Chris Sheridan Selected as 40 Under Forty Honoree by NACVA
Saginaw, MI:Yeo & Yeo, a leading Michigan advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Sheridan, CPA, CVA, was recently named a recipient of the 2021 National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA) and Consultants Training Institute® (CTI) 40 Under Forty award. The program recognizes individuals under age 40 who have made extraordinary advances in, and contributions to, the business valuation and forensic accounting professions and their local communities. Sheridan is a
HALO Assists Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MIPPA) with Coat Drive Benefitting Neighborhood House
1/24/22HALO Assists Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MIPPA) with Coat Drive Benefitting Neighborhood House The Branded Merchandise/Promotional Product, Uniform Program and Recognition and Incentive Industry Helps Local Cloths Closet. Troy and Auburn Hills, MI— 1/24/22 — On Friday, January 21, 2022, The Michigan Promotional Professionals Association (MIPPA), held a coat drive in conjunction with their annual Q1 trade show for distributors and suppliers of the branded merchandise/promotional
Nominations open for the Nightingale Nursing Awards
Oakland University’s School of Nursing continues to applaud the advancement of the nursing profession as the gatekeeper for the 34th Annual Nightingale Awards for Nursing Excellence celebration. This award ceremony is more than just a night of professional awards; it is an opportunity to come together to honor and celebrate top nurses in Michigan. This year’s ceremony is set to be celebrated on May 11, 2022 during National Nurses Week at the Oakland University campus in Rochester Hills, Mich. The
Royal Park Hotel Stands with Oxford to Raise Money for Tate Myre Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund through Pizza With Purpose
As the community continues to support and grieve with the Oxford community after the high school shootings that occurred late last year, many are seeking ways to support the students at Oxford High School.Like many local businesses, Royal Park Hotel has several team members with close ties to Oxford High School. In an effort to partner in support, RPH is bringing back Pizza With Purpose to raise money for the Tate Myre Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund, founded by his family through the Community Foundation
Youth Theatre Auditions for Moana Jr. Begin at Flagstar Strand Theatre
Youth Theatre Auditions for Moana Jr. Begin at Flagstar Strand Theatre Pontiac, MI – The Strand Theatre Art (STArt) Youth Theatre, the education arm of the nonprofit Flagstar Strand Theatre in Downtown Pontiac, invites students from Pontiac and Oakland County, ages 8-19, to audition for Moana Jr., the adaption of the popular 2016 Disney animated film. Moana Jr. includes beloved songs "How Far I'll Go," "Shiny," and "You're Welcome" written by multiple award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda and co-writers Opetaia
Oakland University professor earns Department of Energy grant for dark matter research
Oakland University Professor Ilias Cholis was recently awarded a $60,000 grant from the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science in support of his research on dark matter, a form of matter that has never been detected absorbing, reflecting or emitting light and is, therefore, extremely hard to spot. It accounts for approximately 27 percent of the Universe, while the “normal” matter we know and can see — including the Earth, the sun, the stars, nebulae, and the light-emitting
Oakland University students’ work featured at Region III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
The Region III Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF), which took place Jan. 5-9 and was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featured the work of several students from the Department of Theatre in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Oakland had six students nominated for the festival's Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Competition: Kaye Hoffmeyer, Kyle Kiesler, Stanley Misevich, Rachel Sarles, Kennedy Vernengo and Jalen Wilson-Nelem. Three students and their
Yeo & Yeo Announces New Service Line Leader and Team Leaders
Saginaw, MI:Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants is pleased to announce that Jamie Rivette, CPA, CGFM, will lead the firm’s Assurance Service Line, Taylor Diener, CPA, will lead the Education Services Group and Jennifer Tobias, CPA, will lead the Construction Services Group. “We are excited that these talented professionals will lead our firm’s service line and teams,” said Dave Youngstrom, President & CEO. “They are all experienced professionals with tremendous leadership qualities who have shown a
Oakland University leads study on genetics of Puerto Rican horses
Puerto Rican Paso Fino Caballo Cuentas Claras, ridden by René Concepción, on the grounds of El Morro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Hostos Gallardo) Researchers in Oakland University’s Department of Biological Sciences collaborated with researchers from the United States, Ukraine, Sweden and Belgium on a study examining the genetic ancestry of two horse breeds, the common Puerto Rican Non-Purebred and the Puerto Rican Paso Fino, a horse noted for its smooth, sure-footed
OU’s Pawley Lean Institute, Lean Learning Center partnership provides new opportunities for Lean education
The Pawley Lean Institute has partnered with the Lean Learning Center as it pertains to the Lean Lab housed in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department (ISE) at Oakland University. The partnership includes a $60,000 pledge by the Lean Learning Center as part of the funding requirements for the Lean Lab. “This pledge is just another piece of the ongoing growth of Lean at Oakland University and our programs that benefit our Lean centric students,” said Dennis Wade, director of the
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Local Advisors Donate to Dutton Farm
Dutton Farm was recently presented with a check for $500 from Rochester Hills business Stoney Creek Advisors. The donation will assist with Dutton's mission of "empowering and supporting adults with disabilities to live a life of purpose, inclusion and dignity." Dutton Farm was founded by a local mother and daughter who sought to support their daughter/sister as she navigated the world with disability. After years of searching for the right community to see individuals with disabilities thrive, the
Oakland University named a Best Business School by The Princeton Review
Oakland University’s School of Business Administration is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review (TPR). The education services company chose the school for its 2022 list of Best Business Schools. In addition to being named on the national 2022 Best Business Schools list, The Princeton Review also recognized the OU School of Business on its list of Best Business Schools in the Midwest and its list of Best Online MBA Programs. "We recommend the Oakland
Oakland University professor receives funding for work on Anti-Deep Fake technology
Oakland University Professor Khalid Malik has been awarded $92,500 by the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for Advanced Computing for his work on an Anti-Deep Fake technology and Deep Forgery Detector, which incorporates Deep Learning, Knowledge Graphs, and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to detect visual deepfakes, as well as voice cloning. “This funding will be quite helpful to take our current research work funded by the National
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Auburn Hills’ Based Blair Hall Coffee Pick-Up by Statewide Food Distributor
Auburn Hills’ based Blair Hall Coffee, a roaster and seller of specialty coffee, has been pick-up by Cherry Capital Foods, a statewide distributor and marketer of food items. This partnership will significantly enhance Blair Hall’s ability to expand into retail customers throughout Michigan.About Blair Hall CoffeeIn Southeast Michigan Blair Hall Coffee is available at Whole Foods Markets in Rochester Hills, Birmingham, and Ann Arbor/Cranbrook Mall. Also, Blair Hall's Lambada Espresso is served at the Family
Erin Flannery Receives CFE Credential and Promotion to Manager
Auburn Hills, MI:Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Business Consultants is pleased to announce that Erin Flannery, CPA, CFE, has been accredited as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and has been promoted to manager. A CFE is a specialist educated and trained in preventing, detecting, and investigating fraud. “The CFE credential is considered the mark of excellence for anti-fraud professionals,” said John Haag Sr., CPA/ABV, CVA, CFF, managing principal and Business Valuation and Litigation Support Services Group co-leader.
News Release: 1/3/2022
New Horizons is excited to announce that we are hosting our 32nd Annual “Make A Difference” Charity Auction in-person on Friday, April 29, 2022! This prestigious event will take place at Petruzzello’s Banquet Hall, so dust off your bell bottoms and bring out those platforms, because we are kicking off in style with a “Disco Fever” theme featuring dancing, open premium bar, buffet dinner, raffles, Silent Auction, and a Live Auction with “The English Auctioneer!” This auction is dedicated to raising
