NOVI — Steve Karagatsoulis began his career in insurance with a clear mission: to help people understand their coverage and prepare them for life’s unexpected moments.

OAKLAND COUNTY — WOW 1 DAY PAINTING is a different kind of company that produces a different kind of results on each and every job. 

ROCHESTER — Lauren Koteles is a driven entrepreneur and respected leader in Southeast Michigan’s real estate community.

STERLING HEIGHTS — When Maria Aldana chose the name Raíces, or roots in English, she wanted a word that explained the story behind her Mexican cantina and the deep traditions that guide every dish. 

ROCHESTER — At River Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care, every day is shaped around choice, engagement and a warm sense of belonging.

ROCHESTER HILLS — Have you been told you’re not a candidate for LASIK? Dr. Mazin Yaldo, founder of Yaldo Eye Center, believes modern vision care is about helping people live free from glasses and contacts.

WIXOM — Bricks & Minifigs Novi is more than a business opportunity for Cara Suksi and her family. It’s the stuff LEGO dreams are made of.

TROY — When Jinwan Lee opened the first Tous Les Jours in Michigan, he hoped Troy customers would connect with the French-Asian bakery he had worked for years to bring to the state.

ROCHESTER HILLS — For Dr. Shakeel Niazi, founder of The Elite Smile Center, dentistry is the perfect blend of science, skill and service.

LAKE ORION — For more than 39 years, Builders Custom Flooring has served the Lake Orion area and surrounding communities with a steadfast loyalty to expertise and quality while providing exceptional customer service and design consultation.

NOVI — When Jinwan Lee expanded Tous Les Jours from Troy to Novi, he hoped the community would embrace the French-Asian bakery he had worked diligently to bring to Michigan. His hunch was right.

LAKE ORION — Eagle Creek Academy held a special science fair last week where families participated in hands-on activities that the children had created completely on their own.

TROY — The Troy Community Coalition for Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all who live or work in Troy by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of alcohol and drugs.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Veterans and America First Foundation is committed to standing with those in the military who are serving, have served and those who were left behind after the death of a loved one. 

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield’s economic momentum isn’t an accident—it’s being engineered every day by a team of women who pair strategic vision with hands-on execution.

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Whether someone is an athlete hoping to improve their performance or someone trying to lose stubborn weight, iCryo Grosse Pointe on the Hill in Grosse Pointe Farms offers proven solutions under the supervision of medical professionals.

OXFORD — For nearly 30 years, Copper Hills Golf Club has been a cherished part of the Wright family legacy.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For more than 50 years, the corner of Jefferson and 9 Mile has been a neighborhood dining landmark and Leo’s Coney Island continues that proud tradition of great food, warm service and community spirit.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — For Katherine Zielinski, owner of HollyWoof Pet Salon, success has always been about heart. 

METRO DETROIT — What better place to start making positive change than at home in the community, and who better to lead that effort than the young?