Eugene and Marcia Applebaum

Reflections of a Grateful Community

Federation’s 2013 Fred M. Butzel Award honoree is recognized for his extraordinary leadership and generosity.

Robb Lippitt

Fast Dance Company Man

Meet Robb Lippitt, 44, biz wiz and career volunteer; CEO Revolution Dancewear; gifted fundraiser, tennis player, frequent flyer, home chef, children’s author. Sleeps little.

Job Search

Resume Building

How to make your resume a stand-out: tips from Federation staffer, Amy Brody.

What's Brewing in the D

What’s Brewing in the D

Detroit’s indie coffee trade appears to be growing steadily and gathering steam.

Jeff Aronoff

The Buzz Inside D:hive

Meet Jeff Aronoff, Age 36, Mover, Shaker, Big City Booster and Startup Biz Advisor: First Executive Director of D:HIVE, A HUB of Activity Building Community in Detroit.

Lisa Lis

Every Friday a Challah Day

Meet Lisa Mark Lis, social activist, philanthropist, community builder, president of Federation’s Women’s Department, networker ready to meet, greet, tweet and wish the world a Shabbat Shalom.

Marty Maddin

Coach on Top of His Game

Meet Marty Maddin, 35, entrepreneur, executive coach at peak performance, president of Federation’s NEXTGen, avid volunteer, emerging leader of a new Detroit, all-star dad and still a Tigers fan.

Stacy Goldberg

Savoring Every Bite

Meet Stacy Goldberg,36, RN and nutrition expert. Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO at Savorfull. Committed curator and purveyor of healthy and allergy-free food.

Kevin Sack, Seafare Foods

Hooray for Herring

A family business, home-grown in Detroit, MaCohen’s is the last kosher food purveyor downtow.