Detroiter articles from September 2001

Detroiter archives from September 2001

Technology plan hits the mark.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Dear Editor: The Detroit Regional Chamber's efforts to develop the Detroit Region as a technology hub as outlined by Dick Blouse in the May and June issues of the Detroiter ("From the President") are very much appreciated. His...

Detroit 300 and 304.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... LET'S CONTINUE THE MOMENTUM Out my office window I have the breathtaking view of nearly two dozen all ships that line a brand new riverwalk complete with seating areas. Nearby, hundreds of workers scurry about preparing for one of this...

Healthy Talk.(Carpal tunnel syndrome)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common source of pain in the hand and arm that costs U.S. businesses over $2 billion in medical costs every year. If symptoms ate recognized and treatment started early, however, employees usually experience...

Who are your online customers?(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... A recent study looking at the nation's 92 million Web-connected consumers vs. their "offline" counterparts found they're: * More affluent (38, percent have household incomes of more than $50,000, compared with 12 percent of offline...

THE 100% SOLUTION.(Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Strategic Staffing Solutions was recently added to the Chamber's comprehensive package of staffing service providers. Strategic Staffing Solutions specializes in providing employees trained in information technology. With Strategic Staffing...

Ann Arbor Gets Smart.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Bet you never realized Ann Arbor has an image problem. Well, it does - in a way. The Washtenaw Development Council has won a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to help create a brand image that will tell the world...

The Amazing Brothers Sloan.(Sloan Ventures L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Armed with drive, creativity and commitment, the co-founders of Digital Detroit are helping transform Michigan into a hub for technological entrepreneurship It all began -- like every other project the Sloan brothers have spearheaded --...

Joe Chambers gets a lesson in technology-based marketing.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Throughout this series, business experts have provided leadership advice to help Joe Chambers, president and CEO of HandySolutions LLC, a handyman dispatcher service, grow his business profitably, We have confronted our fictitious company with...

Hotter than hot.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Joe, now that Handy-Solutions' infrastructure is in place, it's time to drive sales with some innovative marketing techniques. But first, you must increase your base of affiliate handymen. If you get new customers without having an adequate...

Dyro-TECH-nics.
September 1, 2001... Here's what's popping in the world of technology For the beleaguered owner or operator of a small business, trying to keep up with technology is about as easy as parallel-parking your SUV between two cement trucks on a snow-covered street....

BELIEVE IT: IT DELIVERS.(Kyocera Corp.)(Evaluation)
September 1, 2001... Guest Review: Kyocera SmartPhone I've played with a lot of electronic gadgets the past two decades, but I must tell you that I've found a new high-tech toy that finally delivers on the mobile wireless marketing hype. It's the Kyocera...

It's maintenance time.
September 1, 2001... Now that you've got your Website up and running, you need to keep it fresh and inviting It creeps up on you stealthily and insidiously. In its worst incarnation, it can be poisonous to business, anathema to the reputation -- and a real...

Mobile commuting.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Technology and productivity tips for working at home or on the road Working from home -- or "mobile com muting" -- has a nice ring to it, but it's not for everyone, and it's filled with challenges for your employees who are able to try it....

Point, click and steal.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... How to protect your business from internal cyber-villains A new millennium business must worry about much more than employees siphoning money from the petty cash drawer. Today, they also must fret about having their entire business pointed,...

Our Tech Guy answers your questions.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Dear Tech Guy, My company is concerned with the rising cost of toner cartridges for laser printers. If I buy new, we eclipse the cost of the printer in no time. Because of recent budget concerns I am seriously considering compatible or...

Collaboration is the key.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Issue: The Detroit Regional Chamber forms a Technology Action Group to develop a collaborative technology agenda for Southeast Michigan. Impact: This focused approach helps the Detroit Region become a true high-tech hub. Did you know...

St. John Health System.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Detroit-based St. John Health System signed an affiliation agreement with the University of Michigan Health System to became part of the University of Michigan Cancer Center Network, a growing group of hospital and physician practices...

DTE Energy Technologies.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... DTE Energy Technologies of Farmington Hills signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Techwin of Seoul, Korea, to form a joint venture called "energy/now[TM] Korea" early next year. The new venture will be responsible for sponsoring...

Synapz.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Synapz, a Northville-based e-commerce solutions company, signed an agreement to provide its Eclipz product to Stanley Electric, a $2-billion automotive lighting manufacturer in London, Ohio. Eclipz, a Web-based materials procurement and...

Hedge & Co. Inc.(Akebono Brake Industry Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Hedge & Co. Inc., a Southfield-based public relations, marketing communications and advertising agency, was named agency-of-record for Akebono Corp., a Japanese supplier of foundation brakes and friction material to the global auto industry....

BlueWater Technologies.(Kmart Corp.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... BlueWater Technologies of Southfield and Visual Productions Inc. of Troy played key roles in the successful re-launch of Kmart Corp.'s legendary BlueLight Special, featuring the signature phrase, "Attention Kmart shoppers." Earlier this year,...

William Beaumont Hospital.(Royal Oak, MI, opens remodeled research and laboratory building)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2001... William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak opened an expanded research and lab building. The $42-million expansion contains 127,000 square feet of working floor space on six levels, plus an additional level for mechanical equipment. Robotics...

NTH Consultants Ltd.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... NTH Consultants Ltd., an environmental and engineering services firm based in Farmington Hills, opened new offices in Pontiac and Gaylord. The Pontiac office will focus on NTH's ongoing and future products with the city of Pontiac. The Gaylord...

Collex Collision Experts.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Collex Collision Experts opened its new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art auto body repair shop on Hall Road between Romeo Plank Road and Groesbeck Highway in Clinton Township. The 38,000-square-foot repair site features...

Old Kent Bank.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Old Kent Bank opened a new banking center at 3297 Five Points Drive in Auburn Hills. As part of the grand opening, Old Kent donated $1,000 to the Morning Optimist Club of Auburn Hills. This fall, the Old Kent name will change to Fifth Third...

MOVES.(DENSO International America Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Southfield-based auto supplier DENSO International America Inc. announced it is gradually shifting its Battle Creek-based distribution operations to a Detroit-area distribution/logistics supplier through the fourth quarter of this year in...

The North Highland Co.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The North Highland Co., an Independent management and technology consulting services firm, opened its first Detroit-area office, with a staff of five, at 39555 Orchard Hill Place, Suite 600 in Novi. The company now has offices in Charlotte,...

Qualigence.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Qualigence, a Livonia-based human resource consulting firm specializing in executive search, launched reZboard, an online career center at www.rezboard.com. ReZboard allows employers and candidates access to job postings and resume submission....

Butzel Long.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Detroit-based law firm of Butzel Long formed a new Life Sciences Practice Group at its Ann Arbor office to provide complete legal services related to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries in Michigan's state-designated Life...

Economic unreality.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A POX ON LOCALLY MANDATED MINIMUM WAGES The splendid thing about economics is the universality of its laws, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age or geography. The more we try to manipulate economic laws in our favor, the more...

People On The Move.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION Bob Pearce to director of business development and Kenn Scheffer to manager of business development at BEI Associates Inc. in Detroit. David Eichbrecht to vice president of operations at John Carlo Inc. in...

White House performance.
September 1, 2001... A Mexican folk dance troupe directed by Cristina A. Huizar de Goodnough, a consultant with Detroit-based IRI Consultants to Management, performed for President George W. Bush at the first Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House. ...

Understanding epilepsy.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, based in Southfield, will use a $10,000 grant from the Metro Health Foundation for a new public-safety Initiative aimed at dispelling the stigmas and misconceptions associated with epilepsy in the...

Just for women.(St. John Health System and cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Services Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... A partnership between Detroit-based St. John Health System and cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Services Inc. is taking the fight against breast cancer to a new level by encouraging women to have their annual mammograms. Any woman who has a...

Symbiosis International.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... G. Umakanth, president of Symbiosis International, an information technology and software development company based In Okemos. received the 2001 "Emerging Entrepreneur" award from Greater Lansing Business Monthly and WLNS TV 6 in Lansing. The...

Metro Parent Magazine Publishing Group Inc.(publisher Alyssa Martina gets award)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Alyssa Martina, publisher at Southfield-based Metro Parent Magazine Publishing Group Inc., received the Headliner Award from Women in Communications of Detroit at WIC's annual Matrix Awards Dinner. The Headliner Award is given far outstanding...

Campbell & Co.(gets Marketing Excellence Award from Ford Motor Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Campbell & Co., a Dearborn-based marketing and communications firm, earned an eighth Marketing Excellence Award from Ford Motor Co. in recognition of its performance in conducting marketing programs during 2000. Campbell & Co. is also the first...

Haas Associates Inc.(gets award)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Ann Arbor-based Haas Associates Inc. was named "New Media Firm of the Year" by The Holmes Report a public relations industry trade publication. The agency was among 16 "agencies of the year" from across the nation honored as part of the SABRE...

Siemens Automotive Systems.(rated)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Auburn Hills-based Siemens Automotive Systems was named one of the world's top 10 Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises in the fourth annual Most Admired Knowledge Enterprises (MAKE) study conducted by Teleos, an independent knowledge management...

Fifth Third Bank.(rated)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Fifth Third Bank, the fourth-largest bank in Michigan after its recent merger with Old Kent Bank was recognized as the highest-ranking commercial banking company in a survey commissioned by American Banker magazine. Fifth Third ranked 20th...

DENSO International America Inc.(gets Gold Trowel Award)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Southfield-based DENSO International America Inc. was awarded the Gold Trowel Award from the Greening of Detroit for its support of the Moses Field Project in Detroit. DENSO's support included 100 volunteer hours and financial contributions...

Pulte Homes.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Bloamfield Hills-based Pulte Homes, the nation's largest homebuilder, was recognized in President Bush's National Energy Policy for its efforts in the Department of Energy's Building America Program. Pulte is specifically called "the best...

Hospice of Michigan.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Hospice of Michigan's new administrative building in Detroit's historic Brush Park neighborhood received a Tri-UMPH Award from the City of Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board and Historic District Commission. The Tri-UMPH award, which...

Wise Solutions Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Canton-based Wise Solutions Inc. was named one of the notion's top Independent PC software companies by Softletter. The Softletter 100 ranking is the latest in a series of honors for Wise Solutions. The company also was awarded Best New...

Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... The Michigan Society of Professional Engineers presented its President's Citation to Katherine Banicki, president, and John Banicki, chairman of the board of Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc. in Troy. The Banickis were recognized for their...

Deloitte & Touche LLP.(HandySolutions LLC)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Douglas Krizanic, CPA, a partner in the Tax Department and international Assignment Services Department of the Great Lakes Region of Deloitte & Touche LLP, received the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for 2001 from the University of...

White Construction Co. Inc.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... White Construction Co. Inc. in Detroit was selected as the "Minority Business of the Year" by the Detroit Chapter of the National Black MBA Association. Since its inception in 1989, White Constructions has built a solid reputation in the...

Putt putt, bang bang.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2001... Date: March 6, 1896. Time: About 11 p.m. Place: Detroit's lower east side. It was on that cold, snowy night that the first horseless carriage made its appearance on the streets of Detroit. Charles Brady King designed and assembled the...