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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

The Chevrolet Silverado was one of General Motors’ top-selling vehicles in the third quarter of 2026.

Stellantis Sales Tick up 3% in Q3, GM Sales Down 6%, Ford Sales Slip...

Tim Keenan - October 5, 2026

The Detroit Three automakers reported both ups and downs in their third-quarter new vehicle sales filings. Stellantis in Auburn Hills posted a 3 percent...

Arbor Bancorp Inc. has agreed to acquire Huron Valley Bancorp Inc. in an all-cash transaction is expected to total approximately $52.1 million.

Bank of Ann Arbor Acquires Huron Valley State Bank for $52.1M

Tim Keenan - October 5, 2026

Arbor Bancorp Inc., the holding company for Bank of Ann Arbor, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Huron Valley Bancorp Inc., the...

Rendering of a re-imagined Spartan Stadium, which includes a new East Tower with diverse premium seating options and year-round functionality. The $500-million project is projected to be completed in summer 2029.

Joe and Julie Serra Donate $10M to Michigan State University for Football Program

R.J. King - October 5, 2026

Joe and Julie Serra have made a $10 million commitment to FOR SPARTA, marking the largest gift the family has made to Michigan State...

The Fred and Barbara Erb Public Media Campus in Detroit

Detroit PBS Reaches 75% Funding Goal for New Headquarters, Starts Construction

R.J. King - October 5, 2026

Wayne County has committed $2 million to the Fred and Barbara Erb Public Media Campus in Detroit, adding momentum to the campaign supporting the...

AT&T has signed a lease for 157,000 square feet of office space at Travelers Tower II in Southfield, according to Newmark, a commercial real estate advisor and service provider that represented the landlord, Time Equities Inc. From right to left, Travelers Tower I and Travelers Tower II.

AT&T Signs Lease for Large Space at Travelers Tower II in Southfield

R.J. King - October 1, 2026

AT&T has signed a lease for 157,000 square feet of office space at Travelers Tower II in Southfield, according to Newmark, a commercial real...

PHINIA Inc. in Auburn Hills has acquired the stoba Group, a Germany-based provider of high-precision components, systems, and customized manufacturing solutions.

PHINIA in Auburn Hills Acquires German High-precision Component Supplier stoba Group

Tim Keenan - October 1, 2026

PHINIA Inc., a global supplier of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions in Auburn Hills, has completed the acquisition the stoba Group, a...

The $10.85 million mansion at 2756 Turtle Bluff Drive in Bloomfield Township features a custom Gunite saltwater pool with a cascading negative-edge stone waterfall feature with LED lighting.

European-inspired Bloomfield Township Mansion Hits Market at $10.8M

Tim Keenan - October 1, 2026

A lavish, European Renaissance-inspired mansion has hit the Bloomfield Township real estate market at $10.8 million. The home is located at 2756 Turtle Bluff...

Detroit Regional Partnership Releases Industrial Development Toolkit

R.J. King - October 1, 2026

The Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP) has released an Industrial Development Toolkit, a new resource designed to help municipalities and developers across the 11-county Detroit...

Ford Motor Co., JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central, and Newlab have announced the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation, or Michigan LIFT. During Tuesday’s event, Jim Farley, president and CEO of Ford, showed Jamie Dimon, CEO and chairman of JPMorganChase, artifacts from Michigan Central Station.

Ford, JPMorganChase, Michigan Central, and Others Launch Michigan LIFT

R.J. King - September 30, 2026

Ford Motor Co., JPMorganChase, the State of Michigan, Michigan Central, and Newlab have announced the Michigan Launchpad for Industrial Innovation & Transformation, or Michigan...

General Motors Co. has launched the OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform, designed to help companies manage their vehicle operations.

General Motors Introduces OnStar Fleet Intelligence Platform

Tim Keenan - September 30, 2026

General Motors Co. in Detroit has introduced the OnStar Fleet Intelligence platform, designed to help companies manage their vehicle operations. Managed through a single account,...

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