Latest Press Release on Detroit

Ralph Gilles Anchors a Powerful Lineup at the 2010 AutoWeek Design Forum
DETROIT - The man credited with designing the wildly successful Chrysler 300C sedan, Ralph Gilles, will speak on the subject of Renaissance of Design at the 16th-annual AutoWeek Design Forum. Gilles, who recently added the role of president and CEO

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Intellitrends Conducts Study That Indicates Holiday Retail Sales Likely to Depend on Perceived “Deals” Available to Consumers
DETROIT - Consumers who find perceived deals are more likely to spend the same amount of money this holiday season as they did in 2008, according to the latest FYi online survey conducted this month by Michigan-based market research and strategy firm Intellitrends. The

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UHY LLP and Kerr, Russell and Weber PLC Host 2009 Annual Accounting and SEC Reporting Update
TROY, Mich., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- What: UHY LLP and Kerr, Russell and Weber PLC are hosting the 2009 Annual Accounting and SEC Reporting Update on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Detroit Marriott in Troy.

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Detroit Spammer and Three Co-Conspirators Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar E-Mail Stock Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Four individuals were sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Marianne O. Battani in federal court in Detroit for their roles in a wide-ranging international stock fraud scheme involving the illegal use of bulk commercial e-mails, or "s...

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Rod Hall Racing and HUMMER H3 Capture Stock Class Victories at 2009 Baja 1000
DETROIT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Rod Hall Racing once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the HUMMER H3 as the team secured both the stock full and stock mini class wins at the 2009 SCORE International Baja 1000. The #860 H3 Alpha, piloted by Chad Hall, c...

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Occupational Therapist and Patient Recruiter Plead Guilty in Detroit-Based Medicare Fraud Schemes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit resident Jaquita Lovelace and Miami resident Timothy Pierce have pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Detroit to participating in conspiracies to defraud the Medicare program, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Cr...

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BNY Mellon Chairman and CEO Bob Kelly Outlines Recommendations for Strengthening the Financial System
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Robert P. Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of BNY Mellon, outlined a series of steps designed to reduce the risk of another major financial crisis in a speech today at the Detroit Economic Club. "Consumers are saving mor...

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Six Individuals Sentenced for Multi-Million Dollar E-mail Stock Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Six individuals were sentenced today in federal court in Detroit for their roles in a wide-ranging international stock fraud scheme involving the illegal use of bulk commercial e-mails, or "spamming," announced Assistant Attorney ...

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Detroit Students Gain Competitive Edge Through Youth Entrepreneurship Training
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit-area high school junior and seniors will hone their entrepreneurship skills and learn to turn hobbies into profitable ventures at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation Regional BizFest competition. The Detroi...

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Advanced High-Strength Steel Technologies Featured on Motor Trend Car of the Year
DETROIT, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American steel industry and AISI's Steel Market Development Institute have a reason to celebrate, as the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion hybrid, which feature a number of advanced high-strength steel technologies, were selected as Motor T...

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French Ambassador for International Investment to Visit Chicago December 9 and 10
Ambassador to also Visit Detroit/I/P P(Vocus) November 24, 2009 -- Who: David Appia, French Ambassador for International Investment, and Chairman and CEO of the Invest in France Agency What: Ambassador Appia is available to meet with press to discuss recent ...

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Ford, UDM Retrain Automotive Engineers to Compete in New Era of Electric Vehicles
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 24 -- Ford Motor Company has joined forces with the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) to retrain traditional automotive engineers to develop electric vehicles of the futureFord and UDM created the Advanced E...

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MichCon Pipeline Co. Sells Natural Gas Gathering and Treating Assets
DETROIT, Nov. 24 -- MichCon Pipeline Co., a subsidiary of DTE Energy, today announced it has completed its sale of natural gas gathering and treating assets to DCP Midstream Partners LP. The assets are in northern Michigan and provide gas gathering and ...

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U.S. News & World Report/National Committee for Quality Assurance Ranks Great Lakes Health Plan among “America’s Best Health Insurance Plans” for 2009-10
DETROIT - Great Lakes Health Plan (GLHP), part of AmeriChoice, is rated among the nation’s Top 20 Medicaid health plans according to the 2009-10 U.S. News & World Report/National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) survey of “America’s Best Health Insurance Pl

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Detroit Cigar Club Picks General Cigar’s Macanudo Vintage as the Perfect Choice for Green Bay, Detroit Football Fans During MMIX Thanksgiving Bowl
DETROIT - For all those sports fans who will be glued to a TV screen before or after a sumptuous turkey feast on Thanksgiving Day to watch the Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packer football game, the

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WaTunes Launches New Trending Service & VIP Promotion Event
DETROIT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- WaTunes, the world's revolutionary social music service that offers the first ever free online music distribution service into the iTunes Store has announced its new Online Trend feat...

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Inland Waters Pollution Control to Host Community Appreciation Event and Job Fair for Detroit Residents
DETROIT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit-headquartered Inland Waters Pollution Control (Inland), a leading national provider of underground rehabilitation solutions with offices throughout the U.S., will host a community appreciation event timed to Thanksgiving that will offer a job...

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Keep Holidays Merry and Bright With Detroit Edison's Tips For Holiday Lights
DETROIT, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season gets under way, Detroit Edison reminds customers that a quick check of electric lights and decorations before installation can provide peace of mind and a safe holiday season. "Safety should be the first priority whe...

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Koenigsegg Group AB Terminate Agreement For Purchase of Saab
DETROIT, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- General Motors confirmed today that the proposed sale of its Saab subsidiary to Koenigsegg Group AB was terminated at the discretion of the buyer. "We're obviously very disappointed with the decision to pull out of the Saab purchase,&quo...

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PHC Awarded Contract Renewal for Services to Wayne County Mental Health Agency
PEABODY, Mass. - PHC, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: PHC) d.b.a. Pioneer Behavioral Health, a leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, announced today that it has been awarded a contract renewal from the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency (DWCCMHA), the

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Detroit City Barricades Forfeit Eliza Howell Park to Grandson
News Conference DETROIT, Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Taxpayers United Michigan Foundation: WHO: KEN CHEYNE, Grandson of Eliza Howell Bill McMaster, State Chairman (Voluntary), Taxpayers United Michigan Foundation ...

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Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Markets Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection
DETROIT, Nov. 18 -- Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. (NYSE Amex: CPD) has launched Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection immediately following Sun Pharma's final approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Nicardipine Hydrochloride Injection is ...

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Student Wins Over $25,000 In Private College Scholarships: Mom Shares His Secret With The World!
(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 24, 2009 ) Detroit, MI - Joshua Matthews had a dream to attend the University of Michigan. His parents shared this dream, but shuddered at the $25,000 per year cost of attending the university. As Josh threw himself into hi..

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The Chevrolet Volt Electric Car Stars in a Nationwide School Assembly
DETROIT, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- In what may be the world's largest school show-and-tell, nearly 800 middle school students and teachers in Los Angeles - joined via the web by thousands of their peers from across the country - will interact with the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle in a ...

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Asterand Announces Extension of Agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb
DETROIT - Asterand plc (LSE: ATD), a leading provider of human tissue and human tissue-based services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies engaged in drug discovery research, today announced that it has extended its collaboration with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) for

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