The Debate over E-Cigarettes
USA Today highlighted the debate over e-cigarettes last week, balancing the concerns of researchers who warn of addiction with the industry’s claim they do more good than harm. The look…
DetailsWhole Foods Plans Aggressive Expansion
Whole Foods plans to triple its store count to 1,000 while opening locations in so-called food deserts—including midtown Detroit—and smaller markets, the Chicago Tribune reports. Food industry consultant Jack Horst…
DetailsU.S. Wine Consumption Records 18th Year of Growth
U.S. wine consumption grew 3% last year to reach 312.4 million 9-liter cases, according to The Beverage Information Group’s (BIG) recently released 2012 Wine Handbook. The group reports that 2011…
DetailsGM Calls for Natural Gas Station Network
General Motors Chairman and CEO Daniel Akerson wants you to know his company is serious about producing natural gas vehicles, but that more needs to be done to grow the…
DetailsBeer Edges Out Wine as Drinkers’ Beverage of Choice
Beer continues to be Americans’ preferred alcoholic drink, although wine remains a close second, with liquor favored by 22%. In fact, Americans’ drinking habits held steady in the past year,…
DetailsWalmart’s Small Format Makes Big Impression
Walmart says its smaller-format stores are gaining market share against dollar stores, supermarkets, and pharmacies and will therefore play an increasingly significant role in the company’s future, the Wall Street…
DetailsCall for Sponsors: Forgotten Harvest Comedy Night
Eight great sponsorship opportunities are available for Forgotten Harvest’s 21st Annual Comedy Night celebration featuring Martin Short, coming to the historic Detroit Opera House on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at…
DetailsFive Common Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
From time to time, it’s good to review why having a complete, up-to-date estate plan is so important. The following is quite basic, but the intent to emphasize the importance…
DetailsMore Families Eating Together At Home
A new study released recently by Welch’s shows that families are stronger than ever—making time to eat together, talking to one another each day, and spending quality time together. Welch’s…
DetailsInclude Your Loved Ones When Making an Estate Plan
Most people view making an estate plan as a private activity between a lawyer and a client. There is a veil of confidentiality that allows one to keep their plan…
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