A decade ago when public relations firm
Berg Muirhead opened
its doors in the Fisher Building, General Motors was still HQ-ed in New Center –
now it’s a State of Michigan,
College for Creative Studies and TechTown neighborhood.
While many things have
changed in the last ten years, Berg Muirhead has stayed constant in its
devotion to trumpeting all things good in Detroit.
And while that may seem like a natural act for a PR company, Berg Muirhead has
found a niche in talking about what is
truly
good to continue to grow.
Co-founders Bob Berg and Georgella Muirhead both have
municipal backgrounds; they first worked together in the Coleman A. Young
administration. Later down the road, they joined forces to handle the logistics
and press when the Mayor passed away – and the experience helped them decide to
go into business together. “We started the agency not just to start a business,
but to become part of the community, a contributing member of the community,”
says Berg.
The firm’s 13 employees are kept busy with clients like
Youthville, the Skillman Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul and Adult Well-being
Services. Two of their clients, Strategic Staffing Solutions and The Grand
Hotel, have been with them since day one – “I hope that means they’re happy,”
laughs Berg.
Source: Bob Berg, Berg Muirhead
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Photo:
Marvin Shaouni
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