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Co.act Detroit’s Earned Revenue Accelerator aims to give nonprofits a boost

Allison Torres BurtkaTuesday, February 2, 2021

“It’s really timely now, as organizations are seeking ways to diversify their funding and to ensure sustainability,” says Allandra Bulger, executive director of Co.act Detroit.

Feature Story Restaurants in Metro Detroit can reopen at 25% capacity starting Feb. 1. Healthy Communities

What Metro Detroit restaurants learned from the pandemic and plans for reopening

Ellen PiligianMonday, February 1, 2021

Among the lessons learned were how to trim costs without sacrificing quality, ways to reinvent menus for carryout, and the willingness of customers to dine outdoors — a trend that’s likely to stick around.

Feature Story Chris Reynolds appreciates the support his business has received from customers and local celebrities during COVID-19. Economic Development

Online pivot, celebrity promotion sustains clothing retailer: Q&A with Detroit Life's Chris Reynolds

Kate RoffThursday, January 28, 2021
Detroit Life clothing brand owner Chris Reynolds has stores in Clinton Township and Partridge Creek Mall and, with many retailers facing uncertain futures in the wake of COVID-19, he shares how boosting an online presence, and getting some celebrities involved, has sustained his business through the pandemic.  
Feature Story “This allows us to grow beyond our borders,” says Jason Schlaff, co-owner of Farmington Brewing Company Economic Development

Social district a ‘game changer’ for bars and restaurants in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 28, 2021
“The Syndicate is a game changer for us, not only the community but for the business and our staff,” says Jason Schlaff, co-owner of the Farmington Brewing Company. “This allows us to grow beyond our borders. Our whole downtown becomes our tap room, as long as everyone’s responsible.”
Feature Story Fat-tire cyclists take a ride a ride at River Bends Park in Shelby Twp. Healthy Communities

Ice fishing and fat-tire bikes: Here's where to go for outdoor fun in Macomb County this winter

David SandsThursday, January 28, 2021
Just because it's colder doesn't mean their isn't plenty to do outside in Macomb County this winter.
Development News A cat in the trap, neuter and return program at Sterling Heights Healthy Communities

Sterling Heights initiates resident-focused program to decrease feral cat population

Kate RoffThursday, January 28, 2021
With a new grant secured, Sterling Heights is implementing a program that provides traps and vouchers for residents to catch and have feral cats neutered.
Innovation News Last year's Walk for Warmth raised $18,000 for Macomb County residents in need of heat-related support. Healthy Communities

Macomb's Walk for Warmth a self-paced 5k event this year

Kate RoffThursday, January 28, 2021
This year's Walk for Warmth is "more important than ever" because of COVID-19, say Macomb County organizers. Last year's event raised $18,000 for residents in need of heat-related support and 2021's individualized event is now open for registration. 
Special Report An employee of Agua Dolce waits on a customer Community Development

Vibrancy building in downtown Monroe

Jane Parikh-SimonsWednesday, January 27, 2021
A special report about the growing vibrancy of downtown Monroe.
Feature Story Patricia Lopez Technology and Innovation

Creating business chemistry: Q&A with Alchemist Ventures COO Patricia Lopez

Kate RoffThursday, January 21, 2021
Business leader Patricia Lopez is using her experience in manufacturing to benefit other start-ups at Sterling Heights' Velocity Center. The COO of Alchemist Ventures shares how her team is boosting young business ideas: "We take our lessons learned, our successes, and our failures to help entrepreneurs skip over some of the mistakes we made."
Feature Story Bonjour Boutique Economic Development

Macomb's latest grants a welcome lifeline for small businesses in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, January 21, 2021
For retailers like Albina Ariku, COVID-19 relief funding has made the difference between a small business surviving the pandemic or closing permanently. Macomb County announced last week that it has received a further $4.1 million to help mitigate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency orders issued in November and December 2020, and is calling for applications from business owners.
Feature Story “We’re embracing our Michigan winter and craft beer,” says Shalyn Getz, president of Eastern Market Brewing Company Community Development

Community, camaraderie, craft: Ferndale Project establishes itself as a true neighborhood brewery

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 21, 2021
“We want to be involved in the communities our businesses are in,” says Shalyn Getz, president of Eastern Market Brewing Company and the Ferndale Project. “It’s super important to give back to the communities where we work.”
Development News The Farmington Civic Theater began showing first-run movies when it opened in 1940, switched to second-run films in the 1980s, and has now returned to showing first-run movies for the first time in decades. Arts and Culture

Movies light up the screens at Farmington Civic Theater once more

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 21, 2021
“People see that neon sign and they know that it will always be there,” says Scott Freeman, general manager of the Farmington Civic Theater.
Development News BLM-art Community Development

Art of Courage: East Downtown Dearborn seeks visual artists for Black Lives Matter exhibition

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 21, 2021
Art of Courage: Black Lives Matter 360 Exhibition is meant to visually address the effects of systemic racism.
Feature Story winter-in-detroit Healthy Communities

8 things to do outside in Metro Detroit this winter

Allison Torres BurtkaTuesday, January 19, 2021

Winter is here, and getting out for exercise and your mental health is important now more than ever as we head into year two of the pandemic. Here are a few ideas to stay safe, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of the season.

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Young Sterling Heights residents step up to shape their city

Kate RoffThursday, January 14, 2021
In Sterling Heights, where 20% of the population is under 18, a youth advisory board is one of the avenues helping youth voice their ideas on sustainability, diversity and inclusion, mental health, and local government awareness.
Feature Story Autism Alliance of America Arts and Culture

Dearborn’s The Henry Ford sees itself as a ‘natural place for kids on the spectrum’

Patrick DunnThursday, January 14, 2021
The museum received the Autism Alliance of Michigan's Seal of Approval, which recognizes businesses and organizations that make a conscious effort to include people with autism spectrum disorder.
Development News Anastasia-and-Katies Community Development

Livonia café provides employment for people with disabilities, celebrates one year anniversary

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 14, 2021
This isn’t your average coffee shop. Anastasia and Katie’s makes hiring people with developmental disabilities an integral part of its mission.
Development News Syndicate Economic Development

With The Syndicate, a new social district allows for drinks-to-go in downtown Farmington

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 14, 2021
“We’ve already seen initial success with The Syndicate and we’re getting it started in the cold weather,” says Kate Knight, executive director of Farmington’s DDA. “We’re really encouraged about what this means going into the summer.”
Feature Story sister-entrepreneurs-jewelry Entrepreneurship

These Metro Detroit sisters didn't see businesses that catered to them, so they built their own

Nargis RahmanTuesday, January 12, 2021
From skincare to makeup to jewelry, this entrepreneurial family provides unique services. “We have those services and those products we wanted in our community ... and now the girls in our community [need it].”
Feature Story It’s not often that an inner-ring suburb like Southfield has the chance to redevelop nearly 100 acres but that’s just the opportunity the old Northland Center site presents Community Development

The top metro Detroit development stories to watch in 2021

MJ GalbraithFriday, January 8, 2021
Adventures in city planning. Reinvigorating our downtowns. Innovations in infrastructure. Here are some developments to keep an eye on in 2021.
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