Detroiter articles from October 2008

Detroiter archives from October 2008

Entrepreneurial spotlight: Stroia Securities Services, Inc.(SMALL BIZ BEAT)
October 1, 2008... Location Southgate, MI What do you do? Investments & insurance for individuals and businesses How long have you been in business? Since 1995 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What's on your Christmas list this year? ...

Understanding HR law: proactive steps for every business owner.
October 1, 2008... Small business owners often wear many hats, and it's likely that one of those hats is "Human Resources Manager." With the ever-expanding list of federal and state employment laws and regulations, small-business owners should keep in mind a few...

Five legal mistakes small businesses make.(SMALL BIZ BEAT)
October 1, 2008... Failure to Enter into Buy-Sell Agreement with a Divorce Provision Even for friends or relatives who start a company together, relationships between owners can go sour. In order to protect the interests all parties involved, small businesses...

Need legal advice on a tight budget? Try the Small Business Clinic at Wayne State University.(SMALL BIZ BEAT)
October 1, 2008... Wayne State University's Small Business Law Clinic may be the answer for financially tied small business owners and non-profits seeking legal services. Eligible entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations located in Detroit and the metropolitan...

What's next, Detroit? Proposed amendments to the Detroit City Charter.
October 1, 2008... Over the next few months the Detroit Regional Chamber will review and consider proposed amendments to the City of Detroit's Charter, as members of the Detroit City Council are expected to offer several amendments for consideration. This is...

Be your own lobbyist.(VOTE4BIZ)
October 1, 2008... Every day the Legislature is in session, dozens of lobbyists (including those from the Chamber) roam the halls of the Capitol complex hoping to get a moment to plead their case to a particular Senator or Representative. But lobbyists in Lansing...

A common business agenda for the Great Lakes.
October 1, 2008... Leading business organizations from swing states in the 2008 presidential election have come together in an unprecedented manner to endorse a plan for job creation and business expansion. Nearly 30 chambers of commerce, representing over 94,000...

Reforming Michigan: what's needed in order to accomplish business growth, job creation and global competitiveness.(VOTE4BIZ)
October 1, 2008... As Michiganians, the news reports of financial turmoil gripping the U.S. are not shocking or new to us. We have been living and working under these conditions in this state for many years. Michigan has the worst economy and the highest...

The party of business: use your votes to elect pro-business change this fall.
October 1, 2008... From the Chamber's Political Action Committee's endorsements, to a look at the big races in the region, to a breakdown of the presidential candidates' campaign promises, this issue is packed with election news. We've also profiled two...

Across party lines: the Chamber PAC's bipartisan picks work for business.
October 1, 2008... The Detroit Regional Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) is the voice for business in key local, state and federal races, impacting the business climate and quality of life of Southeast Michigan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PAC is...

Chamber members for change: two business leaders hope to shake things up.(FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... Each year, state and local units of government adopt hundreds of laws, rules and regulations, most of which have a direct impact on the bottom line of businesses across Southeast Michigan. That's why the Detroit Regional Chamber encourages its...

Elections 101: you don't have to be a Kennedy to run for office.
October 1, 2008... "Plan the work and work the plan." With those words, GOP elections consultant Dan Pero offers simple but effective advice to political newcomers seeking public office. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pero, president of the American Justice...

Big races in the region: beyond the heated run for the Oakland County Executive Office (between incumbent Executive L. Brooks Patterson and Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence), there are a few other elections this November that already have people talking. Take a look at two of them here.(FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... The Stem Cell Debate: Proposal 2 A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO ADDRESS HUMAN EMBRYO AND HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH IN MICHIGAN The proposed constitutional amendment would: * Expand use of human embryos for any...

Democratic national convention: the Chamber sent its government relations employees to the democratic and republican national conventions - here's what they thought.(Convention Coverage)
October 1, 2008... Day 1 - Monday, August 25 There is a certain surreal quality to turning on the TV, seeing my favorite MSNBC personalities and knowing they are right down the street. I know what you're saying: "What kind of loser has a favorite MSNBC...

Republican national convention.(FEATURE)
October 1, 2008... Day 1 - Saturday, August 30 Everyone is on hurricane watch and the GOP convention organizers begin to change the mood and pace of the convention to respect Mother Nature. Gustav is looming! The Michigan delegation met up at a special...

Michigan's voting record: see how we compare to the rest of the country.(EYE ON OUR ECONOMY)
October 1, 2008... Michigan has a pretty good record. In the last nine presidential elections, we've voted for the winner two-thirds of the time. But there are states with better records. Six states, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee,...

Breaking cultural barriers: how to position your business for international success.
October 1, 2008... Many organizations in Southeast Michigan provide assistance on managing and establishing businesses. Some even provide guidance on how to obtain funding and customers or how to properly market businesses. These are great resources if you're...

Building green: Mark Lewis tries to beat the housing slump with a green idea.
October 1, 2008... "We are either really stupid or we're on to something" - that's how Mark Lewis sums up the efforts of his company, Community 1st Development, a collaborative partnership between Lewis/ Klein Properties and R & H Development Company that focuses...

Showing off: the Partnership promotes the region during PGA & Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.(WELCOME TO OUR REGION)
October 1, 2008... August 2008 was a very busy time for the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership staff and its investors. The Detroit Region played host to the 90th PGA Championship at Oakland Hills, and for the second year, the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix...

The young professional vote: how YPs vote this year will lead to lasting changes in their lives.(INFUSED)
October 1, 2008... Republican or democrat? That is a choice some young professionals in other countries don't have. Some people consider this election to be the most important in history because of the economic, military and other challenges facing our country at...

On the roster: join us in welcoming these new members to the Chamber. We encourage you to contact them for future business opportunities.(MEMBERSHIP MATTERS)
October 1, 2008... SILVER Doubletree Guest Suites Fort Shelby/Detroit Downtown Bill Aprill 550 W. Fort St. Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 963-8900 www.doubletree.com Opening December 2008, the Doubletree Guest Suites will offer upscale...

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.(Awards and Achievements)
October 1, 2008... Richard Zussman, CEO of Southfield-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C., has been recognized as one of the best real estate attorneys in Michigan for 2008 by Chambers USA. Chambers USA is recognized as the preeminent referral guide to the...

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss.(Awards and Achievements)
October 1, 2008... Michigan-based Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss has been honored as one of Michigan's 21st Century Innovators by Michigan Lawyers Weekly and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. The honor acknowledges firms demonstrating innovative thinking in...

Butzel Long.(Awards and Achievements)
October 1, 2008... Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Michael J. Lavoie will receive the State Bar of Michigan's Champion of Justice Award during the 2008 Annual Meeting. The Champion of Justice Award, one of the Bar Association's most distinguished honors, is...

Dickinson Wright PLLC.(Appointments and Contracts)
October 1, 2008... The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) has selected former Detroit Mayor Dennis W. Archer as Co-Chair of its National Transportation Policy Project (NTPP). Archer currently serves as Chairman of the Michigan law firm Dickinson Wright PLLC.

Identity Marketing & Public Relations.(Appointments and Contracts)
October 1, 2008... Millsap & Singer, LLC, a Missouri-based law firm providing comprehensive foreclosure, bankruptcy and litigation services throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas, has retained the services of Identity Marketing & Public Relations to provide...

Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C.(Appointments and Contracts)
October 1, 2008... Jill Miller, another associate with the Southfield office of Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss, P.C., has been appointed to the Risk and Fraud Management Committee of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). The ETA, based in Washington D.C., is...

Community 1st Development, LLC.(Appointments and Contracts)
October 1, 2008... Community 1st Development, LLC, a real estate company focused on urban residential development, neighborhood rehabilitation, "green built" homes and commercial redevelopment, announced it has chosen Tanner Friedman to promote its work, which...

Health Alliance Plan.(Community Outreach)
October 1, 2008... Health Alliance Plan, a nonprofit Michigan-based health plan, has opened a centrally located regional office in Flint to serve its growing customer base and generate new marketing opportunities in 14 counties within Michigan's East Central...

Following the buzz: the latest people, events, places, gadgets and things that have Southeast Michigan's business community buzzing.(MEMBERSHIP MATTERS)
October 1, 2008... * Earlier this month, T-Mobile and Google executives unveiled the highly-anticipated "Google-powered" phone, the G1. The G1 is the first phone powered by Android, Google's open source mobile phone software platform that gives third-party...

About your benefits: new updates and offerings that are increasing the value of your membership.(MEMBERSHIP MATTERS)
October 1, 2008... Maverick Marketing Mondays now open for lunch Looking for something new to do for lunch? Try Maverick Marketing Mondays. Maverick Marketing Mondays are the Chamber's new series focused on helping small businesses successfully market...

Up and coming: mark your calendar with these regional business events.(MEMBERSHIP MATTERS)(Calendar)
October 1, 2008... Oct. 13 [Chamber Event] Maverick Marketing Monday The Detroit Zoo-Education Studios 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. Session Topic - "Become relevant or I will ignore you!" Featured maverick: Peter Delegge, Marketing Today. Register at...