Detroiter articles from October 2002

Detroiter archives from October 2002

From the e-mailbag.(Feed Back)
October 1, 2002... We here at Campbell & Co. were gratified by the article ("With a capital 'Q'", August 2002). It was truly a pleasure meeting and working with Terrence Oprea and your staff. I am pleased to report that we have already heard a number of very...

Our readers speak.(Feed Back)
October 1, 2002... We asked readers responding to fax-back surveys in our May, June and July issues to suggest ways to improve the Detroiter. Here are some of their responses: "Do stories on small companies like mine to help us keep going." Don G....

The case for Digital Drive: we're ready to tell the world.(From the President)(economic development initiative)
October 1, 2002... This issue is largely devoted Detroit Regional Chamber's efforts to brand this. region as the Digital Drive. This collaborative campaign is important because it ties together all of the "hotbeds" of technology in the 10-county Detroit Region...

Small business resource guide.(In Box)
October 1, 2002... Pontiac-based Every Ware Inc. has developed an affordable Web solution for nonprofit organizations that includes a calendar of events, newsroom, member directory and secure document library for members only and an online registration for new...

Healthy talk.(determing on whether to stop employees from smoking in the workplace)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Employers pay a high price to accommodate smoking in the workplace. The harmful habit increases health-care costs; workers' compensation claims; absenteeism; lost productivity; faster depreciation of machinery, computers and furniture;...

Member benefits.(In Box)
October 1, 2002... Check out these money-saving products and services for Chamber members (tell them you read it in the Detroiter). * Get discounts of up to 65 percent on Office Depot products. For more information, call Bob Bowers at (313) 596-0369 or...

New members.(Detroit Regional Chamber)
October 1, 2002... Welcome to these companies who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber in July. Gold Financial Independence Inc. Bloomfield Hills Silver Earth Share of Michigan Bath MaxQ Technologies Inc ...

Tune in to 'The Digital Hour'.(Detroit Regional Chamber's radio program)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Be sure to tune in to "The Digital Hour," presented by the Detroit Regional Chamber, every Saturday from 6-7 p.m. on WJR760 AM. Featuring technology success stories, information for entrepreneurs seeking financing, as well as emerging...

Calendar.(In Box)
October 1, 2002... 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...

Man of repute: Mae West lost her reputation and never missed it, but that doesn't cut it in the business world. That's why PR guru and crisis-management master Jeff Caponigro and his firm specialize in helping their clients build-and protect--their reputations.(Personality Profile)(Interview)
October 1, 2002... When he wrote the book, "The Crisis Counselor, a Step-by-Step Guide to Managing a Business Crisis," public relations guru Jeff Caponigro cemented his reputation as the master of crisis counseling. But he also does a lot of things people don't...

Take the Digital Drive: the Detroit Regional Chamber and a group of top professionals called 'PR Champs' are marketing an exciting new brand name to put our region on the high-tech map.(Marketing)(Detroit Regional Economic Partnership)
October 1, 2002... Establishing a brand name is a collaborative process, requiring the talents of a diverse and creative group of professionals. This is particularly true of the major marketing campaign now under way to promote Digital Drive as the technology...

Your digital launch: seven ideas to help you successfully introduce products or services online.(Marketing)
October 1, 2002... When it comes to thinking about and strategically planning for a digital launch, you need to look at the big picture. In the past, online support for a new product or service translated into a promotional Website and perhaps an interactive...

The power of publicity: the bottom-line value of using media relations to complement your advertising and direct-marketing efforts.(Marketing)
October 1, 2002... There are benefits to being big. In the corporate arena, large companies leverage their size to gain an advantage in the marketplace. Beyond enjoying economies of scale, not to mention substantial marketing budgets, the "big guys" typically...

5 tips to better e-mail marketing.(Marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Marketers and sales professionals using e-mail to communicate with their target audiences need to learn how to make their point quickly and effectively, without alienating their recipients. Here are some quick tips to ensure that your mass...

Marketing success story: Mar-E-Lynn The Clown LLC.(Marketing)(Marilyn Knapp)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... When it comes to marketing, Marilyn Knapp doesn't believe in clowning around. Knapp is the owner of Mar-E-Lynn The Clown LLC, a Southfield-based business that provides clowns, games, face painting, magic acts, balloons and other fun stuff...

High-tech gateway: the 2002 Digital Detroit Conference is a great opportunity for your business.(Marketing)
October 1, 2002... Regardless of the business you're in, Digital Detroit Conference 2002 is an event you can't afford to miss. In fact, it's fast becoming the event of the year for issues relating to technology and business. More than 1,000 people are expected to...

Future 50: growth engines: the 2002 Future 50 of Greater Detroit.(Future 50 competition recognizes newer businesses)
October 1, 2002... Congratulations to the 2002 Future 50 of Greater Detroit! The outstanding companies profiled beginning on page 30 are the growth engines that are keeping the Detroit Region's economy on track in an era of both challenge and opportunity. ...

MGM Grand Detroit Casino.(Benchmarks)(Bob Brookstein and Jamie Snyder awarded "Hospitality Heroes Award" for heroic assistance with "Ground Zero")(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Two MGM Grand Detroit Casino employees were honored for their rescue efforts following, the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Pit managers Bob Brookstein of Sterling Heights and Jamie Snyder of...

DTE Energy Co.(Benchmarks)(one of "The 50 Best Companies for Minorities")
October 1, 2002... DTE Energy Co., the Detroit-based parent company of Detroit Edison and MichCon, was recognized in Fortune magazine as one of "The 50 Best Companies for Minorities." The magazine's fifth annual Best Companies for Minorities List focuses on...

United Way Community Services.(Benchmarks)(Max M. Fisher Community Services Award to Kenneth L. Way, and Executive of the Year Award to Amanda L. Good)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... United Way Community Services presented its Max M. Fisher Community Services Award to Kenneth L. Way, chairman of Lear Corp., and its Executive of the Year Award to Amanda L. Good, executive director of Alternatives for Girls. Way, who served...

Children's Hospital of Michigan, a unit of the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, and its agency, Southfield-based Grigg Graphic Services, were recognized for excellence at the Direct Marketing Association of Detroit's 24th annual Target Awards.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Children's Hospital of Michigan, a unit of the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, and its agency, Southfield-based Grigg Graphic Services, were recognized for excellence at the Direct Marketing Association of Detroit's 24th annual...

Grace Gilchrist, vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV in Southfield; Kathryn Bryant Harrison, vice president of corporate communications and public affairs for AAA Michigan in Dearborn; and Julia Donovan Darlow, consulting member of the Detroit-based law firm Dickinson Wright PLLC, were named Women of Achievement by the Michigan Region of the Anti-Defamation League.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Grace Gilchrist, vice president and general manager of WXYZ-TV in Southfield; Kathryn Bryant Harrison, vice president of corporate communications and public affairs for AAA Michigan in Dearborn; and Julia Donovan Darlow, consulting member of...

The Engineering Society of Detroit presented Building Design and Construction awards to Southfield-based HarleyEllis and Detroit-based BEI Associates Inc.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Engineering Society of Detroit presented Building Design and Construction awards to Southfield-based HarleyEllis and Detroit-based BEI Associates Inc. HarleyEllis was cited for its work on the Veterans Affairs Medical Center clinical...

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.(Freeman L. Farrow featured attorney)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Freeman L. Farrow, a litigation associate in the Detroit office of the law firm of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, was the featured attorney of the month in the May 2002 issue of Laches, the Oakland County Bar Association's official...

National Association of Women Business Owners.(Martha (Marty) K. Richardson of Marketing Specialists Inc. receives 2002 Community Service Award )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Martha (Marty) K. Richardson, president of Services Marketing Specialists Inc. in Detroit, received the 2002 Community Service Award from the National Association of Women Business Owners. The award recognizes Richardson and SMS for their...

NTH Consultants Ltd.(2002 Management Achievement Award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Farmington Hills-based NTH Consultants Ltd. received a 2002 Management Achievement Award in the Human Resources Management category from the Professional Services Management Association, NTH was honored for its Project Management Institute and...

Credit Union ONE.(Judith Desilets awarded "Woman of the Year")(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Judith Desilets of Ferndale-based Credit Union ONE was named "Woman of the Year" by the American Business Women's Association's Agap'e Chapter in Birmingham for her outstanding service to the organization and to the community. Desilets is...

Testing Engineers & Consultants.(Katherine Banicki awarded "Construction Woman of the Year")(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Katherine Banicki, president of Troy-based Testing Engineers & Consultants, was named "Construction Woman of the Year" by the National Association of Women in Construction. The award recognizes Banicki's 35 years of leadership and service to...

Clark Hill PLC.(Haran C. Rashes awarded Next Generation Leadership Award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Haran C. Rashes, an attorney with Clark Hill PLC in Detroit, received the Next Generation Leadership Award from the Jewish Community Center Association of North America. The award honors men and women who have served in dynamic roles of...

Right Management Consultants.(ranked no. 61 of "Top 100 Growth Companies" by Business Week)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Southfield-based Right Management Consultants was recognized by Business Week magazine as one of the "Top 100 Hot Growth Companies." The rankings were based on sales growth, earnings growth and return on invested capital over a three-year...

Iovio george inc.(Benchmarks)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Detroit-based lovio | george | inc. won an Emmy award from the Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its work on the "Happy Birthday Detroit" public service announcement created for Detroit's 300th...

Barton Malow Co.(Nisah Tahara appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Nisah Tahara to urban marketing specialist for the Corporate Industrial Group of Barton Malow Co. in Southfield.

Turner Construction Co.(Steven Berlage appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Steven Berlage to vice president and general manager of Turner Construction Co.'s Michigan operation in Detroit.

Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout Inc.(Criag Dashner and Jan Hauser appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Craig Dashner, PE, and Jan Hauser, PE, to associates at Finkbeiner, Pettis & Strout Inc. in Novi.

Women's Economic Club.(Ina Fernandez appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Ina Fernandez, senior portfolio manager of Munder Capital Management in Birmingham, to president of the Women's Economic Club for 2002-2003.

Credit Union ONE.(Debra Frantz appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Debra Frantz to vice president of sales and business development for Credit Union ONE in Ferndale.

Clayton & McKervey PC.(MIchelle May and Dominic Rovano appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Michelle May to assistant controller and Dominic Rovano to staff accountant in the auditing and accounting department at Clayton & McKervey PC in Southfield.

Peoples State Bank.(appointment of Teresa Glantz)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Teresa Glantz to branch manager, assistant vice president Glantz of Peoples State Bank's 12 Mile and Dequindre office in Madison Heights.

Wayne State University.(Jerry Herron appointed director)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Jerry Herron, professor and associate chair in the Department of English and director of the American Studies Program, to director of the Wayne State University Honors Program.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino.(Mark Bennett appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mark Bennett to vice president of slot operations at MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit.

Palace Sports and Entertainment.(Alan Ostfield appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Alan Ostfield to chief operating officer at Palace Sports and Entertainment in Auburn Hills.

WHS of Michigan Inc.(appointments of Cynthia Pasky and Ron Hall )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Cynthia Pasky, founder and CEO of Strategic Staffing Solutions in Detroit, and Ron Hall, president and CEO of Bridgewater Interiors in Detroit, to the board of directors of WHS of Michigan Inc. in Detroit, a subsidiary of World Healthcare...

Transportation Lawyers Association.(Robert McFarland appointed president)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Robert McFarland, a shareholder at Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith PC in Farmington Hills, to president of the Transportation Lawyers Association.

Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.(Polly Ann Synk and Giacomo Ramieri appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Polly Ann Synk to an associate in the Environmental and Regulatory Group of the Lansing office and Giacomo (Jack) Ramieri to an associate in the Canadian Law Group of the Windsor, Ontario, office of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC.

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(J. Bryan Williams to chairman of the National Club Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Attorney J. Bryan Williams of Dickinson Wright PLLC in Detroit to chairman of the National Club Association, a trade association representing the business, legal and legislative interests of private social, recreational and athletic clubs.

Dykema Gossett PLLC.(Judy O'Neill, Dennis Haffey, and George Ash appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Judy O'Neill to director of the Business Department, Dennis Haffey to director of the Litigation & Advocacy Department and George Ash to director of the Regulatory & Government Policy Department at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Detroit. Also:...

Beier Howlett PC.(appointments of Laura Hallahan, Patricia Kefalas Dudek and Thomas Trainer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Laura Hallahan, Patricia Kefalas Dudek and Thomas Trainer to principals at Beier Howlett PC in Bloomfield Hills.

Great Lakes Area Tax Excempt and Government Entities Council Angela Brown to the Litigation Department and Robert Muchnick to the Labor and Employment practice at Detroit-based Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP.(Legal)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Angela Brown to the Litigation Department and Robert Muchnick to the Labor and Employment practice at Detroit-based Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. Also: Gerald Griffith, partner and chair of the Health Care Department, to a three-year...

Yazaki North America Inc.(Tadahisa Tsuda appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Tadahisa "Ted" Tsuda to president of the General Motors Business Unit at Yazaki North America Inc. in Canton.

VITEC LLC.(appointments of Bruce Thompson, Joseph Gause and Robert Krist)
October 1, 2002... Bruce Thompson to chief financial officer, Joseph Gause to controller and Robert Krist to business development manager at VITEC LLC in Detroit.

Marx Layne & Co.(David Bassett appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... David Bassett to vice president and Angela Jeruzal to account executive at Marx Layne & Co. in Farmington Hills.

Mark R. Fisher & Associates.(appointment of Rick Kress)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Rick Kress, ACFRE, to vice president at Mark R. Fisher & Associates in Farmington.

Nedd Worldwide.(appointments of Roshonda Hatley and Keith Walker)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Roshonda Hatley to account executive and Keith Walker to graphic designer at Nedd Worldwide in Detroit.

The Berline Group Inc.(Janet Nye and Kelli Wyatt appointments )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Janet Nye to senior broadcast negotiator and Kelli Wyatt to assistant media buyer at The Berline Group Inc. in Bloomfield Hills.

The New Detroit Science Center.(Nonprofits)(Douglas Williams appointment)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Douglas Williams, vice president of engineering for Comcast Cable Communications Inc.'s Eastern Michigan Region, to the board of trustees of The New Detroit Science Center.

Handleman Co.(Kerry Fly, Jennifer Link, and Jeff Kirby appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Kerry Fly to country and contemporary Christian music buyer, Jennifer Link to regional sales manager-Michigan for the Madacy Entertainment subsidiary and Jeff Kirby to niche, seasonal, DVD and Latin catalogue buyer for Handleman Co. in Troy.

Checker Cab Co./Checker Sedan.(Timothy McCarthy and Don Piotrowski appointments)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Timothy McCarthy to president and chief operating officer and Don Piotrowski to general manager at Checker Cab Co./Checker Sedan in Detroit.

DTE Energy Co.(Bruce Peterson appointment; and DTE Coal Services Inc. appointment of John Pfisterer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Bruce Peterson to senior vice president and general counsel at DTE Energy Co. in Detroit. Also: John Pfisterer to Peterson president of DTE Rail Services and DTE Transportation Services at DTE Coal Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary in...