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Michigan’s farmers struggle with trade, production but look forward in 2020

Michigan’s farmers struggle with trade, production but look forward in 2020

January 10, 2020

As published in Corp! Magazine Michigan’s farmers are looking forward in 2020, hopeful for resolutions or at least relief from longstanding issues such as international trade uncertainty, rising costs when it comes to their land and maintenance of equipment along… Continue Reading  

Food Biz Outlook: Embattled ag industry hopes trade stabilizes in 2020

Food Biz Outlook: Embattled ag industry hopes trade stabilizes in 2020

December 23, 2019

As published by Jessica Young, MiBiz News that the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement appears to be headed toward ratification comes as a positive for farmers across the country and especially in Michigan. Canada and Mexico remain influential purchasers of Michigan goods… Continue Reading  

Going Places: Katie Montague

Going Places: Katie Montague

December 10, 2019

Senior Associate, O’Keefe | TMA Member: Two years As published in TMA’s Journal of Corporate Renewal Q: How did you gravitate into turnaround/restructuring work? MONTAGUE: I originally wanted to be a lawyer, before I started college. When I was in… Continue Reading  

Expertise Propels Accounting Alum to Top

Expertise Propels Accounting Alum to Top

November 5, 2019

As published by Rene Wisley, Oakland University Insight Magazine Calculating the variables that lead to a satisfying and successful career is not always a simple equation. Initially interested in medicine, Susan Koss, ACC ’94, changed direction after working in a… Continue Reading  

Legal Weed in Mexico, What that Means for the U.S.

Legal Weed in Mexico, What that Means for the U.S.

November 4, 2019

As published by Angela Underwood, thedwr.com It may be slightly delayed, but Mexico is about to legalize marijuana. Now, the U.S. lags behind its two neighboring countries, which have permitted pot for recreational use within their borders once Mexico joins… Continue Reading  

Radical Survival Strategies for Struggling Colleges

Radical Survival Strategies for Struggling Colleges

October 20, 2019

Mergers, acquisitions, shorter degree programs and major shifts in course offerings are just some of the tactics being employed to lure more students. As published by Jon Marcus, The New York Times When Steve Thorsett crunched the numbers, things looked… Continue Reading  

Pat O’Keefe on the Nolan Finley Show

Pat O’Keefe on the Nolan Finley Show

June 21, 2019

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder & CEO of O’Keefe, discusses tariffs with Don Tanner and Kelly Cobb on the Nolan Finley Show.  Pat’s segment begins at 1:06. You can listen to it here.

Pat O’Keefe discusses the Middle Market with Alisa Zee

Pat O’Keefe discusses the Middle Market with Alisa Zee

June 7, 2019

Patrick O’Keefe, Founder & CEO of O’Keefe, discusses findings from O’Keefe’s annual Middle Market Survey as well as the current state of the middle market and economy with Alisa Zee on Public Affairs Radio. Part 1 Part 2

Pat O’Keefe discusses Middle Market Survey on WPHM

Pat O’Keefe discusses Middle Market Survey on WPHM

April 26, 2019

Pat O’Keefe discusses the O’Keefe Annual Middle Market Survey results with Paul Miller on the 1380am WPHM Morning Show. “If we get to July this will be the largest economic expansion in the history of the United States.”

O’Keefe Survey Results on WWJ

O’Keefe Survey Results on WWJ

April 18, 2019

Murray Feldman, WWJ Business Editor, cited the O’Keefe Annual Middle Market Survey in his report on April 18th.