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Ready for Launch

By Bill Dow

How Hudson’s Detroit, the monumental, jewel-like tower that recasts the skyline, reflects the city’s 30-year ascent to become one of the world’s greatest places.

New JW Marriott Detroit Water Square Hotel Could be
Completed In December

The JW Marriott Detroit Water Square hotel under construction just west of Huntington Place in downtown Detroit could be completed as soon as December, and will begin accepting guests in the first quarter of 2027.

Lasting Impression

By R.J. King

Stealth in Northville redefines marketing campaigns using a fractional team approach.

Back to School

By Bill Dow

Cornerstone Schools in Detroit has long achieved academic excellence by working closely with the region’s business community, but now the partnership is facing a new challenge.

DAILY NEWS

Report: Michigan Needs at Least $39.6B to Fix Water Infrastructure

Tim Keenan - October 21, 2026

Michigan needs at least $39.6 billion in one-time capital investment over the next 20 years — plus about $860 million a year in ongoing...

UnaSource and MiOrtho Surgery Centers in Metro Detroit Partner with Connecticut Provider

Tim Keenan - October 21, 2026

Constitution Surgery Alliance (CSA), a Connecticut-based independent operator of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), today announced its expansion into Michigan through partnerships with UnaSource Surgery...

First Merchants Bank to Open New Branch in Downtown Royal Oak

R.J. King - October 21, 2026

First Merchants Bank is deepening its investment in Royal Oak with plans to open a new full-service banking center at 323 S. Main St....

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, an economic development non-profit in Detroit that facilitates connections between Israeli innovation and Michigan industries, has launched the U.S.-Israel Innovation Exchange. The single national platform is designed to accelerate U.S.-Israel commercial partnerships, cross-border investment, and job growth.

Michigan Israel Business Accelerator Launches U.S.-Israel Innovation Exchange

R.J. King - October 21, 2026

The Michigan Israel Business Accelerator, an economic development non-profit in Detroit that facilitates connections between Israeli innovation and Michigan industries, has launched the U.S.-Israel...

The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss

General Motors Reports $50B in Q3 Revenue, $4.1B in EBIT

Tim Keenan - October 20, 2026

General Motors Co. in Detroit today reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $50 billion, net income attributable to stockholders of $3.3 billion, and EBIT-adjusted of...

The Jonna Group Completes $40M Sale of City Center Retail Collection in Troy

R.J. King - October 20, 2026

The Jonna Group at Colliers in Birmingham has announced the approximately $40 million sale of the City Center Retail Collection in Troy. The buyer...

Brightstar Acquires Majority Interest in Material Handling Group in Canton Township

R.J. King - October 20, 2026

Brightstar Capital Partners in New York, a private equity firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, has acquired a majority interest...

Amazon Expects to Add 12,000 Full-, and Part-time Positions in Michigan for Holiday Season

Tim Keenan - October 20, 2026

Amazon announced today that it plans to hire some 8,000 people for seasonal positions across Michigan this holiday season and add more than 12,500...

Dan Gilbert Pledges $1B in Development Capital for Renaissance Center, East Riverfront

R.J. King - October 19, 2026

Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Cos. and Bedrock in Detroit, today pledged approximately $1 billion in development capital to form a new...

FANUC Opens Largest Automation Training Center in the U.S. in Auburn Hills

Tim Keenan - October 19, 2026

FANUC America in Rochester Hills has opened the FANUC Training Academy, which the company says is the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training...

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