Business & Development

Published August 21, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County small businesses discuss issues at roundtable

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Small-business owners and employees from around Macomb County recently had a chance to discuss topics that affect them.

Published August 20, 2019

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Normandy Park receives grant for green infrastructure projects

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Normandy Park is getting what Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon called “a shot in the arm” thanks to thousands of dollars in available grant funding.

Published August 20, 2019

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods SOUP and Bazaar combine for community event

HARPER WOODS — Two Harper Woods events are combining to give residents a chance to support their local community and encourage business development in the area.

Published August 20, 2019

Advertiser Times

LifeBUILDERS hosts annual Build Week to rehabilitate local homes

DETROIT — Each summer, nonprofit LifeBUILDERS gathers its volunteers to rehabilitate dilapidated and blighted homes in the Regent Park neighborhood of Detroit for its annual Build Week efforts.

Published August 20, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City hopes to bolster Village through participation in state programs

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City leaders are hoping to take advantage of a couple of statewide programs to revive and protect their downtown shopping district.

Published August 20, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville business earns honors from GM

ROSEVILLE — A Roseville business recently was honored by General Motors Co. with its Supplier of the Year Award

Published August 16, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

City reports progress at Schoenherr retail building

STERLING HEIGHTS — The delayed development of a commercial property along Schoenherr Road is confirmed to be back in action, Sterling Heights’ city manager said at an Aug. 6 City Council meeting.

Published August 13, 2019

Troy Times

Addition for church will go forward

The first phase of a church addition for Great Lakes Church, on 3 acres east off Coolidge Highway, north of Wattles Road, is on track to start soon after the Planning Commission approved the special use and site plan for the new 4,664-square-foot lobby.

Published August 13, 2019

Southfield Sun

Lathrup Village DDA seeks feedback at forum

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Local business owners and residents got better acquainted with their Downtown Development Authority over lunch recently.

Published August 13, 2019

Southfield Sun

Northland property sale approved for retail, housing, medical marijuana

SOUTHFIELD — The city has entered into a purchase agreement with local developers for portions of the Northland Center property.

Published August 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Demolition of 45-year-old Berkley Ice Arena begins

BERKLEY — The demolition of the Berkley Ice Arena has begun. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, the first wall of the ice arena was torn down.

Published August 12, 2019

Woodward Talk

Construction of billboard has nearby Ferndale residents upset

FERNDALE — The construction of a new billboard near Interstate 696 and Hilton Road, and what some said was a lack of communication from the city, has upset residents who live close by.

Published August 9, 2019

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights delays community center opening to February

STERLING HEIGHTS — Residents who look forward to relaxing and playing at the new Sterling Heights Community Center will have to wait a bit longer, according to park officials.

Published August 6, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Public safety building expected to be complete in October 2020

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — It’s been over a year since plans were approved for a new public safety building in Macomb Township.

Published August 6, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

New outdoor dining concept approved for Marais in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A new outdoor seating configuration has been approved for Marais Market & Café at 17051 Kercheval Ave. in the Village.

Published August 2, 2019

Warren Weekly

Center Line hopes for continued development on Van Dyke

CENTER LINE — This summer has seen mixed fates for developments along Van Dyke Avenue in Center Line, but city officials are hoping to forge ahead with broader plans to transform the downtown district.

Published August 2, 2019

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Bikes, scooters delayed for Nautical Mile

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Technical issues mean that the Nautical Mile may not see bikes or scooters for rent from the Gotcha company in 2019.

Published July 30, 2019

Rochester Post

DDA’s ‘Front Porch Project’ aims to improve community’s quality of life

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Downtown Development Authority recently launched a new initiative called the Front Porch Project.

Published July 30, 2019

Rochester Post

Rochester Hills residents push for public swimming pool

ROCHESTER HILLS — A group of residents are hoping city officials will consider adding a community swimming pool to Rochester Hills parks and recreation amenities.

Published July 30, 2019

Troy Times

Planning Commission OKs drive-thru Starbucks on Big Beaver

TROY — Starbucks will make a change to the storefront at Big Beaver and John R roads, in the Troy Sports Center, following the Troy Planning Commission’s approval of a drive-thru window.