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DETROIT BUSINESS MAIN 03-26-07 A 9 CDB 3/23/2007 11:53 AM Page 1 March 26, 2007 CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS Page 9 MARY KRAMER: On political civility and public service When former President Gerald sides of the partisan There’s no doubt its scholars, who are selected on the knows what works and what does- Ford died in December, his passing aisle. Former Gov. which side of the fence basis of financial need, not neces- n’t when it comes to education. prompted some soul-searching William Milliken cele- Carley is on. sarily the best high school grades. Carley will be part of the 25th about the hotly partisan state of our brates his 85th birthday “Name me one other Besides money to go to school, anniversary for that nonprofit this political and civic life these days. today. Happy birthday person who left their the scholars are contacted at least year. The foundation hopes to The lack of leadership and the to a Michigan treasure. entire estate, all their twice a week by foundation staff, draw more than 500 people to a big unwillingness to compromise wealth, to the future of by phone or e-mail. They attend fundraising dinner in May. among leaders in both political Loving a city, the city,” he says, refer- regular dinner meetings on their If you’re interested in making a parties in Michigan’s budget crisis ring to the Coleman A. campuses with staffers or volun- contribution to a scholarship pro- called to mind Ford’s remark on and its students Young Foundation, teers. The foundation’s Web site gram that produces results, call receiving the John F. Kennedy where he serves as vice proudly lists scholar alumni who Claudette Smith, the foundation’s Profile in Courage award in 2001: Speaking of legacies, president of the board. now work at area companies, in- executive director, at (313) 962-2200. “I have never mistaken modera- Garry Carley knows “He loved the city.” cluding Henry Ford Hospital, Gen- Mary Kramer is publisher of tion for weakness, nor civility for that the late Coleman Each year, the foun- eral Motors Corp. and AT&T. Crain’s Detroit Business. Her weekly surrender. As far as I’m con- Young, the five-term mayor of the dation provides financial help for A retired banking executive and take on the latest business news airs cerned, there are no enemies in city of Detroit who died in 1997, is a Detroit teens attending college. The attorney, Carley has a string of vol- at 6:50 a.m. Mondays on the Paul W. politics — just temporary oppo- hero to many and a lightning rod foundation boasts a phenomenal 92 unteer roles at schools and univer- Smith show on WJR AM 760. E-mail nents who might vote with you on for others. percent college graduation rate for sities, public and private. And he her at [email protected]. the next roll call.” If the people we appoint and elect in Lansing would only walk that talk, Michigan would be a lot further ahead. Michigan has within it at least one more politician who, once elected, worked effectively on both LETTERS CONTINUED ■ From Page 8 stratagems to help all of us, now and future generations. We invite Crain’s to talk more with the Michigan State Medical Society Business-efficient is and actively facilitate education and participation with your other readers. We are all in this together. Alan Mindlin Immediate past president now cost-efficient. 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So far this year, the co-owner of Commerce Township-based Bakers Loaf Inc., success show how a specialty and wholesale bakery, booked wedding cakes for brides from Ger- Mulugetta Birru . 14 many, Japan, Mexico and Armenia. It has become a new trend after 30 years Wayne County EDC in the business, she said. Randal Charlton . 15 immigrants are “At least in these times of doom and gloom, there are still some young people Asterand plc MEET THE DREAMERS who are not dissuaded from our city, but, Come network with Crain’s American John Coumbe-Lilley . 15 helping to fuel in fact, are excited about coming here and Dreamers, who will be honored at an Mich. Inst. for Health Advancement making a contribution to its rebirth,” April 26 reception and strolling Pryce said. dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Sam Danou . 15 Reserve in Birmingham. Tickets are the local economy Not all of Crain’s 29 Ameri- Danou Enterprises $75 each. For reservations, visit can Dreamers are just start- www.regonline.com/amdreamers Paul Edwards . 15 ing their lives in metro De- by April 19, or call (313) 446-0300. Four of the 2007 American Dreamers (from troit, but each one has done Henry Ford Health System left to right): Jelani Aliyu, Kook-Wha Koh, Fadi Achour and Hortensia Neely. his or her part to build the region’s economy. Elias Gutierrez . 15 According to a 2005 American Community Survey conduct- Latino Press Inc. ed by the U.S. Census Bureau, Detroit’s future economy might rely even more on contributions from those born in other David Kahan .