Voices of Detroit #23--Haven & Michigan Mall Dot com

After overcoming our fear of Swine Flu and leaving the underground germ-free bunker, Voices of Detroit with Larry Henry and David Benjamin is back with two great guests who show the spirit of Michigan.

Tracy Thomas is the Director of Fund Development for Haven, an organization that helps over 18,000 persons annually who have been victims of domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Marshall Rice is the co-founder of Michigan Mall Dot Com along with his wife Janice. Marshall gives us insight into the company, how it is helping grow Michigan businesses, and their upcoming Celebrate Michigan Expo.

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Tracy Thomas      www.Haven-Oakland.org       TThomas@Haven-Oakland.org

Tracy has over 17 years of experience providing leadership to various nonprofit organizations throughout Southeastern Michigan, and over 13 years of experience leading fundraising and marketing campaigns to help nonprofits reach their goals.

Since 2006, Tracy has provided leadership at HAVEN serving as Director of Fund Development. In this capacity, Tracy is responsible for raising the resources necessary to enable HAVEN to dedicate an annual budget of $3 .5 million to providing hope, help and healing to more than 18,000 individuals a year. In addition, she oversees agency public relations activities to raise community awareness of the crimes of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and the availability of HAVEN services.

Marshall Rice      www.MichiganMall.com        Info@MichiganMall.com

After decades in the corporate and community service arenas, Mar­shall and Janis Rice found their passion – helping local businesses gain much-needed exposure on the internet, and “making Michigan matter” in the American economy once again.

In 1998, the couple founded MichiganMall.com, an online showcase for businesses large and small, in industries ranging from personal services to manufacturing and entertainment

Based on ten years of growth and success, Marshall and Janis created the inaugural Celebrate Michigan Expo in 2008.