October 18, 2024 |
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Pistons owner Tom Gores compliments new President of Business Operations Melanie Harris for her ‘fresh perspective’
DETROIT, Mich.– The Detroit Pistons announced today that Melanie Harris has been named President of Business Operations, responsible for leading the organization’s business lines, expanding revenue opportunities and driving engagement with partners, sponsors, ticketholders and fans. Ms. Harris most recently served as vice president and general manager for Nike, Inc.’s Jordan Brand North America unit,
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October 13, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores details offseason plan to add veterans to ‘complement’ young core
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores spoke with reporters at halftime of the 105-97 loss to the Phoenix Suns in a preseason game held on the campus of Michigan State. He addressed many topics with the franchise trying to improve upon last season’s 14-68 record, but it’s clear the plan crafted alongside
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October 10, 2024 |
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Detroit Pistons game at MSU offers Tom Gores the chance to give back to Flint community
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Most of the focus Tuesday night was on the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns playing a preseason game on the Michigan State campus. With Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores (Pistons owner) and Mat Ishbia (Suns owner) both being MSU graduates, the game served as a recognition that the school
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September 16, 2024 |
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Henry Ford Health breaks ground on $2.2B hospital tower as partnership with Tom Gores, Detroit Pistons and MSU advances: ‘Truly a historic day’
DETROIT – Officials representing the Detroit Pistons, local politicians and business leaders gathered in early September to witness an important step on the path to transforming the New Center neighborhood of downtown Detroit. More than a century after first opening its doors, Henry Ford Health, the Detroit area’s largest healthcare system, broke ground on a
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August 26, 2024 |
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Tom Gores-sponsored basketball camps: ‘They’re learning how to work with others’
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Great Lakes (Mich.) Christian College freshman Corey Charleston happily conducted drills and dribbled basketballs with a group of young children at the Van Buren Community Center on a sunny day in mid-July. He was excited to teach the game as he recalled how older kids instructed him only a few
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