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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

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Welcomes Community to Renovated Space in the Southfield Town Center
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Welcomes Community to Renovated Space in the Southfield Town Center 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC, a Southfield-based law firm, recently completed some extensive office renovations. To accommodate their rapidly expanding legal staff the firm, located in the 4000 tower of the Town Center, updated their ninth floor office, in addition to adding space on the tenth floor.Collins Einhorn 1

The firm specializes in several practice areas professional liability, general liability, insurance, environmental, fire and explosion, employment, workers compensation and appellate.

The 42 attorneys and their clients now enjoy two new entrances, one on each floor, an elevator lobby waiting area featuring a “floating receptionist desk,” new security system/doors, passkey system, in addition to a refinished hallway, four new conference rooms with a large board room and expanded kitchen area.

The focus of these renovations was to exhibit a progressive style that is open and welcoming while maintaining a professional atmosphere. This was achieved through a new open design, use of crisp colors, contemporary artwork and stylish furniture. The community response has been extremely positive and has “wowed” clientele. read more

LTU hosts Nov. 19 Hotelling lecture on economic outlook
LTU hosts Nov. 19 Hotelling lecture on economic outlook 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Paul Traub, a senior business economist at the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Paul Traub, a senior business economist at the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Paul Traub, a senior business economist at the Detroit branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will discuss the status of the current economic recovery when he presents the fifth annual Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.

The annual lecture, which is free and open to the public, is entitled “Recovering from the Great Recession: U.S. and Michigan Economic Outlook.” It will be held in the Mary E. Marburger Science and Engineering Auditorium in LTU’s Science Building.

The current economic recovery is now more than five years old, and the average economic expansion since 1961 lasts just under six years. Traub will discuss the possibility of the economic recovery from the Great Recession being impacted by a normal business cycle contraction.

Comparing this recovery to others in the past, he will provide analysis of consumption, private investment, global trade, and federal and local government consumption and investment, as well as the Fed’s role in promoting a full economic recovery.

Traub previously was a corporate economist with Chrysler LLC for 25 years. He serves on the advisory board of LTU’s College of Management.

The annual Hotelling lecture honors the memory of Associate Professor Harold Hotelling, who died in 2009 after teaching in the College of Arts and Sciences at Lawrence Tech for 20 years. He taught courses in business law, business ethics, constitutional law, urban social issues, and law and economics. He is remembered for his keen intellect, tireless devotion, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. read more

LTU and Ford launch 2015 ‘Designing for the Future’ competition
LTU and Ford launch 2015 ‘Designing for the Future’ competition 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Ford Motor Co. and Lawrence Technological University (LTU) have again teamed up for the “Designing for the Future” competition that asks students to reinterpret the Ford Cortina for the year 2030. The prizes include more than $100,000 in scholarships.

The competition is open to high school seniors or transfer students interested in enrolling in LTU’s transportation design or industrial design programs in fall 2015. For more information, go to www.ltu.edu/architecture_and_design/design_competition.asp.

The first step for participants is to enter the competition by Nov. 23. The deadline for submitting entries is Nov. 30.  read more

Warner Norcross Ranked Top-Tier Law Firm by Best Lawyers,U.S. News & World Report
Warner Norcross Ranked Top-Tier Law Firm by Best Lawyers,U.S. News & World Report 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has been ranked one of the “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report.

Three of the firm’s offices received top-tier ratings in multiple practice areas.  Criteria for inclusion included firm practice areas, expertise, responsiveness, integrity, litigation and major legal matters, cost-effectiveness, pro-bono commitment, diversity and others.

Best Lawyers, which also produces the industry’s leading annual peer review of attorneys, teamed with U.S. News & World Report to conduct extensive surveys of thousands of clients, attorneys and law firm staff to produce the rankings.  Attorneys from each of the firm’s eight offices, along with staff from marketing, recruiting, retention and related areas, participated in the survey.  Additionally, firm clients, associates and summer associates were surveyed. read more

Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers”
Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers” 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, Brooks Kushman, is proud to announce their inclusion in the 2015 edition of “U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers’” list of Best Law Firms.

Brooks Kushman holds a national tier one ranking in patent and IP litigation, patent law and trademark law in metro Detroit. Nationally, it holds a tier two ranking for trademark law and a tier three ranking in patent law.

In addition to the firm’s inclusion, five Brooks Kushman attorneys were recognized as 2015 “Best Lawyers in America.” President Mark Cantor and Shareholder Frank Angileri have been recognized as Best Lawyers since 2009 and 2007 respectively. Both are named in the practice areas of IP litigation, patent litigation, patent law and trademark law. For the first year, attorneys Marc Lorelli and John LeRoy were listed in the area of IP litigation, while Elizabeth Janda was listed in the area of trademark law. read more

Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference
Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent Stephanie Mansfield, Ph.D. will present at the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) Midwest Biomedical Engineering Career Conference (MBECC) in Detroit on Nov. 7, 2014.

Mansfield will serve on a panel discussing alternative career paths in the biomedical science industry. In her career with Brooks Kushman, Mansfield has worked with many biomedical technology clients, focusing on medical, orthopedic and biomechanical devices, tissue engineering and consumer products.

Mansfield has nearly two decades of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biomedical and mechanical arts. She speaks regularly on intellectual property protection within the biomedical and life science industries.

Mansfield holds a Doctorate and Master of Science in biomedical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University.

MBECC is a one-day conference, hosted by Wayne State University and designed specifically for biomedical engineering students and working professionals. During the conference, students and recent graduates will learn about career opportunities from alumni working in industry, academia, government, law and medicine.

For more information, visit the conference website.

About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm with offices in Michigan and California, and represents clients nationally and internationally with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm has more than 90 intellectual property professionals specializing in various technical disciplines, and has a reputation for providing leading IP counseling with a focus on the business objectives of their clients.

Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and Intellectual Property Today. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.

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