into electronic communications of other...

Terror's price tag: why business insurance premiums are soaring in the post-September 11 market--and what you can do to soften the blow.(Finance)(small businesses rates)
May 1, 2002... The tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001 have changed the world dramatically. We all understand and accept the need for increased security at airports and major venues. We also accept the fact that insurance rates must rise for those affected by the...

Peaks and valleys: a banker's advice to small businesses on surviving an economic downturn.(Finance)
May 1, 2002... In Michigan, we certainly have never taken a strong economy for granted. Despite our recent, unprecedented run of strong sales years in our auto industry and new home markets, the economy has now hit a downslide--and small businesses could be...

The National Association of Women Business Owners-Greater Detroit Chapter honored Michigan's Top 10 Women Business Owners for 2002 at its 7th annual awards event in March.(Human Potential Consultants LC, Plante and Moran LLP, Nemeth Burwell PC, Seyferth and Salucci PC, and Williams and Associates business women win awards)
May 1, 2002... The National Association of Women Business Owners-Greater Detroit Chapter honored Michigan's Top 10 Women Business Owners for 2002 at its 7th annual awards event in March. Five winners are members of the Detroit Regional Chamber: * Sherry...

Michigan Lawyers Weekly.(Albert Calille, of SBC Ameritech, named one of 10 Lawyers of the Year for 2001)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Michigan Lawyers Weekly named Albert Calille, counsel and secretary at SBC Ameritech in Detroit, as one of Michigan's 10 "Lawyers of the Year" for 2001. The publication said the 10 attorneys "stood out from the crowd during 2001." Calille also...

Mary Kay Cosmetics.(Sue Zeiler earns second career car)
May 1, 2002... Sue Zeiler, a Mary Kay Cosmetics independent sales director in Royal Oak, earned the use of a new Pontiac Grand Am through sales and team building. This is her second Mary Kay career car.

Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc.(appointment of Donald Malinowski)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Board of Directors of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers (MPSE) approved the nomination of Donald Malinowski, PE, senior project manager at Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc. in Troy, as an MPSE Fellow. The award will be...

Cleve L. Killingsworth Jr., president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan in Detroit and a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Cleve L. Killingsworth Jr., president and CEO of Health Alliance Plan in Detroit and a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber Board of Directors; Walter E. Douglas, Detroit-area civic leader and president of Avis Ford Inc. in Southfield; and...

Frisbie Moving & Storage Co.(named to "President's Club")(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... United Van Lines honored Frisbie Moving & Storage Co. of Detroit for exceptional professional achievement. Frisbie was named to the "President's Club" at the $2-million level. This designation honors agents who have generated at least $1...

Troy-based John Bailey & Associates Inc. Public Relations earned Honorable Mention honors in the Public Relations Society of America's East Central District Round-Up Awards for its "Courtship of Covisint" campaign for Automation Alley.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Troy-based John Bailey & Associates Inc. Public Relations earned Honorable Mention honors in the Public Relations Society of America's East Central District Round-Up Awards for its "Courtship of Covisint" campaign for Automation Alley. The...

Ford Motor Co.(Tim O'Brien awarded Environmental Management Association's 2001 Environmental Achievement Award)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Environmental Management Association honored Ford Motor Co. executive Tim O'Brien for his role in leading the revolutionary redesign of the Rouge River manufacturing complex. O'Brien, vice president of Ford Real Estate, received EMA's 2001...

Roderick D. Gillum, vice president of corporate relations and diversity at General Motors Corp. and member of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Board of Directors.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Roderick D. Gillum, vice president of corporate relations and diversity at General Motors Corp. and member of the Detroit Regional Chamber's Board of Directors, received the 2002 Edward Davis Executive of the Year Award at the Sixth Annual...

McCann-Erickson Detroit.(appointment of Michael Joiner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Michael Joiner to associate creative director at McCann-Erickson Detroit in Troy.

HarleyEllis.(appointment of Eric Essique)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Eric Essique, AIA, to director of architecture at HarleyEllis in Southfield,

Delphi Automotive Systems.(appointments of Bette Walker, Doug Guada, and John Reaves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Bette Walker to executive director for business operations, Doug Guada to chief information officer for Delphi Energy and Chassis and John Reaves to executive director for global enterprise applications systems at Delphi Automotive Systems in...

MGM Grand Detroit Casino.(appointment of David Turner)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... David Turner to employment manager at MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit.

Palace Sports and Entertainment Inc.(appointment of Mat Shannon)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Mat Shannon to assistant director of security for Palace Sports and Entertainment Inc. in Auburn Hills.

Handleman Co.(appointment of Scott Henderson)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Scoff Henderson to vice president of management advisory services and Shelley Hofmann to director of management advisory services at Handleman Co. in Troy.

Deloitte & Touche.(appointments of Joseph Angileri, Eric Hespenheide and Charles Ciuni)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Joseph Angileri to national managing director of corporate finance, Eric Hespenheide to national managing partner of Internal Audit Services and Charles Ciuni to region-Hespenheide to tax managing partner at the Great Lakes Region of Deloitte &...

Plante & Moran.(appointment of Greg Bischer)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Greg Bischer and Raj Patel to the Technology Consulting & Solutions practice at Plante & Moran in Southfield.

Peoples State Bank.(appointment of Elizabeth Stafford)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Elizabeth Stafford to Grosse Pointe Woods branch officer at Peoples State Bank.

Grant Thornton LLP.(Karry Kouvelas and Lindsay Birkett)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Karry Kouvelas to manager in the management consulting services practice and Lindsay Birkett to marketing coordinator at Grant Thornton LLP in South field.

Oakwood Healthcare System.(Jeffrey Devries appointment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Jeffrey Devries, MD, to director of pediatric education for the Oakwood Healthcare System in Dearborn.

Henry Ford Health System.(Stephen H. Velick appointment to American Hospital Association's Section for Metropolitan Hospitals)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Stephen H. Velick, CEO of the Community Hospitals Division of Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, to chairman of the American Hospital Association's Section for Metropolitan Hospitals for 2002.

Dykema Gossett PLLC.(Elliott S. Hall and Jerome R. "Jay" Drouillard appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Elliott S. Hall, former vice president at Ford Motor Co., to member and Jerome R. "Jay" Drouillard to of counsel in the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Detroit.

Clark Hill PLC.(appointment of William B. Dunn )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... William B. Dunn, member of Clark Hill PLC in Detroit, to the board of directors of Detroit Downtown Inc.

Raymond & Prokop PC.(Eric M. Nemeth to State Bar of Michigan Tax Section)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Eric M. Nemeth, a principal of Raymond & Prokop PC in Southfield, to secretary of the State Bar of Michigan Tax Section.

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.(Legal appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Timothy L. Andersson, Elisa M. Angeli, Clifford T. Flood, Linda O. Goldberg, Louis B. Reinwasser, Scoff R. Sikkenga, Terence A. Thomas Angeli Sr. and Jeffrey L. Zauberman to principals at Detroit-based Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.

Caponigro Public Relations Inc.(Michelle Morlan and Paula Turner appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Michelle Morlan to senior account executive and Paula Turner to account executive at Caponigro Public Relations Inc. in Detroit and Southfield.

The Berline Group.(David M. Elliston appointment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... David M. Elliston to media planner at The Berline Group in Bloomfield Hills.

Starfish Family Services.(Lori Rice appointment)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Lori Rice to vice president of business administration at Starfish Family Services in Inkster.

Detroit Renaissance Club.(Services)(appointed Michael A. Kaszubski to its board of governors)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Michael A. Kaszubski, vice president of ReSourcing Services Co. in Troy, to the board of governors of the Detroit Renaissance Club.

Rootlevel.(Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Kathleen A. Starr to director of business development for Rootlevel in Detroit.

Genomic Solutions Inc.(Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... David Lorenz to executive vice president of sales and marketing at Genomic Solutions Inc. in Ann Arbor.

Verizon Wireless.(Technology)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Nicholas R. Pyrros to director, indirect sales for Verizon Wireless in Southfield.