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Forefront 2020 – Issue 1

Forefront 2020 – Issue 1

March 25, 2020  | Posted by: oadmin

“To be, or not to be; that is the question. Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms against a sea of troubles.” While Shakespeare’s soliloquy wasn’t thinking of… Continue Reading  

Optimism is a force multiplier

Optimism is a force multiplier

March 13, 2020  | Posted by: Patrick O'Keefe

Optimism is a force multiplier.  There are many indications of that in life.  The Wall Street Journal recently covered the value of momentum or being in the zone in sporting events.  There is a certain positive force attributed to success… Continue Reading  

20 Years in 2020

20 Years in 2020

January 31, 2020  | Posted by: oadmin

O’Keefe is thankful to be celebrating 20 years in 2020. 20 years and counting of complete dedication and providing hope ans strategies to the business community when outcomes are uncertain and problems seem insurmountable. We thank our many clients and… Continue Reading  

Voters reject most proposals to allow marijuana businesses

Voters reject most proposals to allow marijuana businesses

November 19, 2019  | Posted by: Matthew Rizzo

In the recent election many Michigan communities voted against proposals to allow marijuana businesses. There will always be regulatory hurdles applied at the local government level much like liquor licenses for the alcohol industry, but the stigma that still exists… Continue Reading  

Forefront 2019 – Issue 3

Forefront 2019 – Issue 3

November 18, 2019  | Posted by: oadmin

We live in the age of disruption. How we acquire goods and services, communicate with others and how we live changes every day. Millenials have figured out utility is more important than ownership. The largest retailer owns very little brick… Continue Reading  

Navigating Technology Disruptors – A Forum Discussion

Navigating Technology Disruptors – A Forum Discussion

September 11, 2019  | Posted by: oadmin

Entrepreneurs face many technological challenges including managing proprietary data, implementing best practices for cybersecurity, and positioning corporate strategy for industry disruptors. Please join O’Keefe and our panel of dynamic entrepreneurs as they discuss Navigating Technology Disruptors. Lori Blaker – President… Continue Reading  

Tariffs – The U.S. is fighting a war without firing a missile

Tariffs – The U.S. is fighting a war without firing a missile

August 16, 2019  | Posted by: Patrick O'Keefe

Tariffs are most talked about in business terms. It has affected the stock market and numerous industries. While the impact near term can be painful, the question is, are tariffs the new warfare? The U.S. has issued sanctions against Iran… Continue Reading  

Forefront 2019 – Issue 2

Forefront 2019 – Issue 2

August 12, 2019  | Posted by: oadmin

There are many disruptors in our lives which we witness every day. The way goods and services are delivered to consumers in addition to the value of gathering information to make decisions are a few of the phenomenons in today’s… Continue Reading  

4 Key Points from our 7th Annual Middle Market Forum

4 Key Points from our 7th Annual Middle Market Forum

April 15, 2019  | Posted by: oadmin

The middle market remains active and (relatively) optimistic. 57% of respondents expected modest growth in the Middle Market in the year to come, while 32% believed in a neutral outcome. Consistent with 2018, 80% of responded their company or their… Continue Reading  

Forefront 2019 – Issue 1

Forefront 2019 – Issue 1

April 12, 2019  | Posted by: oadmin

This edition of Forefront deals with the auto industry. It is interesting to see the Detroit 3 exit the passenger car market where they have dominated for so long. It is a travesty to see GM’s Poletown plant close after… Continue Reading