Southfield

Top Office Leasing Company in Southfield Adds to Portfolio
Top Office Leasing Company in Southfield Adds to Portfolio 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial real estate services, was recently awarded the management and leasing assignment of a 262,107 square foot office building in Southfield, Michigan known as Onyx Office Plaza.

As the top office leasing company in Southfield, it is no surprise that Friedman was awarded management and leasing responsibilities for this well located property with the ability to accommodate a wide array of users. read more

Warner Norcross Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies for Eighth Year
Warner Norcross Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies for Eighth Year 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

For the eighth year in a row, Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has been named one of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

Warner Norcross, which has offices in Southfield and Macomb County, was evaluated on the basis of communication, community initiatives, compensation and benefits, diversity, employee development, employee engagement and commitment, recognition and retention, recruitment and selection, and work-life balance.  The organization indicated that the competition drew an increased number of entrants this year. read more

Warner Norcross Launches New Data Solutions Practice
Warner Norcross Launches New Data Solutions Practice 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

First and Only Michigan Law Firm to Provide Integrated Team Approach to Complete Life-Cycle Support for Business Data

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has launched a new Data Solutions Practice Group, making it the first – and only – law firm in Michigan to provide an integrated team approach to full life-cycle support for business data.

More than 30 experienced attorneys, records management specialists, data and information technology specialists and paralegals comprise the new Data Solutions team, which offers more than a dozen services focused on four primary areas:

  • Information governance and records management
  • Electronic discovery
  • Privacy and security
  • Employee education and training read more

123Net Expands Connectivity in Michigan
123Net Expands Connectivity in Michigan 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Customers demand their Internet to always be on, and service providers — especially those serving businesses — strive to meet this with “five nines” of availability. That is to say they aim for a service level that only allows for about 5 minutes per year of downtime. Achieving such  performance is no simple task, but is a key differentiator for 123Net, a Michigan based company offering premium voice, data, and colocation infrastructure services. read more

Friedman’s Presence in Southfield Undeniable
Friedman’s Presence in Southfield Undeniable 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Friedman Integrated Real Estate Solutions, one of the nation’s leading providers of commercial real estate services, is making an investment in Southfield in more ways than one.

As the top office leasing company in Metro Detroit’s second largest suburban office submarket, Friedman’s presence in the City of Southfield is undeniable. read more

Brooks Kushman Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™
Brooks Kushman Named One of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™ 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman, intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, has been named one of Metro Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For™.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For is an awards competition that identifies and honors organizations that demonstrate a commitment to excelling in their human resource practices and employee enrichment. Organizations are assessed based on categories such as communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. read more

Lawrence Tech to honor Levin with first Global Citizen Award
Lawrence Tech to honor Levin with first Global Citizen Award 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin

U.S. Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) will be the first recipient of the Global Citizen Award to be presented by Lawrence Technological University (LTU) on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the start of the new academic year.

The award presentation will be made at LTU’s annual convocation ceremony for new students and their families at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 in the Ridler Field House on the LTU campus in Southfield. It will also mark the conclusion of the annual President’s Global Village Project for LTU students.

Lawrence Tech President Virinder Moudgil established the Global Citizen Award to recognize individuals who have shown great character and leadership in addressing global issues and promoting international and social understanding. This award will be given annually to a person who demonstrates the passion and energy to make a positive impact on humanity through collaborative enterprise and spirit.

After serving 36 years in the U.S. Senate, Levin is stepping down when his term ends in January 2015. He has played an influential role in U.S. foreign affairs as a member of the Armed Services Committee since 1979. He has been the committee’s chairman since 2007. read more

City of Southfield approves new Miracle League Concession Building
City of Southfield approves new Miracle League Concession Building 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
The Southfield City Council approved plans from the Miracle League of Michigan and Easter Seals of Michigan to construct a new concession building at the Miracle League baseball diamond located in the Southfield Municipal Complex at 26000 Evergreen Road.

The 1441-square-foot concession building will include two Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant public restrooms as well as a locker room and accessible restroom for the players.  The building will also provide office space and storage for the Miracle League, and the concession area will be operated by Easter Seals clients.     read more

It’s not too late to enter international student robotics competition
It’s not too late to enter international student robotics competition 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2
Christian Daniels (center) and Juan Carlos Feraro explain their entry that won the top prize in the WRO-USA competition held July 26-27 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn as part of Maker Faire Detroit.

Christian Daniels (center) and Juan Carlos Feraro explain their entry that won the top prize in the WRO-USA competition held July 26-27 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn as part of Maker Faire Detroit.

Teams from the United States are competing in the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) for the first time this year, and it’s not too late to participate. The competition is open to students from elementary school through high school, and teams can register at www.wroboto.us.

The first World Robot Olympiad USA (WRO-USA) state tournament in Michigan was organized by Lawrence Technological University (LTU) and held July 26-27 at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn as part of Maker Faire Detroit. The second Michigan tournament will be held at the Cranbrook Schools on Sept. 6.

The WRO-USA national finals will be held at LTU in Southfield on Sept. 27.

An informational meeting and a “Rocket” game workshop will be held at LTU on Wednesday Aug. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. in room M218 of the Buell Management Building. For information, contact robofest@LTU.edu. read more

Artificial intelligence identifies the musical progression of the Beatles
Artificial intelligence identifies the musical progression of the Beatles 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Music fans and critics know that the music of the Beatles underwent a dramatic transformation in just a few years, but until now there hasn’t been a scientific way to measure the progression. That could change now that computer scientists at Lawrence Technological University have developed an artificial intelligence algorithm that can analyze and compare musical styles, enabling research into the musical progression of the Beatles. read more

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