Thanksgiving Day store closings aren’t really about you
October 21, 2016
As published by George Jones, Fox Carolina A growing list of retail chains has promised to “just say no” to opening on Thanksgiving, but allowing their employers and customers to enjoy family time may not be the biggest reason. Retail experts say… Continue Reading
Down but not out of options: How to keep IT security together in a company that’s gone bankrupt
October 12, 2016
As published by Josh Fruhlinger, CSO Online Corporate chaos The supply chain upon which modern multinational commerce depends was thrown into chaos earlier this year when South Korea’s Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy. Dozens of container ships with hundreds of… Continue Reading
The Cyber-Suite
October 6, 2016
As published by Audrey LaForest, Detroit Regional Chamber Company executives play key role in managing cyber risks In today’s digital age, technology creates endless opportunities for businesses and customers, but it also presents a number of challenges that leadership must address…. Continue Reading
Shareholder Fights Icahn’s Latest Merger
October 5, 2016
As published by Sean Kelly, Courthouse News WILMINGTON, Del. (CN) — A shareholder claims in a class action that Carl Icahn is taking advantage of his control of transportation parts and services company Federal-Mogul and its depressed share price to… Continue Reading
Icahn’s Federal-Mogul bid likely part of profit plan
September 11, 2016
As published by Dustin Walsh, Crain’s Detroit Business Experts say $281 million offer an exit play Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is taking Southfield-based auto supplier Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. private after months of raising his offer price to the company’s other shareholders…. Continue Reading
Still In The Red: One Year After JPM Closure, JCC’s Finances Remain Precarious
September 1, 2016
As published by Jackie Headapohl, Managing Editor, Detroit Jewish News One year after the Oak Park branch of the Jewish Community Center was shuttered to save money, the JCC is still operating at a loss and its balance sheet is still… Continue Reading
Education Funding with Alisa Zee – Part 2
August 16, 2016
Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, discusses the Detroit and local educational system and funding during the Sunday Edition with Alisa Zee on CBS Radio. “We are looking at 25% of students entering high school in Detroit graduating” said… Continue Reading
Education Funding with Alisa Zee – Part 1
August 16, 2016
Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, discusses the Detroit and local educational system and funding during the Sunday Edition with Alisa Zee on CBS Radio. “We are looking at 25% of students entering high school in Detroit graduating” said… Continue Reading
The Case for the American Mall – Malls aren’t dying. They’re changing.
August 2, 2016
As published by Stephie Grob Plant, racked.com The customer isn’t always right. For example, the management at South Coast Plaza would prefer that you, or I, or any visitor for that matter, not refer to the mammoth complex as “a… Continue Reading
Detroit’s USD 615m bond deal helped by market, held back by Michigan
August 2, 2016
As published by Gunjan Banerji, debtwire.com A beefed-up bond security structure laid out in offering documents, alongside high demand for municipals, has allowed Detroit to bring a USD 615m bond deal, said market participants. However, a complex financial relationship with Michigan could hurt… Continue Reading
