CONTRACTS
Brendy Barr Communications, Oakland Township, was selected by Cleveland-based retailer American Hot Rod Racer to handle public relations for the opening of a store at Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights.
Auburn Engineering Inc., Rochester Hills, announced it is a key supplier to the Eagle Fire Truck manufactured by American LaFrance L.L.C. of Charleston, S.C.
Atlas Oil Co., a Taylor-based distributor of petroleum products, announced that Comdata will become its new billing agent for select mobile, bulk and retail fueling via the Atlas Oil Co. MasterCard.
Agree Realty Corp., Farmington Hills, is to develop a property at the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Whitmore Lake Road in Brighton. The project is to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2008.
FH Martin Constructors, Warren, was awarded projects including: The construction of two new Menards Inc. stores in Ohio; the interior build-out of the Roseville Office Center; the interior build-out of the Lakewood Office Plaza in Sterling Heights; general contractor for a new Kroger in Macomb Township; for Macomb Park Retail, a new 40,000-square-foot building next to the Kroger; and construction manager for the renovation and expansion of the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn.
Azure Dynamics Corp., Oak Park, has received an order from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for 10 hybrid buses with an option for 15 additional buses.
Premium Event Services, Ypsilanti, contracted with the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Detroit, to produce the opening ceremonies of the AAU National Junior Olympics Championships at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti.
Fry Inc., Ann Arbor, announced La-Z-Boy Inc., Monroe, has launched a new online store developed by Fry at www.la-z-boy.com.
Allstar Transportation, Royal Oak, is to be the primary ground transportation provider for Kelly Services worldwide.
Marlaina Stone, a Royal Oak designer, announced the Marlaina Stone Couture Collection can soon be found at The Cove Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas.
Preston Feather Building Center, Petoskey, Gaylord and Harbor Springs, signed with Freedom One Retirement Services, Clarkston, as its new 401(k) plan provider.
Bosch, Farmington Hills, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., have announced a new energy research collaboration as part of the MIT Energy Initiative.
McGraw Wentworth, Troy and Grand Rapids, has been chosen to manage health benefits for the 550 U.S.-based employees of Logicalis Inc., Bloomfield Hills.
Willis Building Co. Inc., Saline, received a contract for a green renovation project in Coldwater that includes redevelopment of the former Kerr Hardware building and its three adjoining buildings into urban-style lofts. It will be Willis Building Co.'s second LEED-certified project.
A.Z. Shmina Inc., Brighton, announced the following new projects: lead contractor for renovations at the University of Toledo Memorial Field House, a project for which A.Z. Shmina is pursuing LEED Silver Certification; contractor for the Cardiovascular Center General Clinical Research Center Relocation and Nuclear Cardiology Relocation at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; lead contractor for additions and renovations to three Ann Arbor Public Schools; general contractor for the Brick Tunnel Replacement Phase II project for the University of Michigan Tunnels, Ann Arbor.
ProQuest, an Ann Arbor electronic publisher, has extended its exclusive distribution agreement with Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group for three years.
The health care business of Thomson Reuters, Ann Arbor, has been selected to assist in providing data analysis services for Kentucky's Medicaid fraud detection program. Also, Scott & White Health Plan in central Texas has licensed Thomson Reuters' Medstat Advantage Suite health care decision support system.
EXPANSIONS
NSF International, Ann Arbor, has opened a regional headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.
Dynamic Life Chiropractic, Birmingham, has opened in Birmingham. Web site: www.dynamiclifechiropractic.com.
American Hot Rod Racer has opened in Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights. The Cleveland-based retailer allows customers to build model race cars and race them on in-store tracks.
Affiliates in Urology, Westland, has opened a new office at 2421 Monroe in Dearborn. The practice also has an office in Canton Township. Telephone: (734) 595-1166. Web site: www. affiliatesinurology.com.
Advance Auto Parts has opened at 22901 Gratiot Ave. in Eastpointe. The Roanoke, Va.-based aftermarket retailer's Web site is www.advance autoparts.com.
MOVES
Curve Detroit, to 555 Friendly Drive, Studio C, Pontiac. Telephone: (248) 253-0303.
NEW SERVICES
Berline, Bloomfield Hills, has created B-Digital, a new division for advertising and marketing services for digital space for the agency's clients.
STARTUPS
Eco-Posh Events, 1579 Marshbank Drive, Pontiac, specializes in eco-friendly events and event planning services for corporate and social events throughout metro Detroit. Telephone: (248) 701-5692. Web site: www.ecoposhevents.com.
OTHER
HealthMedia Inc., Ann Arbor, announced its Succeed Health Risk Assessment received a two-year Health Information Products Certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
