Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with core businesses in the automotive, building and energy storage industries, will partner with Lawrence Technological University (LTU) to identify and validate new energy storage technologies within the total vehicle system. read more
As part of the city of Southfield’s ongoing economic development initiatives, City Council approved a request from Marsh & McLennan Companies for an exemption from personal property tax that will result in an investment of approximately $6.3 million and the relocation of 174 employees from the Detroit Renaissance Center to Southfield’s One Towne Square building. read more
Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2014. The firm was founded by Elorion Plante on Jan. 20, 1924. Frank Moran, who was equally as passionate about philosophy and team building as he was about accounting, joined Plante in 1950 to form Plante Moran. read more
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The Southfield Park & Recreation Department will host the free Winter Escape Family Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 7, from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road (enter through Parks & Recreation Building). read more
Lawrence Technological University is unveiling the new LTU Corporate Partners recognition wall for significant corporate relationships that enhance educational and career opportunities for students and alumni. A ceremony will be held on Thursday, Jan. 30, 8-9 a.m. on the top level of the Buell Management Building at Lawrence Tech, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.
Brooks Kushman Shareholder, Kristin Murphy, will participate on a panel during the upcoming Annual Collaboration for Entrepreneurship (ACE) event on Jan. 30th in Livonia, Mich. Murphy’s panel will discuss the “top 10” breakthrough technologies that have solved difficult problems and driven innovation. read more |
The Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Open House and Swearing in Ceremony, Thursday, January 30, 2014 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at our offices at 24300 Southfield Rd., Suite 101. The event celebrates our newly elected board members and renewal of current board members. City of Southfield’s Judge Shelia R. Johnson will preside over the ceremony at the Chamber’s Open House.
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By: Nathan Mueller
There was a celebration of the past with a firm focus on the future at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Walk in Southfield on Monday.
Hundreds of people made the trek from Hope United Methodist Church to the Southfield Pavilion to honor the legendary civil rights leader and continue working toward achieving his dream of equality for all. read more
Plante Moran, one of the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, has been named for the 16th consecutive year to FORTUNE magazine’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For”, which recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures.
The Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Southfield hosted “Excellence in Southfield” Awards Breakfast on January 10, 2014 to honor those who have demonstrated “best practices” in business leadership and community service. read more