Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Bill would offer grace period for small businesses to correct violations of regulations.
Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11) last week introduced his first bill, The Protect Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 746), according to a news release from Bentivolio's office. This legislation offers small business owners a six-month grace period to correct a violation of federal regulations as long as the violation does not pose an imminent threat to life. "Small businesses are America's job creators," Bentivolio said in the news release, "and the massive regulatory state grows so quickly that they often have a tough time keeping up. This comes at the expense of jobs and economic growth. The Protect Small Business Jobs Act encourages the great American tradition of entrepreneurship and competition in an age when most Americans see that …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Huntington Woods resident, who shares tips on how to write effective college essays in her posts, talks about how she and partner Susan Knoppow, also of Huntington Woods, transformed helping neighborhood kids into a small business and more.
Patch blogger Kim Lifton thrives on helping people tell their stories. The Huntington Woods resident and former journalist has used her experience to guide myriad Metro Detroit students along the path to college admissions. She serves as president of Wow Writing Workshop and writes a popular Patch blog on how to write effective college essays. [Would you like to blog on Patch? Click here to get started!] "I am a news junkie, naturally inquisitive (a bit nosey) and interested in everything and anyone," she said. "Everyone has a story; I want to hear them all." The small business owner and her Wow Writing Workshop partner Susan Knoppow, also of Huntington Woods, this summer launched Wow Online – College Essay, a tutorial for college …
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Most small businesses in Clawson have their own unique busy days during the holiday weekend.
Downtown Clawson businesses celebrated the 'shop local' push on Saturday with steady customer traffic throughout the day. Leon & Lulu owner Mary Liz Curtin said Small Business Saturday brought plenty of shoppers to the store, however it wasn't much busier than Black Friday. "(Black Friday) is a big shopping day, we'll have a good day (Saturday) but last year Black Friday was bigger," Curtin said. American Express organized the national initiative that allowed shoppers to get discounts and deals from small businesses as well as a special $25 rebate incentive from the company when they spend at least $25 in a store. Downtown Development Authority Director Joan Horton said more people recognized Small Business Saturday this year compared to…
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Let us know where you do most of your shopping during the holiday season.
It's Black Friday— the biggest shopping day of the holiday season for millions of Americans. Area malls and stores such Best Buy and Target are filled with shoppers flocking to Black Friday deals. But with the national Small Business Saturday initiative, some shoppers may be browsing their local shops this year. And of course, there's always Cyber Monday, one of the biggest days for online shoppers. Take our poll and tell us where you'll be doing your shopping this year.
'Tis the season for giving and Patch is giving you 30 ways to contribute over the holidays.
For the next 30 days – every day until Christmas Eve – Patch will bring you great ways to help spread holiday cheer past your front porch and help people and organizations across the area. There are hundreds of supportive nonprofits in Oakland County with heartwarming missions; we hope one – or several – will strike a chord with Patch readers. We hope you'll take part in this 30 Days of Giving, and take the spirit beyond the holidays, because there is "need" all year long. While participating in Black Friday shopping, or making some local purchases at the independent stores to support Small Business Saturday, consider adding goodies for the Toys for Tots program to the shopping list. Every year the Toys for Tots program strives to collect…
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Kick off the season with some shopping and holiday events
There is a lot of shopping going on this weekend, and a festive Monday around the bend. First, check out Black Friday and Small Business Saturday deals. Small businesses in Clawson are jumping in to offer more incentives. Check out what the Wunderground Magic Shop has in its hat, including holiday hours from Friday to Dec. 25. Wunderground will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Then, attend the annual tree lighting Monday. What a great way to kick off the holiday season! It might be Turkey Day on Thursday, but that doesn't mean you have to hold off on shopping. Check out comics, action figures and more at the fifth annual Thanksgiving Sale at Warp 9 and get 10 percent to 90 …
Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is traditionally the biggest bar night of the year. Here's our list of your best bets.
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally the busiest bar night of the year and Oakland County business owners are gearing up for a fun night and holiday weekend. Here's a roundup of places to go this evening. We invite you to add your favorite to the list. The Emory's general manager, Emily Husband, said the night is a busy one for bars because "most people come home for Thanksgiving and want to get together with the friends and family they haven't seen all year. ... We're tapping a firkin this year, not necessarily in order to increase business, but to do something fun and different." What's a firkin, you ask? "It is a keg of the Livery Brewery Action Jackson IPA that will be on the bar top all evening until it runs out. Really, though, the …
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Stop into Wunderground Magic before this offer disappears.
Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know that Saturday is Small Business Saturday? American Express card users who register their card HERE will get a credit of $25 on their statement when they make a purchase with their card at any small business on Saturday. Small businesses in Clawson are jumping in to offer more incentives. Check out what Wunderground Magic has in its hat, including holiday hours from Friday to Dec. 25. Wunderground will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Our pick for today: Free Holiday Magic at Wunderground For more weekend-things-to-do options, visit our Events guide here. If you'd like to post your own event, watch this video …
Check out some early deals on Turkey Day and support small business.
Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know that Saturday is Small Business Saturday? American Express card users who register their card HERE will get a credit of $25 on their statement when they make a purchase with their card at any small business on Saturday. We'll count down the Black Friday and Small Business Saturday events happening this weekend at a few local small businesses, so stay tuned! Our pick for today: Thanksgiving Sale at Warp 9 For more weekend-things-to-do options, visit our Events guide here. If you'd like to post your own event, watch this video tutorial.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Leon & Lulu to host event highlighting local artists
Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know that Saturday is Small Business Saturday? American Express card users who register their card HERE will get a credit of $25 on their statement when they make a purchase with their card at any small business on Saturday. We'll count down what a few local businesses have in store, so stay tuned! Our pick for today: Winter Artists' Market at Leon & Lulu For more weekend-things-to-do options, visit our Events guide here. If you'd like to post your own event, watch this video tutorial.
Tim Reynolds
8:17 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Exempt the Life Safety Code instead of "imminent danger". It leaves too much room for interpretation and handcuffs inspectors. This will be a nightmare for courts also. more ›