Saturday, November 24, 2012
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Macomb Township?
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Macomb Township and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Check out what's been happening in area business this past week.
The business landscape in and around Macomb Township is constantly changing. Here's a look at what happened on the business scene just this past week. Michigan-Made 'Art-is-in Market' Plans November Opening at Partridge Creek Art-is-in Market features a gallery of original art created exclusively by Michigan artists. The Mall at Partridge Creek welcomed the store's third location in Michigan this week. Music-Loving Trio to Open Rock & Roll Prep School on Hall Road The new music school will offer lessons on guitar, drums, bass, keyboard, piano or vocals. Students have the option to take private lessons, or the full program, which features private lessons and rehearsals with their "band." Beaumont, Henry Ford Announce $6.4 Billion …
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 …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Boutiques in Shelby and Utica are hoping to lure in holiday shoppers who are opting out of Black Friday with deep discounts, free gifts and even school fundraisers.
While Black Friday may be known as the busiest shopping day of the year for large retailers, independently owned boutiques in Shelby Township are hoping the next day, Small Business Saturday, will be their busiest day of the year. Small Business Saturday is a day that is designated nationally to supporting local busineses. Most boutiques in Shelby Township are taking full advantage of the holiday shopping frenzy and offering deep discounts this weekend, and some are even throwing in free gifts, to lure tired Hall Road shoppers back to the mile roads. “I don’t try to compete with them. I have really unique products,” said Lauren Curis, part owner of The Spoiled Girl on 22 Mile and Hayes roads. Curis added that Black Friday is not for people…
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