Tag Archives: Detroit
With Ilitch’s new stadium district proposal, Detroit redevelopment comes full circle
Mike Ilitch’s proposal for a $650 million mixed-use commercial district, including a new multi-purpose arena for the Detroit Red Wings, should put it in bold for the world to see: We’re witnessing the unfolding of a remarkable and exciting era … Continue reading
Blue Cross, subsidiary Accident Fund land on ‘best places to work’ lists
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has been named to a pair of “best places to work” lists, while Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America, a workers compensation subsidiary, was tops in its category for “cool places to work in … Continue reading
In Detroit, October is the time to ‘Believe’
For the first time since the 1934 and 1935 seasons, the Detroit Tigers have clinched consecutive appearances in Major League Baseball’s playoffs. This marks the 14th time the Tigers have participated in baseball’s playoffs, and we all hope this year’s team … Continue reading
“Man Up!”: Blues, 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit to offer free health screenings, walk on Belle Isle
BCBSM is once again partnering with 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit Inc. to host the “Man Up! For Better Health” event, a series of free health screenings and other services to demonstrate how personal health vigilance can positively impact communities. … Continue reading
Live Downtown Games to mark one year anniversary of housing incentives
One year ago, five Detroit based companies banded together to annonce the Live Downtown housing incentives.. Employees of five companies — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Compuware Corporation, DTE Energy, Quicken Loans and Strategic Staffing Solutions — were immediately … Continue reading
Blues on the Radio: the Live Downtown Games, UV safety and more in July
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is pleased to collaborate with its four Live Downtown partners (Compuware, Quicken Loans, Strategic Staffing Solutions and DTE Energy) to bring the first Live Downtown Games to life in downtown Detroit. The daily events, … Continue reading
Relocating employees downtown reflects huge momentum swing for Detroit, RenCen (with slideshow)
The completion this week of our BLUnite project, which unifies 6,400 employees in our expanded downtown Detroit campus, was about many things: It puts an exclamation point on Blue Cross’ commitment to this city for the long term, and we … Continue reading
Blues CEO Daniel J. Loepp on Detroit: ‘Best I’ve seen in probably 30 years’
Blues President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp is attending the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference this week on Mackinac Island, where he stopped in for an interview with MiVote.org and journalist Christy McDonald. In the video interview, Loepp discusses … Continue reading
Blues Bid Farewell to Social Media Mastermind Shannon Paul
Farewells are part of life. The warmest farewells leave the door open, and a light burning on the front porch. So it is, as we at ahealthiermichigan.org and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan bid farewell to our friend, teacher, … Continue reading
Downtown Detroit Businesses Partner in Project Lighthouse to Help Ensure Safety to All Who Visit the City
Banners indicate Project Lighthouse locations that are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week As more of our employees begin working in downtown Detroit, the changes to the city’s skyline are readily apparent. The company logo at the … Continue reading
