DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 9 CDB 3/29/2007 1:57 PM Page 1

April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 9 OTHER VOICES: How to fix the property-tax pop-up mess

There is no doubt that the Proposal A, the taxable tent of Proposal A, how do we fix low-market rates will increase to sult in an average tax savings of 30 lackluster Michigan econo- value of all existing this mess? The answer is surpris- the average and homes that have percent to the new home buyer with my has had a negative effect homes, and hence each ingly simple and significantly fair- been taxed at higher rates will ex- no decrease in funds available to on home values in Michi- home’s tax bill, is already er. It is also revenue-neutral and perience a decrease to the average. the city, county or state. gan. But what about the adjusted for inflation in maintains the current cap for If you choose not to sell your home, This method is fair to both buy- pop-up tax — how has that the same manner, the ex- those who chose not to move. you will continue to enjoy the ben- ers and seller. It continues to pro- affected house prices? tra taxes collected on the Because property values appre- efits of an inflation-rate cap on tect existing home owners. Over Homes, like cars, are homes that changed own- ciate at different rates in different your taxable value. time, it brings everyone toward the now purchased based upon ership create an excess. areas, each community has a dif- This ratio is simple to calculate middle, rather than polarizing tax monthly payment, not total The Headlee Amendment ferent ratio of total taxable value to and would be available from your bills at the high and low ends. It price. When a buyer meets requires the municipality total State Equalized Value. Rather assessor. The ratio of TXV to SEV does not discourage home sales. It with a mortgage lender, Michael LeVan to eliminate the excess by than bring all sold properties up to in Grosse Pointe Park last year, for will actually raise transfer-tax rev- they determine what the rolling back its overall the maximum ratio of 100 percent example, was 70.1 percent. Thus, if enues to the county and state by re- buyer can spend per month on millage rate. Thus, the large extra of SEV, the objective should be to you purchased a new house there energizing the real estate market. housing expenses — principal, in- taxes paid by a few new home own- bring everyone to the average ratio last year, your taxable value would And, last, it is revenue-neutral. terest, taxes and insurance. The to- ers effectively create tiny rebates of all sales in that community that be set at 70.1 percent of the current Michael LeVan is a Realtor with tal loan amount, and hence the for all of the other property owners. year. Thus at the time of sale, SEV rather than 100 percent as is Adlhoch & Associates in Grosse purchase price that they can pay, Since this was clearly not the in- homes that have been taxed at be- currently the case. This would re- Pointe Woods. is merely a byproduct of the inter- est rate and the monthly payment that they can afford. Because real estate taxes are a component of that monthly payment, any in- crease in taxes reduces the amount available to pay interest and prin- cipal. This reduction in the amount available for the mortgage BUSINESS CHECKING. payment means a smaller loan amount, which in turn reduces the amount that a buyer can pay for a NOW with MORE FREE. home. A $300 monthly tax increase reduces a buyer’s purchasing pow- er by $50,000. That means buyers get less house for the money and •Free online banking sellers get less for their homes. Where does all of that extra tax money go? From the government’s •Free online bill payment point of view, the answer is nowhere. For a new home owner, the pop-up tax will subtract thou- • Free unlimited QuickBooks® sessions sands of extra dollars from your wallet, but won’t add a penny to the budgets of your city, county or • Free enrollment in points from National City®, state. With the small exception of a few extra dollars to the Michigan where checks you write, CheckCard transactions, Education Fund, the rest of those online bill payments and more, will earn you dollars are “washed away.” In fact, your hefty tax increase actually valuable rewards. And, earn rewards faster acts as a subsidy to lower the in- by combining points earned on business and creases of your neighbors’ taxes. While this was certainly not the personal accounts. intent of the Legislature, it is a fact in scores of Michigan communities whose tax revenues are capped by Put one of our Business Checking accounts the Headlee Amendment. to work for you. The Headlee Amendment re- quires that a municipality’s total tax revenues from existing proper- To sign up, stop by any branch, ties may only increase at a rate 1-888-NCB-4BIZ (622-4249) equal to the increase in the Con- call , sumer Price Index. Since under or visit NationalCity.com.

LETTERS CONTINUED ■ From Page 8 orado company to provide new- hire employee-reporting services. They were chosen even though a Michigan company, who is the proven subcontractor in the cur- rent new-hire contract, offered a price fully 35 percent less. The state didn’t even try to broker a so- lution to keep this work here. Sure, it’s only five jobs and the tax revenue and profits that could be kept inside our state aren’t huge numbers, but it portrays an atti- tude. Michigan needs to have confi- dence in and stand behind its tal- ented workforce by beginning to award state contracts to local com- BUSINESS BANKING • PERSONAL BANKING panies. If Michigan doesn’t try to keep the business it has, how does INVESTMENTS • MORTGAGE LOANS it expect to attract new business? Joan Duguay President QuickBooks is a registered trademark of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries. National City does not supply QuickBooks software. You may use any version Data Direction Inc. of QuickBooks that is currently supported by Intuit. Online bill payment is free for new enrollees after 3/25/07. Points from National City is a National City Corporation® Southfield registered service mark. Member FDIC • ©2007, National City Corporation®

DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 10 CDB 3/29/2007 3:40 PM Page 1

Page 10 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007 BRIEFLY NAWBO honors 11 women Riverfront festival starts June 22 otherwise offer a music programs 2 Ann Arbor firms get funding business school includes courses to offer one. in leadership theory and practice, The National Association of A six-day festival on Detroit’s — Sherri Begin from Pre-Seed Capital Fund strategic thinking, communica- Women Business Owners Greater De- riverfront is scheduled for late Two Southeast Michigan compa- tion, ethics, and team and organi- troit Chapter honored 11 women June, to be highlighted on its final nies have received funding from zational leadership. March 15 at its annual awards lun- night by the 49th annual Target Royal Oak Ford workers ask the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund. The program consists of 12 to 13 cheon. They were: Fireworks on June 27. to decertify UAW local Pixel Velocity of Ann Arbor, courses totaling 36 to 39 credits. Ⅲ Marian Ilitch, Ilitch Holdings, Detroit International River which makes smart cameras for Admission requirements and a Detroit, Pinnacle Award. Days, organized by the Detroit Employees at Royal Oak Ford the security and surveillance and list of core classes are available at Ⅲ Ronia Kruse, OpTech L.L.C., De- Riverfront Conservancy, The Parade have filed a petition with the Na- medical-imaging markets, re- www.walshcollege.edu/pages/866. troit, Diversity Champion Award. Co. and General Motors Corp., will tional Labor Relations Board to decer- ceived $250,000, which was asp. Ⅲ Lizabeth Ardisana, ASG Re- start June 22 and will help inaugu- tify United Auto Workers Local 228 as matched by $250,000 in funding Applications can be made online naissance, Dearborn, Rainmaker rate the new RiverWalk. the bargaining representative for from individual angel investors. at www.walshcollege.edu/pages/ Free entertainment including the dealership’s service workers. Award. OTO Medicine of Ann Arbor, 105.asp, or in-person on any Walsh Ⅲ live music, exhibitions, games and About 35 employees are repre- Anne Doyle, Anne Doyle Strate- which makes medicines to reduce campus during “Walk-in Wednes- carnival events will be featured sented under the bargaining unit, gies for Leaders, Auburn Hills, noise-induced hearing loss re- days” from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Breakthrough Award. from the Gabriel Richard Plaza & which includes technicians, ser- For more information, call (800) vice and parts workers, body shop ceived $107,000, which was Ⅲ Elizabeth Blondy, Canine to Pavilion near the RiverWalk’s east 925-7401 or (248) 823-1610. personnel and porters. matched by a U.S. Small Business Five/Detroit Dog Daycare, Detroit, end to the GM Plaza & Promenade — Joanne Scharich The NLRB is reviewing the peti- Innovation Research grant of Up and Coming Award. and beyond. tion and is expected to decide $107,000. Ⅲ Karen Smith Kienbaum, — Robert Ankeny whether to allow a decertification Ann Arbor Spark, a business-sup- Group increases reward for Karen Smith Kienbaum & Associates, vote within the next few weeks, port and incubator nonprofit orga- Detroit, Words of Wisdom Award. reporting software piracy Sphinx hires manager said Warren Dolbeer, a Royal Oak nization, administers the fund Ⅲ Lynda DePlaunty Earhart, Ford technician and chairman of through an $8 million grant from The Business Software Alliance is Oakland County Planning & Economic for New York City the dealership’s bargaining unit. the state’s 21st Century Jobs Fund. offering Detroit area employees up Development Services, Pontiac, Red The Sphinx Organization has hired The employees voted 22-12 in The grants are in the form of con- to $200,000 for information on soft- Tape Buster Award. a New York City-based manager to Ⅲ February 2006 to organize. vertible, interest-bearing loans. ware piracy where they work. The Lisa Stern, Big Communica- oversee its programs and fundrais- — Sheena Harrison Should the companies get further previous cap on an individual re- tions, Ferndale, Warrior Award. ing in the city. equity funding, the loans would ward was $50,000. Ⅲ Joanne Ulnick, Ducker World- Patricia Ann Neely, who previous- convert to investments by the fund, According to Maranda Donato, wide, Troy, Global Business ly served as executive director of FormTech site sold with the evaluation to be deter- compliance marketing manager Award. the Collegiate Chorale in New York, Austin, Texas-based AIC Ventures mined at the time of the funding. for the Washington-based trade as- Ⅲ Gail Perry-Mason, Money Mat- will oversee Sphinx’s annual has acquired the FormTech Indus- — Tom Henderson sociation for software manufactur- ters for Youth, Grosse Pointe Farms, Carnegie Hall concert, its Harlem tries site on Glendale in Detroit. ers, reward size is based on the Giving Spirit Award. Quartet composed of prior first- The purchase price was not dis- scope of the piracy at a particular Debbie Dingell, executive direc- place winners of the Sphinx Com- closed but the investment is part of Walsh offers new degree program organization. tor, public affairs and community petition, and its Classical Connec- a $300 million investment fund. Walsh College is offering a new Confidential reports can be relations, General Motors Corp., re- tions program, an in-school FormTech is an automotive sup- master of science in strategic lead- made at www.bsa.org or by calling ceived the Greater Good Award. curriculum that allows elemen- plier of forged metal parts. ership degree program. (888) 667-4722. — Joanne Scharich tary and middle schools that don’t — Jennette Smith The program at the Troy-based — Tom Henderson

biomass

solar

geothermal

hybrids ask us what's next wind fuel cells

biodiesel

ethanol

thermal recovery

hydrogen

technology validation

financing

461 Burroughs | Detroit, MI 48202 policy 313.833.0100 www.nextenergy.org commercialization DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 11 CDB 3/29/2007 3:13 PM Page 1

April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 11

A CONVERSATION WITH The green scene See a list of LEED projects in Southeast Michigan and stories James on local companies that are Newman, doing well by going green on Newman Consulting www.crainsdetroit.com/green. Group L.L.C. Business of Green

Crain’s reporter Jennette Smith talked to James Newman, managing partner of Newman Consulting Group L.L.C., about green building trends in Southeast Michigan. Newman Consulting is a Bloomfield Hills- based environmental building consultancy. What’s driving corporate interest toward LEED certifications, sustainability plans and other “green” Cost benefit investments? While some of it is certainly due to people becoming more aware that they can contribute something toward helping the Businesses pay more to be environment, much of it is LEED certification attributable to people realizing that these very same things can lower LEED-certified but say their energy costs, which are only can cost a little or a lot going to keep going up. Are there opportunities to a renewed the third-party stamp How much does it cost to seek LEED? It depends. interest in green policies for “There are inexpensive green buildings and more-expen- Southeast Michigan? What are they? sive green buildings,” said Paul Goldsmith, associate-oper- Renewed? We’re just getting off the of approval is worth it ations at Southfield-based Harley Ellis Devereaux. ground. The local chapter of the U.S. A 2004 study by Davis Langdon, a construction consulting Green Building Council works with group based in London, England, analyzed 600 projects in 19 municipalities and counties to help BY JENNETTE SMITH ing Council, provides external valida- states, reporting that LEED-seeking buildings with enhanced them to adopt green policies in their CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS tion of green buildings. The choice features might add up to 3 percent to the design specifications and in their for a project to go LEED may add cost. However, results varied greatly by purchasing policies. hen Madonna University de- tens of thousands of dollars to the project and by region, and the study con- One of the things being done in cided to build a new sci- cost; in other cases consultants say Chicago and other municipalities is to cluded that a majority of buildings can W ence and media building at the least-stringent LEED-certified achieve LEED goals without higher cost. move building permit applications for its Livonia campus, the decision to standards can be achieved with little A review of green schools by author buildings that are applying for LEED make it a green project that saved (Leadership in Energy and extra spending (See box, this page). and former director of financing for en- energy and used recycled materials Environmental Design) Certification to In addition, as more architects ergy efficiency and renewable energy was a given. the top of the list. In some and contractors be- at the U.S. Department of Energy Greg The decision to make it LEED-cer- municipalities this can shave the time come Kats found green schools cost 1.5 per- tified and take on costs that would required for a permit from 3 months LEED- cent to 2.5 percent more to build but to 2 weeks, thus allowing a building to add 2 percent to 5 percent to the $20 Goldsmith accred- provide financial benefits 10 to 20 get “out of the ground” faster. million project came next. For ited and times as large such as energy and water savings, re- Interestingly enough, Michigan is Madonna and other real estate pro- the real duced illness and reduced staff turnover. eighth highest among the 50 states in ject owners that estate in- Now that more architects and contractors are terms of green buildings. Five of the seek LEED certi- dustry versed in LEED, experienced consultants might states which are ahead of us — fication, part of learns more spend more in one area and save in another. For Washington, Oregon, California, New the decision is York and Pennsylvania — all have about inte- example, better insulation means smaller heating the third-party policies which encourage building grating and cooling systems are needed. stamp of ap- green and sustainable. So we’re not green prac- A project owner will typically come up proval. doing too badly considering we have tices into with a dream list of features and then “Our concern no help from our government or our everyday busi- eliminate some to meet the budget, utilities. The only available assistance was if we didn’t ness, costs are which can mean a project ends up at this time is from nonprofit do it, we would expected to fall. LEED-certified instead of LEED organizations or foundations. constantly be ex- Kujawa LEED stan- gold. A project with more premium I would welcome comments from our plaining that we dards are points-based and features might cost 20 percent more, legislators or our utilities. did this (green project),” said Sister there are big differences in while a basic LEED-certified project What LEED trends have you observed Rose Marie Kujawa, Madonna Uni- going after basic LEED may cost no more, Goldsmith said. in Southeast Michigan? There seems versity president. “We need to mod- certification com- Fees for design and construction re- to be a lot of interest in education, el behaviors that others will follow. pared with LEED sil- view through the U.S. Green Building health care and some manufacturing We decided this was the proper companies. We are already seeing ver, gold or platinum Council for certification are minimal, choice.” big-box retailers such as Wal-Mart, designations. For exam- starting at $1,750 and topping LEED, or Leadership in Energy Lowe’s and Home Depot (turning to ple, Madonna University’s out at $17,500 for the largest and Environmental Design, is a cer- greener buildings), as well as many documentation indicates points projects. See usgbc.org tification and ratings system for others who are realizing the benefits. for specific items such as water-use for more information. green buildings. The LEED system, There have been studies showing — Jennette Smith that bringing more natural daylight administered by the U.S. Green Build- See LEED, Page 12 into selling spaces increased the sales in those spaces by 10 (percent) to 15 percent. The U.S. Green Building Council is putting the finishing touched on LEED for homes and for neighborhood developments, and is working on LEED for retail new construction. The architectural and engineering magazines are showcasing many products that contribute to better indoor — and outdoor — environments, and they all have one to three articles per issue on sustainability and building green.

If you know someone interesting you would like Jennette Smith to interview call (313) 446-0414 or write jhsmith PHOTO COURTESY OF MADONNA UNIVERSITY @crain.com Officials at Madonna College decided LEED certification was the proper choice for its new science and media building even though it would add 2 percent to 5 percent to the cost of construction. Groundbreaking for the building is scheduled for this fall. DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 12,13 CDB 3/29/2007 3:14 PM Page 1

Page 12 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007

FOCUS:BUSINESS OF GREEN LEED: Certification costs mor ■ From Page 11 TAX AND ASSURANCE reduction and innovative design. The points needed are higher for GOING GREEN WHILE the higher levels of certification. Madonna University plans to SAVING SOME GREEN pursue a silver certification level ■ Use EPA Energy Star-rated with features including a green copiers, fax machines and other roof, construction materials made office equipment. BUSINESS from recycled items or materials ■ Turn off computers and other CONSULTING that are quickly replenished like devices when they’re not needed. bamboo, natural and energy-effi- ■ Buy paper and plastic products cient lighting, and waterless uri- containing at least 30 percent nals. The architect on the project is post-consumer recycled content. Detroit-based SmithGroup. ■ Use low-flow water fixtures and What else would you say about someone who saves The project is set to break ground install dual-flush toilets or low-flow in September and open by April or waterless urinals. FINANCIAL you thousands of dollars on taxes, helps you recruit 2009. Besides serving as a working ■ Set copy machines and printers PLANNING the perfect executive for your company, trains your example of sustainable design, it to default to double-sided copying and printing. employees to build profitable customer relationships will house the university’s new en- vironmental science program, Ku- ■ Move thermostat settings up 1 and helps you plan for a prosperous future? Not to jawa said. to 2 degrees in the summer and mention someone who knows your kids and pets by For LaSalle Bank Midwest’s Troy down 1 to 2 degrees in the winter. headquarters building, LEED cer- ■ Recycle construction waste and 5750 name, knows if you love sushi or hate it and helped tification gives a third-party nod return carpeting, ceiling tiles and other materials to manufacturers. to green-building practices en- N EW K ING S T. you pick out your last car, which you also love.If ■ hanced in recent years with an up- Use energy-efficient lighting such S UITE 200 we’re not talking about your accountant, maybe you as compact fluorescent light bulbs. dated green roof and cooling sys- ■ T ROY 48098 should be talking to us. We’d love to get to know you. tem. The building applied for Establish a carpooling program, and provide workplace showers 248.952.5000 LEED gold certification and is ex- Come visit us at www.rehmann.com. and bicycle storage to get pected to find out if it qualifies commuters out of their car. soon. Plus there are lots of LEED 28552 ■ Separate and recycle paper, points available for relatively sim- O RCHARD L AKE R D . cardboard, glass, plastic, metal ple business policies like recycling and batteries. FARMINGTON H ILLS waste, a practice that saves the Source: Newman Consulting Group L.L.C. 48334 bank $20,000 a year, said Kevin 248.855.8100 Kmet, first vice president and the The university pays the owner of manager of the team that has the wells a fixed rate for 30 years, worked on the certification. compared with paying for energy “For us it’s a no-brainer,” he said. use such as natural gas with rates “Whatever is good for the bottom that are moving up, Veryser said. line doesn’t have to be bad for the However, the university passed environment.” on using sensors at a cost of $40,000 Similarly, Lawrence Technological to determine if natural light in University opted to add many premi- rooms was sufficient enough to au- um green fea- tomatically tures to its $14 turn off lights. million A. Al- Instead, there is fred Taubman a room occu- Student Ser- pancy-based vices Center in sensor system, Southfield, Veryser said. Let Our Chefs Amaze You Tonight which applied The upgraded for LEED silver lighting feature certification. had less-tangi- The architect ble educational was Harley Ellis benefits for stu- Devereaux of dents to learn Southfield. about green Joseph building. Veryser, univer- Institutions sity architect and businesses and director for that pursue LTU’s center for LEED status sustainability, have different said documenta- motivators. tion and project Ryan Kline, tracking for the Turner Construc- Experience the excitement of celebrity Each of our Chefs, trained and inspired LEED certifica- PHOTO COURTESY OF LASALLE BANK LaSalle Bank Midwest’s Troy building has tion Co. project chefs done Andiamo style! We invite by Andiamo’s own legendary Master Chef tion added an updated green roof and cooling management you to sample fabulous signature dishes Aldo, have been given creative license to about $45,000 to system. The building may win a LEED gold controls system the project. certification for the upgrades. engineer and from our distinguished Executive Chefs. develop their own special entrées. “We’ve ap- Michigan green plied to it because the bragging champion, said while client Haworth Join us at any Andiamo location for a truly memorable meal! rights are important,” he said. “We Inc. has a corporate mandate to pur- did things that made sense and had sue LEED gold status, Blue Cross What Italian Was Meant To Be! educational benefits.” Blue Shield of Michigan and Henry Ford For example, the university spent Health System are pursing LEED as a about twice as much on a 10,000- Andiamo Lakefront Andiamo Osteria Trattoria Andiamo Andiamo Novi secondary issue. The Blue Cross square-foot green roof created with Blue Shield parking deck in Detroit, Bistro Royal Oak Grosse Pointe Woods Novi St. Clair Shores 248-582-9300 313-886-9933 248-348-3838 layers of insulation, roof membrane complete with green roof and run- 586-773-7770 and drainage fabric supporting nine ning track, is meant for aesthetic Andiamo Osteria Andiamo Italian Bistro Andiamo Italia West species of sedum plants. appeal and a fitness option for em- Rochester Sterling Heights About 9 inches thick, the roof of- Bloomfi eld Township 248-601-9300 586-532-8800 ployees. Henry Ford Health’s West 248-865-9300 fers more-effective insulation and is Bloomfield Hospital is building to Andiamo Riverfront Andiamo Italia expected to last about 40 years. The Andiamo Dearborn LEED silver standards but has to Detroit Renaissance Warren project also has a geothermal heat- weigh cost and safety when it comes Dearborn Center 586-268-3200 313-359-3300 313-567-6700 ing system using wells 300 feet below to equipment and generators. www.andiamoitalia.com the campus. Tubes, pumps and fans “A hospital is difficult,” Kline use water to heat and cool the build- said. “You can only do so much be- ing, which has no boiler or furnace. cause of the environment you need DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 12,13 CDB 3/29/2007 3:14 PM Page 2

April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 13

FOCUS:BUSINESS OF GREEN more but seen as worthwhile OTHER SHADES OF GREEN LEED certification isn’t the only way Southeast Michigan to create.” companies are going green. Here are several that are making eco- The LEED silver certification WHO ELSE WILL HAVE THE friendly investments as well. will probably add about 2.5 percent to the project cost. LEED STAMP OF APPROVAL? West Bloomfield Township- For some project owners, an as- The planned LEED based Crypton Fabrics spent $2 sumption that a LEED-certified pro- platinum-certified Ann million to ject will result in better employee Arbor headquarters of produce new fabrics that use morale and productivity is another PMA Consultants in recycled or factor. Sharon Sargo, project man- Ann Arbor will use 50 percent less energy heavy-metal-free ager at A3C Collaborative Architecture polyester fibers. in Ann Arbor, said research point- than a traditional office building, with a number Using those ing to a 5 percent-to-15 percent in- of green features like fibers reduces crease in employee productivity is geothermal energy, the use of important to many clients. solar heating and wind materials that “If you can impact your produc- turbines. are made from tivity, that’s where it all starts mak- nonrenewable A3C Collaborative PHOTO COURTESY OF energy sources ing sense,” she said. Architecture’s office renovation in CRYPTON FABRICS like petroleum, For others, it’s important to downtown Ann Arbor will reduce said Julia Gillespie, director of know that premium features that energy costs by more than 75 communications. percent through a geothermal cost more up-front but save energy The fabric costs more to produce, will pay for themselves in a certain system. The project is seeking LEED gold certification. but Crypton CEO Craig Rubin said number of years. the company expects to save $1 “The common denominator is First National Bank in Howell million a year on energy and raw- built a LEED-certified 3,500- long-term owners,” said Harrell material costs. square-foot bank branch in Green Scarcello, principal of Bingham Oak Township, one of the smallest Another benefit? Crypton Green Farms-based Scarcello Associates Inc. buildings to be certified. It uses 45 helped the company gain two new “They will be there in 20 years to percent less energy and 46 suppliers and five new distributors reap the gains of their investment.” percent less water than a in the U.S. and Canada. Many planned projects are on the conventional building. “There were no green performance fence about whether to go green or fabrics (in the market),” Gillespie said. “We decided to create one.” go LEED-certified. Stephen M. Ross School of Business Wendy Achatz, co-owner of and the new C.S. Mott Children’s Hos- Tim Travis said that the energy Achatz Handmade Pie Co. in Armada, pital and Women’s Hospital, said Di- and water consumption involved in said the company plans to apply ane Brown, senior information offi- growing plants many green features to its new bak- cer for facilities and operations. hardly makes a nursery a green ery and headquarters in Chester- In general, planners of education and health care projects are among business. But field Township. The $1 million pro- the most interested in green design, Travis, ject will use cork and/or recycled but every project owner should be president of flooring and building materials, en- looking at the total cost of owner- Goldner Walsh ergy-saving lights and plans to sign ship and the early paybacks possi- Nursery Inc. in up for renewable-energy sources, Pontiac, plans ble with many green systems, said to change all Achatz said. She’d love to pursue Jim Shankin, preconstruction di- LEED certification but is worried it that with a $1 rector for Skanska USA Building Inc. Travis won’t be in the budget initially and million garden in Southfield. center that will use a combination may have to come in the future with “The environment wins and so of alternative-energy sources. renovations. The project manager does the building owner,” he said. Travis’ design includes solar fuel Synergy Group is of Bloomfield Hills. LEED certification, he added, is cells and a furnace fueled by waste “We’ll get in the building and sort of like a nameplate on a car. A wood pellets. A living roof and a make changes as we go,” Achatz person doesn’t need the nameplate rain garden, which collects said. “My dream building is having to know she is driving a Cadillac rainwater for irrigation and reduces an employee lunch break area with but “some people are very interest- runoff, are also planned. a green roof and a big cistern hold- ed in the label.” The nursery, slated for completion ing excess rainwater and using it to “They want to demonstrate that in spring 2009, is expected to cool the building.” they are very environmentally re- save $75,000 a year in electricity The University of Michigan is likely, sponsible,” he said. and heating costs, and allow Travis although not certain, to achieve Jennette Smith: (313) 446-0414, to double the nursery’s $1.2 million-a-year retail business. LEED silver certification for the [email protected] Northville-based Climate Technologies Corp. has spent a Engineering Consultants | Infrastructure | Land Development | Surveying half-million dollars during the past GEOTECHNICAL five years marketing a technology Spalding DeDecker Associates is an employee- ENVIRONMENTAL that turns waste fumes into fuel. The technology, developed with owned and community-centered civil engineering CONSTRUCTION DTE Energy Co. and Ford Motor Co., ENGINEERING collects volatile organic firm, offering high-quality, value-oriented services compounds and concentrates them so that they can be burned that are flexible to suit your needs. PHASE IIS and turned into electrical energy, said Walt Zimmerman, president of Climate Technologies. The Benchmark of Excellence. Climate Technologies has the marketing rights to the technology, Experienced. DETROIT HEADQUARTERS PHASCINATE US he said. 220 WEST CONGRESS STREET Connected. The equipment costs more up front SUITE 400 DETROIT, MI 48226 G2 can’t wait to start digging for solutions to your most challenging — about $1.5 million for a system Unique. PHONE: 313-967-4700 environmental issues, from phenols to phosphorus. that can move about 50,000 cubic FAX: 313-967-4707 feet per minute — but reduces TRENTON greenhouse gas emissions by 90 2505 WEST JEFFERSON percent and energy consumption TRENTON, MI 48183 Troy, MI: 248.680.0400 by 80 percent compared with PHONE: 734-671-4344 FAX: 734-671-4347 Brighton, MI: 810.224.4330 conventional systems. Chicago, IL: 847.353.8740 Two of the systems are installed at ROCHESTER HILLS Ford plants in Michigan. But 905 SOUTH BOULEVARD EAST www.g2consultinggroup.com ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48307 manufacturers from the can PHONE: 248-844-5400 making, appliance and home- FAX: 248-844-5404 products industries are also showing interest, Zimmerman said. WWW.SPALDINGDEDECKER.COM UNEARTHING POSSIBILITIES DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 14 CDB 3/29/2007 4:11 PM Page 1

Page 14 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007

CRAIN'S LIST: LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANIES Ranked by 2006 revenue

Company name Address, Phone; Web site Revenue Revenue Local employees Rank Top executive 2006 2005 2007 Local employees 2006 Services offered Waste Management Inc. $295.0 B $288.0 B NA NA Collection of solid waste, operation and construction of landfills, 1. 48797 Alpha Road, Wixom 48393 waste processing and disposal (248) 596-3500; www.wm.com Jeff Harris, midwestern group senior vice president EQ - The Environmental Quality Co. 206.0 170.0 354 372 Environmental-management services 2. 36255 Michigan Ave., Wayne 48184 (734) 329-8000; www.eqonline.com Michael Ferrantino Jr., CEO Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. 81.8 110.5 314 325 Industrial cleaning and maintenance; clean-up of hazardous and 2021 S. Schaefer Highway, Detroit 48217 non-hazardous waste from soil and water, plant and landfill 3. (313) 841-5800; www.inlandwaters.com closures; lagoon dewatering and sediment removal; select Jeffrey Stark, CEO and president demolition projects; underground storage tank removal and fuel system installations; comprehensive remediation services; sewer Acquisitions and geographic expansion that be- New Orleans that was a direct outgrowth of in- cleaning and rehabilitation gan with work related to Hurricane Katrina have In- dustrial cleanup work following Katrina, said CFO land Waters hoping to double its revenue in 2007. Mike Jarosz. It is currently working to open an of- The company acquired Girard, Ohio-based fice in Atlanta. PMS Industrial Services in November 2006 and Jarosz also said Inland Waters’ business with closed on an acquisition of Houston-based De- power and steel plants in Southeast Michigan is busk Industrial Services Co. on March 22. growing. For more on this company, see the story Last year, the company opened an office in on Page 3.

Atwell-Hicks 66.2 62.3 242 327 Land-development consulting firm 4. 500 Avis Drive, Suite 100, Ann Arbor 48108 866.850.4200; www.atwell-hicks.com Brian Wenzel, COO and president MPS Group Inc. 54.6 99.7 NA 150 Industrial and environmental cleanup, flooring installation, scrap 5. 2920 Scotten, Detroit 48210 services, paint shop cleaning (313) 841-7588; www.mpsgrp.com Roderick Rickman, CEO and president URS Corp. 47.3 NA 100 NA Environmental engineering and planning 34555 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills 48331 6. (248) 553-9449; urscorp.com Linette McMonagle, vice president, environmental business line leader NTH Consultants Ltd. 37.5 39.0 257 261 Infrastructure engineering and environmental services 7. 480 Ford Field, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit 48226 (313) 237-3900; www.nthconsultants.com Keith Swaffar, CEO Wade Trim Group Inc. 32.3 36.9 177 191 Consulting engineering and planning services 8. 500 Griswold Avenue, Suite 2500, Detroit 48226 (313) 961-3650; www.wadetrim.com Douglas Watson, chairman, president and CEO Bureau Veritas 31.9 NA NA NA Environmental, health and safety consulting; laboratory analysis 9. 45525 Grand River Ave., Suite 200, Novi 48376-8008 (248) 344-1770; www.us.bureauveritas.com Derek Wong, business unit manager Disposal Management L.L.C. 15.7 12.9 23 21 Total resource management, full-service environmental company 10. 36800 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills 48304 (248) 203-2900; www.rubbishonline.com Robert Ryan, president & owner McDowell & Associates 8.5 6.0 55 65 Environmental assessments, closures, underground storage tank 11. 21355 Hatcher Ave., Ferndale 48220 consulting, storm water consulting, hydrogeological engineering, (248) 399-2066; www.mcdowasc.com environmental drilling and monitoring well installation Robert McDowell, CEO AKT Peerless Environmental Services L.L.C. 6.6 8.2 44 48 Project management and administration; environmental 22725 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington 48336 assessments; geotechnical investigation; brownfield (248) 615-1333; www.aktpeerless.com redevelopment and management planning; redevelopment Tony Anthony; Brian Eggers and Tony Kashat, principals incentives; administration and management of EPA and MDEQ brownfield grant programs; risk-based corrective action; 12. storage-tank management; demolition specifications and facility decommissioning; soil and groundwater remediation systems; regulatory compliance and permitting; hazardous, nonhazardous, and petroleum waste management; ISO 14001 environmental management systems Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc. 5.8 NA 45 NA Environmental consulting 13. 501 Avis Drive, Suite 5C, Ann Arbor 48108 (734) 769-3004; www.ectinc.com Charles Wolf, vice president G2 Consulting Group L.L.C. 5.3 5.0 35 NA Environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and 14. 1866 Woodslee Street, Troy 48083 construction engineering (248) 680-0400; www.g2consultinggroup.com Mark Smolinski, principal Soil and Materials Engineers Inc. 4.8 4.6 130 123 Brownfield redevelopment including financing and solutions to 43980 Plymouth Oaks Blvd., Plymouth 48170 environmental and constructibility issues to reduce design/site 15. (734) 454-9900; www.sme-usa.com preparation costs and environmental consulting related to Mark Kramer, president hazardous materials consulting (asbestos/lead-based paint), industrial hygiene and regulatory compliance Environmental Services of North America Inc. 4.6 0.8 11 4 Environmental and waste management, building maintenance, 16. 10455 Ford Road, Dearborn 48126 grounds maintenance (313) 945-7400; www.esnainc.com Joe Coelho, president Comprehensive Environmental Solutions Inc. 4.5 NA 22 18 Waste management 17. 6011 Wyoming Ave., Dearborn 48126 (313) 582-7815; www.ces-i.com Jim Boggs, president Applied Science & Technology Inc. 4.0 3.5 29 26 Environmental investigations, compliance assistance, resource 18. 9404 Maltby, Brighton 48116 management, and remediations, with specialties in brownfield (810) 225-2000; www.asti-env.com development, contaminant remediation, mold and indoor air Thomas Wackerman, president services, and wetlands mitigation EKS Services Inc. 3.7 1.1 16 14 Asbestos consulting, lead consulting, mold consulting, indoor air 1927 Rosa Parks Blvd., Suite 110, Detroit 48216 quality, industrial hygiene, noise monitoring, safety audits, 19. (313) 963-1433; www.eksservices.com OSHA exposure monitoring, radon sampling, environmental Clarence Carpenter, CEO audits, PCB sampling,phase 1 and 2 ESA's, environmental and OSHA training King & McGregor Environmental Inc. 3.6 3.5 9 9 Wetland consulting, endangered species surveys, 20. 5880 N. Canton Center Road, #462, Canton 48187 shoreline/stream management, ecological resource assessments, (734) 354-0594; www.king-macgregor.com tree surveys Jeffrey King, president This list of leading environmental companies includes those that offer consulting, assessments, engineering, contracting and waste-hauling services. It is not a complete listing but an approximate compilation of the largest companies in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties. B Crain's estimate. LIST RESEARCHED BY ANNE MARKS AND JOANNE SCHARICH DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 15 CDB 3/29/2007 5:21 PM Page 1

April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 15

MIXED MEDIA More golf on the Web Before you tee off, read Crain’s guide to golf supercenters and guide to private clubs at www.crainsdetroit.com.

Lindsay Aspegren General partner business North Coast Technology Investors L.P.

Lindsay Aspegren, 44, attend- ed Yale, the Harvard Business School and the London School of Economics. Before moving to Ann Arbor to found venture-capital firm North Coast in 1999 — his wife, Metro Detroit’s Lucy, an attorney in Palo Alto, Calif., wanted to be closer to her family and their summer place on Higgins Lake — Aspe- gren was an investment banker with Goldman Sachs in New York City and then Los Ange- les, and then held management positions at a series of Silicon Valley high-techs. designer courses Daily reads Aspegren reads The Ann Arbor Owners pay up to $1 million for big-name architects News and New York Times at home and the Detroit Free Press and Wall Street Journal at work. BY JASON DEEGAN usually have better-quality conditions.” While he goes online to check SPECIAL TO CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Mike Bylen, the senior managing partner of COURSE DESIGNERS Michigan Technology News two Arthur Hills-designed courses, Pine Trace out , ave Wieme is like a lot of golfers: He Ⅲ Arthur Hills: The CNET TheStreet.com Private Golf Club in Rochester Hills and Shepherd’s Hol- , and doesn’t seek out courses based on who Toledo-based Arthur Equity News low in Clarkston, admits “golfers could care , he said he is a de- D designed them. Hills/Steve voted reader of the print ver- less if Charlie Brown designed the place.” DeForrest and Wieme, the director of strategic communica- sion when it comes to newspa- “I think it helps attract them one time, but Associates design tions for Auburn Hills-based Palace Sports & pers. it’s the product that brings them back again firm has a massive Entertainment, loves courses that challenge “It has great memory, it does- and again,” Bylen said. body of work, him, and doesn’t obsess about who made them n’t need batteries, it has a flexi- Here’s a look at 10 public courses in metro designing 187 new that way. courses and ble display and it goes any- Detroit designed by internationally recog- “I don’t pay a lot of attention to the archi- renovating another where. It would be a marvel of nized architects: tect,” said Wieme, a Madison Heights resident 135 all around the modern technology if it wasn’t who played college golf at Oakland Universi- Hills globe. In addition to so old,” Aspegren said. his 17 public designs ty. “That’s great (if a course has a top ar- Other things he’s reading in Michigan, Hills has done so many chitect), but I look more for the chal- courses in southwest Florida he’s been ■ Other publications he lenge.” called the “Mayor of Naples.” reads include Crain’s Detroit But some local course owners pay up to Fieldstone Ⅲ Arnold Palmer: His swashbuckling, Business, eWeek, Scientific Ameri- $1 million to hire internationally recog- Golf Club go-for-broke style made “The King” one can, Wired, InfoWorld and Institu- nized golf course architects. These are of the world’s most tional Investors. names even causal golfers will recognize Address: 1984 Taylor beloved golfers. The Hall-of-Famer won ■ Aspegren’s most recent — Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Pete Road, Auburn Hills. 62 PGA Tour events, book read was Eldest, the sec- Dye, Tom Fazio and Contact: (248) 370-9354. Web site: www.fieldstonegolfclub.com including seven ond in the Inheritance fantasy Arthur Hills. major trilogy by Christopher Paolini. The handful Yardage: 6,978. championships. “You gotta keep up with your of public Architect: Arthur Hills. Palmer Design, Toughest hole: The kids,” Aspegren said. “My courses in based in Ponte daughter, Lucy, who’s 10, reads metro De- Vedra Beach, Fla., has had similar a book a week. She said, ‘Dad, troit that success, building you’re really going to like this.’ have hired 524- more than 300 Palmer I liked it a lot. The whole thing “name-brand” yard par- courses in 21 countries. is pretty addictive. The new architects say book is coming out 5 sixth hole Ⅲ Lanny Wadkins: the higher costs this summer and requires The winner of 21 were worth it. PGA Tour events, we’re pretty excit- two difficult The marketing Wadkins, the 1970 ed.” shots over allure is invaluable, U.S. Amateur champ ■ wetlands to Aspegren they say. The Orchards and 1977 PGA reach the green. Championship said he was a big Golf Club in Washing- movie fan in col- Course details: winner, is perhaps ton Township hired Part of the Arthur Hills best known for lege, but can’t Robert Trent Jones Jr., get to as many Golf Trail, a marketing al- captaining the 1995 part of a famous family of liance between 11 Hills-de- U.S. Ryder Cup team as he’d like architects, to design its to victory. Wadkins, with three kids signed courses in Michigan that course. Wadkins a TV golf analyst on — the others has its own Web site (www.arthur “People traveling from out CBS from 2002-06, is currently playing are 8 and 12. “I saw ‘Home hillstrail.com). Hills plowed up the old 27-hole of town look for big-name de- on the Champions Tour, leaving him little Alone,’ this weekend at a sleep- Arrowhead Golf Club to give birth to a course time for design work. signers,” The Orchards’ Direc- over birthday party,” he said. Ⅲ Robert Trent Jones Jr.: Based in Palo tor of Golf Jeff Stalcup said. And they recently saw “Er- See Designers, Page 16 Alto, Calif., Jones agon,” the movie version of the “They know they get a quality has worked on first of the Paolini trilogy. golf course and a good test of golf. Arthur Hills more than 240 Other forms of media The big-name architect courses courses in 40 ■ “Alas, we’re heavy TV Lanny Wadkins ■ Fieldstone countries. His ■ ■ father, Robert Trent viewers,” Aspegren said of his Cherry Creek The Golden Fox Jones Sr., helped family. His favorites include ■ Lyon Oaks launch the concept three series on HBO — “The So- Designer courses ■ Pheasant Run of a golf course pranos,” “Entourage” and Arnold Palmer ■ Pine Trace architect as a “Rome.” ■ legitimate Robert Trent Jones Jr. Coyote Preserve ■ Shepherd’s — Tom Henderson ■ Northville Hills profession. ■ The Orchards Hollow Jones DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 16,17 CDB 3/29/2007 4:36 PM Page 1

Page 16 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007

BUSINESS LIVES Designers: Owners pay for names ■ From Page 15 with some teeth in 1998. Fieldstone hole Strategic Fox, a par-3 course, Pine Trace Golf Club regularly hosts a qualifier for the helps grow the game for women and Buick Open. Wetlands and thick juniors. Address: 3600 Pine Trace Blvd., rough require precise course man- Rochester Hills. agement to score well. Contact: (248) 852-7100. Lyon Oaks Golf Club Web site: www.pinetrace.com. Address: 52251 Pontiac Trail, Yardage: 6,610. Wixom. Architect: Arthur Hills. Contact: (248) 437-1488. Toughest hole: There are no Web site: www.golfoakland.us. bunkers, only length that makes Yardage: 6,837. the 607-yard par-5 third hole so dif- Architect: Arthur Hills. ficult. Toughest hole: A wetland along Course details: Established in the right side catches a lot of balls 1989, Pine Trace set the standard on the par-5, 575-yard No. 7 hole on for great public golf in metro De- the east nine. Two sand bunkers troit. Although shoehorned in at For meetings and a grass bunker create havoc certain spots on 193 acres, the on approach and layup shots. course still is a wooded treasure. that work. Course details: Lyon Oaks is Morning players can see deer and blessed with an ideal setting for other wildlife and enjoy some Your goals are our goals. Set in the The Golden Fox at Fox Hills golf. In artist’s terms, there’s plenty peace and quiet. Even from the incomparable northern Michigan Golf & Banquet Center of browns (trees), blues (water) and white tee, the 560-yard par-5 fourth greens (grass) to cause golfers to hole can be a bear to beat. Back-to- landscape, Crystal Mountain means Address: 8768 N. Territorial, business. Corporate meetings, retreats salivate. Eight wooden bridges tra- back par 5s at No. 8 and No. 9 fin- Plymouth. ish off a unique front nine, littered and business functions find a superb verse the many hazards. Hills’ ar- Contact: (734) 453-7272. chitect Steve Forrest says players with three par 3s and three par 5s. venue for team-building, strategizing Web site: www.foxhills.com. must do “island-hopping,” hitting and brainstorming. We off er innovative Yardage: 6,783. airborne shots from point to point, ways to see a great return on every Architect: Arthur Hills. to survive the ball-gobbling wet- minute. This is Michigan’s only IACC-approved four-season resort, with Toughest hole: Water can catch lands. It rated 4.5 stars (out of five) a dedicated, specially trained planning staff that knows how to develop any shot on the 546-yard par-5 in the 2006-07 edition of Golf Digest’s an event and make it work for you. eighth hole, but it’s the water Best Places to Play. fronting the green that gives play- After you’ve taken care of business, your team bonding and recreational ers the willies. choices are nearly endless, with championship golf, exciting climbing Course details: With 63 holes, three Pheasant Run Golf Club clubhouses and a practice facility, wall and miles of hiking and biking trails at your beck and call. Address: 46500 Summit Parkway, Fox Hills is the largest golf facility Canton Township. in Southeast Michigan. The Golden This is where successful business works, Contact: (734) 397-6460. Fox, at its epicenter, is a straight- plays and thrives. Web site: leisure.canton-mi.org/ laced test of championship golf with pheasantrungolf/index.asp. no surprises (although a mound Yardage crystalmountain.com 800-YOUR-MTN fronting a green on the back nine is : 27 holes. Northwest nines Shepherd’s Hollow Golf Club are 7,053 yards. unusual for a Hills design). The 27 Address: 9085 Big Lake Road, Architect: Arthur Hills. other holes on the property are for Clarkston. recreational players, while the 18- Toughest hole: The 430-yard par-4 15th hole features out-of-bounds on Contact: (248) 922-0300. the left and a grove of trees off the Web site: www.shepherdshollow. tee and water near the green. com. Course details: The course was re- Yardage: 27 holes. Holes 1-18 are vamped after another nine holes 7,236. were added to the original 18 in Architect: Arthur Hills. 2003. The north nine is the shortest Toughest hole: After players hit and tightest, winding through a their tee shot, a large pond down residential neighborhood, while the right side and bunkers left the south nine skirts the Lower force them to think hard about Rouge River. Beware of the ponds how to solve the 564-yard par-5 and wetlands sprinkled through- 18th hole. out the 300 acres. The 27th hole, Course details: “Heaven sent” is the former 18th, boomerangs the best way to describe the newest around a large water hazard. Michigan course built by Hills on

Sanibel Captiva Islands - Florida Golf! Tennis! Boating!

American images captured by an American master.

For tickets visit dia.org or the DIA Box Office. Members receive FREE tickets. Join today! 313.833.7971 Call Today for Information on Southwest Florida Real Your Estate Opportunities! This exhibition was organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In Detroit, the exhibition is sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation. Place In Additional support has been provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the City of Detroit. The Tracy Walters Team Ansel Adams, American; From Hurricane Hill, Olympic National Park, Washington, 1948; gelatin silver print. The Lane Collection. Cell: (239) 994-7975 © 2007 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust. The Sun ! GREAT ART email: [email protected] 5200 Woodward Ave. Detroit dia.org NEW START www.sanibelcaptivaproperties.com DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 16,17 CDB 3/29/2007 4:37 PM Page 2

April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 17

BUSINESS LIVES

Designers: Name means business Incredibly beautiful. ■ From Page 16 350 acres rented from the Colom- the trek up U.S. 23 to play Coyote Purely rewarding. biere Center. This natural theater Preserve will find a stunning set- PRIVATE CLUBS for golf, ranked among the top 10 ting that seems more like northern These private clubs in metro new courses by Golf Digest in 2002, Michigan. The course heaves up Detroit have courses designed by can be a religious experience for and down, dancing its way acclaimed architects. through thick forests and natural diehard players, thanks to its ■ TPC of Michigan, Dearborn, beauty, wide fairways and serene wetlands. The most dramatic Jack Nicklaus. stretch includes the downhill par-4 setting. High ridges and low-laying ■ Barton Hills Country Club, Ann valleys will probably mimic the fourth hole, a tiny yet tough par-3 Arbor, Donald Ross. at the fifth and the arduous, dan- rise and fall of the scores on your ■ Country Club of Detroit, Detroit, card. All three nines are equal in gerous par-5 sixth. Robert Trent Jones Sr. their charm and personality. ■ Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Northville Hills Golf Club Donald Ross. The Orchards Golf Club ■ Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club, Address: 15565 Bay Hill Drive, Grosse Ile, Donald Ross. Northville. Address: 62900 Campground Road, ■ Knollwood Country Club, West Washington Township. Contact: (734) 667-4653. Bloomfield Township, Arthur Hills. Web site: www.northvillehills.com. Contact: (586) 786-7200. ■ Oakhurst Golf & Country Club, Web site: www.orchards.com. Yardage: 6,907. Clarkston, Arthur Hills. Architect: Arnold Palmer. Yardage: 7,026. ■ Oakland Hills Country Club, Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr. Toughest hole: The 452-yard par-4 Bloomfield Hills, Donald Ross. Toughest hole: The 452-yard par-4 13th hole requires a 200-yard poke ■ Radrick Farms, Ann Arbor, Pete Views of Lake Michigan and rolling forested hills provide the setting. 17th hole doglegs left around a tree over a hazard just to reach the fair- Dye. way, then a long approach in. in the middle of the fairway to a ■ University of Michigan Golf 17 courses ranging from world class to economical offer the challenge. well-bunkered green. Course details: At the center of a Course, Ann Arbor, Alister Course details: Built on a former massive neighborhood created by MacKenzie. Northern Michigan is where memories are made and traditions started. apple orchard, this has been a lo- Toll Bros., Northville Hills feels ■ Wabeek Country Club, more like a private club. Target cal favorite since opening in 1993. Bloomfield Hills, Pete Dye and Jack FREE Lodging & Activities Guide golf is required here. The round Nicklaus. The first tee offers a view to down- 1-800-845-2828 N boynecountry.com town Detroit. The course has a crescendos at the par-3 17th hole, ■ Western Golf & Country Club, great mix of forgiving and de- which requires a long carry over Redford Township, Donald Ross. manding holes to keep players water to a narrow green. The high guessing. The uphill ninth and the cost to play (roughly $75) and diffi- wetland and another shot over a 17th, an extreme dogleg right with culty of the course have proven to second wetland from the fairway. a tree dissecting the fairway, are be a challenge in retaining busi- Course details: The course is flat, two of the hardest holes around. ness for course management, yet filled with wetlands and forced which has changed each of the past Ninety-three bunkers keep scores carries on 13 holes. The monstrous three years. in check. par-5s stand out. Cherry Creek’s spacious practice facility includes Cherry Creek Golf Club 50 stations on a driving range with STILLSTILL SPECIAL SPECIAL Coyote Preserve Golf Club seven target greens, two putting PetoskeyPetoskey •• HarborHarbor SpringsSprings •• BoyneBoyne CountryCountry Address: 9218 Preserve Drive, & Banquet Center greens and three practice greens Fenton. Address: 5200 Cherry Creek Drive, with bunkers for putting and chip- Contact: (810) 714-3206. Shelby Township. ping. Web site: www.coyotepreserve. Contact: (586) 254-7700. com. Web site: www.cherrycreekgolf.com Yardage: 6,912. Yardage: 6,784. Architect: Arnold Palmer Architect: Lanny Wadkins-Mike Toughest hole: A wetland snakes Bylen. along the right side of the 567-yard Toughest hole: The 547-yard par-5 par-5 seventh hole. 14th hole requires a carry of 170 Course details: Players who make yards from the blue tees over a

Grandmont, Rosedale on view A commitment you can bank on.

Residents of the Grandmont and Rosedale neighborhoods in north- CRAIN’S HOUSE PARTY west Detroit are hosting an open Charter One Bank offers you a fast-paced, rewarding work environment – and the house 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. May 6 to Crain’s Detroit Business will host it opportunity to play a key role in the environment around you. As part of the Royal view homes for sale. Visitors will second annual Detroit House Party Sept. 13. be able to talk to sellers and real Bank of Scotland family, we have an unparalleled financial legacy that enables us to estate agents and get information Crain’s is working with Detroit neighborhood associations to consistently commit ourselves to our customers, our colleagues and the community on what the neighborhoods offer. showcase the benefits of living in Janice Tillmon, a Detroit city Detroit. Party-goers will have the around us – in Michigan and throughout the nation. planner, attended last year’s open opportunity to visit open homes house and has since moved into throughout Detroit during the early Join a team of motivated professionals who embrace change and seek out new North Rosedale Park after two evening followed by a party later in years of searching. the evening. challenges. Take the opportunity to explore your unlimited potential and really “The home tour helped me real- More than 900 people attended showcase your talents. The truth is, when you become a Charter One Bank colleague, ize (the neighborhood) has more last year’s event. than just the glorious $300,000 To place your name on a list for you become part of a company that cares. About your career. About your community. homes,” Tillmon said. “I got the tickets when they are available, e- And about you. benefit of the neighborhood I want- mail Crain’s Marketing Director ed with the affordable home.” Michelle Minor at Now's the time to start your career with an innovative financial services leader. As Marsha Bruhn, the former di- [email protected]. rector of Detroit’s planning com- a subsidiary of Citizens Financial Group, we are the 8th largest commercial banking Asbury Park to the east. This year’s mission, organized the event last event also will include Minock company in the country ranked by deposits. Citizens is owned by RBS (The Royal year and wanted to try it again, Park, a small neighborhood bound- she said. About 400 people attend- Bank of Scotland Group plc). ed by Outer Drive, Fenkell, Ever- ed the event last year and 65 homes green and Grand River. were open, she said. For more information about the diverse opportunities available at Charter One For more information on the The Grandmont-Rosedale neigh- Bank, visit www.charteronebank.com/employment borhoods, which have about 5,300 event, visit the Grandmont houses, are bordered by McNichols Rosedale Development Corp.’s on the north, Schoolcraft to the Web site at www.grdc.org. south, Evergreen on the west and — Bowdeya Tweh Charter One Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. Member FDIC. DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 18 CDB 3/29/2007 4:29 PM Page 1

Page 18 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007 BUSINESS LIVES CRAIN’SBUSINESSLIVES

Eateries pop up LUXURY PROPERTY LUXURY PROPERTY Luxury Living in Beautiful Birmingham in Northville Bloomfield Hills Quarton Lake Estate The recently redevel- strong it could open on oped Northville Square at 133 other days. Cullen said Il- W. Main St. in Northville itch Holdings also is still soon will have food and searching for a tenant in- drinks for just about every terested in operating the Phenomenal residence offering the most exquisite Here's a home and adjoining lot to build your occasion, starting with a spot as a full-time venue. appointments! Gourmet kitchen with fireplace, dreams on! Rare opportunity to acquire 2.5 lots coffee shop for breakfast, Speaking of the soaring 19' ceilings, magnificent 1st-floor Master just 1 block from award-winning Quarton Lake. Suite, richly paneled library, fabulously finished Move right in and remodel this charming, center- fine-dining for dinner, a Tigers, Atwater Block Brew- lower level, 3-car garage and so much more. entrance colonial with 3 bedroom suites, finished pub to hang out at and an ery, at 237 Jos. Campau in Majestically set upon a wonderfully lush, profes- lower level, huge office and so much more. Or, ice-cream parlor to take the Rivertown district in sionally landscaped, cul-de-sac lot. This stately simply remove the existing home and then build the kids to on weekends. Detroit, plans to begin residence exudes uncompromising quality and the home of your dreams on this fabulous, 1/2 outstanding beauty at every turn! acre corner lot. Endless possibilities await!!! First to open was the RESTAURANTS selling a new beer called D contemporary Nomi. The Brent Snavely Light in honor of the $1,125,000 $1,650,000 restaurant bills itself as a Tigers on April 20. Kevin Cristbrook culinary experience with comfort- Atwater owner Mark Rieth said 1.248.417.7682 www.kevincristbrook.com able elegance and unpretentious the German kolsch-style beer will sophistication. be sold at Atwater Block Brewery, Park Bar and Bucharest This month a coffee shop on the as well as Take Advantage of Pre-construction 18 ACRE LAKEFRONT HOME! “UP NORTH LIVING” first level called Solid Grounds Cof- Grill which opened at 2040 Park Pricing for a Limited Time at $ 439,900! BRIGHTON SCHOOLS feehouse is expected to open. In Ave. in Detroit in December. Rieth about four months, a casual also is in discussions with Sport- restaurant and bar called The service about selling the beer at Chase Bar & Grill L.L.C. is expected to the Tiger Den and Tiger Club in open, said building co-owner Mar- Comerica Park. gene Buckhave. Kolsch-style beer typically looks Solid Grounds plans to serve like a pilsner with a pale straw col- 5 Bedrooms, 4100 Sq. Ft., 3½ Bath. Private espresso, gourmet specialty cof- or and the taste typically is delicate island, sandy beach, pole barn. 18 acres of fees and traditional spiced chai tea and refreshing with a fruity aroma wooded rolling hills on private all sports lake. and will also offer a light menu of and a light-to-medium body. Elk Ridge Preserve offers 2,500 Sq. Ft. of Luxury Pinckney - minutes from Ann Arbor or appetizers, sandwiches, salads and But D Light is hardly the only Living w/ Views from every angle. Brighton. Visit www.8327walkabout.com 4 Spacious Bedrooms * 2/5 Baths * Hardwood soups with an ethnic flair. thing Rieth has on tap these days. $995,000 New Exclusive 10 Lot Community. Flooring Throughout * Chef’s Kitchen Beautiful waterfront 1 acre estate lots on The Chase is in a former Big Boy Reith began shipping the compa- Robert Zdanowski w/Kraftmaid Cabinets * Granite Counter-tops 734-891-6300 large all sports Woodland Lake! Each estate restaurant on Cady Street. The ny’s beer to Albertson’s 93 stores in * Intercom * Sound and Security System has approximately 160' of frontage on paved 4,100-square-foot restaurant will Florida in March. * Landscape Package * Pick Your Own Interior road. Easy freeway access! Feel like your liv- include a full-service bar, casual- A distributor will begin ship- * Over an Acre of Mature Wooded Land ing "Up North" when you are actually only Centrally located minutes from I-75 and I-69 in minutes from the city. but-healthy food and an outdoor ping Atwater’s beer later this North Oakland County’s Groveland Township. seating area. month to another large grocery Call Vantage Construction for all the Details PLEASE PHONE: 248-634-3751 The Chase is owned by Dave store chain that is test-marketing or VIEW: www.elkridgepreserve.com 810-220-8060 Bastianelli and Bret Konol. Both the beer. are veterans of the construction Atwater’s brewery has the ability industry, and Bastianelli has to brew 30,000 barrels a year. This Your up-north getaway! Allison Fishwick - Your Real Estate Expert restaurant experience as well. year Rieth expects to brew about THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.... “We want to be the real casual, 3,500 barrels, and his goal next year cool bar that everybody goes to to is to brew about 7,000. have a couple drinks and go If he reaches his goals, he ex- home,” Bastianelli said. pects that Atwater’s sales would Bastianelli, who is Italian, said exceed $550,000 this year and $1.2 the restaurant will have a range of million in 2007. OOnene of a kkindind of offeringfering in ARCADIA, MICHIGAN pizza, sandwiches and burgers as Rieth purchased the equipment Never-ending views of international freighter in ARCADIA, MICHIGAN well as about 10 to 12 Italian-ori- and the rights to the Atwater name traffic come with this 4500+ sq. ft. home plus ented entrees of $16 or less. in 2005. The pub originally opened INCOMPARABLE ESTATE PARCEL ON a brand new 2100+ sq. ft. guest house. Main 10 ACRES. STONE COTTAGE WITH Each restaurant at Northville in 1997 as Atwater Block Brewery. house offers 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths, Boathouse, The finest Golf Course living is available at Square has access to an outside But in 2001 new owners began 660 FT OF SANDY PRIVATE LAKE dock, in ground pool, wine cellar, billiard room, prestigious Tournament Players Club of dining area, Buckhave said. Next, operating it as Stony Creek Brewing MICHIGAN FRONTAGE. Michigan! Amazing quality & amenities. Buckhave is searching an ice Co. Rieth declined to say how sauna, 6 car garage & more. Full color detailed WHAT A VIEW! Only the finest in these homes! cream parlor, such as Sanders, to much he paid but said that the brochure available upon request. MLS # 1665449 $2,650,000 33 Turnberry and 34 Turnberry complete the building’s roster of brewing equipment was originally $479 - 550,000 restaurants. worth $1.2 million in 1997. Call Dee Patsalis for your private tour. Listing Broker: Howard Vogel The bar and restaurant former- “For our size brewery, it’s the 1-888-678-3874 / 810-329-9001 Hearth Stone Land & Homes 313.561.0900 ly occupied by Fifth Avenue – Down- Cadillac of brewhouses,” he said. Traverse City 231-943-3234 [email protected] town is set to become On Deck Circle Both previous owners marketed www.hearth-stone.com www.dearbornrealestate.com and was schedule to open at 9 a.m. the location as a restaurant and bar. today for the Detroit Tigers home But aside from game days for the opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tigers and the Red Wings, business Fifth Avenue, located on the can be slow and has been affected northwest corner of Comerica by the area’s economy, Rieth said. Park at Woodward and Montcalm, “The past owners have really was evicted Feb. 1 because it was concentrated on the restaurant, substantially behind on rent pay- and I am really concentrating on ments, said Karen Cullen, vice sales and distribution and having a president of corporate communi- taproom so people can come in and cations for Ilitch Holdings Inc., own- taste the beers,” Rieth said. “My er of the Detroit Tigers. marketing has really changed from For now, On Deck Circle will be the other two owners are here.” operated by Buffalo, N.Y.-based The brewpub still is a restau- Delaware North Cos. Sportservice, rant, but its menu isn’t fancy. The Cullen said. menu offers 11 sandwiches and Sportservice is the same conces- burgers for $7.50 to $9 as well as ap- sionaire that operates the rest of petizers, salads and soup. the food service operations at The brewery has eight main va- Comerica Park. rieties of beer. Atwater Vanilla The restaurant and bar will only Java Porter is its most popular. be open for Tigers’ home games, Brent Snavely: (313) 446-0405, Cullen said, but if business is [email protected] April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 19

Confidential Reply Boxes Available Call Us For Personalized Service: See Crainsdetroit.com/Classifieds (313) 446-6068 CRAIN’S CLASSIFIED for more classified advertisements See our Classified ads on www.crainsdetroit.com FAX: (313) 446-1757 MAIL: Classified Advertising, Crain’s Detroit Business, CLOSING TIMES: Monday 3 p.m., PAYMENT: All classified ads must be prepaid. E-MAIL: [email protected] 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207-2997. one week prior to publication date. Checks, money order or Crain’s credit approval INTERNET: www.crainsdetroit.com/classifieds Include name, company, address and phone number. Please call us for holiday closing times. accepted. Credit cards accepted.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE FURNITURE SERVICES Hard Money! Real Estate Loans TOWELS - SCRUBS Investors Wanted Large Office Closing For Good. Tax Liens, Foreclosures. Any Credit Score. Home Business or Stores 20% - 40% return or possible equity position. Must sell all cubicles, desks, files, chairs, & copiers. Residential or Commercial. No Prepayment Penalty ADVERTISING SERVICES Earn 50K - 500K Very Easy. Real Estate Developements in Mich, Tenn, Florida, Everything must go immediately. Delivery & set up $150K & UP! Equity Funding Licensed 248-755-4349 www.towels-scrubs.com North Carolina. Please call Fortuno Group available. Call (734) 890 - 1601 for appointment. at 248-819-0833 PHOTOGRAPHY 100’S OF CHAIRS, FILES, DESKS, HOT DOG! Cubicles & More. Priced to Sell! BUSINESSES WANTED 15431 W. 11 Mile, Oak Park Writing & Production (248) 521-1122 or (734) 546-7229 Marketing Campaigns LOOKING TO BUY: Residential and/or Commer- EQUIPMENT & Professional Speaking cial Plumbing Service & Drain Cleaning MERCHANDISE MUST SELL, OFFICE CLOSED Companies; Southeast Michigan Preferred; 5 Trucks Desks $99, Chairs $39, Files $49, Partitions $50, • • Lateral Files $99, Cubicles, Office Phone Systems 734 747 6266 or more; Fast close with substantial CASH DOWN MISCELLANEOUS Call (248) 548-6404 or (248) 474-3375. www.DrCarolDunitz.com payment. Confidentiality assured. Fax information Carol Dunitz,Ph.D. Toll Free to 866-402-5260 or email to: [email protected] MOTORHOME RENTALS Reserve now for this TELECOMMUNICATIONS summer. 2007, 26 & 31 foot slideouts, also Pop Up LEGAL SERVICES - IMMIGRATION Trls & Utility Trls. CAMP-R-CRUISE 4679 DIXIE LUCENT . . . AVAYA. . . PARTNER. . . HWY, WWW.CAMPRCRUISE.COM (248) 673 4400 MAGIX. . . VOIP. . .LEGEND . . . INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES MERLIN. . .SPIRIT Systems/Parts New/refurbished. N. Peter Antone Omnicall Equipment Corp. (248) 848-9282 AV-rated Immigration Attorney BUSINESS & Southwest Detroit, high traffic supermarket in search Advertise your goods and services in WE HAVE USED PHONES Adjunct Professor Immigration Law at MSU of a Doctor for in store clinic and a Pharmacist. Nortel, Lucent, phone systems. Almost any new or Antone, Casagrande & Adwers, P.C. INVESTMENTS This new trend is the wave of the future. Crain’s Detroit Business used phone available. Expert installation available. Call Jeff (313) 898-9717 31555 W. 14 Mile Road, Suite 100 Call (248)548-6404 Farmington Hills, MI 48334 BUSINESSES FOR SALE Experienced Downtown Detroit Developer looking for capital for exciting new project near the CRAIN’S EXECUTIVE RECRUITER WORKS! Phone (248) 406-4100, www.antone.com PRstore Locations For Sale Renaissance Center at the junction of the River Walk Fast growing unique marketing franchise with great and Dequindre Cut bike path. Bordering the building To Place Your Ad Call locations in SE Michigan. Solid, existing customer is also Michigan’s first urban state park. Earn 15% or (313) 446-6068 or (313) 446-1757 Crain’s Classifieds Gets Results base. Contact (248) 982-4600. more, Call Randy (810) 599-6214. Fax

See Call Us For Crainsdetroit.com/realestate Personalized Service: for more real estate (313) 446-6068 advertisements CRAIN’S REAL ESTATE

APARTMENT BUILDINGS AUCTIONS OFFICE SPACE OFFICE SPACE

Troy - 24 Units 3400 Sq. Ft. of Office Space for Lease in Fenton, MI. MADISON HEIGHTS - OFFICE SPACE Oak Park - 48 Units Located just off US-23 between Owen Rd. & Ypsilanti - 114 Townhomes MINIMUM BID AUCTION! Silverlake Rd. with visibility from Expressway. Fully FOR LEASE Utica - 28 Units furnished, excellent location for sales office. 1,000 - 4,000 sq. ft. @ $11.00/sf. Excellent Detroit - 260 Units Le Naro Pub 104 Main St. Lake Leelanau, MI 49653 Call Smith Peabody Stiles at 810-629-1566 Lincoln Park - 25 Units location with main road exposure, private en- Waterford - 20 Units (Previously Named “Key to the County Restaurant”) trances to each suite, 18 parking spaces, corner Call Income Property Organization at 248-932-0300 CRAIN’S EXECUTIVE lot, courtyard, skylights, basement storage, Zoning is C-1 commercial allowing for Mixed Use! Beautifully remodeled, appointed and RECRUITER WORKS! will build to suit. Call Tom 248-640-0400 equipped Restaurant and Bar. This mixed use COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES restaurant and bar includes but is not limited to many opportunities for uses and rental Gratiot/12 Mile - 1360 - 7800 SF Comm, Lease/Sale revenue such as Restaurant, Banquet Facility, Harper/11 Mile - 10,700 SF Comm - Must Sell Office, Retail, Galleries and a 2 Bedroom Harper/11 Mile - 3,400 SF, Office, Great Parking attached apartment. Own your own Saturday April 14th at 12:00 Noon Mack/9 Mile - 9,400 SF, Office/Comm Reduced diversified shopping district in paradise! Minimum Bid $599,000 St. Clair Shores - 2 great development sites Preview/Registration at 11am J.E. DeWald & Assoc (313) 884-2200 CRAIN’S RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Visit www.bethroseauction.com for property info. Rose Auction Group, LLC Visit www.proxibid.com for online bidding info. 877-696-7653

School Building For Sale COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LUXURY PROPERTY WATERFRONT PROPERTY Approx. 55,000 SF K-8 school Grosse Pointe Woods NORTHVILLE CONDO ON GOLF COURSE LAKE MICHIGAN FRONTAGE (FSBO) in Birmingham School District. For lease 21110 Mack Ave. Free standing building. AVAILABLE NOW In prestigious Villas of Northville Hills Golf Club. 180 Degree lake view on low bluff 7.5 acres. Recent renovations. 1665 sq. ft. 20 car parking lot. Large 3 bed, plus loft unit with spectacular view. www.8475surfsidedrive.com Phone (586) 786 - 1645 4,000 to 100,000 sq. ft. Below market pricing at $493,900. Will consider Contact Brendan George or Mike 708-202-6804 (Daytime) National Chain hotels for sale in Livonia and Ster- Also 10,000 & 25,000 sq. ft. lease. Immediate occupancy. Contact Richard or Gerard, CBRE 248-353-5400. Kay L. at 248-350-9090. CROOKED LAKE FRONTAGE ling Heights. Each 100+ rooms. Excellent condition. Free Standing Bldgs w/truckwells. Near Nub’s Nob, ski and fish off the dock John Mandich, Marcus & Millichap (248) 415-2628, 1 Mile from Metro Airport 5 bedroom party house. [email protected] Call Linda (231) 548 - 9336 REA CONSTRUCTION Paint Creek River Frontage-Blue ATTENTION DOCTORS: INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY Ribbon Trout Stream 20 min. from FOR LEASE - SOUTHFIELD (734) 946-8730 Also Heavy Industrial Birmingham Michigan in Oakland Twp. Executive Log Home FULL / PARTIAL FLOOR Almost 2 acres of land on Paint Creek in Oakland Custom - Built Medical Suite FOR LEASE Land Available GRAND RIVER & OAKMAN County. Great view and good fly fishing. City Special Rates Until 06/30/07 for New Tenants! www.reaconstruction.net sewer at road. Adams and Orion Rd. If you need on Mullett Lake NORTHLAND TOWERS MEDICAL CENTER Detroit, MICHIGAN more space, the home and additional 2 acres next (248) 569 - 3180 door could be worked into the deal. Lot is next to 586-412-1558 or Google 27,000 Sq. Ft. 2 TRUCK Docks 3062 Cairncross. Asking $237,000 for vacant lot. www.luxurylogcabingetaway.com 313-506-0534 OFFICE BUILDING 586-246-9383

FOR SALE RECREATIONAL PROPERTY Inkster Town Center CLARE COUNTY: 320 acres w/duck marsh & stream, turn-key furnished modern lodge, 5 bed, 4 1/2 bath, 2 suites, food plots, tower blinds, superb hunting, excellent genetics, $1.6M 1031 INC. 616-774-1031

SOLITUDE AND PRIVATE • 640 ACRES (Square Mile) •Located in the Heart of Wayne County • 12 Miles South of West Branch (2 hours •Staggered Lease Expirations from Metro Detroit) •Highly Maintained Property • Hunting/Recreational Paradise, •National/Regional Credit Tenants Include: Family Dollar, Rent-A-Center, Murray’s & Tremendous Investment Chernin’s Shoe • 3-1/2 Miles of Road Frontage for Future •91% Occupied Development Richard Deptula, Harry Cohn, • Hardwoods, 30,000 + Pines Planted, Barry Swatsenbarg or Scott Barrie Rolling, Streams, Ponds 248.324.2000 • Home of Partridge, Turkey, Duck, Advertise your Trophy Deer 34975 W Twelve Mile Rd goods and services in $2,200,000.00 Farmington Hills, MI 48331 www.friedmanrealestate.com Crain’s Detroit Business (586) 752-2776 DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 04-02-07 A 20 CDB 3/29/2007 4:33 PM Page 1

Page 20 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS April 2, 2007 CRAIN’S EXECUTIVE RECRUITER BUSINESS DIARY CALENDAR ACQUISITIONS agreement with TicketMaster, West Hollywood, Calif., to provide tickets TUESDAY McNaughton-McKay Electric Co., FINANCE MANAGEMENT and marketing for Detroit’s Fisher Madison Heights, has transferred APRIL 3 Theatre and Masonic Temple Theatre. from being a privately held, partial- Investment Banking Associate EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT The Fisher Theatre will also partici- ly employee-owned company to a Regionalism: It’s We are an investment banking firm pate in TicketMaster’s TicketEx- TheraMatrix Physical Therapy is now 100-percent employee-owned compa- Everyone’s Busi- headquartered in the Detroit, MI area which change ticket reselling service. accepting resumes from candidates that ny. ness. Noon-1:30 provides comprehensive financial advisory are interested in joining our dynamic Ex- Inner Circle Media and Power Market- and capital raising services. The firm is p.m. The Troy ecutive Leadership Team. Successful CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS ing, both of Ann Arbor, were awarded seeking a qualified individual for an candidates must possess the leadership a contract to provide branding assis- Chamber. Dennis associate position. and decision-making abilities necessary AARP, Lansing, seeks nominations tance to Thomson-Shore Inc., a Dexter Archer, chairman Associates typically analyze a client’s to oversee clinical operations, sales and for its 2007 AARP Andrus Award for book manufacturer. of the board, De- marketing for its outpatient physical financial and business condition, work on Community Service. The award rec- Southfield-based Lear Corp. said it troit Regional therapy division. Preferred candidates ognizes the voluntary service of valuation and new business presentations, will be a physical therapist and have a has been awarded a five-year con- Chamber, and Ed- AARP volunteers and members to so- prepare documents in connection with full understanding of physical therapy tract to supply seating systems to sel Ford II, lead public offerings or private placements, practice management. Only serious ciety. The screening of nominees will Bombardier Recreational Products be performed by AARP Michigan and champion, One D: evaluate and execute mergers, acquisitions candidates need apply for this high-level Inc., a maker of all-terrain vehicles. Archer and divestitures, and assist in the Executive position. We offer an attrac- involves a range of criteria. The recip- Transforming Re- gional Detroit. development and marketing of the firm’s tive compensation and comprehensive ient will be announced on or about EXPANSIONS products to clients. benefits package. Sept. 1. Deadline for nominations: MSU Manage- June 1. For more information call Pure Barre Inc., 113 W. Main St., Candidates must possess: For immediate consideration fax your ment Education cover letter, resume and salary ex - Karen Kafantaris, (517) 267-8916. Suite 240, Northville, offers exercise • Bachelor’s degree Center, Troy. $34 pectations to (248) 745-2867 , email to classes which fuse Lotte Berk exer- • 2-3 years of finance experience members, $44 oth- [email protected], or mail: CONTRACTS cises, dance and Pilates to create an • Attn: Bob Read ers. An additional Strong academic record intense one-hour workout. Tele- • 900 Auburn Ave. Pontiac, MI 48342 Strategic Staffing Solutions Inc., De- Excellent analytical skills phone: (248) 305-8514. Web site: $5 will be charged troit, has signed a three-year renew- to attendees regis- For consideration please email your resume al contract to provide information- www.purebarre.com. tering on the day to [email protected]. SALES technology services for DTE Energy Ebm-papst Automotive and Drives Co., Detroit. USA Inc., 3200 Greenfield, Suite 255, of the event. Con- GENERAL Ford tact: (248) 641-8151. ToolWorx Information Products Inc., Dearborn, is one of two American Brighton, has become an authorized sales offices of German industrial THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S partner for InterLink Technologies’ supplier Ebm-papst Group. The De- MEMORIAL PHOENIX ENERGY IN- Automotive Sales TigerLink Wireless Materials Re- troit-area office is to focus on techni- cal consulting and sales of fans and STITUTE (MMPEI) is seeking an Asso- plenishment System. THURSDAY ciate Director for Outreach and Devel- An opportunity for the right person to sell the drives to the automotive market. , Ann Arbor, has opment to develop relationships be- world’s finest sports cars at Cauley Ferrari Re:group inc. Web site: www.ebm-papst.com. APRIL 5 launched an integrated marketing tween faculty engaged in research and Maserati. A newly constructed, state-of-the-art Malace & Associates Inc. (formerly campaign and Web site for Childtime ‘Googling’ Your Way to Bigger Busi- teaching in energy science, technology facility, located in an affluent suburb of South- ISG Resources), a professional Learning Centers, Novi. ness. 5-6:30 p.m. The Entrepreneurial and policy and to develop relationships eastern Michigan has proven to be a great lo- staffing, recruiting, and human-re- Initiative of Southeast Michigan, Au- with industry, government organiza- cation for premium, luxury and sports car Golden Limousine International Inc. sources firm, has opened its new cor- tions, other institutes and universities in sales, (in both the new and pre-owned seg- of Ann Arbor was chosen by several porate headquarters at 2180 Liver- tomation Alley, and Crain’s Detroit the energy arena. For more information groups to provide exclusive ground ments). A team of dedicated, enthusiastic nois Road, Suite 200, Troy. Business. Grady Burnett, head of on MMPEI, visit www.mmpei.umich.edu. transportation for events in the De- sales and service professionals, have created Telephone: (248) 720-2500. Google’s online sales and operations. Toreviewtheentirepositiondescription troit area. The events include: Inter- Automation Alley, Troy. Free. Con- with applicant qualifications and to apply, an excellent reputation nationwide for honesty, Flagstar Bank, Troy, has opened a national Women’s Conference, tact: (800) 427-5100. visit http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/ integrity, and value in a highly competitive and American String Teachers Associa- branch at 18411 Mack Ave., Detroit. Web site: www.flagstar.com. and refer to job posting ID #7005. growing market. tion, The National Association of The University of Michigan is an equal Candidates for this position must have proven Black Social Workers, American Comerica opened a branch at 25950 opportunity/affirmative action employer. sales experience with highline automobiles, Counseling Association, Association Pontiac Trail, South Lyon. FRIDAY and familiarity with auto financing/ leasing. of Procurement Technical Assis- Peoples State Bank, Madison Send resume to: [email protected] tance Centers 2007 APTAC Spring Heights, has opened a branch at 30 E. APRIL 6 Director, Annual Fund Conference and Membership Meet- Long Lake Road in Troy. ing, MAN Roland Users Group MAN- LaSalle Bank, Troy, opened a branch Building Generational Wealth: Black The Henry Ford, America’s Greatest History RUG Users, and the North American Business Expo. 6-9 p.m. International Attraction Jan. 29 at 422 W. Huron St., Pontiac. , a multi-day, multi-venue SALES REP Bengali Conference 2007. Detroit Black Expo Inc. in conjunction destination site, including Henry Ford Parrot Inc., the North American sub- TROY, MI METAL STAMPING COMPANY IS LOOK- Cogent Marketing, Sterling Heights, sidiary of Paris-based Parrot SA that with the National Association of Museum, Greenfield Village, Benson Ford Re- ING FOR A TECHNICAL SALES PERSON WHO POS- search Center, IMAX ® Theatre and Ford has been retained by J.L. Geisler is best known for its Bluetooth wire- Black Accountants, the National As- SESSES AGGRESSIVE, ENTHUSIASTIC AND EN- Corp., Warren, manufacturers of less mobile telephone technology, has sociation of Securities Professionals, Rouge Factory Tour, is seeking an energetic, TREPRENEURIAL ENERGY TO WORK IN THE A experienced development professional to fill a identification products, to provide opened a sales and marketing office at the Urban Financial Services Coali- COMPETITIVE MARKET OF THE METAL STAMP- advertising, publicity, marketing new position as its Director, Annual Fund. ING INDUSTRY. PROVEN SUCCESS REQUIRED 28446 Franklin Road in Southfield. tion, the Michigan Chronicle, and oth- and Web development. Will be responsible for the planning, strategy WITH 2-5 YRS EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING NEW, Ann Arbor, has expanded its er sponsors. Meets every first Friday development and implementation of all as- AND SALES. EXISTING CONTACT LIST A PLUS! Boss Engineering, Howell, has been ResourceConnect management and of the month. Charles H. Wright Muse- pects of the Annual Fund campaigns. Must EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE, MILITARY, GOV- chosen by the city of Walled Lake to information service for nonprofits. um of African American History, De- have the vision and requisite abilities to organ- ERNMENT QUOTATIONS PREFERRED. INDIVIDU- serve as its consulting engineer. 7-Eleven Inc., Dallas, opened its first troit. Free. Contact: (313) 309-3215. ize, shape, mold and significantly grow this AL MUST BE WELL ORGANIZED, AND A SELF Great Lakes Recycling, Roseville, Highland Township store at 1870 N. important contributed revenue stream. STARTER WITH EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION has named Axis-Creative of Troy its AND PRESENTATION SKILLS. METAL STAMPING Milford Road. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ agency of record for advertising and Main Street Auctions L.L.C., Troy, of strategically focused development experi- BACKGROUND PREFERRED. FULLY PAID BENE- FITS AND COMPETITIVE SALARY . marketing, and B. Frank Communi- opened an eBay drop-off store at 45 S. COMING ence required, including solid track record of cations L.L.C. of Birmingham its SEND RESUME AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS TO: Livernois Road, Rochester Hills. The designing and managing direct mail cam- agency of record for public relations. EVENTS paigns. Experience with on-line giving and [email protected] Michigan-based company now has telefundraising desired. The Director, Annual DesignHub Inc., Saline, won con- three Metro Detroit locations. Tele- The 2007 Detroit tracts to design and develop new Web Fund, will serve as a key member of the or- phone: (248) 652-6336. Web site: Tigers. Noon-1:30 ganization’s Institutional Advancement Team. sites for: Aluminum Supply Co., De- www.mainstreetauctions.com. troit; Chelsea Lumber Co., Chelsea; p.m. April 17. De- Inquiries from qualified candidates should be Meisner & Associates P.C., a Bing- troit Economic sent to: Tracy Wasko, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Chelsea Milling Co., Chelsea; Daniels ham Farms law firm, has opened a , an Ann Club. David Dom- Dearborn, MI 48124. Fax: 313-982-6226. and Zermack Associates Inc. Grand Rapids branch office at 1430 Arbor architecture and interior de- [email protected]. Complete Monroe NW, Suite 100, Grand browski, presi- sign firm; Lamaze Childbirth Prepara- job description can be viewed at our web site Rapids. Telephone: (800) 470-4433. Dombrowski dent, CEO and , Ann Arbor; www.thehenryford.org. tion Association Motawi general manager; EOE Tileworks, Ann Arbor; Pack & Ship Plus, Fish Hawk, Fla.; and the city of JOINT AGREEMENTS and Jim Leyland, Saline. SportCoatings, Rochester Hills, an- manager, Detroit REAL ESTATE Harvey Hohauser & Associates, Troy, nounced Pioneer Athletics of Cleve- Tigers. Detroit has joined IIC Partners, Executive land will become the exclusive Marriott at the Search Worldwide, an international provider of SportCoatings products Renaissance Cen- association of executive search firms. and of SportCoatings’ TurfD turf ter. $40 members, &% 5LFKDUG (OOLV WKH ZRUOG¶V ODUJHVW coating. The paint and chemical-sup- Plymouth Technology, Auburn Hills, $45 guests of FRPPHUFLDO UHDO HVWDWH ¿UP LV VHHNLQJ ply companies will also jointly devel- H[SHULHQFHG LQGLYLGXDOV IRU WKH IROORZLQJ has been named the water-treatment members, $55 oth- products and services supplier for op coatings for synthetic turf. SRVLWLRQV ers. Contact: (313) FormTech Industries L.L.C., a Royal $&&2817$17 963-8547. Oak-based automotive forgings com- Leyland $66,67$175($/(67$7(0$1$*(5 pany. DIARY GUIDELINES 5($/(67$7(0$1$*(5 Solidica Inc., Ann Arbor, was award- Send news releases for Business &/,(176(59,&(6$66,67$17 ed a $1.6 million, 12-month contract Diary to Joanne Scharich, Crain’s ALENDAR GUIDELINES 0$5.(7,1*0$1$*(5 with the U.S. Marine Corps for Solidi- C ca’s Gradient-Modulus Energy Ab- Detroit Business, 1155 Gratiot 352-(&70$1$*(5 Ave., Detroit, MI 48207-2997 or More Calendar items can be found sorbing Material technology. The pro- on the Web at www.crainsdetroit. 6(1,25352-(&70$1$*(5 gram focuses on developing retrofit send e-mail to jscharich@crain. com. Use any Business Diary item com. Please send news releases 3OHDVHDSSO\RQOLQHDWKWWSFDUHHUVFEUHFRP armor kits for the Marine Corps’ for Calendar to Joanne Scharich, Light Armored Vehicles. as a model for your release, and look for the appropriate category. Crain’s Detroit Business, 1155 CRAIN’S CLASSIFIEDS Hella, Plymouth Township, is pro- Gratiot Ave., Detroit, MI 48207- WORK! viding exterior and interior lighting Without complete information, To Place Your Ad Call your item will not run. Photos are 2997, or e-mail jscharich@ systems for the 2007 Citroen C4 Pi- crain.com. You also may submit (313) 446-6068 casso. The vehicle is sold in Europe welcome, but we cannot or guarantee they will be used. Calendar items in the Calendar Fax (313) 446-1757 and in other areas of the world. section of crainsdetroit.com. Nederlander Detroit has extended its