Detroiter articles from September 2003

Detroiter archives from September 2003

Rave reviews for Chamber's Leadership Policy Conference.(Feedback)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... All that we had ever heard about the Leadership Policy Conference was true--plus so much more. All of your work paid off. We cannot thank you enough. The contacts we made were priceless. Our partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber is a...

DARTA on the move.(Feedback)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Congrats Chamber! I know your team has worked very hard on this legislation! It has leaped over a ton of obstacles but it's great to see your hard work and persistence pay off! Ken Paulus, Business Development Executive Digital Detroit...

Kudos to Member Services team.(Feedback)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Thanks to the Chamber's Member Services team for keeping us well informed. We are definitely looking forward to future opportunities. We are using the Chamber as our No. 1 "meet and greet" source. Michael Lesich, President & CEO ...

100th anniversary issue.(Feedback)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Congratulations on the 100th anniversary edition of the Detroiter! What an accomplishment--that was a fabulous work of history. I think my favorite is the Brush Park home of the founder at Woodward and Adelaide. Wouldn't this be a better city...

Right up our alley: collaborations can promote region's strength.(From the President)
September 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I think it's fair to say that the Detroit Regional Chamber has become the leader in forging important partnerships and collaborations. We have partners with organizations representing ethnic diversity. We forged...

Introducing ClickonCareers.com--a workforce development tool.(Inbox)
September 1, 2003... The Detroit Regional Chamber, in partnership with the American Society of Employers, the Great Lakes Construction Alliance and the Michigan Health Council, has launched a new workforce development system called ClickonCareers.com. ...

A new name for a great conference.(Inbox)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Michigan's premier business and technology conference has a new name, but it's still an event you can't afford to miss. The Digital Drive Conference, formerly known as the Digital Detroit Conference, will be held Oct. 8-9 at the Ford Conference...

New members.(Inbox)
September 1, 2003... Welcome to these new members who joined the Detroit Regional Chamber or upgraded to the Executive Level in June. Gold * KPMG LLP Detroit Silver BASIC-Human...

Chamber wins insurance reform.(Inbox)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Detroit Regional Chamber led a statewide coalition that successfully secured passage of legislation to reform Michigan's small group insurance market by modifying how rates are regulated. Known as the Small Employer Health Market Reform...

E-government expert: the possibilities are endless as Phil Bertolini and his crack IT team at Oakland County go about the business of quietly revolutionizing the way government serves its customers.(Personality Profile)(Interview)
September 1, 2003... Quick, answer this question: What is e-government? Not sure? Don't feel bad if the right answer didn't instantly spring to mind. Phil Bertolini and his team of 156 IT professionals at Oakland County's Information Technology Department know...

Spam rules: will they mean less--or more?(Spam Update)
September 1, 2003... Have you checked your e-mail today? Are you afraid to look at your in box, fearing that you'll have even more spam today than you had yesterday. You're not alone. At a recent Federal Trade Commission hearing it was estimated that spam...

Rules for e-mail correspondence.(Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... You can reduce the risk of inadvertently entering into a binding agreement through e-mail by following these rules: * Don't say (or consent to) anything in an e-mail that you would not write down on a piece of paper and sign with a pen....

The legal lowdown on-signatures.(Technology)
September 1, 2003... E-mails can create a binding agreement. Simply clicking a button can constitute an electronic signature. As a result, you need to be aware of electronic signature laws and how to protect your business against entering into unintended...

Seven ways to prevent computer hacking.(Technology)
September 1, 2003... Security threats to information systems have increased 65 percent over the past two years, and the number of network intrusions has quadrupled. Any small business with a broadband Internet connection needs to guard against becoming a...

Privacy tips.(Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Most Web surfers expect to see a privacy policy on the Websites they visit, especially when giving our personal information or shopping online. Here are a privacy policy tips: Don't reinvent the wheel. Many sites have privacy policies....

Three short steps to application security.(Technology)
September 1, 2003... You've patched. You've secured the Net. But still, the unexpected happens. A new worm takes advantage of a security weakness in one of your critical, public-facing applications, and now you have a costly mess to clean up. The National...

Guide to downloadable programs and resources.(Technology)
September 1, 2003... Quickhead-E is a great new way to help you monitor your e-mail accounts. It performs various tasks, such as downloading headers in the background of your PC, notifying you of the arrival of new mail and providing you with a cumulative summary...

Wi-Fi tips.(Technology)(Wireless Fidelity)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... If you'd like to set up a wireless Internet or Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) connection in your place of business, here's what you'll need: * Existing Internet connection. A high-speed T1, cable or DSL connection is preferable to a dial-up...

Online etiquette.(Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... When communicating via e-mail, instant message or chat room, it's painfully easy for the meaning of your message to get misinterpreted if you aren't careful. Here are a few tips to make sure you have proper "netiquette" and your message comes...

Technology: two quick hits.(Technology)(computer security )
September 1, 2003... Network security Here are four security maintenance recommendations that can be implemented with little to no cost: 1. Keep Microsoft software updated -- Microsoft offers free updates to most of its software packages through...

Dickinson Wright: in brief electronic communication policies.(Technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Electronic communication has revolutionized the way we obtain, communicate and store information and ideas in the workplace. While technology has brought efficiencies and opportunities to the workplace, it has also introduced new risks and...

Choosing the PDA that's right for you.(Technology Central)(Personal Digital Assistant)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2003... Finding the right PDA is the digital equivalent of interviewing a job candidate. You have to know exactly what you're looking for in order to make your business life easier and improve your productivity. To learn more about this exciting...

A landmark event: Detroit hosts the prestigious U.S.-Arab Economic Forum.
September 1, 2003... One world. Two Cultures. Endless Possibilities" is the theme of the U.S.-Arab Economic Forum coming to Detroit, Sept. 28-30. Hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and the Detroit Regional Chamber, this landmark event will provide...

The HIPAA headache.(Health Care Central)(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
September 1, 2003... The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has impacted employee benefit plans in many ways. Key sections include: * Portability provisions -- These make group health coverage more accessible for individuals who change...

Benchmarks: awards * honors * accolades.(The Network)
September 1, 2003... The following honoree is a Gold-level member of the Detroit Regional Chamber United Way Community Services presented its Richard F. Huegli Award for Program Excellence to the Program for Exceptional Families, a program of Dearborn-based...

People in the news * people on the move; advertising.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Marianne Fey to executive vice president, group account director at McCann-Erickson Detroit in Troy.

People in the news * people on the move; architecture/construction.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ron Moran to director of development and government relations for Ghafari Associates LLC in Dearborn. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

People in the news * people on the move; banking/finance.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Jim Szumko to the mortgage team at University Bank in Ann Arbor. Jon Shamus to vice president and controller at Peoples State Bank in Madison Heights. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

People in the news * people on the move; employment services.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Richard Ramsey to senior vice president and Jennifer Schaefer to regional senior vice president of Lee Hecht Harrison's Central Region, covering Michigan and five other states. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

People in the news * people on the move; entertainment.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Tony Brolick to senior vice president of marketing and finance and Juliette Okotie-Eboh to vice president of community affairs at MGM Grand Detroit Casino in Detroit. Also: Troy Hammie to director of slot operations, Claudia Quiroz to slot...

People in the news * people on the move; health care.(On the Job)(Health Alliance Plan and Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Richard Rauscher to vice president of Information Technology and Biomedical Informatics and chief information officer at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Terence Thomas Sr. to senior vice...

People in the news * people on the move; insurance.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Phillip Lyon to partner-owner at ALCOS Inc. in Sterling Heights.

People in the news * people on the move; legal.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Thomas Spillane Jr. to partner in the Business Law Department at the Detroit office of Foley & Lardner. Bridgette Carr to associate in the Health Care Group, Christopher McCleary to associate in the Business and Finance Group and David...

People in the news * people on the move; manufacturing.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Barbara Long to vice president of the new Alpha Business Unit and Rich Tajer to vice president of Connector Operations at Yazaki North America Inc. in Canton.

People in the news * people on the move; marketing/public relations.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Sarah Krueger to account coordinator at Eisbrenner Public Relations in Troy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nicole Sharafi to assistant media buyer at The Berline Group in Bloomfield Hills. Tanya Henze-Palazzolo to senior designer at...

People in the news * people on the move; real estate.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Daniel Dolsen to senior vice president, city leader at the Detroit office of Trammell Crow Co. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jerry Shaba to sales associate at Insite Commercial Group/TCN Worldwide in Southfield. Mark London to director...

People in the news * people on the move; technology.(On the Job)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Kathleen Norton-Schock to tri-state marketing manager (Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky) for the Southfield office of Computer Associates International Inc.