Orion Area Chamber Celebrates 2022 Impact Awards
Over 100 neighbors and fellow entrepreneurs gathered for the occasion, delighting in the successes of their friends and getting a good chuckle out of Johnson’s Mister Rodger’s Neighborhood parody.
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Director Joyce Donaldson
She looks forward to utilizing her skill set to bring even greater growth and prosperity to the Orion community in the future.
Right Down the Street: Interview with Yates Cider Mill Owner Mike Titus
Proud owner, Mike Titus, shares the history and speculates on the future of Rochester Hills’ beloved Yates Cider Mill.
Small Businesses Could Qualify for Inclusive Backing Grants
Applications are being accepted from March 10-24.
SOAR’s Vision Moves Forward with New Chair and Board Members
The South Oakland Area Regional Chamber of Commerce – a collective effort of businesses in Ferndale, Oak Park, Hazel Park and neighboring cities – has announced new board leadership for 2022.
Couple Excited for Future of Holly Foods
The Vaishnavs have a long history of working together. They’ve owned a restaurant and several convenience stores.
Congressperson, State Legislators Meet Struggling Holly Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners were able to chat about their experiences, and connect in a spirit of hope that things would soon be turning around.
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media
Sales Coach Frank Driscoll Shares Tips for Motivation and Social Media (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 6, 2019) Ferndale, MI – Frank Driscoll starts every day off with success. “I wake up, right off the bat, I close my eyes and I start to think. I’m in my car. In my driveway. I go in. I…
Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices
Young Ladies Learn about Business and Life from Day Trip to Cambridge Offices (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2018) Royal Oak, Ferndale, Southfield, Washington Twp, MI- When you ask some kids what they want to do when they get older, some will pipe right away up with an answer. For example, Janese James wants…
Holly Kids Show Off Small Business Skills
Holly Kids Show Off Small Business Skills (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 27, 2018) Holly, MI- Though it may have seemed full of fun with all the face paint, sparkling body scrubs, imitation dog poop, and dinosaurs with succulents growing out of their backs, the Holly Children’s Business Fair held some serious lessons for the young…
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video & Google AdWords
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video and Google AdWords (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The future of Pontiac lies in its digital image. That’s the contention of Pontiac Regional Chamber Director Damany Head, who is bringing together local businesses to step up their digital game. Among the efforts is the…
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video & Google AdWords
Pontiac Chamber Businesses Learn Tips for Video and Google AdWords (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2018) Pontiac, MI – The future of Pontiac lies in its digital image. That’s the contention of Pontiac Regional Chamber Director Damany Head, who is bringing together local businesses to step up their digital game. Among the efforts is the…
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Catherine Adamo got her Masters of Social Work in 2014, she started walking dogs while she was waiting for her certificate and looking for jobs. “I realized that it made me very…
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name
Royal Oak Dog Walkers Gets New Spot in Ferndale, Seeks Help with Name (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 22, 2018) Ferndale, MI – When Catherine Adamo got her Masters of Social Work in 2014, she started walking dogs while she was waiting for her certificate and looking for jobs. “I realized that it made me very…
Business Coach Shares Four Keys to Success at Ferndale Event
Business Coach Shares Four Keys to Success at Ferndale Event (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 18, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Less than 10% of small businesses succeed and less than 4% actually thrive. The big reason for this, according to Tom Powers, is that entrepreneurs are often good at the product or services they provide, but…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards
Ferndale Mayor Presents Business Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Feb. 16, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Ferndale is home to many great businesses, including retail, restaurants, other services, technology and manufacturing. And each year the Mayor’s Business Council honors some of those company’s achievements. This year the awards were presented at The Corner, which is the restaurant…
Holly Chamber Celebrates 100 Years with Dinner and Awards
Holly Chamber Celebrates 100 Years with Dinner and Awards (Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 23, 2018) Holly, MI – Over 100 people came together Saturday night to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Holly Chamber of Commerce. According to an early pamphlet, the Chamber was started “to promote the general welfare of Holly and the surrounding…
Business Owners Share Passion & Advice, Class Offered for Ferndale Entrepreneurs
Business Owners Share Passion & Advice, Class Offered for Ferndale Entrepreneurs (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 11, 2017) Ferndale, MI – Maria Petrenko of Hadrout knows what it is like to believe passionately in dreams that are against the odds. She came to the United States from Russia in 1999, with English as her second language. …
Entrepreneurs Invited to Bid on County Contracts, Use Business Resources
Entrepreneurs Invited to Bid on County Contracts, Use Business Resources (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 10, 2017) Waterford, MI – Oakland County is open for business and a workshop Wednesday shared the multiple ways that county government can help local businesses succeed. From helping people get into the system for County contracts, to sharing free and…