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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE small T A L K ANNOUNCEMENTS


Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback promoted to VP of medical affairs for Harper and Hutzel Hospitals


Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback, MD, FACEP, former


chief of emergency medicine at Harper University Hos- pital and Hutzel Women’s Hospital, was recently pro- moted to the VP, Medical Affairs (VPMA) position for both hospitals. Harper and Hutzel are two of Southeast Michigan’s oldest and most prestigious health care insti- tutions.


In her new capacity as


VPMA, Dr. Wilkerson-Uddy- back is responsible for man- aging all issues and pro- cesses related to physicians and patients at Harper and Hutzel. This includes quar- terly performance reports, process improvements, length of stay and medical records management.


“Patricia’s expertise as the director of Harper’s emer-


gency department coupled with her strong clinical back- ground made her the ideal candidate for this critical role and a valuable addition to our administrative team here at Harper and Hutzel hospitals,” said Thomas Malone, MD, president, Harper University Hospital and Hutzel Women’s Hospital.


A native Detroiter, Dr. Wilkerson-Uddyback is a Dr. Patricia Wilkerson-Uddyback


graduate of Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine and completed her combined residency in pediatrics and emergency medicine at Detroit Receiv- ing and Children’s Hospital of Michigan in 1996. In her 15-year tenure at the DMC, Patricia has practiced in the emergency departments at Children’s, Detroit Receiv- ing and Harper-Hutzel hospitals. Prior to this promotion, she was emergency eepartment Chief for Harper-Hutzel hospital.


Wilkerson-Uddyback is a member of the American


College of Emergency Physicians, the Wayne County and Michigan State Medical Societies and the National Medical Association.


Frank Russell elected new board chairperson for the Oakland County Employment Diversity Council


On June 17, the membership of the Oakland County


Employment Diversity Coun- cil (OCEDC) elected Frank Russell as its new board chairperson.


Russell is a charter


member of OCEDC and has been one of the forces behind the phenomenal growth of OCEDC from five initial participants in 2000, to over 350 current organi- zational members. He was responsible for preparing the initial incorporation doc- uments and the application for federal tax exempt status for the organization in 2001. Frank has attended nearly every OCEDC meeting and event since its inception.


Frank Russell As the PR/marketing chair since 2002, Frank has


been instrumental in conceiving, planning, developing and coordinating every aspect of OCEDC’s function, including day to day operations, budgeting, accounts payable and collections, contract negotiations, facilities selection, monthly meetings, board retreats, all special events (such as Job Expo, Diversity Conferences & Di- versity forums), website selection process, public rela- tions, sponsorship, marketing, dispute resolution, volun- teer and membership recruitment and training. Frank has faithfully served and provided the as-needed/re- quested support for every chairperson, board member, event chair and member of OCEDC since its beginning in 2000.


He has been active in the Oakland County commu-


nity since 1969 and is the publisher of The Pontiac News as well as president and founder of The Youth Develop- ment Institute, a non-profit organization that has provid- ed personal, academic and social support to over 3000 youth and families since 1983. He is also the author of three books.


OCC’s Sharon Miller to receive


Great Lakes Regional Training Award Oakland Community College’s Sharon Miller has been named a recipient of the


National Council for Continuing Education & Training (NCCET) Great Lakes Regional Leadership Award. Miller, who is OCC’s interim chief strategic development officer and dean of economic and workforce development, will receive the honor at NCCET’s national conference in Miami, Florida on Oct. 11.


The award is presented in recognition of Miller’s contributions in the areas of com-


munity services programs, continuing professional education, workforce and eco- nomic development and learning technology.


Sharon Miller Michigan Association of Insurance against


names LeRoy Bostic as new president LeRoy Bostic of Lewis & Thompson in Detroit has been named president of the


Michigan Association of Insurance Agents (MAIA). He is the first African-American insurance agent to be named to this position.


As president, Bostic will work with the MAIA Board of Directors and staff to imple-


ment policies in the areas of legislation, public relations, technology, marketing and education.


The Michigan Association of Insurance Agents is a statewide trade group that represents approximately 10,000 independent agents and industry employees.


LeRoy Bostic


medium of exchange, profes- sional photographer Les Ward would be worth millions. In a two-year undertaking, Ward has compiled a striking photo essay of 84 Detroiters who make a difference. People like COTS CEO Cheryl P. Johnson, GM’s Bob Lutz, Denise Ilitch, Damon Keith, Roger Penske, Alfred Taubman, Wally Pre- chter, David Di Chiera, Diana Lewis and others. Richly pho- tographed, with commentary from each subject, this work says more about the spirit of the city than of any individu- al.


“As this project gained mo-


mentum, I began to realize the inspirational potential,” said Ward, a College for Creative Studies alum who spent a good deal of his career in au- tomotive photography “There are those who have said it will take a miracle to turn this region around. These are some of our miracle workers,” he continued.


LARRY MONGO, co-owner of D’Mongos Café, one of Detroit’s most popular eating establishments.


A portion of the proceeds


from the sale of this book, titled “MyTown Miracles,” will benefit COTS. The official launch will take place at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for


Design Education on Tuesday, Sept. 21. First edition copies may be reserved in advance for $75 each by e-mailing les@my- townmiracles.com.


People Who Could Live Anywhere...And Chose Detroit Living Detroit real estate brokerage A new full-service real


COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS If enthusiasm was a


estate brokerage founded by Realtor® Austin Black II named City Living Detroit of- ficially opened for business in Detroit’s thriving Midtown neighborhood today.


“I am excited and proud to


open my own brokerage in De- troit,” said Black. “My passion for this city runs deep. Since returning home after college, I’ve made it a top priority to be involved in the continued growth of Detroit. I believe that by opening my real estate brokerage here I will be able to make a greater impact on our community, one new resident at a time.”


City Living Detroit is a full-


service brokerage that focuses in the sales, leasing and proj- ect marketing of lofts, condos and historic homes. Agents for City Living Detroit provide their services in communities all across the Southeast Mich- igan region.


Black says City Living


Detroit has already landed agreements to manage or be involved with the sales and marketing of several Detroit developments, including The Mack @ Brush Park, Willys Overland Lofts, Brush Park Village North, and Centurion Place.


Black has been in real estate


for nearly a decade and has achieved success at all levels. He has won several local and national awards, including being recognized this year by Realtor® magazine as one of the 30 up-and-coming realtors under 30 in the nation.


He credits a philosophy


he created several years ago called P.I.E for his successes, and says it helped him reach $1.8 million in volume sales last year while working on behalf of another brokerage, so he intends to implement it as common practice at City Living Detroit.


“It’s an approach that is simple but effective,” said


Passenger traffic jumps 5 percent in June at Detroit Metropolitan Airport


Total passenger traffic at


Detroit Metropolitan Airport jumped five percent in June 2010 when compared to June 2009, according to data re- leased by the Wayne County Airport Authority’s (WCAA) Division of Financial Planning and Analysis. Leading the way were international passengers with an increase of 27.3 per- cent over the previous June.


“While other carriers have


also made gains, Delta Air Lines’ new long-haul service to Hong Kong, Seoul and Ho- nolulu, which began in June, as well as expanded service to


Shanghai, are primarily driving these numbers,” said Genelle Allen, WCAA interim CEO.


The strong June showing


of 2,976,230 total passengers pulled year-to-date numbers for the first half of 2010 to within 1 percent of last year’s first half.


“Growth in passenger traf-


fic at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for two consecutive months is good economic news,” said Wayne County Ex- ecutive Robert Ficano.


“Even more encouraging is the dramatic increase in inter-


national traffic as our region seeks to continue expand- ing its strengths in the global marketplace.”


Cargo by weight grew 33.9


percent in June and 16.2 peer- cent for the first half of 2010. Aircraft landings and take-offs showed a 6.5 percent increase for June and a 1.2 percent in- crease year-to-date.


Please note that airport sta-


tistics are subject to change as airlines report updates to WCAA.


NEW REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE OPENS IN MIDTOWN DETROIT COTS CEO Part Of MyTown Miracles Austin Black II opens doors to City


Black. “We showcase the pas- sion-points of a community and all it can offer and then by utilizing the latest techno- logical innovations in the real estate industry we are able to educate clients about the best options that are available to them.”


City Living Detroit’s offices


are located at 444 W. Willis, Ste. 108, inside Willys Over- land Lofts.


About City Living Detroit City Living Detroit is a


client-centered, full-service,


boutique-style real estate sales and marketing firm that specializes in urban living, including lofts, condos, his- toric homes and apartments. The firm is based in Detroit’s Midtown near Wayne State University. To view all avail- able listings visit CityLiving- Detroit.com. To make an ap- pointment call (313) 242-7800 or e-mail austin@citylivingde- troit.com.


I with Mark S. Lee


n addition to providing our readers with tips and re- sources, Small Talk’s goal is to highlight Detroit-area


businesses. This week, Small Talk features the Joe Edwards Salon, a Belleville-based hair salon. We recently inter- viewed owner Joe E. Baskin, Jr. for his thoughts and per- spective on Small Business development.


ST: Tell us about your salon, including how long you’ve been in business.


JB: The Joe Edwards salon is a full service hair salon that has been operating sucessful- ly for seven years and is locat- ed in Belleville, Michigan.


ST: What is your business focus?


JB: The Joe Edwards salon philosophy is to enhance the beauty and confidence of our clients through great cos- tumer service, one client at a time.


ST: What has been your most significant challenge in the current economic environ- ment?


JB: Repositioning ourselves. In a place where people desire our service and customer care,


It is


owned and operated by Joe E. Baskin, Jr.


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customer service will always have a high demand if done with care. At this point and time in life, people do not have to spend their hard earned money with you. As a busi- ness, we have cornered the market with the “want” factor


ST: How are you marketing your business and what is your strategy for growth?


JB: Marketing is very impor- tant for us. We do magazine ads, business cards, flyers, media, etc. We change with the times. However, word of mouth, in my opinion, is always the best form.


ST: What are your current business challenges?


JB: The chal- lenges we face are on increas- ing prices on our product.. Even though it is not the proper time to increase the price of our service, we sim- ply have to work harder for our dollar and yet, still without sac- rificing quality and service just like every other small business.


ST: What advice would you give to potential en- t repreneurs? What are your keys to suc- cess?


ment in the Detroit area and how important is it to this re- gion’s economic recovery?


JB: Small business is the foundation of this region. Small businesses create com- munity jobs and growth, and also hands-on experience which builds character and confidence. Furthermore, the small business builds the bigger business, throughout their purchaces of computers, autos, etc/


ST: Other comments?


JB: In my line of business when you’’re feeling down and or had bad day, a great haircut and shave will make your day


JB: Location is always key and a warm clean environment is what people are looking for. Everybody wants to feel like somebody. and as a result, customer service is key at all times. Without it, you could potenti- tally kill your business. Also, making people respect your business when they come in the door is essential. When your customers and/or work- ers see you care about what you do, people will take notice and word will spread.


ST: What are your thoughts on small business develop-


BUSINESS GROWTH


Joe E. Baskin Jr.


and, for the ladies, when you give a great hair color, haircut and style followed with anoth- er pamper service, like a mani- cure and pedicure — wow, watch out!


ST: For more information,


how do our readers contact you and where are you locat- ed?


The Joe Edwards Salon


is located at 11792 Belleville Road, Belleville, MI 48111. You can call (734) 699-7610 for more information.


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