100 to watch! The Detroit Regional Chamber salutes 100 emerging business leaders.Ruben Acosta and Avery Williams [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Co-Managing and Founding Members Williams Acosta PLLC PLLC Professional Limited Liability Company PLLC Polk Life and Learning Center (Bartow, FL) PLLC Partners of Limited Liability Corporation , Detroit [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Business: Law firm * Practice ranges from Latin American trade American Trade, the trade that the United States has with foreign nations or within itself. The Government actively promotes exports and seeks to prevent foreign countries from maintaining trade barriers that restrict imports. to brownfield redevelopment. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mario Apruzzese President & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Employees Only, Auburn Hills Business: Human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. consulting * Recently received a Platinum Recognition Award from the Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Charles A. Asubonten Director & Group Controller DTE Energy DTE Energy Co. (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit, Michigan-based utility incorporated in 1995 involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. , Detroit Business: Utility * Described by colleagues as a dynamic, energetic individual who has great potential in the financial world. Brian P. Balasia President Digerati The "digital elite." People who are extremely knowledgeable about computers. It often refers to the movers and shakers in the industry. Digerati is the high-tech equivalent of "literati," which refers to scholars and intellectuals, or "glitterati," the rich and famous. Solutions Inc., Troy Business: IT services and consultants * At 21, one of the youngest honorees; founded his company at age 18. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elisa Bannon Regional Manager T-Mobile, Detroit Business: Wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bryan Best Director, Sales/Marketing Westin Hotel-Southfield/Detroit, Southfield Business: Hospitality Jason Bierkle General Manager Diversified Data & Communications, Ferndale Business: Communications services * Working to expand the innovative company's business in Michigan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Linda Blair Vice President, Policy & Business Development International Transmission Co., Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, city (1990 pop. 109,592), seat of Washtenaw co., S Mich., on the Huron River; inc. 1851. It is a research and educational center, with a large number of government and industrial research and development firms, many in high-technology fields such as Business: Electric company * Plays a leadership role in a newly formed independent company spun off from Detroit Edison Detroit Edison, founded in 1903, is an investor-owned electric utility which serves most of Southeast Michigan. Its parent company, DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), provides energy services to a variety of clients beyond Detroit Edison's service area. . Donald G. Bronn, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Director Early Warning Healthcare Institute, Auburn Hills Business: Health care * Author of more than 70 publications in the field of cancer diagnosis, biology and treatment; holds two patents for the design of electron beam A stream of electrons, or electricity, that is directed towards a receiving object. See electron beam imaging and electron beam lithography. equipment. Earl Brown Earl M. Brown (1916-2003) was the head coach of the Auburn Tigers from 1948-1950. He is notorious for his stretch at Auburn, where he went 3-22-4, including a record of 0-10 in his final season, when the Tigers were outscored 285-31. President & CEO Efficient Quality Services, Southfield Business: Quality control consultants James Butler James Butler may refer to:
Interim CEO Michigan Broadband Development Authority, Ann Arbor Business: Government agency * Leading the challenge to make Michigan a leader in broadband technology broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. . [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] George Cameron For Wiccan High Priest, see . George Cameron (vocals/drums) was a founding member of the baroque rock vocal group the Left Banke. George Cameron plays drums for Charly Cazalet-rough mix-nyc, that was released in 2005 on cdbaby.com. President Idetix Inc., Auburn Hills Business: Multimedia and interactive services Carl J. Cammarata Director, Enterprise Architecture The Auto Club Group, AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Michigan, Dearborn Business: Insurance and travel services * Known for developing security technology that is strictly aligned with business strategy and objectives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Connie J. Campbell, Ph.D., CEO Elaine B. Mondschein, Ed.S., President Experiencia, Taylor Business: Educational programs Sharon Cannarsa President & CEO Systrand Manufacturing Corp., Brownstown Township Business: Production machining * Named one of the top 10 Michigan Women Business Owners Many online and offline organizations have been created to collect information about businesses around the world owned and operated by women. Many other organizations have been created to assist the women that own and operate those businesses. of Distinction for 2003 by the National Association of Women Business Owners The National Association of Women's Business Owners (NAWBO) is an organization in the United States founded in 1975 that has the purpose of networking the approximately 10. , Greater Detroit Chapter. Jay Dee Clayton Executive Vice President-Operations MGM Grand Detroit The MGM Grand Detroit Casino Resort is located in Detroit, Michigan. The resort opened on October 3,2007 with a grand event which included celebrities and fireworks. This is the first luxury casino resort in a major metropolis outside of Las Vegas and the first in downtown Detroit. Casino, Detroit Business: Entertainment * Played an integral role in the negotiations for the first union contract in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. that includes table gaming employees. Ronald R. Cook Director, Legislative Affairs Health Alliance Plan, Detroit Business: HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, * Co-chaired the work group responsible for ensuring HAP's preparedness for the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when (HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ) privacy regulations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Robert Corona President Designer Installation Services Inc., Pontiac Business: Office furniture, design and planning * Active in the Michigan Minority Business Development Council and the Native American Business Alliance. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mary Lee
Mary Lee (née Walsh) (February 14, 1821 – September 18, 1909) was an Irish-Australian suffragist and social reformer in South Australia. Mary Walsh was born in Ireland. Corrado President & CEO The American Society of Employers, Southfield Business: Nonprofit * Helped ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. meet its challenges during a difficult economic period for many businesses. Chuck Covington President & CEO International Destination Management, Belleville Business: Travel and transportation services * Also owns People's Travel; elected first African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. president of the Association of Retail Travel Agents. Rebecca David CEO The University Bank, Ann Arbor Business: Banking * Recently named one of Southeast Michigan's 50 "Fittest CEOs" for her impressive workout regimen. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Douglass Doggett CEO Dopar Support Systems, Detroit Business: Computers, networking Robert Evangelista Partner/Author The Business of Winning, Grosse Pointe Woods Business: Motivational speakers * As volunteer coach, he guided the Detroit Rockies, an inner-city youth hockey team, to victory at the prestigious Can/Am Challenge Tournament in Lake Placid Lake Placid, village (1990 pop. 2,485), Essex co., NE N.Y.; settled 1850, inc. 1900. In the Adirondack Mts. at an altitude of 1,800 ft (549 m), the village surrounds Mirror Lake. It is a famous resort and sports center. , N.Y. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Freeman L. Farrow farrow see farrowing. Associate Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone PLC, Detroit Business: Law firm * Holds both law and medical degrees. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Glen Flowers Area Vice President Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. , Farmington Hills Far·ming·ton Hills A city of southeast Michigan, an industrial suburb of Detroit. Population: 81,400. Business: Wireless communications [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David Galbenski President Contract Counsel, Madison Heights Madison Heights, city (1990 pop. 32,196), Oakland co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit; inc. 1955. With the decline of the regional auto industry, the city has become a technology center for companies from a number of industries. Business: Staffing services * His company has achieved a growth rate of 650 percent over the last six years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marlene Garland-Hill CEO Marlene L. Garland-Hill Agency Inc., Detroit Business: Employee benefit plans * Named one of the top 10 Michigan Women Business Owners of Distinction for 2003 by NAWBO-Detroit. Michael L. Gerard, CCIM CCIM Certified Commercial Investment Member CCIM Centro Cultural Islámico de México CCIM Client Component Installation Manager (Microsoft) CCIM Comité Consultatif pour l'Informatique Médicale CCIM Command Computer Input Multiplexer , SIOR SIOR Society of Industrial and Office Realtors SIOR Specialist, Industrial and Office Real estate Executive Vice President/Managing Director Grubb & Ellis Co., Southfield Business: Property management * Successfully closed 755 lease and sale transactions over the past 17 years with an aggregate consideration of $843 million. Shane Gianino CEO Business Source Solutions, Mt.Clemens Business: Marketing research Mark Gilman Director, Media Relations, Detroit Region Comcast Cable Communications Inc., Southfield Business: Cable television [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michelle Glazier President The Arthritis Foundation--Michigan Chapter, Southfield Business: Nonprofit * Active in both the nonprofit and business communities. Daniel Glisky President & CEO Compsat Technology Southfield Business: Computer sales and service * Started a business in the basement of his home and grew it into a major player in the data protection industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Susan Glover Susan Glover is a Canadian actress, known for playing Sarah in Naked Josh. She is also known for voicing Mrs.Larkin in What's With Andy? (2003-2007) and Tubby's mom in The Little Lulu Show. Director, DeVos Graduate School of Management Northwood University Northwood University is a private university, with locations in many U.S. states. Northwood hosts three residential campuses in Midland, Michigan (opened in 1959), West Palm Beach, Florida (opened in 1984), and Cedar Hill, Texas (opened in 1966) as well as the University College , Troy Business: Education [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Beth S. Gotthelf Attorney & Shareholder Butzel Long, Bloomfield Hills Business: Law firm * Recently named by Corp! magazine as one of "Michigan's 95 Most Powerful Women." Larry Granger Vice President, Professional Services & System Integration TechTeam Global, Southfield Business: Business consultants * Responsible for marketing the inSORS Grid platform, a sophisticated multimedia conferencing and video collaboration system. Bassam Hajhamad Co-Founder and Vice President RBK RBK Reebok International Ltd. (stock symbol) RBK Rosenborg Ballklub (Football Team In Norway) RBK Russell Brennan Keane (chartered accountants) Automation, Detroit Business: Engineering consultants * His company is now flourishing in both Detroit and Mexico through its relationship with the Detroit Regional Economic Partnership. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carrie Harding Instructor Operating Engineers Local 324 Education Center, Howell Business: Union * Launched a mentoring program to help women get started in the construction industry. Jay Harrison President Internet Operations Center, Southfield Business: Internet consultants * Recently served on the transition teams for both Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and Gov. Jennifer Granholm. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tanya Hayes Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility & Community Impact General Motors Corp., Detroit Business: Automobile manufacturer * Described by colleagues as a brilliant young woman with tremendous insights into corporate social responsibilities. Steven Heintz CEO Adia Information Management, Ann Arbor Business: Internet consultant * Established Adia's "Aspiring Entrepreneur Program" in mid-2002 as an incubator for startup technology companies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] W. Bryan Hirn Managing Director & Shareholder The Rains Group Inc., Bingham Farms Business: Employee group benefits * His company has grown by over 82 percent over the past three years. Lisa Hoehn Metro Regional Vice President Passageway Travel Carson Wagonlit Travel, Novi Business: Travel agency Jonathan Hudson and Todd Graham Managing Directors Indigo Security, Dexter Business: Security technology * Partners in a pioneering high-tech company that recently landed a major contract with a bluechip law firm. Carvel carvel: see caravel. Jones and Odell Jones III Owners Jomar Building Co. Inc. Detroit Business: Construction * These brothers are expected to play a major role in the planned renovation of the old Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit. Robert P. Jones Director, External Affairs SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Michigan, Detroit Business: Telecommunications * Described by colleagues as a tremendous community-relations person with far-reaching contacts in the business community. Sarah Ayala Jones President Michigan Office Design, Royal Oak Business: Office furniture * Named one of the top 10 Michigan Women Business Owners of Distinction for 2003 by NAWBO-Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rita Jordan Business Sales Manager Detroit Newspapers, Detroit Business: Newspaper publishing * Working hard to grow the circulation and subscription numbers for the Detroit Free Press The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA. It is sometimes informally referred to as the "Freep". Some still refer to it locally as "The Friendly" -- a slogan from an ad campaign in the '70s. and The Detroit News Elizabeth Klos Director Tiffany & Co., Troy Business: Retail jewelry * Has greatly expanded the company's community outreach program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rana Kozouz Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Director Detroit Zoological Society/Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak Business: Zoo * Also writes the weekly "Motown Lowdown low·down n. Slang The whole truth: gave us the lowdown on what happened at the party. lowdown low (inf) n he gave me the lowdown on it → " column in The Detroit News. John Lauer Founder Zing LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Detroit Business: Broadband technology * The still-under-30 high-tech dynamo is promoting Zing, a wireless and fiber-optic broadband network for downtown Detroit apartment and loft developers and small businesses. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mark Lichtman President ZenaComp Inc., Livonia Business: Website design and development [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennifer A. Macks, PE Project Manager Barton Malow Co., Southfield Business: Construction * Already a veteran manager at age 30 with responsibility for the company's largest Michigan project--the $178-million expansion of William Beaumont Hospital This article is about William Beaumont Hospital, Michigan. For for the hospital in Dublin, see Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. William Beaumont Hospital is a regional medical system in the greater Detroit, Michigan area. in Royal Oak. Dee Mara Vice President, Marketing & Advertising Greektown Casino, Detroit Business: Entertainment William P. McDermott Assistant Dean, College of Extended Learning Central Michigan University-Metro Detroit, Troy Business: Education * Specializes in undergraduate and graduate degree programs for working adults. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Peter McElroy Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations Key Plastics, Northville Business: Auto parts and supplier [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Judith A. McNeeley Director, Marketing & Public Relations NextEnergy, Detroit Business: Nonprofit * Striving to position Michigan as the alternative fuels center of the world. Nathan Miller President PocketGear.com, Detroit Business: Business services * At age 22, he's a budding entrepreneur with a particular interest in the technology that will drive the growth and development of Detroit. Monica Morgan Owner Monica Morgan Photography, Detroit Business: Commerical photography * Recently honored at the SBC African American Excellence Awards for her commitment to advancing the African American community and culture through technology. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laura Moseley, J.D. President LRM LRM Language Reference Manual LRM Casa De Campo, Dominican Republic (Airport Code) LRM Long Range Missile LRM Line Replaceable Module LRM Local Resource Manager LRM Line-Reflect-Match LRM Land Resources Management Consultants, Southfield Business: Public relations and marketing * Currently working with the Detroit Public Library The Detroit Public Library is the largest library system in Michigan. It is composed of a Main Library on Woodward Avenue, which houses DPL administration offices, and twenty-three branch locations across the city. on strategies to build more in-depth relationships with the business community. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cyndi Broad Nestor President CBN CBN - call-by-name Steel Construction, Novi Business: Construction Joshua F. Opperer Partner Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP (Honigman) is a law firm in Michigan. Offices are located in Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Oakland County, Michigan. Honors Honigman is ranked the number one Michigan Law Firm by LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol , Detroit Business: Law firm * At 32, his achievements include the formation of new businesses that will become important employers in the Detroit marketplace. Dawn Orzel Director, Business Development Rock Financial, Auburn Hills Business: Finance * Plays a key role in the company's marketing strategy and radio program. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michelle Raines Vice President-Regional Marketing Manager Huntington National Bank, Troy Business: Bank [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David Rayford Chief Information Officer City of Detroit Business: Municipal government Joseph Fernando Reyes president Integrated Media Technologies, Detroit Business: Communication services Janis Rice and Marshall Rice Co-Owners MichiganMall.com, Pontiac Business: Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. * Dynamic husband-and-wife team heading a search engine dedicated to Michigan businesses. Catherine A. Roberts President & CEO Research Federal Credit Union, Warren Business: Credit union Joseph Sadler CEO SaTech Logistics, Bloomfield Hills Business: Logistics management David Segura President VisionIT, Detroit Business: Website design and development * Recently named to the Chamber's board of directors, he heads one of the test-growing Hispanic-owned companies in Southeast Michigan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ron Shahani Founder & President Acro Service Corp., Livonia Business: Computer programming * Under his leadership, the company has become of the largest of its kind in the nation. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jerry Sheppard CEO The Epitec Group, Southfield Business: Information technology, communications * Winner of Detroit Regional Chamber's 2nd annual "Best Practices" contest for human resources (see page 22). Richard Sheridan President Menlo Innovations, Ann Arbor Business: Computer software and training * Disregarded the naysayers when he and partner Thomas Meloche founded the company in 2001; recently profiled in a Forbes magazine cover story for his phenomenal business success. William E. Sider Partner Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss PC, Detroit Business: Law firm * Provides pro bono Short for pro bono publico [Latin, For the public good]. The designation given to the free legal work done by an attorney for indigent clients and religious, charitable, and other nonprofit entities. legal services legal services n. the work performed by a lawyer for a client. to a number of organizations. Christopher B. Smith Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA), Taylor Business: Nonprofit * Oversees the daily operations of SEMCA's Substance Abuse Services, Career Education and Workforce Development programs. Jeffrey F.L. Smith President Woodworth Financial, Troy Business: Financial development consultants [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Clifford H. Snyder Principal, Designer of Strategic Planning Spectrum Strategies, Southfield Business: Construction management consultants * Formed just four years ago as a division of Harley Ellis, his company has experienced remarkable growth in both employment and number of clients. Carey Suhan, PE Vice President & Principal Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc., Troy Business: Engineering consultants * Devotes considerable time working with co-op students and interns; named "Outstanding Engineer of the Year in 2002 by the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Detroit Metro Chapter. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jane Sydlowski President American Megacom, Livonia Business: Information technology, communications * Named one of Inc. magazine's fastest-growing companies. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Theresa (Teri) Takai Director Michigan Department of Information Technology, Lansing Business: State government [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jason Teshuba and Michael Teshuba Founders Brotesco Inc., West Bloomfield Business: Website design and development [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * Brothers who started their own company last year. Caston Thomas President Interworks Technology, Auburn Hills Business: Wireless communications Gene Thomas Founder & COO Computer Builders Warehouse, Warren Business: Computer sales and services * Developed an ideal franchise model that allows the company to roll out a store in less than six months. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gina M. Torielli President & CEO Howard & Howard Attorneys PC, Bloomfield Hills Business: Law firm * First woman elected president and CEO of a major Michigan law firm; named one of the top 10 Michigan Women Business Owners of Distinction for 2003 by NAWBO-Detroit. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Joanna Valentine District Sales Manager CommScope-VSA, West Bloomfield Business: Information technology Lisa Vallee-Smith CEO & Founder Airfoil Public Relations Inc., Detroit Business: Public relations * Leads the "PR Champs" who are promoting the digital drive brand name for the region's high-tech hubs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gerard van Grinsven General Manager The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn Business: Hospitality * See profile on page 12. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michael A. Vaughn President & CEO University Business Interiors, Farmington Hills Business: Office furniture, supplies * Currently undertaking the company's expansion and move to a larger location with a more sophisticated infrastructure and its own identity. Cheryl Walen President & Owner Ergonomics Plus LLC, Grand Rapids Business: Environmental consultants [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chris Whall Director The Whall Group, Auburn Hills Business: Private investigators * Instrumental in his firm's handling of the largest payroll tax Payroll Tax Tax an employer withholds and/or pays on behalf of their employees based on the wage or salary of the employee. In most countries, including the U.S., both state and federal authorities collect some form of payroll tax. fraud case in U.S. history. H. Sook Wilkinson, Ph.D. Psychologist & Spokesperson Korean American Community of Metro Detroit, Bloomfield Twp. Business: Nonprofit * Helped promote the recent "Gala Cultural Show: Splendor of the East" event, featuring 120 performing artists from seven different Asian cultures. Mark Winter and Paul Kesman Partners Identity Marketing & Public Relations, Bingham Farms Business: Marketing and public relations [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * PR pros who struck out on their own in 1998 and now head a firm with billings in excess of $1.7 million. Charles Young Jr. President & CEO SDE SDE - Software Development Environment: equivalent to SEE. Business Partnering LLC, Detroit Business: IT services and consultants * Handpicked by World Wide Technologies Inc. and EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. to head an organization dedicated to promoting diversity in the business community through mentoring and establishing partnerships. Laney Zarkis Owner Laney Zarkis & Associates, Eastpointe Business: Marketing consultants * Runs a successful start-up company start-up company A new business. offering "best of class" industry knowledge. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you a leader or a manager? Leaders manage and managers lead, but the two aren't necessarily the same. Take this self-test on our Website and find out where you stand! This test was prepared for the Detroiter by Andor Reiber, Ph.D., vice president, Great Lakes Executive Development Center, Right Management Consultants. See: "Leadership Self-Test" on www.detroitchamber.com/detroiter. RELATED ARTICLE: In honor of the Detroit Regional Chamber's 100th anniversary, the Detroiter pays tribute this month to 100 of the region's top emerging business leaders. This list was compiled from nominations submitted externally by Chamber members and internally by Chamber staff. This is not meant to be a definitive list, but rather a representative list of the diverse leaders who we believe will be playing a significant role in both their businesses and their communities in the coming years. A symbol indicates those honorees who answered this question: "What was the biggest leadership challenge you faced in your career, and how did you meet the challenge." Visit the Detroiter Online at www.detroitchamber.com/detroiter to read their responses. (See: "100 Emerging Leaders--Leadership Challenges.") While space does not permit extensive background on each honoree, we've used a star symbol by several to briefly note a recent outstanding achievement. |
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