Sunday, November 25, 2012
Crowds packed the shops and restaurants in and around the city.
It was a day to rival Black Friday. The third annual Small Business Saturday took place Nov. 24. Mom-and-pop stores across the country held sales, discounts and special events of their own to bring the customers out and about. Over at Leon & Lulu in Clawson, the store even had cookies and hot cocoa for hungry shoppers to warm up with on the 35 degree day. "It's the personal service that's appealing," said James Munyan, a former Clawson resident. "Big box stores don't have this stuff." Munyan and his wife, Kari, traveled all the way from Chicago back to their hometown, making sure to get out on Saturday and take part in the shopping holiday. "When you support small businesses, it gives back to the community" said Kari. "Those dollars that …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
What is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it?
Move over, big box stores- it's time for small businesses to have their turn in the spotlight. Crowds flocked to the malls and national retailers yesterday in honor of Black Friday, hoping to snatch up the best deals in town as stores offered deep price cuts and discounts. But, what about all those mom-and-pop stores all over Clawson and the surrounding cities, including Royal Oak, Berkley, Birmingham and Ferndale? That's where Small Business Saturday comes in. 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. Founded by American Express in 2010, the shopping holiday drew over 100 million people last year, …
Friday, November 23, 2012
With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, Patch will be highlighting a different Clawson business each day this week.
Clawson is comprised of dozens of small businesses, which help give the city its character. Each has something unique to offer and keeps customers coming back for more. In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, we will be featuring a profile on a different business each day leading up to Saturday, the day that celebrates them all. Today, we take a look at Paperback Trade Inn, owned by Christi Molitor. Name: Paperback Trade Inn Location: 145 East Fourteen Mile Road Years in Clawson: 30+ What does your business sell? "New and used books- cookbooks, full-line fiction, books for kids, book covers (soft and hard) and over 30 new fairy garden trinkets and garden gnomes ($4.99-$7.99). We also have miniature gardens for sale ranging from $20…
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Paperback Trade Inn
145 E 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, Patch will be highlighting a different Clawson business each day this week.
Clawson is comprised of dozens of small businesses, which help give the city its character. Each has something unique to offer and keeps customers coming back for more. In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, we will be featuring a profile on a different business each day leading up to Saturday, the day that celebrates them all. Today, we take a look at Wunderground Magic, Inc., owned by Paul Nielsen. Name: Wunderground Magic, Inc. Location: 16 South Main Street Years in Clawson: Six What does your business sell? "We sell entertainment. We do it through magic, but we sell puzzles, games, novelties and things to have fun." What does your business embody? "Wonder. It's in the name. The idea that there is something else beyond this; …
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Wunderground Magic, Inc.
16 S Main St, Clawson, MI
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, Patch will be highlighting a different Clawson business each day this week.
Clawson is comprised of dozens of small businesses, which help give the city its character. Each has something unique to offer and keeps customers coming back for more. In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, we will be featuring a profile on a different business each day leading up to Saturday, the day that celebrates them all. Today, we take a look at Black Lotus Brewing Company, owned by Mark Harper. Name: Black Lotus Brewery Location: 1 East 14 Mile Road Years in Clawson: Six What does your business embody? "Black Lotus is a family-owned classic American brew pub. You can come enjoy products actually made in Clawson here as well as enjoy the best art and music from area artisans. The best part about the Lotus experience is that…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, Patch will be highlighting a different Clawson business each day this week.
Clawson is comprised of dozens of small businesses, which help give the city its character. Each has something unique to offer and keeps customers coming back for more. In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, we will be featuring a profile on a different business each day leading up to Saturday, the day that celebrates them all. Today, we take a look at Leon & Lulu, owned by Mary Liz Curtin. Name: Leon & Lulu Location: 96 W. 14 Mile Road Years in Clawson: Seven What does your business sell? "Leon & Lulu is Metro Detroit's award winning destination lifestyle store, selling furniture, gifts, clothing and decorative accessories." What does your business embody? "Shoppers from all across the southeast Michigan area come to Clawson to …
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Leon & Lulu
96 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI
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Monday, November 19, 2012
With Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, Patch will be highlighting a different Clawson business each day this week.
Clawson is comprised of dozens of small businesses, which help give the city its character. Each has something unique to offer and keeps customers coming back for more. In honor of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24, we will be featuring a profile on a different business each day leading up to Saturday, the day that celebrates them all. First up is The Clawson Grill, owned by Alex and Sara Riza. Name: The Clawson Grill Location: 41 South Main Street Years in Clawson: 13 What does your business embody? "The Clawson Grill is a family-friendly establishment that strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere and great service. Also, we strive to provide an excellent product for a reasonable price." What are some of the most popular dishes on the …
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Clawson Grill
41 S Main St, Clawson, MI
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Proceeds to benefit Camp Mak-A Dream.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Whimsy is putting a new . . . or would it be old . . . spin on gift wrapping. The new store on the Royal Oak, Clawson border that specializes in handcrafted, Michigan-made art, gifts and collectibles has added a new feature - upcycled gift wrapping. Now, through the end of December, all proceeds of this service will benefit Camp Mak-A Dream, a nonprofit that sends kids impacted by cancer to camp for a much needed respite. Whimsy artists will utilize found objects and recyclable goods that include everything from old newspapers, magazines, blue prints and music sheets to electrical wires, plastic bags, buttons, cans and old clothing to create unique packages that might just be too cool to open. Upon request, we'll create themed packages …
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Whimsy
1800 W 14 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI
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Friday, November 16, 2012
Check out some of the top local Facebook pages dedicated to informing Clawson residents about happenings around the community.
The Clawson Patch Facebook follows dozens of local pages and groups in order to stay connected with the community. We know you're on Facebook and enjoy keeping in the loop about what's happening in our city, so we have some recommendations for you. Here's a list of our favorites. The following list is in no particular order. 1. City of Clawson, Michigan 2. Clawson Fourth of July 3. Clawson Rotary Club 4. Tropical Smoothie Clawson 5. Hamilton Animal Hospital 6. Everyday Yoga 7. Clawson Grill 8. Wunderground Magic, Inc. 9. Paperback Trade Inn 10. Graef Dental 11. Paws for Life Animal Rescue 12. Honesty for Clawson Schools 13. Clawson Historical Museum 14. Clawson Fire Department 15. Blessings in a Backpack 16. Trim Barber House 17. Clawson…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Shop at Metro Detroit’s award-winning lifestyle store Friday from 5-8 p.m. and help prevent HIV/AIDS in Michigan.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
This week, the Michigan AIDS Coalition (MAC) will host a shopping event from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at metro-Detroit’s legendary lifestyle store, Leon & Lulu. Proceeds from the shopping event will help prevent HIV/AIDS in Michigan. Get a jump on holiday shopping season and explore one of Michigan’s most treasured gems – Leon & Lulu – with its fun accessories, unique gifts, well-designed furniture, and friendly and fun atmosphere. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink, Leon & Lulu provides a shopping experience unlike any other. The expansive store is serious about good design, fabulous service and great pricing. Leon & Lulu is located at 96 W. 14 Mile Road, Clawson, MI 48017 (phone: 248-288-3600). For more …
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96 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI
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Haulin T Male
10:31 am on Monday, November 26, 2012
This day is contrived by an off shoot of business, (charge card company) much as other artificial days of the yr. Friday is by far the busiest Pizza Day of the Yr, Along with Halloween. Saturday has always been a very good Pub and restaurant day, with people out and about, having cabin fever, Leon and Lulu's is not a store indicative of Clawson, I went to ACE and A C O, one had it's normal run of… more ›