Business & Development

Published May 22, 2018

Grosse Pointe City pump station to get new equipment

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The second time proved to be the charm for Grosse Pointe City’s latest project at the Neff Road Pump Station.

Published May 22, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Woods City Council weighs high-speed network options

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — The Grosse Pointe Woods City Council is considering whether or not to join into a consortium with other local government entities in the Grosse Pointes to bring a high-speed fiber network to the city.

Published May 22, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak breaks ground on $37M office building

ROYAL OAK — On May 15, officials broke ground on the six-story, 140,000-square-foot office building that is part of the Royal Oak civic center project, which also includes a 581-space parking deck, a new City Hall, a new Police Department and a new downtown public park.

Published May 22, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

City approves plan to develop ex-Liberty Park property

The former Liberty Park property, which once hosted sporting activities, is back in the game for a new industrial development, according to city officials.Read More

Published May 21, 2018

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills sees influx of hotel developments

FARMINGTON — The recent hotel developments in Farmington include a new Holiday Inn and Suites on Hamilton Court, off of 12 Mile Road; a Courtyard Detroit Farmington Hills nearby; and more to come.

Published May 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

F.A.M.E. Awards celebrate Fraser community members, businesses

FRASER — In its first year as a member of the Eastpointe-Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the city of Fraser has been well-represented.

Members of the Fraser First Booster Club and local Fraser dignitaries cut a ribbon to celebrate the completion of the first phase of McKinley Barrier-Free Park Oct. 5, 2015. The boundless park was a project in the works for years.

Published May 21, 2018

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

New leadership steps up for Fraser First Booster Club

FRASER — After being led by the same woman since its inception, Fraser First Booster Club is undergoing a bit of a transition.

Published May 21, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Skate park equipment on order in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After years of planning, fundraising and waiting, a skate park in St. Clair Shores is inching closer to reality with the award of a contract for the equipment to JSS Macomb.

Published May 21, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Contractors dig up clues from Birmingham’s past under Old Woodward

BIRMINGHAM — With historical buildings and well-preserved landmarks, Birmingham’s story can be found pretty much anywhere you look around town, including right under your feet. As contractors have been pulling up pavement for the city’s $7 million Old Woodward Avenue reconstruction project, they’ve made a few interesting discoveries, including an interurban rail spike and two glass bottles.

Published May 21, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Henry Ford Health System announces new medical center at Village at Bloomfield

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Earlier this year, Bloomfield Township Supervisor Leo Savoie said he had an exciting bit of news he was keeping to himself concerning development at the Village at Bloomfield site.

Published May 18, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Keego Harbor reconsiders zoning for possible development

KEEGO HARBOR — The Keego Harbor Planning Commission voted to look into the possibility of changing the zoning laws for the city’s C-1 district.

Published May 17, 2018

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

McLaren Macomb Hospital earns high marks in patient safety

MOUNT CLEMENS — McLaren Macomb Hospital, located in Mount Clemens, recently earned an “A” grade in the Spring 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for its efforts in protecting patients from harm, while meeting the highest safety standards in the United States.

Published May 15, 2018

Farmington Press

Volunteers restore old church property for community groups in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — If you think you’ve heard only bad news lately, look around you. Some good things are happening right in your backyard.

Published May 15, 2018

Farmington Press

Another Day celebrates 10 years at new location

FARMINGTON HILLS — Cynthia Lietz, the gregarious director of the nonprofit Another Day Resource Center in Farmington Hills, is all about being the “hands and feet of Jesus” by helping where she is led and needed.

Published May 15, 2018

Rochester Post

Gallagher Creek Park plans get go-ahead

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Despite concerns about the unexpected costs connected with replacing a Paint Creek Trail bridge, township officials are going forward with plans to improve Gallagher Creek Park, on Silverbell Road.

Published May 15, 2018

Advertiser Times

Optimism for Eastland Center accompanies opening of restaurant

HARPER WOODS — Since the departure of big-name retailers such as Target, Macy’s and Sears, residents have had a pessimistic outlook on Eastland Center. However, the recent opening of a new restaurant on the premises is being seen as an optimistic sign for the local business community.

Published May 15, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Sponsors adopt dog sculptures at Dogs Unleashed kickoff

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Dozens of lucky dogs will soon be making their way to the streets of the Grosse Pointes. The Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce’s nonprofit arm, the Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation, is organizing Dogs Unleashed, a community art project in which dog sculptures in two sizes will be decorated by artists and placed on display in and around sponsoring businesses and institutions this summer.

Published May 15, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Officials hold groundbreaking ceremony for Royal Oak High School bond work

ROYAL OAK — On May 10, school officials scooped a ceremonial shovel of dirt at the site of the future athletic plaza at Royal Oak High School.

Published May 15, 2018

Southfield Sun

John Grace slated for affordable senior housing

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution May 6 to turn the John Grace Community Center into affordable senior housing. Formerly John Grace Elementary School, the school, located at 21030 Indian St.Read More

Published May 14, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Clawson approves small distiller license for new business

CLAWSON — On May 1, the Clawson City Council voted 4-1 to approve a resolution to grant Weiss Distilling Co. a small distiller license for subsequent approval by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.