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Ford to exhibit at NVBDC veteran business conference in Detroit
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Ford Motor Company will attend and exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit from Oct. 4-6, giving veteran-owned businesses direct access to supplier and procurement conversations.
Dell Technologies to exhibit at NVBDC national conference in Detroit
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Dell Technologies will attend and exhibit at the 2026 NVBDC National Conference in Detroit, giving veteran-owned businesses direct access to company representatives and potential supplier opportunities.
Michigan Vlasic Classic raises $20,000 for cannabis justice groups
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Vlasic Labs’ third annual Michigan Vlasic Classic at St. John’s Resort raised $20,000 for cannabis prisoner release and re-entry efforts, while giving recently freed Antonio Wyatt a first-day-of-freedom reunion with the cannabis community.
Detroit Disruptors launch as city’s first pro 40+ pickleball team
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The Detroit Disruptors have launched as Detroit’s first professional pickleball team for players age 40 and over, entering the 2026 Champion Series season tied to Major League Pickleball.
MI Roof Pro launches free roof giveaway for Michigan homeowners
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MI Roof Pro has opened nominations for a community give-back program that will provide one Michigan family or homeowner with a fully installed roof replacement.
Detroit senior housing project fully opens on historic Lewis College campus
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Dr. Violet T. Lewis Village is now fully complete in Detroit after the East Building received its certificate of occupancy June 29 and leasing begins July 22. The $29.3 million redevelopment turns the former Lewis College of Business campus into…
Columbia Marking Tools warns poor part marking can drive scrap and traceability costs
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Columbia Marking Tools says permanent part identification is key to quality control, warranty tracking and traceability for manufacturers.
Great Lakes region unveils sustainable agriculture action plan
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The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers have released a regional Action Agenda aimed at improving coordination, monitoring and knowledge-sharing across sustainable agriculture efforts.
Manitou Beach aims to become Michigan’s wine tasting hub
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Manitou Beach Village is rolling out a walkable wine-and-shopping concept that links local boutiques with tasting rooms from Michigan wineries.
Paramount Roofing adds David Mikho to Metro Detroit sales team
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Paramount Roofing hired Sterling Heights native David Mikho as a sales representative on July 16, 2026, adding a local hire to its Metro Detroit operation.
Detroit Legacy Tours opens July 1 with walking tours of downtown, Paradise Valley and Black Bottom
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Detroit Legacy Tours is launching July 1, 2026, with small-group walking tours focused on downtown Detroit and historic Black neighborhoods.
NVBDC to unveil expanded veteran business growth plan in Detroit
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The National Veteran Business Development Council will launch its NVBDC 3.0 vision at its 2026 national conference in Detroit on Oct. 4-6. The new push aims to help veteran-owned businesses move beyond certification with supplier readiness,…
Express Wages adds earned wage access at Southfield child care center
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Express Wages is expanding into early childhood education through a new partnership with Geniuses On Board Child Development & Learning Center in Southfield, Michigan.
Michigan physician honored for leadership in pulmonary and sleep medicine
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Peggy N. Rahal, M.D., F.C.C.P., a Shelby Township physician and Medical Co-Director of Troy Sleep Center, PLC, is being recognized for nearly two decades of work in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.
Shipt, Congressional Hunger Center launch year-long hunger research partnership
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Shipt has become the new Cornerstone Sponsor of the Congressional Hunger Center’s Root Causes initiative in a year-long partnership announced during Hunger Action Month.
Detroit to host PuLSE Institute civil rights leadership dinner July 29
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The PuLSE Institute will hold its 2026 National Civil Rights Leadership Dinner on July 29 at the Detroit Athletic Club, bringing leaders from business, government, philanthropy, labor, faith and community groups to Detroit.
Marconi Society names first Institute Award winners
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The Marconi Society announced its inaugural Institute Award recipients on July 23, 2026, honoring three researchers for work in artificial intelligence, internet resilience and wireless communications.
PuLSE Institute to host national civil rights leadership dinner in Detroit
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The PuLSE Institute will hold its 2026 National Civil Rights Leadership Dinner on July 29 at the Detroit Athletic Club, bringing together leaders from across sectors to honor civil rights, civic leadership and economic justice.
Mavvrik, HTC Global Services team up on AI cost governance
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Mavvrik and HTC Global Services announced a strategic partnership on July 22, 2026 to help enterprises manage the rising, consumption-based costs of Agentic AI. The integration brings Mavvrik’s governance tools into HTC MAiGE to give customers…
RunSafe CEO to address U.S. connected vehicle rule at Detroit cybersecurity summit
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RunSafe Security Founder and CEO Joseph M. Saunders will speak at the Automotive Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Detroit on July 29-30 about the BIS Connected Vehicle Rule and what OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers need to do to comply.
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