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knew it would only take time
have embraced strong
VS will recognize the passion,
to make our dream a reality.
core values to inspire and
drive and creativity of a local busi-
Michigan was home for both
empower team members
ness and a young professional
of us and the perfect place to
to achieve world-class
at its 21st annual Strictly
TOP:
start.”
service for their clients.
Business Networking and
Todd Sachse,
Designed for all ages and
The company’s positive
Awards luncheon June 14 at
Lee Hurwitz and
fitness levels, Friedman’s
work environment, team
the MGM Grand Detroit. JVS
Richard Broder
Fuse45 studios in Royal Oak
member perks and gener-
will present its 2018 Business
of Bro der &
and West Bloomfield offer a
ous
benefits
have
earned
Leadership Award to Broder
Sachse Real
full-body, high-intensity but
recognition among top
& Sachse Real Estate and its
Estate.
low-impact workout.
workplaces several years
Rising Entrepreneur award
Samantha
In 2016, Friedman part-
running.
to Samantha Friedman of
Friedman of
nered
with JVS to provide
“Broder & Sachse’s repu-
Fuse45. Strictly Business is a fundraiser
Fuse45 studios
affordable exercise classes for
tation for excellence, com-
for JVS workforce development pro-
people living with autism and
mitment to employees and
grams.
other developmental chal-
passion for this community
Broder & Sachse Real Estate is an
lenges.
are deserving of recognition,” said Bob
urban real estate development com-
“Our Fuse[FORCE] classes started
Canvasser, co-chair of Strictly Business.
pany in Southeast Michigan. Founded
because of one mom looking for a
in 1993, the company is behind several
healthy program for her two sons with
RISING ENTREPRENEUR
high-profile developments in Detroit.
autism,” Friedman said. “Participants
After graduating from the University
Earlier this year, the firm moved its
of all abilities are made to feel welcome
of Michigan’s Ross School of Business,
headquarters to Detroit. Richard
and treated just like anyone else.”
Broder, founder and CEO, said the move Samantha Friedman worked as a mar-
Canvasser said, “Samantha’s energy
keting analyst for American Express in
from Birmingham reinforces his com-
New York City. She also taught spinning and drive are contagious, and her pas-
pany’s commitment to Detroit.
sion for making a difference is inspir-
“There are tremendous opportunities classes for company executives in the
ing,” .
corporate gym.
in Detroit for development in key focus
More than 700 people are expected
Driven by her passion for fitness, the
areas in our portfolio, and we wanted
to attend the luncheon, which features
native Michigander returned to her
to be in the same neighborhood of the
projects we are developing,” Broder said. home state in 2014 to launch a business Mark Reuss, executive vice president
of Global Product Development,
with her mom, Karen Kelman.
“The entire Broder & Sachse team is
Purchasing and Supply Chain at
“Since I was in college, my mom and
committed to providing an exceptional
General Motors, as keynote speaker.
I had a dream to open a fitness studio
experience, and we are better equipped
For sponsorship or ticket informa-
together,” said Friedman, who was also
to do so from Detroit, where creative,
tion, visit jvsdet.org/strictlybiz or con-
innovative thinking is raising the bar for a member of the 2018 class of JN’s 36
tact Judy Strongman at jstrongman@
Under 36. “Health and wellness have
Detroiters and visitors alike.”
jvsdet.org or (248) 233-4213. •
Co-founders Broder and Todd Sachse always been a shared passion, and we

IADS Launches Sukkah Design Competition

Jodee Fishman Raines, president of
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue,
announced the launch of the Sukkah
x Detroit Design
Competition, which
will celebrate the
Jewish harvest festival
of Sukkot in Detroit’s
Capitol Park through
design, agriculture and
Jewish programming.
Detroit, home to
1,300 urban farms, is
the only UNESCO City of Design in the
United States. Sukkah x Detroit honors
both, Raines said.
The weeklong celebration will take
place Sept. 23-30 as part of Detroit’s

Month of Design. Throughout the week,
five to seven sukkahs, selected through
an international design competition,
will be on display in Detroit’s
historic Capitol Park, accom-
panied by complementary
programs and events to be
announced such as farmers
markets and pop-up dinners
featuring local growers and
chefs, educational events and
lectures.
The Design Competition
is open to all: architects, artists, mak-
ers, builders, design professionals and
others. No professional qualification
is required. Design proposals can be
developed individually or by teams.

Winning teams will be connected with
a licensed engineer for certification and
receive a $10,000 materials/construc-
tion budget and $5,000 design stipend.
Submissions will be exhibited at the
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue and
Eastern Market After Dark.
Related programming is being devel-
oped and information on that will be
forthcoming later this summer, Raines
said.
The competition will “showcase the
creativity and collaborative nature of
the Downtown Synagogue,” she said.
For more information, visit
downtownsynagogue.org/
sukkah-x-detroit. •