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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit in Pontiac provides gently used furniture, mattresses, and household essentials to families in need in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties. Its aim is to give stability and dignity to families overcoming challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, extreme poverty, or sudden crises like fires or floods. The organization’s overall vision is to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty in its community.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Resource Recycling Systems (RRS) in Ann Arbor, a circular economy and sustainable waste management consulting firm, has expanded its ownership team with the addition of seven professionals: Isabelle Borkowski, Carrie Bell, Chris King, Maggie Orozco, Ché Pomo, Katy Ricchi, and Annie White.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University in East Lansing, announced the full roster of the civic and business leaders that comprise MSU’s Green and White Council. Co-chaired by university alumnus Matt Elliott and Eli Broad College of Business Dean Emeritus and Professor Sanjay Gupta, the council will support MSU in launching a set of initiatives to help strengthen the state’s workforce and economy.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) has been designated as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), an honor that recognizes professional excellence among economic development organizations worldwide.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Consumers Energy in Jackson will be working through its Royal Oak office this spring and summer in Oakland and Macomb counties on the Four Cities Metro Pipeline, an investment the company says will help ensure homes and businesses reliably receive natural gas for years to come. The pipeline replacement and upgrade represents a $182 million commitment to residents in the four cities of Royal Oak, Clawson, Madison Heights, and Warren.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
PeacePlayers, a global nonprofit organization that uses sports to bridge divides and inspire peace, has selected Detroit as the host city for its 2025 Friendship Games, scheduled for July 27-Aug. 3 on the campus of Wayne State University. The international gathering will unite youth from PeacePlayers sites worldwide, including South Africa, Israel/West Bank, Northern Ireland, and the United States, for a week of basketball, cultural exchange, and leadership training.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Go Red for Women Luncheon 2025The American Heart Association in Southfield hosted the Go Red for Women Luncheon on April 11 at the Westin Book Cadillac hotel in downtown Detroit. The event focused on connection and engagement, while fostering an atmosphere of interaction and networking. With Local 4 meteorologist Ashlee Baracy serving as emcee, the event included education and experiences designed to help improve attendees’ health and well-being, and that of all women.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
ABC Technologies in Toronto today completed its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems (TIFS) in Auburn Hills for an enterprise value of just over $2 billion. The combined business will be rebranded TI Automotive, a name that reflects both companies’ shared focus on world-class engineering, people, and customer service, according to the companies.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Stefanini Group, a global digital solutions provider which has its North American headquarters in Southfield, has announced the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Escala 24×7, a computer support and services firm in Florida with a major presence in several Latin American countries. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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1 week ago | 
dbusiness.com | Tim Keenan
Michigan Technology Leadership Summit 2025SIM Detroit presented the Michigan Technology Leadership Summit on April 10 at the event space on the 16th floor of One Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. The summit brought together several IT leaders and thinkers, focusing on key players from the Michigan region to network, discover the latest trends in information technology, and share ideas.
