Business & Development

Published November 23, 2021

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.

Published November 22, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Small Business Saturday encourages shopping in Roseville, Eastpointe

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — Julia Staniszewska, owner of Julia’s Treasures From The Earth, is ready for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 27.

Royal Oak, Clawson shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

Published November 22, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak, Clawson shops prepare for Small Business Saturday

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — If municipalities had vascular systems, their lifeblood would be small businesses.

Published November 22, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Small businesses welcome holiday shoppers in Greater West Bloomfield

METRO DETROIT — In a time when a lot of people are doing their shopping online with Amazon and eBay, there is at least one day of the year when consumers are encouraged to take more of an old-fashioned approach.

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

Published November 22, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

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

BIRMINGHAM — 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?

Published November 22, 2021

Shelby - Utica News

Small businesses in Shelby Township and Utica are large part of community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — Small businesses are an important part of the community in Shelby Township and Utica.

Meat processor to clean water as it leaves plant

Published November 17, 2021

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Meat processor to clean water as it leaves plant

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The new owner of a meat processing plant at 20643 Stephens Street, formerly Butcher Boy and now Alexander & Hornung, is looking to rectify pollution the plant has been discharging with its wastewater.

Published November 17, 2021

Rochester Post

Rochester, Community House sign new 20-year service agreement

ROCHESTER — After two and half years of negotiation, the city of Rochester and the Rochester Community House have reached a new service agreement solidifying several more decades of partnership.

Published November 16, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

New DPW under construction in Grosse Pointe Park

GROSSE POINTE PARK — Motorists who’ve traveled past the corner of Mack Avenue and Wayburn Street lately might have noticed more activity than usual on that corner.