Business & Development

Published November 24, 2021

Troy businesses prepare for Small Business Saturday

TROY — Every year, on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, customers and patrons celebrate small businesses around the country with Small Business Saturday.

Published November 24, 2021

Warren Weekly

Small businesses balance hope, concerns as normal struggles to return in Warren

WARREN — Brandee Buckley worked at another local salon and attended beauty school in Ohio before she decided to start her own small business in Warren, at 12 Mile and Hoover roads.

Published November 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Chamber of commerce celebrates 60th anniversary

STERLING HEIGHTS — As a Stevenson High School graduate who moved to the Sterling Heights area when he was 5 — back when it was Sterling Township — Kevin Hanson considers the region “my community.”

Sterling Heights stores hold out hope for strong shopping season

Published November 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights stores hold out hope for strong shopping season

STERLING HEIGHTS — Isaac Hannosh is hoping that this year’s holiday shopping season will ring in better fortunes than the last one.

Published November 24, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Business leader gives $3 million to local hospital

MOUNT CLEMENS — A renamed McLaren Macomb surgery center now recognizes the family of a local business leader.

Christened Centennial Commons because the city of Royal Oak is turning 100 years old this year, the downtown park is the last element of an expansive civic center project.

Published November 24, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Downtown park in Royal Oak nears completion

ROYAL OAK — Since crews demolished the building that formerly housed Royal Oak City Hall and the Police Department in May, there has been much headway on the new 2.2-acre downtown park that will take its place.

Eastpointe outsources Building Department for 2 years

Published November 24, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe outsources Building Department for 2 years

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe has moved to outsource its Building Department services for the next two years after officials said an audit showed the department had “long-term, systemic issues” that affected its function and level of service.

Published November 24, 2021

Madison - Park News

Entrepreneurs reflect on the small business experience in Madison Heights, Hazel Park

MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — Nov. 27 is Small Business Saturday, a day to appreciate the shops and services that help give a town its character.

Published November 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Gas station, retail area planned near Hall and Gratiot

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A proposed development calls for a gas station, convenience store and a drive-thru restaurant at the northwest corner of Gratiot Avenue and Hall Road.

Published November 23, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Entrepreneurs in Macomb Township speak as Small Business Saturday approaches

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — With Small Business Saturday quickly approaching, local entrepreneurs are hoping customers will patronize their shops. But not just on Nov. 27.

Shopping small makes a big difference in Grosse Pointes

Published November 23, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Shopping small makes a big difference in Grosse Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — Shopping at the small, locally owned businesses in your neighborhood isn’t just convenient — it also benefits your community.

Published November 23, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield businesses reflect on importance of shopping local

SOUTHFIELD — Small Business Saturday takes place Nov. 27, and local businesses in the area are preparing for the busy shopping day.

Published November 23, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township business owner notices customers returning to support small

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Emily Sikora places an emphasis on products made in America and stresses the importance of frequenting small businesses this Christmas shopping season.

Published November 22, 2021

Rochester Post

Making spirits bright for small businesses could be more important than ever in Rochester area

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — It’s the time of year when everyone is looking for holiday gifts, so why not check out some locally owned retail shops and restaurants to help round out your shopping list?

Farmington Hills City Council approves ordinance amendments aimed at improving safety at local businesses

Published November 22, 2021

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills City Council approves ordinance amendments aimed at improving safety at local businesses

FARMINGTON HILLS — The Farmington Hills City Council unanimously approved amendments for three ordinances that pertain to business licensing recently.

Small Business Saturday: Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner offers more than batteries and bulbs

Published November 22, 2021

Novi Note

Small Business Saturday: Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner offers more than batteries and bulbs

NOVI — When a customer with brain cancer asked Jeff Gibson, owner of a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise in Novi, to repair an electric bike for his wife, Gibson jumped at the challenge.

Ferndale, Berkley shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

Published November 22, 2021

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Small Business Saturday is soon approaching, and local businesses are preparing for the apex of the holiday shopping season.

Published November 22, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Small Business Saturday a big deal in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — More than half the money spent in locally owned independent stores returns to the community, and local business owners say that’s something to celebrate.

Community members can support Farmington-area businesses on Small Business Saturday

Published November 22, 2021

Farmington Press

Community members can support Farmington-area businesses on Small Business Saturday

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Any day is an opportunity for community members to support local businesses, but more than 10 years ago one day in particular was selected to recognize their importance to communities.