Business & Development

Published August 20, 2018

St. Clair Shores resident makes a difference at Warren KFC

ST. CLAIR SHORES/WARREN — Gabby Gibson, a KFC employee who has Down syndrome, recently won Employee of the Year from JVS, which helps people who are experiencing difficulty finding employment because of various life factors, such as having a disability, being a stay-at-home mom or advancing in age.

Published August 20, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Mound Road widening to help support Amazon facility traffic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — With the 1-million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment facility expected to open this fall in Shelby Township, Macomb County recently completed a project on Mound Road, just south of 23 Mile Road, to be ready for increased traffic.

Provisions Culinary Outfitters offers an assortment of cheeses.

Published August 17, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Ferndale-based cheese, chocolate shop to visit West Bloomfield library

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Do chocolates taste different depending on where in the world they came from?

What can be learned about the cheese revolution happening in America?

Published August 15, 2018

Southfield Sun

New strip mall to feature retail, dining

SOUTHFIELD — At a recent meeting, the Southfield City Council approved a request from Matthew Berke, of Keystone Commercial Real Estate, to establish retail and dining establishments at a new strip mall construction.Read More

Published August 14, 2018

Troy Times

Beaumont settles lawsuits for $84.5M over alleged kickbacks

TROY — Beaumont Health agreed to pay $84.5 million in settlements over allegations of overpayment to physicians, as well as for allegedly leasing office space to some doctors for below market rates and for supplying them with office staff for reduced rates between 2004 and 2012 in exchange for referrals.

The Brookstone store at Somerset Collection is slated to close.

Published August 14, 2018

Troy Times

Brookstone to close its doors at Somerset Collection

TROY — A store at Somerset Collection known for quirky, one-of-a-kind items will close its storefront in 60 days, though the merchandise will be available online beyond that.

Published August 13, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Planning Commission approves site plan for new Hydro Pros location

UTICA — Utica’s Planning Commission Aug. 8 approved the site plan for Hydro Pros’ new location in Utica. Hydro Pros is currently located in Utica and will be moving to a new location that it purchased on Van Dyke Avenue.

Published August 13, 2018

Rochester Post

Auburn corridor plan gets boost

ROCHESTER HILLS — A $10 million plan to create a vibrant main street-style district on Auburn Road is a little closer to realization, thanks to a recent funding award.

Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Chairs are pictured at the barbershop at Youngbloods in Hazel Park, prior to the store’s opening in July. The sh2ore.

Published August 7, 2018

Madison - Park News

New business breathes new life into former Phoenix Cafe

HAZEL PARK — For nearly a decade, the Phoenix Café in Hazel Park expanded minds with evocative artwork and music. That all came to an end last Christmas when the venue closed for good.

Published August 7, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Fitness use to be added to new Saros Building in Grosse Pointe City

GROSSE POINTE CITY — A non-office tenant is coming to the forthcoming new Saros Building at 17108 Mack Ave.

Published August 6, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township board approves church to move into retail complex

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Board of Trustees recently approved a special land use permit for a church to operate in a retail center off Auburn Road that has struggled with occupancy rates.

Published August 3, 2018

West Bloomfield Beacon

Plans move forward on controversial development in Keego Harbor

KEEGO HARBOR — After hosting a string of emotional meetings earlier this year, a developer is preparing to go in front of the Keego Harbor Planning Commission this month to move forward with plans for The Glades.

Published August 3, 2018

C&G Newspapers

West Bloomfield Township agrees to share services with Farmington Hills

WEST BLOOMFIELD — West Bloomfield Township officials voted to share select services with neighbor Farmington Hills at a Board of Trustees meeting July 23.

Published July 31, 2018

Troy Times

Cluster plans that offer 1,485-square-foot homes in Troy proceed

TROY — The Troy City Council will soon consider plans for 14 homes in a cluster development recommended for approval by the Troy Planning Commission.

Published July 31, 2018

Rochester Post

$20M luxury condo complex approved for Letica Drive

ROCHESTER — Soave Real Estate Group plans to build a $20 million luxury condominium complex on Letica Drive in Rochester.

Published July 31, 2018

Woodward Talk

Cities try to balance development and maintaining their character

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — When the possibility of a new development arises in a city, it can affect the city’s look and identity.

Macomb County recently sold a home in the area of 15 Mile Road and Eberlein Drive in Fraser, near where a sinkhole occurred in December 2016.

Published July 31, 2018

C&G Newspapers

Public Works Office sells local properties

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 20, the Macomb County Public Works Office announced that it had closed on the sale of two properties, with a commercial parcel on Hall Road expected to go to auction later this year. The two property sales netted an estimated $500,000 toward local drain funds.

Published July 31, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Zoning amendment allows for fitness use in City office zones

GROSSE POINTE CITY — Properties that are zoned Restricted Office District — or RO-1 — will now be able to house fitness centers, yoga studios and similar uses, with special approval from the Grosse Pointe City Planning Commission.

Published July 31, 2018

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Senior Center celebrates grand reopening in St. Clair Shores

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The growing pains have eased, and the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center threw open its doors July 25 to celebrate its grand reopening, 20 months after ground was broken on a renovation and expansion project.

Published July 30, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Workshop to give entrepreneurs the ‘edge’

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham-Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop to help local entrepreneurs improve their business. Called the Professional Edge Workshop, the event is described as a “one-stop shop” for taking a business to the next level. Business consultants and local partners will provide assistance and advice to the public.