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Articles in September, 1997 issue of Crain's Detroit Business

• HAP wants image that reflects its services. (Health Alliance Plan in Detroit, Michigan)
  by Barkholz, David
• Deco makes art of education. (Deco-Grand Inc.)(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Perl, Larry
• Stadium progress slows. (new stadium for Detroit Tigers)
  by Barkholz, David
• Produce store sues over infestation by 2000 bug. (Produce Palace International sues Tec-America Corp and Inkster's All American Cash Register Inc for computer system crashes related to year 2000)
  by Mindell, Amy
• In hot market, stock options like gold. (CEO benefits package)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Needlepoint helps craft success story. (Needle Arts Inc Owner Shay Pendray)(Special Section: Enterprise)
  by Defendis, Megan
• Changes at FoM spawn rumors about defections. (First of Michigan Corp)
  by Roush, Matt
• Walgreen ties up 30 sites. (drugstore locations)
  by Roush, Matt
• A shared umbrella: captive setups provide shelter from the storm. (captive insurance companies)
  by Roush, Matt
• Livonia computer company makes comeback after Ch. 11. (Orbit I.G. Trading Co. Inc.)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Booted by RenCen, Sibley's HQ may leave city. (Detroit, Michigan's Renaissance Center; Sibley's Shoes Inc.)
  by Roush, Matt
• Michigan labors to recruit skilled industrial workers.(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• Turnaround too quiet: Handleman concerned about low stock price.
  by Roush, Matt
• Domino's stays focused. (Domino's Pizza Inc concentrates on delivery niche)(Company Profile)
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Grades shift business at GM HMOs; new members lured to top performers. (General Motors Corp; health maintenance organizations)
  by Barkholz, David
• Movie megaplexes to multiply in metro Detroit.
  by Serwach, Joseph
• Merging accounting firms seem 'complementary.' (Coopers and Lybrand LLP, Price Waterhouse LLP)
  by Roush, Matt
• Providence, St. Joseph on new missions. (Providence Hospital and Medical Centers; St. Joseph Mercy Hospital)
  by Barkholz, David
• It won't be lonely at the top if Skyline crowns the Stott. (Skyline Tower and Antenna Inc.; David Stott building)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Heavyweight debate: truckers refuse to carry blame for bad roads.
  by Defendis, Megan
• Rebirth of the Blues. (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan)
  by Barkholz, David
• Real estate foray is institute's weapon against defense cuts. (Environmental Research Institute)(Column)
  by Gargaro, Paul
• Big 3 drain talent from small firms. (large employers tap into smaller businesses' top employees)(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by McCracken, Jeffrey
• National TechTeam sued: timing of stock sell-offs questioned by shareholders.
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• Ilitch has lenders but still no final deal. (Detroit Tigers owner Mike Ilitch yet to finalize agreement on funding of stadium)
  by Roush, Matt
• New, detailed bids sought for tank plant. (Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant)
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• Honigman to shut Florida office. (Detroit law firm Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Hush Puppies' giant step: with foot in door, shoemaker has global goal. (Wolverine World Wide Inc)(Special Section: Crain's International)
  by Lane, Amy
• Hobby grows into industry. (needle craft)
  by Defendis, Megan
• How to call for help. (upgrading business telephone systems)
  by McCracken, Jeffrey
• American Axle gets set to go global. (American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Heading to the suburbs. (Detroit Ball Bearing Co.)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Tool-and-die companies look overseas for trained workers.(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Serwach, Joseph
• DMC plans $106M in construction. (Detroit Medical Center)
  by Barkholz, David
• State hopes to have critical systems ready for 2000 a year early. (Michigan government prepares for year 2000 computer date change)
  by Lane, Amy
• Lawsuit stalls cigarette-stamping rules.
  by Lane, Amy
• Foam supplier hopes local presence helps sales. (Foamex International Inc)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Pension case draws IRS attention.
  by Moskal, Jerry
• Black-owned funeral homes feel threat.
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• Report sees more insurance broker consolidation.
  by Simpson, Holly
• Fed-Mogul plans big buy; purchase of parts-maker T&N would double its size. (Federal-Mogul Corp.)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Sears prepares to open 1st area store in 20 years.(Sears, Roebuck & Co.)
  by Roush, Matt
• Mismatches aggravate labor shortage.(Column)
  by Bourget, Jack
• Survey details Internet jobs, pay levels. (the 1997 Compensation Survey Report)(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Auto supplier goes shopping. (industrialist George Hofmeister acquires firms for his Detroit area automotive-supplier operations)
  by Sherefkin, Robert
• Beaumont tops the list for heart procedures. (William Beaumont Hospital performs most number of cardiac procedures in Detroit area)
  by Barkholz, David
• Bills seek extensions for renaissance zones.
  by Lane, Amy
• A new recipe for city chicken: Churchs franchisee plans to aid urban areas, including here. (Churchs Chicken restaurants)(Special Section: Crain's International)
  by Shubart, Ellen
• New Frontiers: infrastructure needs turn developing nations into hot markets.(Special Section: Crain's International)
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Cambridge grows with Brazilian buy. (Cambridge Industries Inc.'s acquisition of Owens Corning Fiberglas Corp.)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Corktown company wins international contracts. (First American Electric Supply Co.)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Docs saw DMC-Ford merger as bad medicine. (Detroit Medical Center; Henry Ford Health System)
  by Barkholz, David
• Network improves cable TV ad access.
  by Gargaro, Paul
• A powerful incentive; temporary-help agency provides free training.(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Booth, J.D.
• Ikon moves in. (Alco Standard Corp changes name to Ikon Office Solutions and adopts Ikon name for all local office equipment subsidiaries)
  by Roush, Matt
• Marathon runs with experts in data migration. (Marathon Venture Capital LLC invests in data migration specialist Tominy Inc)
  by Roush, Matt
• Frank's changes decor; look is new, and so is emphasis on home. (Frank's Nursery & Crafts)
  by Roush, Matt
• Companies offer unusual perks to keep key staff.(Special Section: Enterprise)
  by Moran, Tim
• Providence adjusts its plan to get OK for Novi hospital. (Providence Hospital and Medical Centers; Novi, Michigan)
  by Barkholz, David
• Putting a stamp on the world: Center Line supplier has big ambitions. (Aetna Industries Inc.)
  by McCracken, Jeffrey
• Plummeting stocks may boost premiums. (insurance premiums)
  by Roush, Matt
• Truckers gearing up against fuel-tax rise.
  by Lane, Amy
• Resuscitating south Warren. (Warren, Michigan)
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• U.S., Canadian vigor made Detroit export king.
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Trade academies turn out graduates ready for industry.(Special Section: Labor Report)(Directory)
  by Lane, Amy
• Little Caesar thinking BIG! BIG!. (Little Caesar Enterprises Inc.)
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Suit over Northwest pricing awaits court date. (Northwest Airlines Inc sued for inflated prices)
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Exec feud to end in sale of SES temp business. (Simplified Employment Services Inc's temporary-staffing business)
  by Mercer, Tenisha
• Ameritech long-distance service on hold. (Ameritech Corp)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Software can help business traveler recover VAT of cash. (value-added tax)(Special Section: Crain's International)
  by Aparkneiks, Eric
• Chronicle parent may be for sale. ('Michigan Chronicle' newspaper)
  by Borden, Jeff
• Survey: lots of questions about telecommunications, few answers.
  by McCracken, Jeffrey
• Report: circulation rises slightly at News, Free Press. (The Detroit News; Detroit Free Press)
  by Gargaro, Paul
• Tastee-Freez's recipe for revival. (Tastee-Freez International Inc.)
  by Stopa, Marsha
• Experts say there's security in employability, not a job.(Special Section: Labor Report)
  by Moran, Tim
• GM hangs 'no vacancy' sign at RenCen. (General Motors Corp takes Renaissance Center in Detroit off rental market)
• Ameritech's Clearpath offers cellular extras. (digital cellular phone service)
  by Bridgeforth, Arthur, Jr.
• Small-timers, big ideas: family's bank breaks mold. (University Bancorp Inc)
  by Roush, Matt
• Two hospitals announce changes in leadership. (Mt. Clemens General Hospital; St. Mary Hospital)
  by Barkholz, David
• Center aims to boost auto-material recycling.
  by Pryweller, Joseph

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