Saturday, October 27, 2012
Wally's Frozen Custard, LUSH Cosmetics, Le Beaute Hair Design and a new banquet center on Gratiot are among the new businesses coming to Macomb County.
The number of shops and services in Macomb County is growing, with several new stores and restaurants recently announcing their plans to expand or set up shop in Macomb County. From St. Clair Shores to Utica and New Baltimore to Clinton Township, small businesses and global franchises are bringing new options for bath and body care, frozen treats and special events to the residents of Macomb. Here's a look at what's happening on the business scene: LUSH Cosmetics to Open Third Michigan Location at Partridge Creek The new store, which specializes in fresh handmade cosmetics, will open near the mall's center court, between Brighton Collectibles and Art-is-in-Market, formerly Ragstock. The new location is currently hiring. Catering 2 You …
Friday, October 26, 2012
After ten years of serving hot pizzas and grinders, Bellacino's in Shelby Township has closed its doors.
After nearly ten years, Bellacino’s Pizza and Grinders in Shelby Township has turned off the flashing red open sign. Instead, hanging in the window of the restaurant on 26 Mile Road is a small white sign that says, “closed as of Oct. 21.” Bellacino’s Marketing Manager Jason Pesola said the economy, bouts of road construction and rising price of doing business had taken a toll on local franchise owner, Ray Pini. “The strain of the expenses finally won and he (Pini) was forced to close,” said Pesola. “It was hard for him to do and it was the best decision.” Pini of Shelby Township took a chance on the Michigan-based franchise nearly ten years ago. Now, there are 68 restaurants around the country. For the people who can’t live without their …
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Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Fori Automation is looking to immediately fill positions as it continues to expand its global headquarters in Shelby Township.
In the past ten years Fori Automation in Shelby Township has taken a leap of faith that has paid off -- double-fold. In 2002, the automation company had four global locations, with the headquarters in Shelby Township and 200 employees, now the company boasts eight locations ranging from Asia to South America, and 450 employees. This year, the company is on target to hit a projected $420 million in sales. The international machine supplier announced Tuesday its looking to immediately fill ten, high-paying engineering and machine-building positions. Also, the company plans to fill another 50 positions in the next five years. The announcements were made Tuesday during a ribbon cutting for Fori Automation's new $1 million investment in a new …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Macomb County Executive announces first-ever Macomb Business Award contest for "second-stage" companies.
In an effort to retain and grow existing Macomb County businesses, County Executive Mark Hackel announced a contest to award top businesses in the county. "Macomb County has a responsibility to create an environment where business can thrive," said Hackel. The announcement was made Tuesday at Fori Automation global headquarters in Shelby Township. The manufacturing company invited county leaders to an open house to celebrate Fori's 15,000-square foot building expansion and recent leap in growth. The Macomb Business Awards is part of the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development's new initiative, "Home in Macomb Business Retention Program," which is aimed at helping existing Macomb County businesses thrive. "We're coming for you," …
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Fori Automation
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The long-awaited burger shop, Bagger Dave's, is now open in Shelby Township.
The model electric train circling around Bagger Dave's newest restaurant in Shelby Township is roaring, and so is business. The Michigan-owned and operated burger joint opened it's ninth location at the Hall Road Crossing Shopping Center on Hall Road and Schoenherr, Sunday. The chain is owned by Michael Ansley of Bloomfield. Ansley is the Presidnet and CEO of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. which owns and operates Bagger's Dave and Buffalo Wild Wings franchises. The Southfield-based company operates 29 restaurants, 22 Buffalo Wild Wings (14 in Michigan and eight in Florida) and seven Bagger Dave's locations in Michigan, and one in Missouri. DRH said it has plans to have a total of 34 restaurants operating by year's end. However, …
Monday, September 17, 2012
LaVida Massage will open its doors today to the chain's newest location in Shelby Township.
After succeeding in convincing Shelby Township to reverse a two decade-old restriction on opening massage parlors in the township, LaVida Massage will open today inside the Crossing Shopping Center on Hall and Schoenherr roads. In March, the Shelby Township Board of Trustees loosened restrictions on massage parlors in the township after an ordinance in the 1990s was passed to prevent prostitution at massage establishments. The new ordinance paved the way for the 3,000 square foot massage center, which will feature 11 massage rooms, one dedicated esthetics/facial room and one spray tanning room. LaVida Massage was started in Commerce in 2007. There are now over 50 centers in the United States and Canada. The Shelby Township location will be…
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sahara Restaurant and Grill opened it's doors inside the Vitale Plaza.
Get your hookah and hummus on at Shelby Township's newest Mediterranean establishment, Sahara Restaurant and Grill. After seeing coming soon signs in the Vitale Plaza on 25 and Van Dyke, Sahara opened it's doors to the public in July. The Shelby Township location marks the fourth family-owned restaurant in Michigan. The other three Sahara Restaurants can be found in Oak Park, Farmington Hills and Sterling Heights. Part owner and manager Kenny Hermiz told Patch the food at Sahara reflects his family's traditional Chaldean cuisine from Iraq, but also mixes Mediterranean dishes from Greece to Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. For example, the curry stew, can be found from my family's hometown of Baghdad, Hermiz told Patch. However, you can't visit …
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
You've got the business. We've got the platform. Come on out to Patch's Sept. 26 networking event and learn how to boost your local presence.
Let's cut to the quick: Maybe you've heard of Patch. We're kind of (starting to be) a big deal, what with all of our daily readers, vibrant social media community and local business directory. But have you ever thought about how using Patch can help boost the visibility of your business or non-profit? Want to know how? Then join us at the Patch Main Street Meetup Workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Hamlin Pub on 22 and Hayes. There will be a special presentation at 4:30 p.m. We'll walk you through how to use Patch, how to take advantage of our extensive business directory and how to help connect you with neighbors and customers. Because that's what we're all about. We'll also share tips about how you can make the …
Monday, September 3, 2012
In a difficult economy, many graduates return to their childhood homes looking for work.
Many college graduates are finding themselves in a decidedly retro phenomenon, where economic independence starts from the security of their parents' homes. "What seems to be changing is not that kids are returning home for a while after college, but how long they are living at home before they can leave," said Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Long Island's Hofstra University. That could have widespread implications for local communities. Changing economic dynamics and cultural shifts are among the reasons experts cite for the re-emergence of nuclear, multi-generational family homes not unlike family units of post-WWII America. More Kids at Home, Less Stigma A study by the Pew Research Center of …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Jersey MIke's East Coast sub shop to hit the mitten state hard with Shelby Township grand opening.
These days, you can't go too far without hearing about the Jersey Shore ever since the MTV Smash hit, the Jersey Shores debuted in 2009. Now, it just got a little closer to home. Jersey Mike's Sub Shop will open its second location in Michigan on Sept. 5 in Shelby Township. The sub shop is located at 12161 23 Mile Rd, in the plaza in front of WalMart, where Patty Cakes Bakery was for less than a year. Although there are more than 750 Jersey Mike's franchises open and under development nationwide, three local restaurateurs are bringing the more than 50-year-old business to Michigan in a big way. Oakland and Macomb County residents Bob Middleton, Carl Chandler and Bill Biga plan on opening 20 Jersey Mike’s locations in the next 5 years in …
Macomb Rocker
11:44 pm on Sunday, October 28, 2012
Marina, I agree with the respondent. I don't know how Stathekis can say he saved the Township 4.1 mil, unless he is including the monies that ex-Chief Levan saved him on the police station. Go through the Hall Road section of Shelby, down Van Dyke, down Shelby Pkwy, the mile roads, etc. Kuka opened in the parkway area, but there are a lot of now abandoned buildings in that area. Oh ya, we have a … more ›