Credit union partners on special offer for downtown Farmington gift cards; Ladies Night Out returns
It’s getting easier to shop local in downtown Farmington — and just in time for the holidays.
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“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shadia Amen
"I'm learning, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you have to do that in order to get where you need to go, take out your loans, look for extra capital," says Shadia Amen. Her Dearborn photography business is steadily growing, and she has advice for others.
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Que Shebley
"My father was an entrepreneur," says Que Shebley, founder of the brand by the same name, based in Dearborn, Michigan. "He owned small footwear specialty shops in the Middle East, and I always wanted to continue that journey, but bring a more modern approach to the new, modern shopper."
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Doudou Kane
"Right now, the business is good for the community. Everybody's supportive," says Doudou Kane of the Inkster family-owned and operated KG’s African-American Grill. "The business is booming."
Fifth and final Industry 4.0 Workshop, this time on cybersecurity, approaches in Sterling Heights
The fifth and final in a series of Industry 4.0 workshops for area manufacturers was recently announced for Thursday, Oct. 19.
Innovative new website makes shopping local easier in these 10 Oakland County communities
“Coming out of the COVID pandemic, we all knew that our downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce,” says Kristi Trevarrow, executive director for Downtown Rochester.
Experimental small business incubator hatched a sweet success story in downtown Farmington
"The people in downtown Farmington and the DDA, they saw a bigger vision for me than I did for myself," says Nakija Mills, owner of Lekker Chócó Treats.
Encouraging greener communities
Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.
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Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths
A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.
Oakland County to invest $1.5M in these two Madison Heights parks, assume operational duties
“Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh. “This project will help residents of all ages have improved access to safe spaces for physical activity, meditation and play.”
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shadia Amen
"I'm learning, as a business owner and entrepreneur, you have to do that in order to get where you need to go, take out your loans, look for extra capital," says Shadia Amen. Her Dearborn photography business is steadily growing, and she has advice for others.
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Que Shebley
"My father was an entrepreneur," says Que Shebley, founder of the brand by the same name, based in Dearborn, Michigan. "He owned small footwear specialty shops in the Middle East, and I always wanted to continue that journey, but bring a more modern approach to the new, modern shopper."
“Elevate Your Voice” Entrepreneur Spotlight: Doudou Kane
"Right now, the business is good for the community. Everybody's supportive," says Doudou Kane of the Inkster family-owned and operated KG’s African-American Grill. "The business is booming."
Fifth and final Industry 4.0 Workshop, this time on cybersecurity, approaches in Sterling Heights
The fifth and final in a series of Industry 4.0 workshops for area manufacturers was recently announced for Thursday, Oct. 19.
Innovative new website makes shopping local easier in these 10 Oakland County communities
“Coming out of the COVID pandemic, we all knew that our downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce,” says Kristi Trevarrow, executive director for Downtown Rochester.
Experimental small business incubator hatched a sweet success story in downtown Farmington
"The people in downtown Farmington and the DDA, they saw a bigger vision for me than I did for myself," says Nakija Mills, owner of Lekker Chócó Treats.
Encouraging greener communities
Michigan Green Communities, a consortium of partnerships that includes the Michigan Municipal League, has been helping cities and towns across the state become greener. The annual Michigan Green Communities Challenge encourages communities to participate and also measures their sustainability efforts.
Partner Partner Content Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths
A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.
Oakland County to invest $1.5M in these two Madison Heights parks, assume operational duties
“Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh. “This project will help residents of all ages have improved access to safe spaces for physical activity, meditation and play.”
