Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ave Maria School of Law Breaking Ground on New Fitness Complex

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

The law school has received the largest single donation in its 18-year historya $2 million-dollar anonymous gift toward the $4.5 million capital campaign that will enable the law school to build a new state-of-the-art Fitness Complex.

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  • The law school has received the largest single donation in its 18-year historya $2 million-dollar anonymous gift toward the $4.5 million capital campaign that will enable the law school to build a new state-of-the-art Fitness Complex.
  • Ave Maria School of Law was founded in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1999 and relocated to Naples, Florida in 2009.
  • Ave Maria Law was ranked #1 Most Diverse Law School in the spring 2016 issue of PreLaw through a quantifiable study.
  • Ave Maria Law has earned the 2017 & 2018 Military Friendly School designations by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I.

Steel Bending Spirits, LLC Appoints Douglas Davenport to Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov.1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Arbor Michigan based Steel Bending Spirits, LLC announces the appointment of Mr. C. Douglas Davenport to its board of directors effective today.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov.1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Arbor Michigan based Steel Bending Spirits, LLC announces the appointment of Mr. C. Douglas Davenport to its board of directors effective today.
  • "We are so pleased and excited that C. Douglas Davenport has joined our board," said Steel Bending Spirits, LLC CEO Paul Nanula.
  • "I look forward to working closely with the strong team at Steel Bending Spirits, LLC to grow and become a leader in the development of fine craft Spirits," said Mr. Davenport.
  • Three Chord Bourbon is produced by Steel Bending Spirits, LLC and is an Ann Arbor MI based company focused on producing premium spirits.

Ann Arbor's Connected Vehicles Secured by OnBoard Security

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnBoard Security, an industry leader in automotive cyber security solutions, announced today that their Aerolink Communications Security is being used to protect Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communications for the Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment (AACVTE) project.

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  • WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OnBoard Security, an industry leader in automotive cyber security solutions, announced today that their Aerolink Communications Security is being used to protect Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communications for the Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment (AACVTE) project.
  • The Ann Arbor based connected vehicle and infrastructure living laboratory will include approximately 3000 vehicles and over 100 miles of roads.
  • OnBoard Security's Aerolink Communications Security libraries implement the IEEE 1609.2 standard for connected vehicle security which defines how to sign and verify transmitted messages, protect driver privacy and ignore misbehaving vehicles.
  • The Ann Arbor Connected Vehicle Test Environment (AACVTE) involves 3,000 vehicles, as well as infrastructure throughout the city.

Mi Padrino, Hispanic Event Platform Announces Strategic Investments in Seed Round

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Tuesday, October 9, 2018

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mi Padrino , an event-planning and crowd-gifting platform for the Hispanic community, announced today that it has secured a Series Seed round.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mi Padrino , an event-planning and crowd-gifting platform for the Hispanic community, announced today that it has secured a Series Seed round.
  • An all-in-one marketplace, event hosts use Mi Padrino to register for gifts, find vendors, shop for products, and more.
  • "Mi Padrino has quickly become the leading Hispanic event planning platform in the US," said Kim Gamez, CEO and Co-Founder.
  • XO Group is excited to help Mi Padrino become the premier Hispanic event planning marketplace in the world."

NSF International Appoints Nancy Cole Director of Analysis Laboratories

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Thursday, October 4, 2018

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has appointed Nancy Cole Director of Analysis Laboratories.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, has appointed Nancy Cole Director of Analysis Laboratories.
  • With over 30 years of experience, Cole has worked in supervisory, management and directorial positions in environmental analysis laboratories.
  • In one of her most recent roles, she served as the Laboratory Director for the Dayton, N.J. laboratory for SGS, Inc. (formerly Accutest Laboratories), a multinational company that provides testing, inspection and certification services.
  • "Nancy is committed to open communication and the highest level of quality and ethics," said Rob Herman, Director of Ann Arbor Laboratory Operations at NSF International.

Oxford Companies acquires 777 East Eisenhower, grows owned portfolio to more than 2.5 million square feet

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Monday, October 1, 2018

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Companies has closed on the acquisition of 777 East Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor's southside.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxford Companies has closed on the acquisition of 777 East Eisenhower Parkway in Ann Arbor's southside.
  • The acquisition extends Oxford's offerings in the city's south side submarket with 38 buildings owned and 1,875,197 square feet now under management.
  • Oxford will retain all leasing, property management and design/build services on 777 E. Eisenhower with their in-house divisions.
  • "Although 777 is an Ann Arbor icon, it has never had an Ann Arbor owner," said Jeff Hauptman, founder and CEO of Oxford Companies.

The M Den Selects Columbia Street Destination In The District Detroit For First Detroit Location

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Thursday, September 20, 2018

Scott Hirth, president and co-owner of The M Den, has been exploring options for a first Detroit location since he and his partners took over the family-owned business in 2013.

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  • Scott Hirth, president and co-owner of The M Den, has been exploring options for a first Detroit location since he and his partners took over the family-owned business in 2013.
  • "It was very important to us that the next round of investment was in the city of Detroit," Hirth said.
  • "With the resurgence, we wanted The M Den and by extension, the University of Michigan, to put our stamp on Detroit."
  • Frita Batidos, another Ann Arbor-based business, recently announced it would open its first location in Detroit along Columbia Street next year.

Office Evolution Sparks New Growth in Michigan with Latest Opening in Ann Arbor

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

DENVER, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Office Evolution, a coworking space franchise that provides executive suites, flexible office spaces, and virtual offices to independent professionals and small business owners nationwide, is proud to announce its newest location opening in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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  • DENVER, Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Office Evolution, a coworking space franchise that provides executive suites, flexible office spaces, and virtual offices to independent professionals and small business owners nationwide, is proud to announce its newest location opening in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • "Ann Arbor is a city that is becoming more and more influenced by the growing tech scene," said Carol Whitinger.
  • This variety has helped Office Evolution position itself as the industry's leading provider of co-working space for small business owners and independent professionals throughout Ann Arbor.
  • Office Evolution is a Colorado-based national shared office franchisor offering co-working spaces, virtual office services, and fully furnished offices and suites.

University of Michigan Private Equity Conference and Women Who Fund Forum Announces 2018 Events

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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of the 13th annual University of Michigan Private Equity Conference and the fourth annual Women Who Fund Forum announced the initial program details of their 2018 events to be held on October 11-12, 2018 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizers of the 13th annual University of Michigan Private Equity Conference and the fourth annual Women Who Fund Forum announced the initial program details of their 2018 events to be held on October 11-12, 2018 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich.
  • The Private Equity Conference will host Patrick Russo, partner at California-based Shamrock Capital Advisors, as this year's keynote speaker.
  • Preceding the Private Equity Conference, the fourth annual Women Who Fund Forum will be held on October 11 at the University of Michigan.
  • For event details, visit Private Equity Conference and the Women Who Fund Forum .

Brighton Mi Foot and Ankle Surgeon Tom Biernacki Ranks One of the Best in Michigan in 2018

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Monday, September 10, 2018

BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brighton Mi foot and ankle surgeon Tom Biernacki consistently ranks as one of the best in Livingston County and in Michigan.

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  • BRIGHTON, Mich., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brighton Mi foot and ankle surgeon Tom Biernacki consistently ranks as one of the best in Livingston County and in Michigan.
  • Dr. Biernacki has been performing both foot and ankle surgery for multiple years at the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital system in Ann Arbor Mi, Howell Mi and Brighton Mi.
  • Dr. Tom Biernacki is an attending foot and ankle surgeon with the resident teaching service at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.
  • He has won numerous awards in Michigan as a presenter, a clinician and as a foot surgeon.