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Communicating Business – Differentiating Your Expertise with Pat O’Keefe

Communicating Business – Differentiating Your Expertise with Pat O’Keefe

June 16, 2016

Pat O’Keefe shares advice on cultivating relationships while differentiating your business’ expertise in a crowded marketplace with Michigan Business Network.

Still early for oil-related muni bankruptcies, but pain may be ahead

Still early for oil-related muni bankruptcies, but pain may be ahead

June 16, 2016

As published by Caitlin Devitt, debtwire.com It’s still early for distressed oil-dependent municipalities to consider restructuring or bankruptcy, but the double-digit drop in sales tax revenue afflicting some cities could foreshadow bigger pain next fiscal year, according to municipal restructuring… Continue Reading  

WJR – Detroit Public Schools

WJR – Detroit Public Schools

June 10, 2016

Pat O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe,  discusses Detroit Public Schools with Paul W on WJR.

Detroit Public Schools’ restructuring will require USD 214m refinancing of state aid notes

Detroit Public Schools’ restructuring will require USD 214m refinancing of state aid notes

June 10, 2016

As published by Gunjan Banerji, debtwire.com Detroit Public Schools’ USD 214m in Series 2011 and Series 2012 state aid notes will be refinanced as the distressed district splits into an “old” district and “new” district, Jeremy Sampson, a spokesperson for the… Continue Reading  

China’s Joyson closes on Key Safety Systems deal, eyes Takata acquisition

China’s Joyson closes on Key Safety Systems deal, eyes Takata acquisition

June 3, 2016

As published by Dustin Walsh, Crain’s Detroit Business Key Safety CEO says company is in the hunt for more acquisitions China’s Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. is interested in acquiring embattled airbag supplier Takata Corp. Joyson is looking to build on its… Continue Reading  

Pontiac School District restructures USD 10m emergency loan

Pontiac School District restructures USD 10m emergency loan

April 21, 2016

As published by Gunjan Banerji, debtwire.com Pontiac School District secured yesterday the approval of the Michigan Treasury to restructure a USD 10m emergency loan from the state, said Jeremy Sampson of the Treasury’s office. The terms of the loan will remain the same… Continue Reading  

After father’s death, Surnow’s sons build a family plan in real estate

After father’s death, Surnow’s sons build a family plan in real estate

March 28, 2016

As published by Kirk Pinho, Crain’s Detroit Business Sam Surnow has his hands in $107 million worth of new development projects in Royal Oak and Birmingham and a real estate ownership and management company with a portfolio valued at $275… Continue Reading  

Public School Education pt. 2

Public School Education pt. 2

March 6, 2016

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, discusses Detroit Public Schools with Alisa Zee of CBS Radio.

Public School Education pt. 1

Public School Education pt. 1

March 6, 2016

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of O’Keefe, discusses Detroit Public Schools and Flint with Alisa Zee of CBS Radio.

What will developers pay for ‘hot spot’ building near new Detroit Red Wings arena?

What will developers pay for ‘hot spot’ building near new Detroit Red Wings arena?

March 1, 2016

As published by Mlive Bids are due Friday, March 4, for an outdated municipal office building on the edge of a sizzling hot redevelopment zone of Detroit. The building at 640 Temple is located midway between the new $627 million… Continue Reading