Professional Services

Living Through Giving

Craig Vanderburg – and Trion – find purpose in giving to clients and community Article by Jonathan Ashbury | Photography by Simran Bajwa If you're on a quest to find a greater purpose in life, you would be well served to use longtime West Bloomfield resident Craig Vanderburg as a role model. His deepest passions have been reserved for expressing gratitude and giving to Trion clients as a strategic leader, to his West Bloomfield community as a volunteer – and to his family. Craig is Chief...

Life + Culture

The Language of Belonging

Peaceful energy, patient teachers: West Bloomfield Adult Education's English Language Learners program gives students a sense of community while they learn English Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie It hit me the moment I walked into West Bloomfield Adult Education’s English Language Learner (ELL) building: the hush of peaceful energy. Dawn Hanford, the program’s coordinator, knows what I’m talking about. “It’s intentional,” Dawn says. “We help people from over 38...

Life + Culture

Big Plans for Small Businesses

Through Oakland Thrive, Stalt Financial gives emerging business owners transformational strategic plans – absolutely free Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Simran Bajwa Financial planners Cat Toone and Dan Zech wanted to give back to small businesses. They found their avenue in Oakland Thrive. “They’re a fantastic nonprofit,” says Cat. “If you’re an Oakland County emerging small business, they match you with consultants like us who give you free advice. Oakland Thrive pays us an...

Wellness

Grateful Patients, Confident Smiles

Patients share stories of exceptional care and personalized comfort at Adam Fienman, DDS Article by Margo Dzurko Finding a dentist you can trust is an important aspect of healthcare. It involves establishing a relationship with a professional who understands your individual needs and helps you feel comfortable during dental visits. In West Bloomfield and surrounding areas, many patients have found such a relationship with Dr. Adam Fienman. Edward Kowalczyk’s story is a testament to the...