Fresh from Mackinac: a global perspective.(FROM THE
PRESIDENT)(Mackinac Policy Conference)(Conference news)
As the dust settles from another Mackinac Policy Conference,
it's a good time to take stock of where we are as a region and
where we need to go. Many of you don't have to be reminded that a
rapidly . . .
Garan Lucow Miller, P.C.(In the News)(Lamont Buffington receives
Detroit Science Center Life Sciences Volunteer of the Year awar
Lamont Buffington, a retired senior partner at the law firm of
Garan Lucow Miller, P.C., has been named Detroit Science Center Life
Sciences Volunteer of the Year. The award for Volunteer of the . . .
ASG Renaissance.(Awards & Achievements)(Lizabeth
Ardisana)(Brief article)
Lizabeth Ardisana, CEO of ASG Renaissance, was recently honored by
the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development (CEED) with the
Michigan Women's Business Council Outstanding Achiever . . .
The Coalition on Temporary Shelter.(Community Outreach)(Brief
article)
The Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has received a one
hundred and eighty thousand dollar ($180,000) grant form the Skillman
foundation to support the general operations of their . . .
Fusion generation: the next level of YPs.
The term young professional, or YP, no longer accurately describes
this group of change-agents. It is now the Fusion Generation - the
unification of the Gen X, Y and Millennials, professionals and . . .
Stretching beyond the mold: leadership Detroit alum tell their
stories.(FOR OUR MEMBERS)(Column)
Have you ever been a part of something greater than the individuals
involved? Was it moving? Did you remain bonded with those sharing your
experience even after it ended? Most people I've asked . . .
ASG Renaissance.(In the News)(ASG Renaissance achieved Hermes
Creative Awards)(Brief article)
ASG Renaissance was recently honored by the Association of
Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMPC) with two Hermes
Creative Awards for marketing communications excellence. In . . .
Foley & Lardner LLP.(Awards & Achievements)(Brief
article)
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that the BTI Consulting Group has
named the firm a "rising star" after a multi-year study of the
US legal marketplace and ranked the firm as one of the firms . . .
City Year Detroit.(Community Outreach)(Brief article)
Sixty college-bound young adults, some of whom interrupted their
own education for one year to mentor Detroit grade school students and
serve the community, were honored by City Year Detroit in a . . .
On the roster: join us in welcoming these new members to the
chamber. We encourage you to contact them for future business
oppor
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McLaren is one of the largest health . . .
Vote for a change: Macomb County considers a county
executive.(VOTE4BIZ)
On May 6, 2008 Macomb County voters will have the opportunity to
decide to adopt a county executive form of government. With a county
executive, Macomb County would be well positioned, along with . . .
Identity Marketing & Public Relations.(In the News)
Chicago-based Tri-Land Properties, Inc., a full-service retail
development and property management company, has also retained the
services of Bingham Farms, Mich-based Identity Marketing & . . .
A majority of those surveyed.(Awards &
Achievements)(Survey)(Brief article)
The findings are based or more than 1,700 individual telephone
interviews with corporate counsel at large publicly and privately hold
organizations with more than $1 billion in revenue. Over 40 . . .
Detroit Institute of Arts.(Awards & Achievements)(Graham W.
J. Beal )(Brief article)
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Director Graham W. J. Beal was
awarded an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree by the College for
Creative Studies (CCS) at its commencement ceremony last night. . . .
Image one.(Community Outreach )(Joel Pearlman of Image One
Corp.)(Brief article)
One in 150 children is diagnosed with autism, and more children
will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and
cancer combined. Image One CEO, Joel Pearlman recently started . . .
About your benefits.(MEMBERSHIP MATTERS)(Detroiter Online new Web
site)(Website overview)
See What's Happening on Detroiter Online
Free Classified Listings
Market your products and services to other Chamber members on
Detroiter Online. The new Web site, still in its beta phase, . . .
Automation Alley.(Awards & Achievements)(Brief
article)
Caption: * Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology
business association driving growth in Southeast Michigan's
economy, announced that the organization has been selected as a
recipient of . . .
The Community House.(Awards & Achievements)(Richard E. Rassel
of Global Client Relations)(Brief article)
Richard E. Rassel, Director of Global Client Relations for the law
firm of Butzel Long, received the 2008 Community Service Award presented
by The Community House on June 10, 2008 in Birmingham. . . .
National City.(Community Outreach)(Brief article)
National City closed more than 100 Southeastern Michigan branches
and more than 700 employees volunteered For 23 local charities at 38
locations as part of Community Appreciation Day on June 18. . . .
Can I wear my bathrobe? Understanding virtual meeting
protocol.
The Virtual Meeting Attendee
We are a long way from the days of picking up a cup of coffee on
the way to the conference room for an hour long meeting where we plopped
down in a seat with our . . .
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