business & professional New Generation Dubin Cleaners welcomes son to the longtime family business. Josh EI'Chonen JN Intern S mall businesses like Dubin Cleaners & Laundry, a family-run enterprise in Farmington Hills, continue to grow in the community. Sam Dubin recently joined his family's dry cleaning business as director of market- ing, making him the fourth generation in the company. His parents, Sandy and Andy Dubin, incorporated their business in 1991. Sam grew up around the family busi- ness. As a young boy, he'd often go to the store directly from school. After graduating Central Michigan University with a degree in broadcasting and political science, he interned at WWJ-950 and Fox 2 News before deciding to join the family business full time. Sam originally thought he would become a news reporter, but after graduating in May, he changed course. "I realised that what I learned in college and in my internships with media and mar- keting I could use to help grow and expand the dry cleaning business," he said. Through a Refer-a-Friend Program, Facebook and Twitter, Sam has increased online traffic and customer referrals. "People have told me they enjoy reading our posted content:' Sam said. "Just because technology is increasing doesn't mean that personal service is decreasing. I think they both can be collaborative" Sam also plans to learn all facets of the business, including the chemicals used on certain materials, pressing and finishing methods and cleaning procedures for specific materials. The business handles all kinds of cleaning services, including wedding gown cleaning and preservation, designer clothing, down garments, table linens and more. Deep Roots The Dubin family legacy goes back several generations. Sam Dubin, an immigrant from Russia, was a tailor by trade. `After the Army, in 1946, my father, Irvin, joined my grandfather, Sam, and started Dubin Cleaners in Rosedale Park in Detroit," Andy Dubin said. Andy joined the business full-time in 1981, while he was attending college. Like his son, Sam, he also grew up in the business. As a youngster, Andy would pick up fallen pins on the floor and later collect 25 cents per hour from his father. After Irvin retired in 1980, the business was then run by Andy and his brother, Ray. The business in Rosedale Park was sold in 1991, with Andy and Sandy retaining the pick-up and delivery part of the business. In 2006, the Dubins opened their storefront cleaning business in Farmington Hills. They moved to the west side of Orchard Lake to the current location in 2010, doubling their square footage. "A lot of people from the surrounding communities, such as Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Franklin, Commerce Township and Bloomfield Hills, come to our store," Sam said. "We are different from other dry cleaners in the sense that people come to us not because we are convenient, but Sam, Andy and Sandy Dubin of Dubin Cleaners and Laundry because of our reputa- tion" events throughout the community:' Sam said Caryn Rothenberg, owner of Hersh's, proudly. 'As my mom mentioned, we are a retail women's clothing store in West in tune with what the community is going Bloomfield, said, "We recommend the through:' Dubin's dry-cleaning services to all our cus- The business is currently holding its tomers. I have a great relationship with the fourth annual Winter Warmth Campaign family and have been a customer for many to benefit those less fortunate in the Metro years." Detroit area. People can drop off sweaters, Sandy Dubin said, "We take a genuine coats, gloves and other warm-weather items interest in our customers. We know when through Dec. 24. our customers are planning bar mitzvahs, "All proceeds go to Detroit Rescue Mission bat mitzvahs, weddings or other life-cycle Ministries and the National Council of events." Jewish Women:' Sam said. Dubin Cleaners also partners with the Legacy Of Giving Michigan Animal Rescue League in Pontiac While at CMU, Sam was president of the by holding pet adoptions on-site in the fall. Hillel there for two years. Despite not having At the cleaners, customers can donate items many Jewish students on campus, he was for the rescued animals or fill out an applica- able to attract a host of them as new mem- tion in the store for pet adoption. bers. Sam also is involved with NEXTGen, "It was great to be with other Jewish stu- a Jewish Federation program focused on dents:' Sam said. 'After graduating, I wanted retaining the next generation of Jewish to be continuously involved with the Jewish Detroiters. He was on the committee for community' Lake Vodka, the annual Thanksgiving week- He understands the business aspect of end fundraising bash. marketing, but also understands and appreci- He and his parents live in West Bloomfield ates the community engagement component. and attend Temple Israel. For example, Dubin Cleaners & Laundry offers free suit cleaning for individuals with For more on Dubin Cleaners & Laundry, 29975 upcoming job interviews. Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills, go to www. "We give donations and gift certificates for DubinCleaners.com or call (248)539-3244. ❑ >> memos Attorneys from Southfield-based Maddin, Hauser, Roth & Heller P.C. were named to DBusiness' list of 2015 Top Lawyers. The recipients and respective categories in which they were honored include: Steven D. Sallen , president and Executive Management Committee member, Real Estate Law; Mark R. Hauser, CFO and Executive Management Committee member, Real Estate Law; Harvey R. Heller, shareholder and Executive Management Committee member, Insurance and Legal Malpractice Law-Defendants; Stuart M. Bordman, shareholder, Franchise Law; John E. Jacobs, share- holder, Corporate and Real Estate Law; Robert D. Kaplow, shareholder, Tax, Trusts and Estates Law; Charles M. Lax, shareholder, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Michael W. Maddin, president emeritus, Real Estate Law; Richard J. Maddin, of counsel, Construction Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, Litigation-Construction, Litigation-Land Use and Zoning, and Litigation- Real Estate; Richard F. Roth, shareholder, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates Law; Ronald A. Sollish, shareholder, Employment Law-Individuals; Steven M. Wolock, shareholder, Legal and Professional Malpractice Law-Defendants. 42 December 11 • 2014 Kwartowitz Bordman Jacobs Kaplow Lax Michael Maddin Richard Maddin Sollish Lederman Orthopedic Surgeons Ron Lederman, M.D., and Mark Kwartowitz, D.O., of Lederman Kwartowitz Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in the Lakes Medical Center, 2300 Haggerty Road, Suite 1110, West Bloomfield, were named Hour Detroit's Top Docs for their top-quality orthopedic care, advanced medicine and state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for the fourth year in a row. They were among the first orthopedic surgeons to offer patient- customized full and partial knee replacement implants and MLS laser therapy.