Economy of Detroit

MotorCity Casino Hotel Promotes John Policicchio to General Manager

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Economy of Detroit, Gambling, Casinos, Entertainment, Mandalay Resort Group, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Casino hotel, MGM Resorts International, MGM Grand Detroit

DETROIT, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel, home to world-class luxury hotel accommodations, spa facilities, fine dining, live performance venues, and high-energy gaming, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Policicchio from Senior Vice President of Marketing to General Manager.

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  • DETROIT, March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MotorCity Casino Hotel, home to world-class luxury hotel accommodations, spa facilities, fine dining, live performance venues, and high-energy gaming, is pleased to announce the promotion of John Policicchio from Senior Vice President of Marketing to General Manager.
  • In his new role, Policicchio will oversee casino and hotel operations, including gaming, hospitality, marketing, workforce management, human resources and information technology.
  • "John has helped create unique and exciting offers and experiences for our MotorCity Casino guests," said Bruce Dall, President of MotorCity Casino Hotel.
  • Located on Grand River Avenue at the Lodge Freeway (M-10), MotorCity Casino Hotel is the only locally-owned and operated casino in Detroit.

Henry Ford Cancer Institute Set to Begin Patient Care at Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Trauma centers, Economy of Detroit, Henry Ford, Henry Ford Hospital, Hospitals, Ford Motor Company, Cars, Transport

DETROIT, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Henry Ford Cancer Institute at Henry Ford Health System will open the doors of the new Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion on Jan. 20, 2021.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Henry Ford Cancer Institute at Henry Ford Health System will open the doors of the new Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion on Jan. 20, 2021.
  • "The opening of the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion marks the beginning of a new era in cancer care," said Wright Lassiter, III , President and CEO of Henry Ford Health System.
  • "This investment is a testament to decades of cancer care innovation at Henry Ford Hospital, where we've developed and delivered first in the world care.
  • "Our new cancer pavilion is designed to deliver an exceptional care experience surrounded by compassion, comfort, innovation and hope," said Madelyn Van Tassel, Interim Vice President and Executive Director of Henry Ford Cancer Institute.

Cleveland Cavaliers Deploying Armored Things Crowd Intelligence Solution as Part of Reopen Strategy

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
Rock Ventures, National Basketball Association, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Field house, Cleveland Cavaliers, Economy of Detroit, Quicken Loans, Indoor arenas in the United States

The team will deploy Armored Things crowd intelligence solution at the FieldHouse to manage fan density at key entry and gathering points and enable smarter decisions related to staffing, security, and sanitation.

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  • The team will deploy Armored Things crowd intelligence solution at the FieldHouse to manage fan density at key entry and gathering points and enable smarter decisions related to staffing, security, and sanitation.
  • Armored Things announced a similar partnership with major league soccer club LAFC as part of its reopen strategy at the Bank of California Stadium in Southern California.
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers won the NBA Championship in 2016 while also taking the Eastern Conference crown in 2007, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
  • Len Komoroski is the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse CEO and Nic Barlage is the Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse President of Business Operations.

NACTOY to Announce Winners During January 11 Virtual Event

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Michigan, Culture of Detroit, Economy of Detroit, North American International Auto Show, Detroit, Automotive industry in the United States, TCF Center

DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Award winners will be announced at 11 a.m. EST Monday, January 11 during a virtual event with representatives from winning automakers.

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  • DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Award winners will be announced at 11 a.m. EST Monday, January 11 during a virtual event with representatives from winning automakers.
  • NACTOY officers have made the decision to hold the event virtually rather than at Detroit's TCF Center in light of ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
  • There will be a media Q&A period with representatives from the winning automakers.
  • The event will be held in partnership with the North American International Auto Show.

Detroit Casinos Projected To Lose $67M During Three-Week Shutdown According to MichiganSharp.com

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Gambling, Economy of Detroit, Entertainment, Michigan, Sportsbook, Greektown Casino-Hotel, Greektown, Detroit, MotorCity Casino Hotel, Sports betting, Casino, Detroit Race Course, Caesars Windsor

The state's commercial casinos, all located in Detroit, include the MGM Grand, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and Greektown Casino-Hotel.

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  • The state's commercial casinos, all located in Detroit, include the MGM Grand, MotorCity Casino Hotel, and Greektown Casino-Hotel.
  • The three casinos stand to lose $67 million in revenue during the three-week shutdown, based on projections from MichiganSharp.com .
  • Based on that figure, the three-week shutdown projects to $67 million in lost revenue for Michigan's commercial casinos.
  • That projection includes $5 million in lost sports betting revenue, based on $7.6 million in October earnings from sportsbooks at the three Detroit casinos.

Pratt Miller Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting Vehicle Deployed at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport McNamara Terminal

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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Economy of Detroit, Romulus, Michigan, Metro Detroit, Wayne County Airport, Michigan, Detroit, Rainbow Tunnel

Its latest creation is the Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting Vehicle, or LAAD-V for short.

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  • Its latest creation is the Large Area Autonomous Disinfecting Vehicle, or LAAD-V for short.
  • The autonomous vehicle is a tool designed to disinfect large areas and Pratt Miller is providing a fleet of LAAD-V robots to keep the McNamara Terminal clean at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
  • The McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport serves as a major hub, providing liftoff to hundreds of national and international locations.
  • And that relationship with MEDC and Planet M is the contributing factor that has placed a LAAD-V fleet in the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Plug Smart Helps Detroit Hotel and Event Center Lower Costs While Increasing Energy Efficiency and Comfort

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Monday, August 17, 2020
Downtown Detroit, Detroit River, Geography of Michigan, Economy of Detroit, Renaissance Center, Detroit

DETROIT, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Energy solutions provider Plug Smart partnered with Reliable Controlsmanufacturer ofsustainable building controlsto lower energy costs and increase efficiency and comfortfor the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.

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  • DETROIT, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Energy solutions provider Plug Smart partnered with Reliable Controlsmanufacturer ofsustainable building controlsto lower energy costs and increase efficiency and comfortfor the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
  • An iconic feature of the Motor City skyline, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center is a full-service conference hotel, with 100,000 square feet of meetings and event space.
  • Thirty years ago, Plug Smart team members installed the facility's original building automation system (BAS) and have since acted as energy and systems advisers.
  • He collaborated with the Plug Smart team to identify innovative energy-saving solutions and lead the strategy to ensure hotel operations continued without disruption.

Henry Ford Health System Welcomes New Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

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Thursday, May 28, 2020
Health, Providence Health & Services, Providence St. Joseph Health, Ford Motor Company, Renton, Washington, Articles, Economy of Detroit

DETROIT, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a national search, Henry Ford Health System has selected Carladenise Edwards as senior vice president and chief strategy officer for the health system.

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  • DETROIT, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a national search, Henry Ford Health System has selected Carladenise Edwards as senior vice president and chief strategy officer for the health system.
  • "This is truly a pivotal moment in the healthcare industry," said Wright Lassiter III, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health System.
  • Edwards comes to Henry Ford from Providence St. Joseph Health, a $24 billion Catholic health system headquartered in Renton, WA, where she serves as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
  • Previously, she served as chief administrative officer for Providence Health & Services' Population Health division and was instrumental in the 2016 merger with St. Joseph Health.

Cadillac Products Manufacturing Medical PPE to Help Healthcare Workers Fight COVID-19 in Michigan

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Cadillac, Automotive industry, Economy of Detroit

Troy, Mich., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cadillac Products Automotive Company and Cadillac Products Packaging Company have launched an effort to fight COVID-19 by combining workforces, capabilities and factories to manufacture medical personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line doctors and nurses.

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  • Troy, Mich., April 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cadillac Products Automotive Company and Cadillac Products Packaging Company have launched an effort to fight COVID-19 by combining workforces, capabilities and factories to manufacture medical personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line doctors and nurses.
  • The Cadillac Products companies produce films that are comparable to specifications required for protective medical gowns used by doctors, nurses and technicians, treating those infected by the devastating Coronavirus.
  • I'm extremely proud of how quickly our team responded to this manufacturing challenge, said Mike Williams III, Cadillac Products Automotive Companys General Manager.
  • Cadillac Products Automotive Company is an award-winning, full-service supplier and internationally recognized leader in the plastics converting industry, with a well-earned reputation for designing, developing and manufacturing creative and cost-effective products.

Leo Burnett London scoops Mark Elwood as Executive Creative Director

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Interpublic Group, Economy of Detroit, Economy of Pittsburgh, MullenLowe U.S., Leo Burnett, Burnett, Advertising, Economy of the United States, Business, MullenLowe Lintas Group

LONDON, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Burnett Londonhas appointed multi-award-winning creative Mark Elwood as its Executive Creative Director.

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  • LONDON, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Burnett Londonhas appointed multi-award-winning creative Mark Elwood as its Executive Creative Director.
  • Elwood previously held the role of Executive Creative Director at MullenLowe London.
  • Elwood started his advertising career at Leo Burnett and has been at MullenLowe since 2017.
  • Mark Elwood, Executive Creative Director at Leo Burnett London said:"Agencies are shaped by great people with a clear vision, tons of ambition and an energy to succeed.