Restaurant brings tase of India, style of London, to Rochester
Hamtramck resident Qureshi Akkas Hussain has opened Golden Gate Indian Cuisine in downtown Rochester. Hussain has worked in top restaurants in the Detroit area, New York City and London.
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Wayne County Land Bank plans 3 developments in Detroit, 1 in Highland Park
The Wayne County Land Bank has acquired six vacant parcels - three of which are in Detroit and one that is in Highland Park - and plans to redevelopment them with the assistance of property tax breaks.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Detroit’s West Riverfront redevelopment effort secures key piece of land
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has purchased 22 acres of land key to their plans for the West Riverfront from the Detroit Free Press.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
New 16,000 sf Affirmations center set to open in Ferndale
Affirmations, a community center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, is et to open its new 16,000-square foot headquarters on W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The building, which will apply for LEED-certification, includes an art gallery, cyber cafe, meeting and community space.
African immigrants to Metro Detroit bring education, entrepreneurial spirit
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
New VP at Trinity Health to focus on diversity
Novi-based Trinity Health has named VeLois Bowers as senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Bowers has previously filled similar roles for Kellogg and Whirlpool.
Wayne County Land Bank plans 3 developments in Detroit, 1 in Highland Park
The Wayne County Land Bank has acquired six vacant parcels - three of which are in Detroit and one that is in Highland Park - and plans to redevelopment them with the assistance of property tax breaks.
Strategic Staffing Solutions recognized for commitment to diversity
Detroit-based IT staffing firm Strategic Staffing Solutions has been named to the Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row by DiversityBusiness.com.
Compuware named in top 50 for black MBAs
Detroit-based Compuware made Black MBA magazine's "Top 50 Companies for Black MBAs to Work" for the second year in a row.
Detroit’s West Riverfront redevelopment effort secures key piece of land
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has purchased 22 acres of land key to their plans for the West Riverfront from the Detroit Free Press.
Partnership created between Plymouth-Canton and Chinese high schools
Trade excursions China made by Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano have led to the development of a partnership between Plymouth Cnton Community Schools and a top high school in Wuhan, China. The partnership might lead to teacher and student exchange programs.
New 16,000 sf Affirmations center set to open in Ferndale
Affirmations, a community center for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered individuals, is et to open its new 16,000-square foot headquarters on W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale. The building, which will apply for LEED-certification, includes an art gallery, cyber cafe, meeting and community space.
African immigrants to Metro Detroit bring education, entrepreneurial spirit
A 400% increase in African immigrants to Metro Detroit in the last decade has infused the area with new stores, churches and mosques, social organizations and professional services.
New VP at Trinity Health to focus on diversity
Novi-based Trinity Health has named VeLois Bowers as senior vice president of diversity and inclusion. Bowers has previously filled similar roles for Kellogg and Whirlpool.
