OU’s History Comes Alive lecture series kicks off Sept. 16
Now in its 22nd year, History Comes Alive welcomes students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community to take part in any of this year’s free lectures, which take place from September 16, 2025-March 11, 2026 at Oakland University. Spanning a range of topics, talks will be given by OU history professors Todd Estes, George Milne and James Naus, along with scholars Erin Brightwell (University of Michigan), Thomas Madden (St. Louis University) and Alex Noonan (SNA International). "I am very excited
Paint Creek Center for the Arts thanks area sponsors for ongoing support of Art & Apples Festival® - and welcomes new support for 2025
Rochester, Mich.—Paint Creek Center for the Arts (PCCA)’s annual Art & Apples Festival® would not be possible without the support of its sponsors, according to the nonprofit community arts organization’s Executive Director Shaun Hayes. “PCCA depends on Art & Apples, our signature fundraising event, for nearly half of our annual budget; and we in turn depend on our sponsors’ financial support for making the festival a reality,” Hayes said. “The presenting sponsor, Genysis Credit Union, and Meijer Kids Art
OU faculty member, alumna named ‘Health Care Hero’ by Crain’s Detroit Business
Christina Boyland, MSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, an alumna and lecturer in Oakland University’s School of Nursing, has been named a 2025 Health Care Hero by Crain’s Detroit Business. Crain’s Health Care Heroes recognizes “leaders who exemplify innovation, exceptional leadership, compassion and dedication” in five Hero categories: Corporate Achievement, Administrator, Physician, Allied Health and Advancements in Care. Boyland is being recognized in the category of Allied Health Hero. Boyland is a faculty
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Transform Your Business with “The HR and Payroll Playbook” by Amber Maiani
Amber Maiani’s new book details 10 common challenges that hold businesses back and how to overcome them. At Eventure HR, we’re excited to introduce a resource that promises to transform how businesses manage HR and payroll. Amber Maiani, our dynamic Founder, President, and CEO, has just released her newest book, The HR and Payroll Playbook: 10 Common Challenges That Hold Businesses Back and How to Overcome Them. Whether you’re a small startup, mid-sized company, or an established enterprise, you know that
Escape Announces New Name and Brand Identity to Reflect Full Entertainment Experience
[TROY, MI] — June 30, 2025 – Escape is proud to unveil its new name and refreshed brand identity: Escape Entertainment Center. The updated name and tagline — Bowling. Laser Tag. Arcade. — better represent the full scope of experiences Escape provides to families, friends and groups across Metro Detroit. “As our business has evolved, so has what we offer,” said Jeff Forman, Managing Partner at Escape Entertainment Center. “We’re so much more than a bowling alley. We’re a place where people come to
How Small Businesses Can Rebuild Personal Touch in a Digital Age
In a world steered by convenience, where swipes replace signatures and screen time overshadows face time, small businesses face a new kind of challenge. While technology has allowed them to reach farther, respond faster, and run leaner, it has also created distance—between shopkeepers and customers, between brands and loyalty. The texture of human interaction has worn thin in the age of two-day shipping and chatbot customer service. But despite the digital drift, there's still a hunger for something real,
Inbound 281 Launches Studio 281: A New Video Production Studio
Helping Businesses Tell Their Stories Through Video. Inbound 281, a next-generation digital marketing agency, is proud to announce the official launch of Studio 281, a fully-equipped video production studio designed to help businesses create high-quality video and audio content without the usual cost, hassle, or technical barriers. To celebrate the launch, Inbound 281 is hosting an Open House event on June 10th, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at their Troy headquarters. The event will feature a ribbon-cutting
HIROTEC AMERICA Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Auburn Hills, MI., April 22nd, 2024 – HIROTEC AMERICA, a member of the HIROTEC Group, a global tier one automotive supplier, announced the appointment of two new board members. Phil Zanolli has been appointed to the position of Chief Operations Officer and Sharon Beetham has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Phil joined HIROTEC AMERICA as a Project Manager in 2000 with over a decade of technical experience. His well-rounded background and strong leadership capabilities saw him
Essential Steps for Starting Your Home-Based Accounting Venture
Embarking on the journey of setting up a home-based accounting business offers promising rewards, including flexible working conditions and reduced overhead costs. However, it's not without its challenges. This guide provides a helpful roadmap to help both seasoned accountants seeking independence and newcomers to the accounting industry successfully launch their home-based business.Get Started with Vital Adobe Acrobat Tools Using Adobe Acrobat PDFs and editing tools can be a game-changer. With its
