Business & Development

Published November 20, 2020

Southfield City Council approves purchase agreement for former Northland Center

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council has approved a purchase agreement with Contour Companies of Bloomfield Hills for the majority of the former Northland Center property.

The Cheese Lady Farmington owner Kendra Mantey puts together a holiday gift basket behind the counter with her husband, Joe.

Published November 20, 2020

Farmington Press

Shops adapt, look to Small Business Saturday for support

FARMINGTON — The economic climate for businesses has certainly shifted since the start of the pandemic, but arguably no other sector has been shortchanged more than small businesses and local shops, who rely heavily on local foot traffic.

Published November 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Normandy Oaks Park slowly moving toward completion

ROYAL OAK — On Oct. 31, the city of Royal Oak and Oakland County partnered to offer walk-throughs at the future site of Normandy Oaks Park, 4234 Delemere Blvd., near Crooks and Normandy roads. Several families made the stroll in Halloween costumes.

Published November 20, 2020

Rochester Post

Restaurants innovate following statewide ban on dine-in services

ROCHESTER — Indoor dining has been temporarily banned across Michigan in an effort to curb COVID-19, leaving local restaurateurs with no other option but to get creative to retain business.

Published November 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Smaller multifamily housing minimums approved by Grosse Pointe City officials

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Future developers will now be able to create smaller condominiums and apartments in certain parts of Grosse Pointe City.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

‘Dot’ on verge of opening after years of development

FERNDALE — The Development on Troy, called “The dot,” is closer than ever to officially opening, though it needs to pass one big hurdle to do so.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ringwald Theatre to vacate Woodward Avenue space

FERNDALE — The Ringwald Theatre, a well-known entertainment venue in downtown Ferndale, will be vacating its space at the end of the month.

Published November 20, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley council approves tax abatement, brownfield resolutions for La Salette School development

BERKLEY — The Berkley City Council approved two resolutions related to the project at the former Our Lady of La Salette School at its Nov. 16 meeting.

Published November 19, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Restaurant owner addresses hiring in a pandemic

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on small businesses, including how they handle hiring employees.

Published November 19, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Downtown restaurants hold on through new dine-in ban

BIRMINGHAM — As we approach a time of year that’s usually filled with food, drinks and warm embraces, restaurants in Michigan are being forced to close their doors to dine-in guests.

Published November 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Council considers marijuana dispensary lawsuits settlement

WARREN — After 14 months of costly litigation, a collection of lawsuits over medical marijuana dispensary licensing in Warren could be coming to an end.

Published November 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Businesses brace for an odder, more online 2020 shopping season

STERLING HEIGHTS — ’Tis the season for social distancing, yet many businesses are reportedly bracing themselves for a busy holiday shopping season, even when more of that will be conducted online.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

School district breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

Published November 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

WLCSD breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

WALLED LAKE — When Cathy Kochanski was hired as the assistant superintendent of learning services for the Walled Lake Consolidated School District in July 2019, there was an instant perk that came with the job.

Published November 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

JVS recognizes Salvation Army worker as local ‘Employee of the Year’

KEEGO HARBOR — Life hasn’t always been easy for Tyler Feil.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens places moratorium on marijuana permits

MOUNT CLEMENS — At the Nov. 16 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, a resolution establishing a moratorium on issuing permits, approvals and/or certificates relating to any structures in any zoning district to cultivate marijuana as a patient caregiver, was approved.

Farmington Civic Theater General Manager Scott Freeman stands behind the concessions stand counter. Hand sanitizer and barcode/QR code scanners sit atop the counter to provide patrons a touchless experience.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington-area theaters work to adapt amid new guidelines

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It’s been a hard knock life for entertainment establishments across the state ever since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shuttered their operations March 16 in response to COVID-19, but with the recent green light to reopen, local theaters said they are ready to bounce back.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington City Council approves brownfield plan for new gas station

FARMINGTON — A new Amoco gas station is coming to town, and the city has approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for the project.

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.