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Cultural collaboration: Brightmoor vision is nearing reality

Cultural collaboration: Brightmoor vision is nearing reality

A look at what was missing in Brightmoor helped inspire the vision of what’ s to come. “The first time I went into the area my impression was, ‘ Wow, this is pretty empty,’” recalls Errol Service, a longtime McDonald’s franchisee and Detroit Regional Chamber board member. Blight and vacancies have been a long-time challenge […]

Hope and hard work: Leaders like Errol Service are rebuilding Detroit neighborhoods

Hope and hard work: Leaders like Errol Service are rebuilding Detroit neighborhoods

Errol Service understands humble beginnings, hard work and high achievement. That’ s why the restaurateur says he’s working hard to help rebuild Detroit, one community project at a time. Service started his McDonald’s career by mopping floors and cleaning toilets. He was promoted to dropping fries and flipping burgers. During the process, he managed to […]

Gov. Snyder, Michigan officials outline Israel mission and business goals

Gov. Snyder, Michigan officials outline Israel mission and business goals

Meeting with top officials, talking up Michigan industries and boosting future business development were among the achievements by Gov. Rick Snyder, who recently finished his second investment mission to Israel since taking office in 2011. Snyder outlined his mission to Israel, highlighting conversations with business executives and government leaders discussing opportunities for increased trade and […]