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Brooks Kushman Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney Frank A. Angileri Honored as a 2015 “Leader in the Law”
Brooks Kushman Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney Frank A. Angileri Honored as a 2015 “Leader in the Law” 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Shareholder, Frank A. Angileri, has been named a 2015 “Leader in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Angileri will be recognized along with 30 other honorees at the 2015 Leaders in the Law award ceremony hosted by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on March 26, 2015 in Troy.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled for Frank for his recognition,” said Mark A. Cantor, president, Brooks Kushman. “Frank is a valuable asset to the development of Brooks Kushman and our Post Grant Proceedings practice, where he helps mentor and train upcoming attorneys. This recognition is well-deserved, and will help us continue to contribute to molding the industry’s young professionals.” read more

BlueWater Technologies Kicks Off Tech 248 in 2015
BlueWater Technologies Kicks Off Tech 248 in 2015 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

tech248Last month BlueWater Technologies hosted the first Tech248 event of 2015 which attracted over 100 Oakland County participants representing numerous technological companies and institutions.

Jeff Day, BlueWater Technologies Executive Vice President, spoke at the event about BlueWater’s capabilities in addition to the future of experiential marketing and events.

“There’s nothing we enjoy more than bringing people into our office; the Tech248 event was a great success,” said Day. We’re thankful to all the attendees and to Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick for speaking.” read more

Pepper Hamilton Partner Kay Standridge Kress Interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Pepper Hamilton Partner Kay Standridge Kress Interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Kay Standridge Kress, a partner in Pepper Hamilton‘s Detroit office, was featured in the January 12, 2015 article, “A Sidebar With Kay Standridge Kress”, published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly. This article focuses on Ms. Kress being appointed chair of the Business Bankruptcy Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. read more

Annual Survey Underway to Benchmark Employer-Provided Benefits Trends in Michigan
Annual Survey Underway to Benchmark Employer-Provided Benefits Trends in Michigan 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The Michigan office of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, formerly McGraw Wentworth, has launched its 12th annual Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey. The free survey will provide company leadership and human resources professionals with trend data to understand the leading benefit strategies implemented by area employers and to guide their 2016 employee health care benefit decisions.

“Employers need timely data to guide their health care strategy decisions in an era of rapidly changing compliance issues and market forces,” said Rebecca McLaughlan, vice president, Marsh & McLennan Agency. “Year-over-year this survey provides valid, actionable data to help Michigan employers with their talent management and business management goals.” read more

Cygnus Systems to Host Various Technology Events in Southfield
Cygnus Systems to Host Various Technology Events in Southfield 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Cygnus Systems recently moved to Southfield taking up 10,000 square feet of space in the 123.Net building, central to Southfield’s growing technology hub. The office resides on the sixth floor with the option to expand an additional 10,000 square feet.

The company utilizes IT support services, cloud services, carrier services, VoIP telephony systems and application/web development in order to help companies maintain a functioning business focus. read more

MIC Customs Solutions Expands Southfield Presence
MIC Customs Solutions Expands Southfield Presence 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

SF groupMIC Customs Solutions, headquartered in Southfield’s Travelers Towers, are renewing their lease for several more years and moving into a larger space within the building.

The new space will have a kitchen, an additional office and conference room. Currently the company is located on the 11th floor. The move will be to the 12th floor, increasing square footage by 1,000 feet. read more

Textile designer picked as Kresge’s 2015 Eminent Artist
Textile designer picked as Kresge’s 2015 Eminent Artist 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The Detroit News

Michael H. Hodges

The Kresge Foundation announced Thursday that Ruth Adler Schnee, pioneering designer of modernist textiles, will be its Eminent Artist for 2015.

The coveted honor, given to just one artist a year, comes with a $50,000 prize and no strings attached.

“Ruth Adler Schnee is among the select group of Detroiters who have helped shape an international design sensibility,” said Kresge President and CEO Rip Rapson, who notes the 91-year-old’s success in what was once a completely male-dominated field. read more

Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association creates Lawrence Tech scholarship fund
Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association creates Lawrence Tech scholarship fund 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Association has donated $750,000 to create an endowed scholarship fund for undergraduate mechanical engineering students at Lawrence Technological University.

The donation is among the top 10 largest gifts ever received by the University to establish an endowed scholarship, and the largest for scholarships from an organization. Interest income from the endowment will provide need-based scholarship assistance to recipients.

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Lawrence Tech named to national honor roll for student community service
Lawrence Tech named to national honor roll for student community service 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

PresidentsHonorRoll[1]Lawrence Technological University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, which recognizes institutions of higher education that support exemplary community service programs for students and raise the visibility of effective practices in campus community partnerships.

The Corporation for National & Community Service has administered the award since 2006 in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the American Council on Education, Campus Compact, and the Interfaith Youth Core.

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City of Southfield unveils new Sustainable Southfield public participation and community engagement Web site January 22
City of Southfield unveils new Sustainable Southfield public participation and community engagement Web site January 22 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

mindmixer 5x7_postcard (1)The city of Southfield will launch a new community engagement Web site, Sustainable Southfield, on January 22 where citizens can connect, communicate and collaborate with community decision makers and other residents about the future Southfield from the comfort of their home. To join in the discussion, simply logon to sustainablesouthfield.mindmixer.com, create your account and begin participating.

“We are excited to offer the community a convenient new tool to connect with city leaders on a variety of topics,” commented City Planner Terry Croad. “The Sustainable Southfield site will allow the community to provide feedback and input that will be used in future planning and developments efforts, as well as incorporated into the City’s new Master Plan.” read more

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