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Brinks’ Kelly Burris to Serve as Co-Chair/Speaker at Green Technology IP Summit
ANN ARBOR – May 14, 2012 - Kelly Burris, a shareholder in the Ann Arbor office of Brinks Hofer Gilso...
OpTech to Attend, Sponsor Booth at Homeland Security Acquisition Summit
Troy, Mich., May 10, 2012 – OpTech, a Troy, Michigan-based information technology and engineering staff...
Chase Plastics Celebrates 20 Years of "Outrageous" Customer Service
FOR: Chase Plastics  Contact: Brian Bleau The Quell Group 248.649.8900 bbleau@quel...
Michigan Bike Accident Lawyer Creates State Helmet Laws Graphic For Motorcyclists
Our Michigan bike accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently created a graphic on the state b...
Tanner Friedman hires Maggie Sisco
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications has hired Maggie Sisco as account co...


OpTech to Attend, Sponsor Booth at Homeland Security Acquisition Summit
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Thursday, 10 May 2012 10:13

Troy, Mich., May 10, 2012 – OpTech, a Troy, Michigan-based information technology and engineering staffing solutions provider, will be attending and sponsoring a booth at the Homeland Security Acquisition Summit on May 15 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus.

OpTech’s presence at the Homeland Security Acquisition Summit will be led by Bradley A. Wilkerson, the director of cyber security at OpTech. OpTech recently launched its cyber security practice, which provides 24/7 network and security monitoring services, cyber security assessments, penetration testing, network vulnerability assessments, intrusion detection and countermeasures, cyber forensics, and cyber security training.

The Homeland Security Acquisition Summit will offer attendees the opportunity to interact with key acquisition executives from several organizations within the Department of Homeland Security.

Wilkerson and his team will be on hand to provide information about OpTech’s cyber security capabilities and consulting services that help businesses and governmental entities assess security risks and develop effective cyber security strategies.

The Homeland Security Acquisition Summit is hosted by the Michigan Homeland Security Consortium, and will be held on May 15 at Macomb Community College’s South Campus in Warren from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OpTech will be located in booth F11. To register for the event and for more information, visit www.mihsc.org.

About OpTech

OpTech is an award-winning professional services firm specializing in connecting Fortune 1000 and government clients to top information technology and engineering talent from coast to coast. Based in southeast Michigan with offices located in Washington, D.C. and Hawaii, OpTech's innovative solutions address the critical needs of clients in the banking, manufacturing, insurance, utility, healthcare and government sectors. OpTech offers its employees outstanding career opportunities supporting innovative companies with cutting-edge technology. Visit www.optechus.com to learn more about OpTech.

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Baker Tilly Jumps to top 10 on the Vault Accounting 50
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Tuesday, 01 May 2012 12:29

SOUTHFIELD, MI - Accounting and advisory firm Baker Tilly jumped to the top 10 from 16th on the 2013 Vault Accounting 50 ranking. Vault, a career intelligence website, provides information and solutions for professionals and students pursuing career opportunities.

Vault asked accounting professionals to assess their firm in key areas including firm culture, work/life balance, compensation, business outlook, location, prestige and overall job satisfaction. The Vault Accounting 50 is then compiled using a weighted formula.

“We are proud of our ranking on the Vault Accounting 50 and we are committed to creating an environment where our people develop professionally and have a balance between personal and professional life," said Alan Whitman, regional managing partner at Baker Tilly. “Our people are very important to us because they allow us to provide the exceptional service our clients expect and deserve.”

Baker Tilly has made significant progress in programs to encourage balance between personal and professional life such as flexible work arrangements and technology to allow for telecommuting. In addition, Baker Tilly invests heavily in its people through strong learning and development programs, formalized training, and on-going mentoring between partners and employees.

Baker Tilly has also made strides in the recruitment, retention, development and advancement of women and has been named one of the “Best Accounting Firms for Women,” an award sponsored by the American Society of Women Accountants and the American Woman’s Society of Certified Public Accountants.

About Baker Tilly
With staff totaling more than 1,400, Baker Tilly provides a wide range of accounting, tax, assurance and consulting services. Ranked as one of the top 20 largest* accounting and advisory firms in the United States, Baker Tilly serves clients from offices in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, Washington DC, and throughout Wisconsin.

The company is the exclusive Baker Tilly-branded firm in the US, which reflects its commitment to meet the ever-changing global needs of its clients.

Baker Tilly International is the world's 8th largest worldwide network made up of 149 high quality, independent accounting and business advisory firms in 125 countries, with more than 25,000 professionals. The combined worldwide revenue of independent member firms exceeds $3 billion.

*According to the 2012 Accounting Today “Top 100 Firms.”

For more information, contact Brandi Marino, Senior Marketing Associate at brandi.marino@bakertilly.com or 248 368 8778.

 
Goodman Venegas & the MMSDC
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Tuesday, 24 April 2012 10:54

2800 Livernois, Suite 170

Troy, MI  48083

Contact: Cheryl Clark                                                                                  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ph # 248.740.9090

E-mail: cclark@goodmanvenegas.com  

Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency, a Tier II automotive supplier, will display its product line at the 2012 Michigan Minority Procurement Conference on May 3rd.  This conference is sponsored by the MMSDC, Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council, and is held at Cobo Hall in Detroit Michigan from 9:00am – 5:00pm.   Beginning in the 1970’s and continuing to this day, GM, Ford, and Chrysler have taken the initiative with their suppliers to nurture a supplier diversity program.  These large corporations require their vendors to have a minority content/spend budget that must be met and monitored and their percentage of minority spend factors into their overall score to be a chosen vendor.  Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency is a certified minority supplier and has been helping Tier I, II, and II suppliers achieve their minority spending requirement for over 15 years.  This conference will be attended by GM, Ford, and Chrysler’s buying teams along with several other manufacturers including Tier I, II, and III suppliers that are looking for certified minority vendors. To learn more about minority sourcing, go to our website at www.GoodmanVenegas.com   

About Goodman Venegas:

Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency is a Tier II certified minority supplier with over 60 combined years of experience in business insurance, employee benefits, and personal lines. Our exclusive Greater Value Assessment has been helping businesses and families leverage their strengths and reduce their risks. Which means A+ rated insurance carriers will compete harder for your business.

For additional information or to arrange an interview, please contact:  Cheryl Clark–Director of Marketing. Telephone: 248-740-9090 Email Address: cclark@goodmanvenegas.com

Web Address: www.goodmanvenegas.com
 
Goodman Venegas awarded "Most Profitable 2011" by Accident Fund
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Thursday, 08 March 2012 14:54

Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency has been awarded “Most Profitable” Agency for 2011 in southeast Michigan.   Goodman Venegas has also received the esteemed “2011 President’s Club Award”.  This is the second consecutive year that Goodman Venegas has received both of these awards.   These annual awards are presented to a select number of independent insurance agencies who meet specific criteria for written premium and sustained profitability. In 2010 less than 4 percent of Accident Fund’s 600 eligible independent agencies were recognized as President’s Club winners. “Receiving both of these awards is an honor and a testament to the efforts of the Goodman Venegas team as we help our clients lower their claims, and increase profits” Regina Goodman of Goodman Venegas said. “Consistently achieving the honor of a highly profitable agency helps our clients get better premiums, and lower their operating costs through a stronger workforce”.

On January 31, 2012 Biography PTV Series released a video on the Origin of Workman’s Comp and the history of Accident Fund titled “Accident Fund Insurance Company of America”. Regina Goodman of Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency was featured in this video as testimony to Accident Fund and their commitment to keeping workers safe and their costs down.  “We work well their safety consultants and claims adjusters and in the end, all that really matters is that we get these employees home safe at night” said Regina Goodman.

About Goodman Venegas:

Goodman Venegas Insurance Agency is a Tier II certified minority supplier with over 60 combined years of experience in business insurance, employee benefits, and personal lines. Our exclusive Greater Value Assessment has been helping businesses and families leverage their strengths and reduce their risks. Which means A+ rated insurance carriers will compete harder for your business.

For additional information or to arrange an interview, please contact:  Cheryl Clark –Director of Marketing. Telephone: 248-740-9090 Email Address: cclark@goodmanvenegas.com
 
Attorney Henry Baskin Named to National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Committee
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Monday, 20 February 2012 13:44
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. – The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has named Henry Baskin, Principal of The Baskin Law Firm, P.C. in Birmingham, Michigan, to its National Legal Committee.

Previously, the Academy has awarded Baskin with an Emmy® Award for his work on the long-running public affairs program “Due Process” and with its Silver Circle Medallion for his longtime contributions to the television industry.

In his law practice, Baskin specializes in matrimonial, litigation and personal service contracts.  The Chair of the Oakland University Board of Trustees, he established the Baskin Family Foundation to support scholarships for children of single parent households attending the University.
 
Tanner Friedman Presents in Southfield Area Chamber Of Commerce Entrepreneur Innovation Series
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 09:14

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - The Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce invited Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications to present on social media strategy for area service industry professionals in its Entrepreneur Innovation Series on Feb. 1 at the office of Farbman Group in Southfield, Mich. The “Entrepreneur Innovation Series” connects area businesses with industry experts to provide insights elevating the businesses’ ability to grow and expand their services.

Senior Account Manager Kristin Priest led the seminar, titled: “Ways to Strengthen Your Social Media Strategy - Relationships.” The presentation introduced approaches and tactics for service industry professionals to maintain and engage the customer/client relationship beyond the hard sell, using Facebook as a roadmap.

Throughout the presentation, Priest offered advice for engaging, responding and analyzing target audiences via social media, using specific examples of how to build value, in addition to fielding questions from business professionals.

Priest has developed, managed, and advised social media and integrated communications for a vast array of industries. Her work has resulted in award-winning campaigns with clients experiencing increased online presence and enhanced target audience engagement.

Tanner Friedman is a strategic communications firm specializing in traditional and emerging media relations, adversity management and public relations counsel. Tanner Friedman is located in the landmark Tri-Atria Building at 32255 Northwestern Highway, Suite 298. In Farmington Hills, Michigan. For more information, please visit http://www.tannerfriedman.com

 
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