Business & Development

Published September 2, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

New owners make marina on South River Road feel like ‘Paradise’

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Turn from Jefferson Avenue onto South River Road and, in just a moment, a little piece of paradise pops up along the side of the road.

Published September 2, 2020

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights to celebrate Restaurant Week

MADISON HEIGHTS — Restaurants across Madison Heights are planning special offers that the city is promoting as part of its “Restaurant Week” celebration later this month — a way to highlight the diverse array of eateries that call Madison Heights home.

Published September 2, 2020

Madison - Park News

Outdoor murals breathe new life into Hazel Park’s John R corridor

HAZEL PARK — The flourishing art scene in Hazel Park continues to turn heads with the latest addition of three outdoor murals adorning local businesses.

Published August 25, 2020

Southfield Sun

Habitat for Humanity new build breaks ground in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — In a quiet, tree-filled neighborhood, a giant hole in the ground signifies the start of a new beginning for one family, to be selected by Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.

Published August 25, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

War Memorial addition unanimously approved by Grosse Pointe Farms City Council

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Construction should be starting this fall on an addition and renovations at The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms.

Construction crews work to ready 24205 Orchard Lake Road for the development of a Sunoco gas station and Tim Hortons drive-thru restaurant.

Published August 25, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills gas station receives brownfield plan approval

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new Sunoco gas station and Tim Hortons drive-thru restaurant development plans to make its way to the corner of 10 Mile and Orchard Lake roads this fall, and Farmington Hills city officials recently approved a brownfield redevelopment plan.

Published August 25, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley DDA, school district, city to partner on plaza project

BERKLEY — A vacant lot next to Berkley High School, formerly home to its community garden, will be transformed into a plaza.

Published August 24, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Gas station, restaurant proposed for 23 Mile development

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plans have been approved for business development in the area of 23 Mile and Card roads.

Published August 24, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Planning Commission approves site plans for first 2 marijuana facilities

UTICA — The Utica Planning Commission approved what could be the first two marijuana dispensaries to open in Utica next year, at its Aug. 5 meeting.

Published August 21, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores dance studios move classes, recitals outdoors

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The novel coronavirus has shut schools, bars, gyms and more, keeping people away from each other for months at a time.

Published August 21, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Muslims celebrate groundbreaking of Islamic community center

STERLING HEIGHTS — Years after the idea was first proposed, the groundbreaking has finally started at the site of the American Islamic Community Center’s upcoming facility in Sterling Heights.

Published August 21, 2020

Warren Weekly

Village Book Exchange owner set to retire after 41 years on Mound Road

WARREN — Cheryl Sharrow spent the days this summer closing the book on her storied career as a business owner along Mound Road, in the historic Village of Warren district.

Published August 21, 2020

Warren Weekly

Grant to help Center Line make a ‘splash’ at Memorial Park

CENTER LINE — The days are already counting down to another long, cold winter, and the summer seemed to evaporate quickly before our eyes. But hope springs eternal, and Center Line is already eyeing a wet addition to Memorial Park next year.

Published August 20, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Retail, housing studies show Keego potential

KEEGO HARBOR — Mayor Rob Kalman recently touted the city’s “tremendous potential.”

West Bloomfield Township intends to eliminate the need for a service currently provided by Comcast by building its own fiber network.

Published August 20, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield prepares to take ownership of fiber network

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Between now and October, some West Bloomfield residents may notice some digging going on near their homes.

Published August 20, 2020

Madison - Park News

Third recreational marijuana shop now open in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK — City officials in Hazel Park say that the town’s burgeoning marijuana industry is coming together smoothly. Its latest installment, Skymint, opened its doors recently.

The Southfield City Council recently approved a plan for a golf recreation center with a lighted driving range.

Published August 11, 2020

Southfield Sun

Golf recreation center in the works ‘fore’ 10-acre plot in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — Golf aficionados will soon have a new place to tee off after a recent plan was approved by the Southfield City Council.

Published August 11, 2020

Rochester Post

Downtown Rochester offers new Thursday Night Market

ROCHESTER — Market-goers have another chance to grab the freshest Michigan goods this summer in downtown Rochester.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

New bylaws approved for Main Street Grosse Pointe DDA

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Grosse Pointe City officials are moving forward with the tasks they need to accomplish as one of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Michigan Main Street communities.

Published August 11, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

New façade coming to former Kramer’s store in Village

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The former home of Kramer’s Bed, Bath & Window Fashions at 16906 Kercheval Ave. in the Village will be getting a revamped façade. The Grosse Pointe City Council voted unanimously July 20 during a Zoom meeting to approve exterior renovations to the building.