Sunday, May 19, 2013
Learn more about this Farmington-based business in this week's Small Business Shout Out.
The Farmington-based husband and wife team of Roz and Richard Keith, partners of MindSeedCreative, have been in business together for more than 20 years, and built their current business close to home. "We live in Farmington. Our office is in our home. We love being able to live and work in the Farmington community," Roz Keith wrote. "It gives us maximum flexibility while raising our family." Keith recently submitted information about her business through Patch's Business Shout Out. If you have a business and want to participate in Patch's Small Business Shout Out you can fill out the form here. How did your business come to be?: Husband and wife, Roz and Richard Keith, have been partners in business on and off for nearly 20 years. Both …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The weekend-long comic convention starts Friday in Novi. Are you going?
Motor City Comic Con, Michigan’s original comic convention, celebrates its 24th anniversary Friday to Sunday at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Attendees will be absorbed into comic culture when seeing and meeting comic icons, shopping for comic merchandise and checking out what's new in the artist alley. Convention-goers will see comic characters come to life from participants of the adult and children costume contests, as well as enthusiastic fans. Are you going to Comic Con? Share your photos from the convention, in costume or not, on Patch. Add your photos to our gallery by clicking the "Upload Photos and Videos" button above.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Opened in February, Title Boxing Club has seen steady growth as clients spread the word about the unique regimen.
Title Boxing Club, one of the nation's fastest growing franchises, is also growing in Farmington Hills. The club on Haggerty just south of 14 Mile Road has drawn around 200 members since opening in late February. Owner Ashok Kumar said he and his wife invested in a franchise because they liked the business model and learned the work-out is "amazing". "When I did it and my wife it, we were sold on it," he said. "It is very different. People will even keep their other memberships and come here as well." Instructors take clients through a fast-moving routine that combines punching a body bag with exercises like jumping jacks and lunges, to build core strength. "When your heart is pumping, that's the best time to work your core," Kumar said…
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31196 Haggerty Rd, Farmington Hills, MI
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Farmington Hills.
Each week, Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch will feature a different home to give readers an idea of what the local housing market has to offer. Today, check out this four-bedroom, two and a half- bathroom home at 29926 Mirlon Dr. in Farmington that is currently listed for $194,900. Find the full listing here. Are you a real estate agent with homes for sale? Email tatum.ryan@patch.com and we'll try to feature yours next week. >>Sign up for the Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch newsletter here.
'Knowledge, experience, and connections with economic and business development in Michigan' helped lead the Farmington Hills resident to the position.
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Wednesday, May 15
The following information was provided in a press release. The Troy Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Farmington Hills resident Ara Topouzian president/CEO effective June 3, 2013. John Tagle, chairman of the Troy Chamber Executive Search Committee and president of John Tagle Associates, Inc., said the appointment comes after many months of in-depth search for the right person to run the nearly 700-member organization. "The Search Committee had the difficult task of selecting the best candidate for this position from many qualified applicants," Tagle said. "We are thankful to everyone who applied for the position, and we're confident that Ara's knowledge, experience and connections with economic and business development in …
Monday, May 13, 2013
The business hosts a celebration May 16 with appetizers, spirits and giveaways.
Painting with a Twist reaches a "huge milestone" May 16, with an event celebrating the business' first anniversary in downtown Farmington. “I couldn’t be more pleased with the past year," owner Michelle Lewis said. "This community is so vibrant, and it’s done nothing but embraced us from the second we opened our doors.” Guest will enjoy light appetizers and spirits starting at 6:30 p.m., as well as giveaways during a 7 p.m. class and a free t-shirt for all painters. Painting with a Twist™ offers daily classes, available in two- and three-hour sessions, that give veteran and novice painters alike the ability to recreate an original piece done by a local artist, or occasionally, a piece by a famous artist. The studio is equipped with all …
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Painting With a Twist
33033 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
We'll give a "shout out" to one local small business every Sunday. All you need to do to participate is fill out the form below.
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
An open house will be held June 1 at Shiawassee Park.
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Saturday, May 11
The Baby Boot Camp will hold an open house June 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Shiawassee Park in Farmington, to celebrate the fitness and nutrition program's first year of serving area moms. Guests will enjoy refreshments provided by Zico Coconut Water, Door to Door Organics and Svelte, and the first 20 moms will receive class packages and swag bags. Jungle Java and My Gym are providing door prizes. Baby Boot Camp stroller-fitness classes combine strength-training exercises with cardiovascular drills in 60-minute sessions. Pilates, yoga and abdominal exercises help improve core strength. Local instructor Michelle Kreager is certified through the American Council on Exercise, and is trained in pre- and post-natal fitness. “Fitness has always …
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Shiawassee Park
Shiawassee Rd & Power Rd, Farmington, MI
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Tell us what you think about this local restaurant.
The Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch directory is filled with objective information about hundreds of local businesses, but there's also room for you to tell your neighbors – and the businesses – what you think about their services and products. Today, we're asking customers of Yesterday's Coney Island restaurant to share a review. You'd be surprised how interested others are in what you have to say. So click the link and tell us what you think!
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Yesterdays Coney Island
37125 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Farmington Hills.
Each week, Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch will feature a different home to give readers an idea of what the local housing market has to offer. Today, check out this two-bedroom, two-bathroom home at 335492 Heritage Ln in Farmington that is currently listed for $100,000. Find the full listing here. Are you a real estate agent with homes for sale? Email tatum.ryan@patch.com and we'll try to feature yours next week. >>Sign up for the Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch newsletter here.
Aysha Jamali
10:00 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
These are AWESOME photos. Thank you for sharing! Does anyone have any more? more ›