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Lucia Landscaping lands first Inc. 5000 ranking at No. 2,479
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Lucia Landscaping Inc. made its first appearance on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, ranking No. 2,479 after 132% revenue growth over three years.
Bankole Thompson to give Juneteenth keynote at Detroit civil rights conference
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Detroit journalist and author Bankole Thompson will open the 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference on June 19, 2026, with a keynote focused on media power, democratic accountability and economic justice.
DEF MACHINE and Diggidy drop Detroit hip-hop single Hustle
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Detroit artists DEF MACHINE and Diggidy released “Hustle” on May 1, a motivational hip-hop track built around perseverance, discipline, and financial responsibility.
VizMark adds Chris L. Marsh to board as VM-1 rollout expands
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VizMark Inc. appointed veteran executive Chris L. Marsh to its board of directors as the Minnesota medtech company scales distribution of VM-1, its FDA-cleared non-metallic breast biopsy marker.
AdRem Systems to Exhibit at Wealthcare Advisor Conference in Nashville
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AdRem Systems Corporation will attend the 2026 Wealthcare Advisor Conference in Nashville from Oct. 1-3, meeting with financial advisors about IT and cybersecurity needs.
Lofty Pops posts 33% growth as family destinations drive expansion
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Lofty Pops says sales rose 33% year over year from April through Labor Day across 24 locations as the Michigan organic ice pop brand expanded in zoos, family attractions and retail.
Audra Penny profile spotlights curiosity and adaptability in marketing technology
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Audra Penny, an Associate Solutions Consultant at ListEngage in Charlotte, is being profiled for a career that spans banking, financial services and marketing technology.
Ford’s Sonali Singh is recognized for leading digital transformation
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Sonali Singh, a senior technical program product manager at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, is being recognized for leading enterprise modernization work across cloud, cybersecurity and manufacturing systems.
Fall spider and ant activity rises in Northern Virginia
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My Pest Pros says September and October bring more spider and ant calls across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., but the root cause is often misunderstood.
Duperon launches SmartWave platform and Gen 4 washer compactor
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Duperon Corporation on September 28, 2026, launched the SmartWave screening platform and a new Gen 4 washer compactor to help wastewater facilities handle unpredictable septage loads and high volumes of screenings.
Muffler Man marks 20 years in Portage
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Muffler Man is celebrating 20 years in Portage, Michigan, as the family-owned repair shop leans on exhaust, suspension and brake work for drivers across Kalamazoo County.
Extel adds three hires to global sales team
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Extel is expanding its global sales team with three hires across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific after investment from Triple Private Equity.
Paramount Roofing becomes studio sponsor of Dave and Chuck the Freak
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Paramount Roofing will begin sponsoring the studio for Dave and Chuck the Freak on 101.1FM WRIF on Oct. 1, 2026. The deal gives the Metro Detroit contractor daily exposure to a long-running local morning show with a loyal audience.
Express Wages adds earned wage access at Southfield child care center
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Express Wages is expanding into early childhood education through a new partnership with Geniuses On Board Child Development & Learning Center in Southfield, Michigan.
Tashera White joins sci-fi comedy-horror film Hello, Apocalypse
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Tashera White has joined the cast of Jeremy Eden’s upcoming film Hello, Apocalypse, a sci-fi comedy-horror project set to begin principal photography Oct. 10 in Oswego, Illinois.
Vlasic Labs golf tournament to raise funds for Jarred Shaw and second-chance groups
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Vlasic Labs will host the third annual Las Vegas Vlasic Classic on Oct. 10 at Las Vegas Country Club, with proceeds going to The Forgotten Prisoner, Freedom Grow and the family of former basketball player Jarred Shaw. The event comes as Shaw…
Stand Up for Science backs pro-science House candidates in six swing districts
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Stand Up for Science is endorsing its first slate of congressional candidates for the 2026 midterms, targeting races it sees as key to defending public health, research and evidence-based policymaking.
Great Lakes region unveils sustainable agriculture action plan
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The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers have released a regional Action Agenda aimed at improving coordination, monitoring and knowledge-sharing across sustainable agriculture efforts.
Sharing the Power Foundation marks 5 years with 2026 Clean Energy Fellows class
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Sharing the Power Foundation named 22 students from 18 universities to its 2026 Clean Energy Fellows class as the nonprofit celebrates more than $1 million in scholarships over five years.
Glazed and Amused maps 1,800 independent donut shops nationwide
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Glazed and Amused has launched a free directory that catalogs more than 1,800 independent donut shops across all 50 states and pairs them with 17 themed donut trails.
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