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FJA Parents File Legal Complaint Demanding The School Share Information

June 18, 2013 by 1 Comment

Seniors-13-e1371234879187On FJA Graduation Day, June 12, 2013 Attorney Dennis K. Egan of Kotz Sangster Wysocki PC filed a complaint in Oakland County Circuit Court on behalf of three Frankel Jewish Academy parents: Stefany Freeman, Beth Stone and Don Apel.

The plaintiffs are asking Judge Shalina Kumar to issue a “declaratory judgement ordering FJA to produce all  information and  documents in any way discussing  (a) the June 5th Annual Meeting and the subsequent  election of officers; (b) the board’s appointment of board members to open board positions; and (c) the October 2012 “consent” vote, and voting process, to change FJA from a membership organization to a directorship organization.”

COPY OF THE COMPLAINT 20130612_COMPLAINT_FILED__100572665

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Farbman Group Holding Suit Collection Drive For Jackets For Jobs

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich. (WJBK) -

margolisGot a nice suit that no longer fits? Updating your wardrobe maybe? Jackets for Jobs is teaming up with the Farbman Group. They need your donations.

“Over the next five days, we’re hoping to collect over 1,000 men’s and women’s suits to provide to those seeking work,” said Jonathon Margolis from The Farbman Group.

“We just celebrated our 13th anniversary, so we have assisted over 14,000 people in the Detroit community,” said Jackets for Jobs founder Alison Vaughn.

She said it is not just giving someone

something to wear to a job interview.

“People come to Jackets for Jobs to do employment training. We do etiquette skills, as well as providing them with an outfit so they can go out and seek employment,” she explained. “Once they receive employment, they can come back and receive two more free outfits.”

Success stories aplenty all from the look and confidence a donated men’s or women’s suit can instill.

“We had another girl that was abused by her boyfriend. They were living in a car, and she came to us. We helped her get back on her feet, and now she’s working, and Glamour magazine even did a story on her,” Vaughn said.

Drop-off locations are as follows:

Bingham Office Center at Telegraph and 13 Mile in Bingham Farms

Fisher and New Center One buildings on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit

Sheffield Office Park at the corner of Big Beaver and Coolidge in Troy

Southfield Center at Nine Mile and the Lodge

Remember nice, clean suits on hangers, please. No powder blue tuxedos.

Watch the report at Fox2News Farbman Group holding suit collection drive for Jackets for Jobs – Fox 2 News Headlines.

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Snyder Building Commercial Ties With Israel

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Chris Gautz

snyder netanyahuThe entrepreneurial spirit is so big and the market so small in Israel that Gov. Rick Snyder is focusing part of his time on a nine-day investment mission in the country to make the case that Michigan is a great place to locate.

“I want to position Michigan as a gateway,” Snyder said in an interview with Crain’s from Israel on Monday. “They want to get into the U.S. marketplace. They want to sell on a broader market.”

He said companies often will make their entrance into the U.S. or in a particular state with a sales and marketing office. Once that occurs, he said, the next step is to introduce these businesses to the state’s university community and show them the potential for research and development, and then show them how they could make their products here.

Read more at Crain’s Detroit Business

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Appeal Filed To Split Up Former Pistons Owner Bill Davidson’s Charitable Foundation

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

bill davidsonThe son-in-law of William Davidson has filed an appeal in a case involving the late Detroit Pistons owner’s charitable foundation.

Jonathan Aaron filed a motion in Oakland County Probate Court in March, seeking to have the William Davidson Foundation split between its four members. Aaron is chairman of the board for the foundation, his wife, Mary; Davidson’s widow, Karen Davidson;  and Davidson’s son, Ethan Davidson, are the other members.

The motion was dismissed by Oakland County Probate Judge Daniel A. O’Brien last month “because the court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction,” according to the court order that dismissed the case.

Before the dismissal, O’Brien was not sure that splitting the foundation would be what William Davidson would have wanted.

“I really wonder … whether splitting this charitable foundation in half would be at all what Mr. Davidson — his vision, as you say, for this foundation,” O’Brien said during an April court hearing.

Read more at Oakland Press Appeal filed to split up former Pistons owner Bill Davidson’s charitable foundation – theoaklandpress.com.

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Josh Linkner: 6 Lessons I Learned From My Father

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

josh-linkerRobert Linkner was one strange dude.  He forged his own path as he journeyed from hippie to psychologist to retailer to financial planner.  He had a hilarious, dark sense of humor, was an incredible chef and had a series of oddball hobbies.  He took pride that his tastes in music, travel, food, and life were always a bit different that the average Joe. His life ended far too early when we lost him to cancer in 2007.

It’s natural to miss your dad on Father’s Day, but this year I began to reflect on the lessons he taught me.  Sometimes mysterious in his ways, I now realize he was quite deliberate as he instilled his philosophies in my sister, brother, and me.

His wisdom has shaped who I am today, and there’s much to learn from his irreverent, non-traditional approach.  Here are six life lessons from my eccentric and non-conformist father:

Read more at Josh Linkner’s Blog 6 Lessons I Learned From My Father – Josh Linkner – The online home of author, VC and entrepreneur Josh Linkner.

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Huntington Woods Man Chronicles Life Off Facebook

June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Ryan BealeThirteen days after Ryan Beale’s divorce was finalized, he had to deal with something even more heartbreaking — his brother’s suicide.

One year later, Beale of Huntington Woods realized he never fully coped with these events. Instead, whenever he started to feel anxious, he would jump online and search through social media. After all, looking at other people’s Facebook statuses distracted him from what was going on in his life.

And so he challenged himself not to go on Facebook for 40 days and, instead, spend that time reflecting on himself.

“I was ignoring confronting the grief. I noticed I was waking up in the morning. … Before I knew it, I was plugged in, checking what everybody else was doing on Facebook. I allowed myself to get more involved with what everybody else was doing,” said Beale.

Read more at Oakland Press Huntington Woods man chronicles life off Facebook – theoaklandpress.com.

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Just Peachy Marks First Year With Free Fro Yo, Balloons, Magic

June 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just Peachy manager Lisa Shapiro shows off a balloon bracelet made by Rosco the clown during the store's first anniversary celebration Saturday. Photo credit: Joni Hubred-Golden

Just Peachy manager Lisa Shapiro shows off a balloon bracelet made by Rosco the clown during the store’s first anniversary celebration Saturday. Photo credit: Joni Hubred-Golden

The frozen yogurt flowed freely at Just Peachy in West Bloomfield on Saturday, to celebrate the business first anniversary.

Steven Morris, who opened the business on June 19, 2012 with his wife, Melissa, said Just Peachy has thrived over the past year, even during the coldest winter months. The store distinguishes itself, he said, by offering the “best and healthiest” with non-fat, sugar-free and low-fat options.

“We are proud that we have one machine that’s certified allergy-free,” Steven Morris said. “Its very important for people not to take any chances.”

One of the highlights of the year, he said, has been establishing a relationship with Hillers Markets that will put a smaller version of Just Peachy inside the company’s 14 Mile and Haggerty store in September.

Read more at West Bloomfield Patch Just Peachy Marks First Year with Free Fro Yo, Balloons, Magic – Business – West Bloomfield, MI Patch.

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CRAIN’S INTERVIEW: Biz Wisdom From Les Gold, TV’s King Of Pawn, Now Published Author

June 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment

By Ross Benes
CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS

Les Gold, the force behind the TV show "Hardcore Pawn." Gold is known for buying taxidermy. (CREDIT:CYBELLE CODISH)

Les Gold, the force behind the TV show “Hardcore Pawn.” Gold is known for buying taxidermy. (CREDIT:CYBELLE CODISH)

Les Gold, founder of American Jewelry and Loan and the force behind the TV show “Hardcore Pawn,” releases his new book, For What It’s Worth: Business Wisdom from a Pawnbroker, today.

The book from the self-proclaimed street economist gives business advice while telling the story of Gold’s life, he said. It’s the latest development in Gold’s career since the show on truTv launched almost three years ago.

American Jewelry and Loan has two locations: its 50,000-square-foot flagship operation on Greenfield Road in Detroit and a five-employee outpost in Pontiac. The Detroit location, a former bowling alley, has about 50 workers.

American Jewelry and Loan makes more than 1,000 loans per day, and its warehouse is filled with more than 50,000 items, including 4,000 televisions. “Hardcore Pawn” had more than 3.4 million viewers during its most recent season finale.

Read more at Crain’s Detroit Business Biz wisdom from Les Gold, TV’s king of pawn | Crain’s Detroit Business.

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West Bloomfield Deli Unique To Close June 23

June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

deliuniqueDeli Unique of West Bloomfield Township announced this week that the Orchard Lake Road restaurant would close June 23 after 29 years of business.

“We truly appreciate the time and shared memories we have made with the people of West Bloomfield and surrounding communities,” owners stated in a press release. “We’d love to see many of our friends stop in to say good-bye.”

Many of Deli Unique’s menu items, such as the sour cream coffee cake, can be found on the menu at the nearby Plaza Deli, located at 29145 Northwestern Highway in Southfield. The Deli Unique locations in Bloomfield Hills and Novi will continue to serve breakfast and lunch.

via West Bloomfield Deli Unique to close June 23 | The Detroit News.

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Community Mourns The Loss Of Longtime Volunteer, Diversity Champion

June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment

 

henigFamily members and friends from around Greater West Bloomfield filled Temple Kol Ami Tuesday afternoon to mourn the loss of longtime community volunteer David Henig.

Henig, 69, died unexpectedly on Saturday. Before his retirement, the Sylvan Lake resident worked for the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and was administrator for the Michigan Board of Rabbis. Those who spoke at his funeral noted Henigs devotion to his temple and many community organizations.

Rabbi Jason Miller pointed out that Henig is currently “mayor” of Temple Kol Ami on FourSquare, a social media site that allows people to “check in” when they are visiting a listed location.

Read more at West Bloomfield Patch Community Mourns the Loss of Longtime Volunteer, Diversity Champion – Obituaries – West Bloomfield, MI Patch.

 

Hundreds filled every seat at Temple Kol Ami to say goodbye to beloved member David Henig

Hundreds filled every seat at Temple Kol Ami to say goodbye to beloved member David Henig

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