Business & Development

Published July 21, 2020

Permits granted for additional outdoor seating in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Restaurants are open, but with certain restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. One restriction is having indoor dining available at half-capacity. For business owners, that means exploring more ways to expand outdoor seating.

Published July 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township DDA looking to help local businesses

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Downtown Development Authority is looking to help Shelby Township businesses that might have suffered from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Published July 20, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Dancers improvise to keep learning amid pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Staying active and engaged in athletic activities can be a challenge, especially during a worldwide pandemic that caused many businesses to close and many to continue to stay closed.

The Interstate 275 Highway bike path behind the Woodsprings Suites Hotel, 22000 Haggerty Road, will soon be the site of a new trailhead in Farmington Hills.

Published July 20, 2020

Farmington Press

New trailhead coming to I-275 bike path in Farmington Hills

FARMINGTON HILLS — Four years ago, while driving home past the historical David Simmons property, Farmington Hills Special Services Deputy Director Bryan Farmer had an idea. What if the city could build a trailhead on the property and provide access to the trail along the Interstate 275 highway?

Published July 17, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe breaks ground on 52 new affordable homes

EASTPOINTE — The city of Eastpointe and the Community Housing Network hosted a groundbreaking for a new development of 52 affordable homes July 15.

Published July 17, 2020

Warren Weekly

Bond projects continue in Fitzgerald

WARREN — Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, crews are still working on bond projects in Fitzgerald Public Schools. One year ago in May, a $46.7 million bond issue passed in the district, which in turn, generated tax dollars from Fitzgerald residents to fund a number of updates.

Published July 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Sterling launches attempt to attract Space Command base

STERLING HEIGHTS/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Sterling Heights is looking to bring the headquarters of the newest military command to Macomb County. Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor submitted a nomination to consider Sterling Heights as the headquarters for United States Space Command June 30.

Published July 17, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Council passes FCA tax abatement plan

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights City Council showed its faith in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles July 7 by unanimously voting to grant it a tax abatement deal for leasing a new building at Sterling Enterprise Park.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

New resolution aims to help Madison Heights restaurants

MADISON HEIGHTS — Bars and restaurants are places where people come together to eat, drink and be merry — and they are among the industries that have been hit hardest by the pandemic.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Cleanup at Electro-Plating Services enters next phase

MADISON HEIGHTS — The cleanup operation at Electro-Plating Services, or EPS, will begin a new approach in August.

Published July 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

‘Our team is there to provide great service, not be bouncers’

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order requiring mask use in all indoor public spaces and when in crowded outdoor spaces.

COVID-19 takes financial toll on Henry Ford WB Hospital

Published July 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

COVID-19 takes financial toll on Henry Ford WB Hospital

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When some think about the kind of businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, they may focus on places such as restaurants and movie theaters.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Revised War Memorial plans to be discussed at July 13 council meeting

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Officials with The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, are looking forward to unveiling revised plans for renovations and an addition to Farms officials and the public.

Thanks to a grant from Southeastern Michigan Council of Governments, a new bike repair station is in talks for Goldengate Park, 18890 Rainbow Drive.

Published July 7, 2020

Southfield Sun

Lathrup receives SEMCOG bike path grant

LATHRUP VILLAGE — In an effort to make the city more pedestrian-friendly, the city of Lathrup Village recently received a grant from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments for a new bike path.

Published July 7, 2020

Troy Times

Investment to allow real-time virtual interaction between college students, instructors

TROY — Alchemie, a Troy tech company, was among 58 companies selected by the state’s tech startup stabilization fund from 214 applications for a direct investment to help during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes expand outdoor dining, retail opportunities during COVID-19

GROSSE POINTES — City leaders across Michigan are taking steps to make it easier for local restaurants and retailers to serve their customers during the COVID-19 crisis.

The City of Farmington bought the Maxfield Training Center from Farmington Public Schools for $690,000 in May.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington moves forward with MTC property after purchase

FARMINGTON — Farmington Public Schools’ Maxfield Training Center has changed hands.

Two 3D printers are available in the front room at Maker Works in Ann Arbor.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Bosch grant awarded to The Hawk for makerspace

FARMINGTON HILLS — Plans for Farmington Hills’ new community center, The Hawk, just got a little more creative.

Published July 7, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Local movie theater chain lays out reopening plan

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — No date has been set for when movie theaters in southeast Michigan may open, but that hasn’t stopped one local chain from having a plan in place.