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EXECUTIVE continued from page 26 is not a good place, “said Patterson. “I don’t think Ford, GM or Chrysler are being bullied by unions and I see a lot of cooperation happening between the groups,” responded Ficano. Huda Fadel from Blue Cross Blue Shield then asked about infant mortality rates. She recapped an earlier statement and noted that Southeast Michigan is the healthcare capital of the world but yet infant mortality is on the rise in the region. “What are we doing about infant mortality?” “Infant mortality was the focus of attention in Pontiac nine years ago and the numbers are improving but we still need to get better,” said Patterson. “Bob has mentioned that he and the city have competing programs and probably will get merged some day. It is an important thing the government does provide and it is one of the essential services that have to be funded. It is not in line for any cuts.” “I am really in favor of the merger between the City of Detroit and Wayne County in terms of health departments,” said Jackson. “Public health is very important,” said Ficano. “We just got a grant for the New Me program. How many mothers do we have whose child, sick at 2 in the morning, will walk into the ER even if you don’t have insurance?” Ficano also noted that there are many great programs that people don’t know about or how to get to. Martin Manna, executive director of the chamber, posed the last question of the day, going back to the issue of incentives to chains like Whole Foods. “What type of incentives will be given to those who have been servicing the city for 30 to 40 years?” he asked. “Not all utilize what is there,” said Jackson. “There are different incentives depending on the industry and size of the deal. That target is what the people of the city and the mayor are asking us to do. All of these developers in these deals are local people. Go in as a developer and you will get the same benefit these developers are getting. All of these deals have local developers; they are not coming from other states. They are all local people.” The CIA, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Comcast were the premier sponsors of the luncheon, which attracted more than 200 people, primarily business owners and executives in the community. I’m stressed - Suggestions? Take a deep breath. Your health and family are more important than finance. Close your eyes and open them with a view to the long term. The goal is to preserve your future income—not to pay for homes underwater and bank credit cards that gouge you at 20%+ interest. If it’s tax debt—you need to gain control by obtaining an installment payment based on what you can afford. Many of us have good income - but make the mistake of wasting it on trying to make ends meet. Our clients discover for the first time that their income can exeed their expenses and they can save for retirement. The law firm of Thav Gross has been solving its clients’ business, tax and financial problems for 30 years. Call today for a FREE consultation. 888.235.4357 (HELP) or 248.645.1700 For information about how THAV GROSS can help you, visit us online at thavgross.com • financialcrisistalkcenter.com 30150 Telegraph, Suite 444, • Bingham Farms, MI 48025 We’re also a premier debt relief agency helping people file for Bankruptcy Protection. The media besieges Ficano for comment on “Severance-gate.” 28 CHALDEAN NEWS NOVEMBER 2011
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