Business & Development

Published November 19, 2020

Council considers marijuana dispensary lawsuits settlement

WARREN — After 14 months of costly litigation, a collection of lawsuits over medical marijuana dispensary licensing in Warren could be coming to an end.

Published November 18, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Businesses brace for an odder, more online 2020 shopping season

STERLING HEIGHTS — ’Tis the season for social distancing, yet many businesses are reportedly bracing themselves for a busy holiday shopping season, even when more of that will be conducted online.

Published November 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

It’s beginning to look — kinda — like Christmas

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has taken a lot of celebrations away from us this season. Will it take out the season of giving, too? Not if retailers have a say in the matter.

School district breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

Published November 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

WLCSD breaks ground on ‘state-of-the-art’ early childhood center

WALLED LAKE — When Cathy Kochanski was hired as the assistant superintendent of learning services for the Walled Lake Consolidated School District in July 2019, there was an instant perk that came with the job.

Published November 17, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

JVS recognizes Salvation Army worker as local ‘Employee of the Year’

KEEGO HARBOR — Life hasn’t always been easy for Tyler Feil.

Published November 17, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens places moratorium on marijuana permits

MOUNT CLEMENS — At the Nov. 16 Mount Clemens City Commission meeting, a resolution establishing a moratorium on issuing permits, approvals and/or certificates relating to any structures in any zoning district to cultivate marijuana as a patient caregiver, was approved.

Farmington Civic Theater General Manager Scott Freeman stands behind the concessions stand counter. Hand sanitizer and barcode/QR code scanners sit atop the counter to provide patrons a touchless experience.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington-area theaters work to adapt amid new guidelines

FARMINGTON/HILLS — It’s been a hard knock life for entertainment establishments across the state ever since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shuttered their operations March 16 in response to COVID-19, but with the recent green light to reopen, local theaters said they are ready to bounce back.

Published November 10, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington City Council approves brownfield plan for new gas station

FARMINGTON — A new Amoco gas station is coming to town, and the city has approved a brownfield redevelopment plan for the project.

Published November 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Women talk about how passion drives their business

METRO DETROIT — In a society constantly working to bring equality to women in the workplace, consider for a moment an alternative point of view: Women might not always be equal to men because, sometimes, they can do the job better.

Raj Vattikuti was named one of nine winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. Vattikuti founded Altimetrik in 2012.

Published November 10, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield entrepreneur wins Ernst & Young award

SOUTHFIELD — Raj Vattikuti has spent a lot of time in the tech industry and knows what it takes to make a successful business.

Published November 10, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City to consider permitting smaller housing units

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City has plenty of spacious single-family homes, but could smaller housing units be coming to the community in the near future?

Published November 9, 2020

Woodward Talk

Restaurants brace for cold weather, new health restrictions

FERNDALE — The cold weather is beginning to hit southeastern Michigan, and it only will continue to get more chilly in the coming months. That may have an effect on local businesses, particularly restaurants, in this COVID-19 reality.

Pictured is Dakota Bread Co. co-founder Bassie Shemtov. Employers and job seekers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways.

Published November 7, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Employers, job seekers feel the sting of the pandemic

METRO DETROIT — In a year that has challenged so many in profound ways, both employers and job seekers are among those who have had their lives altered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zoning ordinance change governs where senior housing could go

Published November 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Zoning ordinance change governs where senior housing could go

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Residents aren’t likely to see many new senior housing facilities popping up in the area in the near future.

Published November 5, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Housing options in West Bloomfield are expected to be more diverse in coming years

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When it comes to the types of housing in West Bloomfield, residents may notice a more diverse look in upcoming years.

Published November 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens rolls out Shop Local, Shop Small campaign

MOUNT CLEMENS — Small Business Saturday is fast approaching and with it comes efforts aimed at attracting customers.

Published November 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Funds raised in hopes of keeping Mount Clemens creamery operational

MOUNT CLEMENS — And then COVID-19 hit. It’s been a sentiment shared by many businesses and individuals when describing 2020. Miller Brothers Creamery has endured through periods of hardship in American history dating back to the days of the Great Depression and World War II.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Work to begin on Innovation Hills Park playground

ROCHESTER HILLS — The community’s first inclusive and accessible playground will take shape at Innovation Hills Park over the next year.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Now hiring: businesses struggle to find employees during COVID-19

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Keeping businesses staffed during COVID-19 isn’t as easy as one might think.

Published October 27, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City makes outdoor dining permanent

GROSSE POINTE CITY — With COVID-19 forcing restaurants to reduce capacity, outdoor dining has been a lifeline for many local eateries, enabling them to stay afloat by being able to seat and serve additional customers.