Business & Development

Published February 14, 2020

Sterling Heights City Council passes proposal to regulate, cap massage businesses

STERLING HEIGHTS — City officials are expressing hope that new massage establishment regulations could rub out impostor setups that engage in prostitution.

Published February 14, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Local restaurant gets new owner and a fresh look

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Jim Tamburrini and Anthony Palleschi bought River Rat in 2007, turning the local spot into a popular destination for boaters and nonboaters alike.

Published February 12, 2020

Troy Times

Fire at Troy tire store collapses roof

TROY — A fire at the Belle Tire store at 1650 W. Maple Road, near Crooks Road, collapsed the roof Feb. 4.

On Feb. 4, a special land use was approved for Sunny’s Pools and More. Approval of a special land use is required for the business to remain operational.

Published February 12, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Special land use approved for pool business in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Some more clarification was provided about what is required for a local business to stay open.

Published February 11, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Beaumont announces Hyatt House hotel to open in 2021

ROYAL OAK — On Feb. 4, Beaumont Health announced that construction will begin this year on a Hyatt House extended-stay hotel located in its Woodward Corners development at Woodward Avenue and 13 Mile Road.

Published February 10, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Detroit Institute of Arts, Utica partner to bring another mural to Utica

UTICA — The Detroit Institute of Arts and the city of Utica are partnering to bring another mural to Utica this summer, and they are asking residents to help decide what it will be.

Published February 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Marijuana ballot initiative appeal filed

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — A local group recently filed an appeal pertaining to marijuana and the upcoming election.

The proposed development, denoted by the red box, would feature 32 attached condos.

Published February 5, 2020

Troy Times

Attached homes would preserve space on environmentally protected parcel in Troy

TROY — The Troy City Council will consider a request to conditionally rezone just under 2 acres on the east side of Rochester Road, south of Shallowdale Drive, north of Wattles Road, for 32 attached condos comprising nine buildings.

Published February 5, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Downtown Royal Oak park to move forward with relocation of memorial

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 27, the Royal Oak City Commission voted 5-2 to move forward with the proposed Glade A design for the 2-acre downtown park, which will be located where the current City Hall and Police Department stand.

A rendering illustrates what Henry Ford Health System’s medical outpatient center will look like once it is completed this year. On Jan. 27, the city approved a 10-year, $500,000 sponsorship agreement with the hospital for the new downtown park.

Published February 5, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Henry Ford secures major sponsorship of downtown park

ROYAL OAK — In a 6-1 vote Jan. 27, the Royal Oak City Commission approved a 10-year, $500,000 sponsorship agreement with Henry Ford Health System for the new downtown park.

Snow falls on a plot of land along Northwestern Highway, near Red Pole Park, that is slated for two new hotels.

Published February 4, 2020

Southfield Sun

New hotels planned for Northwestern Highway in Southfield

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield City Council recently approved a plan to build two new hotels in the heart of the city.

Published February 4, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Economic development to be sole focus for new Clinton Township hire

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — In an effort to bring in more business, a new economic development facilitator will be hired in Clinton Township.

Published February 4, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale could increase number of marijuana licenses from 3 to 5

FERNDALE — The city of Ferndale could potentially see an increase in the number of marijuana businesses allowed in the future.

Matt Desantos and Alex Kocoves, the president and CEO of Farmington Hills-based GLP Financial Group, respectively, stand outside their soon-to-be new headquarters at the historic Farmington State Savings Bank building.

Published February 3, 2020

Farmington Press

Historical Farmington bank building sold to local financial group

FARMINGTON — After roughly 12 years of city officials and the Downtown Development Authority hoping an investor would pursue revitalizing the historical Farmington State Savings Bank building, at the corner of Grand River Avenue and Farmington Road, the building has finally been sold.

Published February 3, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills City Council approves new residential development

FARMINGTON HILLS — A new residential subdivision, approved by City Council in a 5-2 vote Jan. 13, has found a home north of 10 Mile Road, east of Orchard Lake Road.

Published February 3, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica adopts ordinance allowing medical and recreational marijuana businesses

UTICA — The city of Utica recently adopted an ordinance that will allow medical and recreational marijuana businesses to submit applications to request possible operations in Utica.

Published February 3, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville approves ordinance to allow medical marijuana facilities

ROSEVILLE — At its regular meeting Jan 28, the Roseville City Council approved a measure to allow medical marijuana facilities in the city.

Published January 31, 2020

Madison - Park News

Medical marijuana site found in violation of ordinance

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is exploring options to address the situation at Alternative RX — a medical marijuana business that plans to open in the city — after it came to light that its location is not in compliance with ordinance requirements.

A number of residents oppose plans to build a 74-unit development on the 5.73-acre site denoted by this red box.

Published January 29, 2020

Troy Times

Troy Planning Commission again pauses plans for 3-story townhomes

TROY — The Troy Planning Commission once again postponed consideration of developer Safet Stafa’s plans for three-story homes on Crooks Road, between Wattles and Long Lake roads.

Published January 29, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak DDA supports downtown park plan

ROYAL OAK — On Jan. 15, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority unanimously voiced support for Glade A as the preferred concept plan for the proposed 2-acre downtown park to be located where the current City Hall and Police Department now stand.