Ann Arbor, Michigan

Phire Group Named a 2020 Forbes Small Giant: One of America's Best Small Companies

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Forbes, Periodicals, Magazines, States of the United States

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Phire Group , a brand definition and activation consultancy based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was recently named one of 25 Forbes Small Giants.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Phire Group , a brand definition and activation consultancy based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was recently named one of 25 Forbes Small Giants.
  • The Forbes Small Giants winners are selected through a partnership between Forbes Magazine and the Small Giants Community.
  • The honor is awarded to companies with a commitment to being the best at what they do, providing stellar service to customers, offering employees fulfilling, rewarding work, and being vital members of their communities.
  • "We have created our company to embody the Small Giants philosophy," says Phire Group's Principal, Jim Hume.

Kia Motors' "Telluriders" Continue Delivering Face Shields To Hospitals And Medical Facilities Nationwide

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Cars, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Motors, Motor vehicles, Mercy Hospital, Economy of South Korea, Loyola University Chicago, Loyola, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Mercy

IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors continues to "Accelerate the Good" through the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals and medical facilities nationwide.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors continues to "Accelerate the Good" through the donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals and medical facilities nationwide.
  • This week, the Kia "Telluriders" shipped or delivered face shields to Mercy Hospital & Medical Center and Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical in Chicago; and St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital and St. Mary Mercy Livonia Hospital in Detroit.
  • The deliveries are part of Kia's Accelerate The Good initiatives, which includes ongoing face shield donations to medical facilities not only in the metro Chicago and Detroit areas, but also to facilities in Georgia, New Jersey, New York and Southern California.
  • The face shields are assembledat Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia in West Point and the brand plans on donating more than 300,000 face shields nationwide to help in the fight against COVID-19.

VelocityEHS Joins National Safety Council SAFER Task Force as Part of Ongoing Commitment to Worker Safety During COVID-19 and Beyond

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Environmental social science, Industrial hygiene, Occupational safety and health, Safety engineering, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Oakville, Ontario, Human activities, Articles, Humans

As companies shift their focus toward reopening during this new normal they will likely need to adopt new practices to ensure the ongoing health and safety of their people.

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  • As companies shift their focus toward reopening during this new normal they will likely need to adopt new practices to ensure the ongoing health and safety of their people.
  • From best practices to data-driven advice, SAFER will help ensure that safety remains at the core of all business decisions.
  • We are thrilled to have the partnership of VelocityEHS to help us on our mission to make workplaces safer.
  • VelocityEHS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with locations in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; Oakville, Ontario; London, England; and Perth, Western Australia.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Holds First Meeting of Board of Directors Elect

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Kraig, Ann Arbor, Michigan, OTC Markets Group

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (the Company) announces that the Companys Board of Directors held its first meeting with its four new members-elect in attendance.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (the Company) announces that the Companys Board of Directors held its first meeting with its four new members-elect in attendance.
  • During this meeting, management briefed the board on the Companys plans for 2020 expansion and growth.
  • The expanded board brings a wealth of experience in international manufacturing operations, corporate finance, and accounting.
  • Thompson continued, Our first meeting with the expanded board was very productive, including discussions of specific committee appointments.

Franworth Announces Launch of Professional Services Division Offering New Resources to Support Affiliate Brands

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Contract law, Franchising, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Equity

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Franworth , a franchise-focused growth equity firm, announced today the launch of its Professional Services Division, offering an extensive suite of support options benefitting both emerging and mature franchise Affiliate Brands.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Franworth , a franchise-focused growth equity firm, announced today the launch of its Professional Services Division, offering an extensive suite of support options benefitting both emerging and mature franchise Affiliate Brands.
  • Our SRP platform and Professional Services Division embrace this new reality and provide essential tools and resources to support businesses at all stages of development and fuel the success of their brand."
  • To learn more about the resources available through Franworth's Professional Services Division, visit franworth.com/affiliates .
  • Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Franworth accelerates value for brands and independent unit value for franchisees using our proven franchise systems, professional support services and shared resources platform.

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned First Nation Group Awarded ECAT For $47.5M

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Medical Supplies, Health, Defense, Other Health, General Health, Contracts, Small Business Administration, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Ann Arbor, Michigan, ECAT, Streamline

DLA Troop Supports Medical Supply Chain developed ECAT to streamline its business practices and expand its range of procurement options.

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  • DLA Troop Supports Medical Supply Chain developed ECAT to streamline its business practices and expand its range of procurement options.
  • ECAT has fundamentally transformed the way we deliver medical products to veterans and military personnel, said Cheryl Nilsson, Owner and CEO of First Nation Group.
  • First Nation Group is the premier Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and HUBZone distributor of medical-surgical equipment and supplies to the U.S. Federal Government.
  • First Nation Group is headquartered in Niceville, Florida, with administrative offices in Fort Myers, Ann Arbor, and suburban Philadelphia.

Esperion to Report First Quarter 2020 Financial Results May 6, 2020

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Esperion Therapeutics, Low-density lipoprotein, NASDAQ, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Economy of the United States, Companies, Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced it will report first quarter 2020 financial results after the close of the U.S. financial markets on May 6, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Esperion (NASDAQ: ESPR) today announced it will report first quarter 2020 financial results after the close of the U.S. financial markets on May 6, 2020.
  • Following the release, company management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m.
  • ET to discuss financial results and business progress.
  • In the U.S., 96 million people, or more than 37 percent of the adult population, have elevated LDL-C.

Eastern Michigan University Athletics Department helps St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital with huge daily laundry load generated during COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Metro Detroit, Mercy, States of the United States, United States

It's a highly convenient arrangement, as the SAPC is located kiddie corner from the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital complex.

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  • It's a highly convenient arrangement, as the SAPC is located kiddie corner from the St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital complex.
  • The arrangement began when the hospital reached out to the University to see if industrial washers and dryers were available on campus, and Wetherbee shared information about Eastern Athletics' facility and itscapabilities.
  • The EMU staff involved arrives early to open the facility and loading dock area for hospital rucks.
  • Other efforts from EMU include opening up housing units in the Village complex for St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor Hospital staff, and donating more than 100,000 pieces of cleaning and protective equipment to the hospital.

Matt Hylant Named President of Hylant Ann Arbor

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Insurance, Professional services, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Metro Detroit, Arbor, Ann Arbor station, Michigan, States of the United States

Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the U.S., announces the promotion of Matthew M. Hylant to president of its Ann Arbor office.

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  • Hylant, one of the largest privately held insurance brokers in the U.S., announces the promotion of Matthew M. Hylant to president of its Ann Arbor office.
  • As president, Matt will be responsible for the day-to-day operations along with setting the vision for strategic growth and initiatives for the Ann Arbor office.
  • Were excited to see Matt return to Ann Arbor to lead the Ann Arbor office, said Patrick McDaniel, Partnership Leader and President of Hylants Detroit office.
  • Ann Arbor is a fantastic community and one I grew to love during my time at the University of Michigan.

NCMS Awarded Fourth Consecutive CTMA Cooperative Agreement Contract

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Regions of the United States, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences, CTMA, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) announced today that it has been awarded a fourth consecutive Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) Cooperative Agreement (CA) from the US Department of Defense (DOD).

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) announced today that it has been awarded a fourth consecutive Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities (CTMA) Cooperative Agreement (CA) from the US Department of Defense (DOD).
  • This competitive award extends NCMS' 22-year record of success as the CTMA program's managing partner.
  • The contract is valued at up to $900 million for a period of 5 years.
  • "It is an honor to build upon our CTMA successes and I'm gratified by DOD'sconfidence in NCMS.