Pancakes & Politics News
April 12th, 2022
JDRF Announces the Appointment of New Board Leadership
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, announces the appointment of Grant Beard and Michelle Griffin as chair and vice chair of the International Board of Directors, respectively. As leaders of JDRF’s highest governing body, Beard and Griffin will ensure the continuance of accelerating the … Continued
April 12th, 2022
Entrepreneurs Work Across Borders to Coordinate Aid for Ukrainians
Photo:Vladimir Gendelman, founder and CEO of Company Folders, Inc. (headquartered in Pontiac), a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), is helping humanitarian efforts in the war against Ukraine. As millions of Ukrainians continue to be displaced by the war in their country, a local entrepreneur is working to focus the stream of aid flowing into the … Continued
April 12th, 2022
Jeannine Kunz Appointed as Chief Workforce Development Officer
The need for workforce education in the manufacturing sector is expanding and one local company is doing its part in growing this knowledge with its latest appointment to their c-suite. SME, a nonprofit association helping to support the manufacturing industry, has announced Jeannine Kunz as their Chief Workforce Development Officer. Headquartered in Southfield, SME has … Continued
April 6th, 2022
Meridian of Michigan Appoints New CMO
A Michigan insurance agency has recently announced a change in their c-suite with the appointment of a new Chief Medical Officer. Meridian Michigan, which provides government-sponsored health plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Health Insurance Marketplace, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kay Judge as its new Chief Medical Officer. With more than two decades … Continued
April 6th, 2022
Ramiro Galván Named MDHHS Director of Legislative Affairs
Ramiro Galván has been named as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director of Legislative Affairs. Galván began his position this month. In this role, Galván is responsible for overseeing the legislative affairs team, constituent services originating with members of the Michigan Legislature, and the development and advancement of all MDHHS legislative … Continued
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
