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UltraLevel Renovates Southfield Digs
UltraLevel Renovates Southfield Digs 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

UltraLevel 1UltraLevel, an IT solution provider, moved to its new headquarters in the 123.Net building along Northwestern Highway in February. Recently the company completed renovations making the space more like ‘home’ to its staff, customers and students.

Aside from a few offices within the suite, the entire space has been renovated. New carpet, paint, furniture, kitchen appliances, granite counter tops and so much more really makes the space come to life. The results are a welcoming reception and customer lounge, a fully functioning kitchen and employee lounge, two classrooms for UltraLevel’s IT certification training and testing programs (open to anyone), board room and an additional office and meeting space. read more

1-800-LAW-FIRM unveils new green energy as part of PACE
1-800-LAW-FIRM unveils new green energy as part of PACE 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

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Kayla Dimick

 

Those driving down the Lodge Freeway in recent weeks might have noticed a few changes to the roof of 1-800-LAW-FIRM.

Thanks to the privately funded Property Assessed Clean Energy project, or PACE, 1-800-LAW-FIRM, located at 26700 Lahser Road, recently debuted new wind turbines, carport and rooftop solar panels, high-efficiency lighting, and electric vehicle charging stations.

In 2012, the Southfield City Council voted to become the first city government to join Lean and Green Michigan, a public-private partnership facilitating economic development, the creation of good jobs and environment improvement.

Southfield’s membership allowed for the adoption of the citywide PACE program, which enables property owners to take on voluntary special assessments in order to finance improvements or construction projects that reduce energy and water use or utilize renewable energy sources, such as geothermal, solar and wind power. read more

New Year’s Resolution Ideas and Heart Healthy Opportunities for 2015
New Year’s Resolution Ideas and Heart Healthy Opportunities for 2015 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

 Looking for a few New Year’s resolutions to commit to this year? Here are some ideas!

  1. If you or your loved ones did not have an annual physical in 2014, call now and schedule one for January 2015.
  1. If you fell off the band wagon when you put an exercise plan in place, consider just making time to WALK each day. 30 minutes of walking (even in (2) 15 minute periods) can help you move your heart health in the right direction! (Park further away/take the stairs at work/conduct a walking meeting at work)
  1. If you tried to make changes in what you are eating and serving at home and are looking for ways on how to enhance those changes…start now. CLICK HERE for tools and resources for cooking!
  1. Consider learning CPR – you never know when you may need it!  CLICK HERE for CPR tools and resources.

The American Heart Association knows that making life style changes is a marathon, not a sprint.  But, if you take one day at a time; make one small positive change a day – you will be taking steps in the right direction putting you and your family on the road to positive heart health!

Mark Your Calendars!!!!

As we enter 2015, the Metro Detroit American Heart Association has many opportunities to engage your friends, family and colleagues in heart healthy initiatives.
Heart Month (February) – Friday, February 6th is National Wear Red Day.

CLICK HERE to be taken to the Wear Red Day website. Scroll down and click on “get free tools and resources”. You will be asked to register and then you will receive a link with posters, table tents, email messaging and much, much more!  You can use this as an awareness opportunity or an opportunity to start fundraising for the 2015 Metro Detroit Heart Walk.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 –  National Start Walking Day!

On this day, employees are encouraged to wear sneakers to work and take at least 30 minutes out of their day to get up and walk. It’s a great way to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity and to give your coworkers a friendly push toward a healthier life. CLICK HERE to find out more!

Saturday, May 2, 2015 Metro Detroit Heart Walk

General Motors and UAW – GM are our event Co-Chairs. The event will be held along the Detroit Riverfront on the grounds of the General Motors headquarters at the Ren Cen . This is a family friendly event for all ages!  We are anticipating over 15,000 participants this year!  If you have not already set up your team page, please email me at dawn.barrack@heart.org to get ready!  CLICK HERE to go directly to the Heart Walk website!

Dawn Barrack from the American Heart Association would love the opportunity to meet with you in January to help you put your 2015 Heart Healthy plan in place! Please feel free to contact her at dawn.barrack@heart.org or 248-936-5805 to set up a time. (She will be off starting December 20th and returning to the office on January 5th.)

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Years!

‘Design thinking’ business and product development program offered at LTU
‘Design thinking’ business and product development program offered at LTU 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Online applications are now being accepted for the next nine-week Michigan I-Corps@LTU program that helps designers, innovators, engineers and tinkerers move their business ideas from the drawing board to the marketplace.

This year’s program will emphasize Design Thinking, a product development process that goes through five steps: empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test. There is a focus on gaining customer input before fully commercializing a product. read more

​LTU Ranked 18th Nationwide for Online Master’s Degree in Engineering
​LTU Ranked 18th Nationwide for Online Master’s Degree in Engineering 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The online graduate school guide Best Master’s Programs has ranked Lawrence Technological University 18th in the top 50 nationwide for online master’s degrees in engineering.

The rankings, which can be viewed at www.bestmastersprograms.org, are based on an equal weight of program quality, as measured by U.S. News & World Report, and estimated program cost.

“Savvy prospective graduate students want to know where to go to get the best bang for their buck, and this ranking effectively evaluates which engineering schools are doing the best job of balancing cost and quality,” said Michelle Rindy, who helped put together the ranking. read more

Register now for Lawrence Tech’s spring semester
Register now for Lawrence Tech’s spring semester 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Students can register now for spring semester classes that begin Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Lawrence Technological University. Day, evening, weekend and online options are available, including many fast-track certificate programs in growing career fields.

Lawrence Tech has associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs that can lead to careers in areas such as robotics engineering, biomedical engineering and computer science.

Call 1-800-CALL-LTU, ext. 1, or visit www.ltu.edu/futurestudents to find out about registration.

For additional information, contact admissions@ltu.edu or (248) 204-3160.

Lawrence Technological University, www.ltu.edu, is a private university founded in 1932 that offers more than 100 programs through the doctoral level in its Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, and Management. PayScale lists Lawrence Tech among the nation’s top 100 universities for the salaries of its graduates, and highest in the Detroit metropolitan area.  Lawrence Tech is also listed in the top tier of Midwestern universities by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review. Students benefit from small class sizes and experienced faculty who provide a real-world, hands-on, “theory and practice” education with an emphasis on leadership. Activities on Lawrence Tech’s 102-acre campus include over 60 student clubs and organizations and a growing roster of NAIA varsity sports.

Plante Moran to host “Move over, culture. Make way for innovation” webinar on Dec. 5
Plante Moran to host “Move over, culture. Make way for innovation” webinar on Dec. 5 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Plante Moran, one of the nation‘s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, will host a complimentary webinar titled, “Move over, culture. Make way for innovation” on Friday, Dec. 5. The webinar follows the release of Plant Moran’s fourth annual Innovation Survey on Nov. 10.

According to results compiled from more than 400 Midwest organizations that responded to the 2014 Innovation Survey, the overwhelming majority of whom were C-suite executives in manufacturing or professionals service firms, a strong, positive culture is paramount for successful innovation and increased revenue chiefly because it supports one of the main drivers of innovation: employees.

Expanding on key survey findings, Plante Moran’s Dec. 5 webinar will feature three elite innovator organizations known for their innovation and strong corporate cultures: Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System with CEO Nancy Schlichting; Napoleon, Ohio-based Automatic Feed with CFO Nathan Weaks; and Chicago-based ThoughtWorks with CEO Xia Guo. The three organizations will share best practices with webinar participants to help create a culture empowered to ignite innovation.

To register for the Plante Moran webinar, please visit http://www.plantemoran.com/perspectives/webinars/2014/Pages/move-over-culture-make-room-for-innovation.aspx.

About Plante Moran
Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2014, Plante Moran (www.plantemoran.com) is one of the country’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing clients with tax, audit, risk management, financial, technology, business consulting and wealth management services. Plante Moran has 22 offices and a staff of more than 2,000 professionals throughout Michigan, Ohio and Illinois, with international offices in Shanghai; Monterrey, Mexico; and Mumbai, India. Plante Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the country’s best places to work.

 

Warner Norcross Recognized as One of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business
Warner Norcross Recognized as One of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Warner Norcross was ranked among large employers for its commitment to work-life balance, workplace flexibility and excellent compensation and benefits package.  Recognition on the list was based on several factors includingcommunicating with employees, attracting talent and creating a positive environment.  This is the fifth year the firm, which has eight offices in the state, has been included on the Crain’s list.

Crain’s Detroit asked employees to nominate their company back in the spring.  Companies receiving the best nominations by their employees were then given the opportunity to complete a survey administered by the American Society of Employers, which was further evaluated.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Warner Norcross Named One of Top Places to Work by Detroit Free Press
Warner Norcross Named One of Top Places to Work by Detroit Free Press 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The survey ranked Warner Norcross, which has eight offices across Michigan, among the leading mid-size employers in the state.  Hundreds of companies were nominated for the award, which evaluated career opportunities, compensation and benefits, management, direction and related areas.  This is the sixth year that Warner Norcross has been on the annual list.

Attorneys and staff from each of the firm’s offices were surveyed for the award.  They gave Warner Norcross high marks for offering alternative work arrangements, job sharing, telecommuting, flexible schedules and a compensation system that promotes teamwork.  The law firm was also noted for its strong commitment to philanthropy.

Warner offices in Southeast and West Michigan have both been honored repeatedly in the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Southfield Participates in Movember Mens Health Awareness Month
Southfield Participates in Movember Mens Health Awareness Month 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Movember

Movember is the global men’s health charity where men grow and women support the moustache during November. Participation begins once you sign up and become part of the official movement to change the face of men’s health. Movember is about bringing back the moustache (Mo), having fun, creating conversations and awareness and raising funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems.
The Southfield community is getting involved by decorating their doors. From the Public Library to the Burgh House, you’ll be seeing the Movember style all around town. To learn more about how to get our Southfield business involved please contact Joni McCracken at jmccracken@cityofsouthfield.com. read more

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