Business & Development

Published March 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clinton Township businesses react to pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions across the country. The local business community has not been spared disruptions, with differing results.

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

Published March 18, 2020

Troy Times

Troy City Council will consider putting larger homes in the cluster plan

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider offering incentives to builders for 1,900-square-foot homes — an increase from the current incentive offered for 1,500-square-foot homes under the city’s cluster ordinance.

Published March 18, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak selects Paul Brake to be city manager

ROYAL OAK — On March 16, the Royal Oak City Commission unanimously voted to extend an offer of employment to city manager finalist Paul Brake, the city manager of Morgantown, West Virginia.

Lakeside Mall anticipates having a skating rink, new art and food trucks on its premises this year, according to its ownership.

Published March 17, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

New Lakeside ownership plans skating, art and food trucks

STERLING HEIGHTS — Plans for the future of Lakeside Mall are being put on ice — literally.

Ordinance change allows seasonal sales up to 5 years in St. Clair Shores

Published March 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Ordinance change allows seasonal sales up to 5 years in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — In an effort to be more business-friendly, the St. Clair Shores City Council approved a change to the zoning ordinance that will allow businesses to request the sale of outdoor seasonal goods for a period of five years.

Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes adapt to pandemic

GROSSE POINTES — With closures and event cancellations cropping up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, good advice for local residents planning on visiting anything from businesses to nonprofits would be to call first.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Combat transmission manufacturer to open doors in Shelby Township

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — SAPA Transmission, a supplier to the U.S. Army, has announced the completion of the initial construction of its new U.S. production plant and headquarters located in Shelby Township, which is planned to bring 223 new jobs to the region.

Published March 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Site plan for marijuana dispensary on Roseville border denied

WARREN/ROSEVILLE — The Warren Planning Commission stood with concerned residents near the Roseville border March 9 when it voted to deny a site plan for a marijuana dispensary at the intersection of Hayes and 11 Mile roads.

Published March 13, 2020

Warren Weekly

Proposed Hydro Depot rezoning draws ire of residents, officials

WARREN — Noisy trucks. Smashed street signs. A damaged street. A looming demolition of a historical home with reported ties to one of Warren’s pioneer families. Rodents running roughshod amid pallets stacked with bags of soil.

Published March 13, 2020

Madison - Park News

Council votes to change ordinance language on marijuana facilities

MADISON HEIGHTS — At its meeting March 9, the Madison Heights City Council voted 4-2 to remove ordinance language containing setback footage requirements for medical marijuana facilities.

Published March 13, 2020

Madison - Park News

Marijuana business begins recreational sales in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — Hazel Park’s first recreational pot shop is now open for business.

Commission revisits ordinance, extension of time request

Published March 11, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township Planning Commission revisits ordinance, extension of time request

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A public hearing will soon be held, and a local business has a little longer to implement some improvements.

Published March 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Village Scott Shuptrine, Woods PureSleep stores to be shuttered

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The upcoming closure of all Art Van Furniture stores is impacting a prominent retailer in the Village.

Published March 10, 2020

Woodward Talk

Despite changes, Ferndale council approves Schiffer Park improvements

FERNDALE — Improvements to Schiffer Park finally will be on the way this year, after the Ferndale City Council unanimously approved a bid proposal for work on the site.

The Royal Oak Art Van Furniture store, 32301 Woodward Ave., south of 14 Mile Road, is closing and liquidating its assets.

Published March 9, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Art Van going out of business

ROYAL OAK — On March 5, Warren-based Art Van Furniture released a statement that it would be going out of business, shocking many unsuspecting customers, vendors and residents across the Midwest.

Sterling Heights officials herald opening of $24 million Community Center

Published March 6, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights officials herald opening of $24 million Community Center

STERLING HEIGHTS — A crowning achievement in Sterling Heights’ multiyear parks and recreation projects has finally opened its doors to residents.

Published March 6, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Scooters to hit Nautical Mile soon

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A year after signing a contract and putting down a deposit to bring short-term rental bikes to the Nautical Mile, it appears that the area will first see electric scooters along Jefferson Avenue.

A Panera Bread with a drive-thru window is one step closer to making its way to an unused lot on the corner of Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue.

Published March 6, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Bringing a city corner back to life in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A Panera Bread with a drive-thru window is one step closer to making its way to an unused lot on the corner of Nine Mile Road and Harper Avenue.

Published March 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New Catholic high school to open in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Clinton Township will be welcoming a new Catholic high school in the fall of 2020, with the opening of the Chesterton Academy of Detroit.