Small Business

Shelley and Greg McArthur, co-founders and owners of NTL Industries, Inc. celebrate their 2025 National Small Business Persons of the Year award.

Sterling Heights businesses collect bevy of awards in contests both local and national

On the doorstep of summer, Sterling Heights businesses have already put an exclamation point on the year as accolades and awards have flooded the business community and, in turn, the city itself.

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Spring has sprung in downtown Farmington.
New businesses begin to bloom as spring has sprung in downtown Farmington

Spring has sprung in downtown Farmington, where flowers and new businesses continue to bloom with vim and vigor.

City Café Owner Kyle Dudek poses for a photo outside his New Baltimore restaurant.
Little cafe with city charm opens in New Baltimore

Kyle Dudek has spent years behind the counter in the restaurant industry as a cook and manager. Now, he’s stepping out on his own as a restaurant owner to breathe new life into City Café – formerly A Little Mustard Seed – in New Baltimore.

Certified harp practitioner and vibroacoustic harp therapy practitioner Karen Thueme plays music at her office in Richmond.
“Music is for everyone”: The therapeutic power of music therapy in Metro Detroit

While music therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, the practice has the power to improve well-being and promote healing for people of all ages and abilities. Metro Detroit offers several music therapy programs and therapeutic music practices.  

Crossing the Clinton River in Sterling Heights.
Business and non-profit organizations bridge the gap and work together in Sterling Heights

Non-profit and for-profit organizations alike work together while lifting up the community through a series of unique partnerships and opportunities.

Velocity is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights business hub brings back pitch competition for Macomb County entrepreneurs

A “bigger and better” pitch competition for Macomb County entrepreneurs has been announced by Velocity in Sterling Heights.

NTL Industries Inc. is located at 6592 Arrow Dr. in Sterling Heights.
Michigan Small Business Persons of the Year award goes to Sterling Heights machine shop owners

A National Small Business Person of the Year will be named later this spring during National Small Business Week activities in Washington, D.C.

Fish and Chips at 342 Bar & Grill in Dearborn Heights.
Hooked on Lent: Five fish fry’s to check out in Metro Detroit

Earlier this month marked the beginning of the Lenten season, where many people across the metropolitan area indulge in what is known as Fish Fry Fridays. Metromode dives into some of the places people can enjoy and celebrate this tradition.

LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones

Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.

Melting community together at glass-blowing festival in Dearborn

This weekend, The Glass Academy is celebrating the art of glass blowing at its annual Blossom and Bloom Festival with live demonstrations and purchasable pieces from skilled craftsmen.

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