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Bally Sports Bankruptcy Breakdown
Earlier this month, Diamond Sports Group, which owns 19 regional networks under the Bally Sports banner, including in Detroit, announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The move comes after it missed a $140 million interest payment in February…. Continue Reading
Do You Have Tipping Fatigue?
Do you have tipping fatigue? As digital payment systems in retail environments become increasingly prevalent, the norms for tipping have also evolved. Tipping prompts are now seen in grocery stores, fast food chains, coffee shops, and sports stadiums, among others…. Continue Reading
Financial Crisis: Who Will Feel The Impact?
Following the recent bank collapses, who stands to be impacted the most? Has this pushed us further toward recession? Patrick O’Keefe shares his thoughts.
Bank Crisis Impact Widens
As the banking crisis continues to make headlines, we break down the hot topics from a tumultuous week.
St. Patrick’s Day Facts & Fiction
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know the first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was not in Boston or New York but actually in St. Augustine, FL in 1601? In his festive garb, Pat explores that fact and many more historical… Continue Reading
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: What Happened & What’s Next
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse last Friday was the second-largest bank failure in US history. Patrick O’Keefe explains how it all came tumbling down and what might happen next.
Pat O’Keefe Discusses the SVB Collapse
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse last Friday was the second-largest bank failure in US history. Patrick O’Keefe explains how it all came tumbling down and what might happen next.
Is The Gotion Plant In Jeopardy?
Forefront Friday with John Ruther, CPA/ABV, MBA, CGMA. The planned $2.5 billion EV battery plant near Big Rapids, MI, is “not a done deal,” according to Gotion executives. Since announcing the plant and plans to create over 2,300 jobs in the… Continue Reading
Forefront Friday: Introducing Caitlin Fleming
Join us in welcoming our newest teammate, Caitlin Fleming! Caitlin joins us as a Senior Associate. She brings O’Keefe a strong and diverse background, with degrees in law and international finance and experience in the public sector, having previously served… Continue Reading
Big 3 Profit Sharing by the Numbers
Detroit’s Big Three recently announced the average gross profit-sharing checks their UAW-represented employees will be receiving. We explore the biggest winners as well as Ford’s $2 billion profit loss in 2022. #BeOnTheForefront #automotiveindustry #profitsharing