A country built on and known for innovation, the United States is now facing its most serious shortage of workers skilled in science, technology, engineering and mathematics since the 1950s. In manufacturing alone, it is anticipated that there will be …
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Butzel Long attorney named to Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Paul Fransway has been named to Who’s Who of Franchise Lawyers 2013. This honor is bestowed on only the leading franchise practitioners worldwide. Based in the firm’s Ann Arbor office, Fransway …
Continue ReadingHitachi Business Finance Ends 2013 on Strong Note
Rochester, MI, Dec. 19, 2013 – Hitachi Business Finance, a division of Hitachi Capital America Corp., today announced that they will close 2013 providing more capital to more clients than it has in previous years. “While the lending industry continues …
Continue ReadingDykema Earns 100-Point Rating in the Human Rights Campaign’s 2014 Corporate Equality Index
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announces today that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to workplace equality. Dykema …
Continue ReadingButzel Long attorney appointed by the U.S. District Court as a Member of the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder David F. DuMouchel has been appointed by the United States District Court Eastern District of Michigan as a Member of the Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel. He is one of 13 metro …
Continue ReadingGrant Thornton expands Gaglio’s role within Midwest Valuation Services practice
Grant Thornton expands Gaglio’s role within Midwest Valuation Services practice DETROIT, December 13, 2013—Grant Thornton LLP has expanded the role of Detroit-based Philip Gaglio within its Midwest Valuation Services practice. In addition to his current responsibilities as the Valuation Services …
Continue ReadingLevel One Bank partners with Toys for Tots for a season of giving Downriver
This holiday season, Toys for Tots once again embarked on its mission of providing holiday cheer to those who would otherwise go without. These efforts have been made possible with the help of Level One Bank, a local bank that …
Continue ReadingMichigan Environmental Firm Teams with a Kansas Community
Farmington Hills, MI, December 12, 2013 – The city of Salina, KS, faced a major groundwater pollution issue. Originating from a former Strategic Air Command base, it posed the threat of tens-of-millions of dollars in remediation and possible future health …
Continue ReadingLevel One Bank Expands Commercial Lending Services, Launches Equipment Finance Division
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., – Level One Bank, one of Southeast Michigan’s leading community Banks, has expanded the depth of its commercial lending services with the launch of its new Equipment Finance division. The announcement was made by Patrick J. Fehring, …
Continue ReadingBlueWater Technologies rises to #16 in key industry ranking of Top 50 Systems Integrators
For 10th consecutive year Systems Contractor News names privately held Michigan AV firm BlueWater Technologies to 2013 Top 50 Systems Integrators list SOUTHFIELD, MI – BlueWater Technologies Inc., an industry leading provider of custom audio visual integration and event technology, …
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