Pancakes & Politics News
April 5th, 2022
Legendary Businessman, Leader Michael A. Finney Dies at 65
The Michigan economic and business community is mourning the loss of a titan in the industry. Flint native Michael A. Finney, who died at 65 years old in Florida over the weekend, is described by many as an “intellectual” and so much more. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) team posted recently about mourning the … Continued
March 31st, 2022
Van Dyke Horn and Lambert Global Join Forces to Strengthen PR Companies
Marilyn Horn (left to right) and Georgella Muirhead of Van Dyke Horn Public Relations’ firm are partnering up with Jeff Lambert and Michelle Olson at Lambert Global. A new strategic partnership is aligning in two local public relations and communications agency firms to further impact multicultural messaging in Detroit and nationally. Detroit-based Van Dyke … Continued
March 30th, 2022
DTE Announces David Meador to Retire after 25 Years of Service to Community
David Meador, vice chairman and chief administrative officer of DTE Energy, recently announced his plan to retire from the company in March. “In his 25 years at DTE Energy, Dave has had a tremendously positive impact on our company, our DTE family, and the communities where we live and serve,” said Jerry Norcia, president and … Continued
March 23rd, 2022
WATCH: Pancakes & Politics Forum 1 Preview
Tune in to the first installment of the 2022 Michigan Chronicle Pancakes & Politics series featuring Gov. Gretchen Whitmer airing Friday, March 25 @ 10 AM on Michigan Chronicle’s Facebook and Youtube. Watch as she lays out her plan to move Michigan forward. You don’t want to miss it!
March 23rd, 2022
Solero Technologies Announces New CEO
In December 2021, the company formerly known as BorgWarner’s North American Controls was acquired by Atar Capital and renamed Solero Technologies. Now, the leading global supplier of transmission solenoids, engine solenoids, stop-start accumulators, and hydraulic control modules is continuing to make changes to its company. Dr. Donald R. James has been hired as the company’s … Continued
March 23rd, 2022
Marathon’s Detroit Refinery Hires Veteran Environmental Expert
Marathon Petroleum Company’s (MPC) Detroit refinery recently announced the hiring of Chris Abshire as its new Environmental Supervisor. Abshire has extensive experience in environmental compliance, both in the petroleum industry and in government with West Virginia’s Office of Air Quality. “When we were looking for the right candidate to fill this position, we knew that … Continued
