Auburn Hills, MI—July 31, 2013—Following up on its June 7 announcement that Novi-based Amson Dembs Development, Inc. has purchased the site of the former Showcase Cinema at 2150 North Opdyke Road from National Amusement, the city of Auburn Hills announced today that GKN will be signing a 15-year lease for the property.
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The Quell Group Hires Charlotte Fisher as Director, Editorial and Content Development
TROY, Mich., July 30, 2013 — The Quell Group has hired Charlotte Fisher as director, editorial and content development, according to Mike Niederquell, president and CEO. Fisher will provide strategic communications support for clients in the financial services, law, automotive, manufacturing and health care industries.
Continue ReadingTanner Friedman promotes Lexi Cerilli to Account Coordinator
Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications has promoted Lexi Cerilli from Assistant Account Coordinator to Account Coordinator. In her new role, Cerilli will execute a multi-platform communications approach to enhance clients’ strategic communications initiatives. In addition, Cerilli will coordinate the firm’s own …
Continue ReadingButzel Long attorney Louis Theros named a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers; Will become the 6th inductee from Butzel Long
DETROIT, Mich. – Integrity, dedication and excellence are key qualities that distinguish Fellows of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Notably, Butzel Long labor and employment attorney Louis Theros has been selected as a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, an honor that less than one half of 1 percent of the attorneys who practice in the United States have achieved. Theros will be inducted later this year.
Continue ReadingLevel One Bank honored as Export Finance Lender of the Year by United States Small Business Administration
Level One Bank has been recognized as the Export Finance Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The honor distinguishes Level One as the only lender in Michigan fully utilizing SBA’s Export finance programs to help small businesses grow internationally.
Continue ReadingAttorney Todd Pleiness joins Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione’s Detroit Office
Detroit – July 29, 2013 – Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S., announces Todd A. Pleiness has joined the firm‘s Detroit office as an associate attorney concentrating on patent prosecution in the mechanical arts. The announcement was made by Kelly Burris, Managing Partner of Brinks’ Detroit office.
Continue ReadingPUSH 22 Takes Home Six 2013 IABC Detroit Renaissance Awards
Marcom agency PUSH 22 was recognized on June 27 with six 2013 International Association of Business Communicator (IABC) Detroit Renaissance Awards for the concept and design of its internal website as well as print and TV advertising work on behalf of Faurecia and Crittenton Hospital Medical Center. The accolade recognizes excellence in business communication to promote an organization’s image, marketing or programs.
Continue ReadingIPS Technology Services Signs Agreement to Provide IT Staff Augmentation Service to Company in Finance Industry
Troy – July 24, 2013 –IPS Technology Services has signed an agreement with one of the nation’s fastest growing credit card processing companies to provide staff augmentation service and other IT solutions.
Continue ReadingPRSA-Detroit Elects Don Tanner Secretary of Executive Board
Don Tanner has been elected as Executive Board Secretary of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) 400-member Detroit chapter. Tanner will join public relations professionals from across the region to lead the chapter with newly elected officers and members, along with current board members.
Continue ReadingPlante Moran’s Gordon Krater begins second term as managing partner
Southfield, Mich.— July 22, 2013 – Plante Moran, PLLC, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, announces Managing Partner Gordon Krater, CPA, began his second four-year term effective July 1. Krater, the sixth managing partner in the firm’s history, initially took the helm of Plante Moran in July 2009 and will continue to serve until July 2017.
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