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Ten Major Streets in Oakland County Launch New Online Market
Ten Main Street Oakland County communities are participating in getting their downtown small businesses e-commerce features with the launch of ShopOCMainStreets. com, the first online page of its kind in Michigan.
This platform allows buyers to make e-commerce transactions securely with a simple checkout process. Nearly 70 inner-city businesses have already uploaded their products to the new site.
“Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we all knew our downtown businesses needed to expand into e-commerce,” says Kristi Trevarrow, executive director of downtown Rochester. “As a component of Oakland County’s Main Street and the national network that supplies it, we connected with Member Marketplace, Inc. They build the website, provide technical assistance to engage small businesses, and help consumers scale up the site.
Products include apparel and accessories, bath and good looks products, books, collectibles and antiques, food and beverages, fitness and wellness, home and garden, puppy supplies and much more. MSOC centers include Franklin, Highland, Holly and Lake Orion. , Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester and southern Lyon.
KJ Commercial Brokers Goddard Square of Farmington Hills in Taylor for $10. 8 million
KJ Commercial of Farmington Hills negotiated the sale of Goddard Square Mall to Taylor for $10. 8 million.
Goddard Square is comprised of advertising assets comprising a 77,340-square-foot grocery shopping mall, a 6,624-square-foot commercial building, and a five-acre adjacent parcel of land, and has been a cornerstone of the advertising landscape.
The assets have a varied diversity of tenants, adding well-known brands such as Planet Fitness, Dunham’s Sports, Cattleman’s Grocery and Del Taco, among others. Goddard Square is also anchored in the shadow of Home Depot.
Kevin Jappaya, David Jappaya and Preston Rabban of KJ Commercial acted as buyers in this transaction.
Consumers Energy Pursues Clean Energy Transition with Plans for Solar Project
Consumers Energy is one step closer to its blank energy goals, announcing new plans for an 85-megawatt solar panel at the former Karn coal facility outside Bay City, which closed earlier this year.
“Consumers Energy has dedicated years of careful work to the completion of the Karn facility and has been a leader among considerations for how we wanted the site to function after closure,” said David Hicks, vice president of white energy development for Consumers Energy. According to studies on long-term uses and feedback from local stakeholders, solar has emerged as the most productive option to ensure we remain smart land stewards and bring valuable taxes to grids, while pushing us further towards our sustainability goals.
The solar panel allocation is still in its early stages, and Consumers Energy continues to work intensively with netpainting members, neighbors, and local leaders to design a culprit allocation that fits netpaintings and continues the path toward renewable energy generation. Enough electric power for about 20,000 homes and pays local, county and school district taxes totaling millions of dollars over its lifespan of more than 30 years.
The project, which is expected to be operational through 2026, will reflect two core goals of Consumers Energy: the significant expansion of renewable (i. e. , solar) projects across the state as a component of its ambitious blank energy plan, and a commitment to a just transition for workers as a component of the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Hosts Sustainability Summit in Detroit
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a manufacturer of chemical compounds used in coating applications, hosted its first Sustainability Summit in Detroit on September 14.
This occasion brought together industry luminaries and experts who invested in obtaining data on the implementation of sustainable practices in the fields of ornamental coatings and plastic coatings.
The summit brought together leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and applicators spanning industries such as automotive, housewares and plumbing. Participants had the opportunity to participate in presentations made through MEIS leaders, covering critical spaces such as energy use, emissions alleviation and sustainable chemical solutions.
Speakers covered topics ranging from policy considerations, sustainable technologies, the effective use of plastics, the culprit disposal of PFAS and hazardous chemicals, to chromium, ornamental coatings and the complexities of regulatory decision-making.
“We are proud to host the Sustainability Summit,” said Timothy Gostick, Vice President of Technology and Innovation for MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions. “The chemical response industry is working diligently to reduce its environmental footprint, and this summit serves as a platform for the industry. experts to share their knowledge, start conversations and drive global adoption of sustainable technologies. “
Swedish company partners with InfuSystem in Rochester Hills
Swedish scalp cooling company, Dignitana AB, has formed a sales and marketing partnership with InfuSystem Holdings Inc. Rochester Hills, a healthcare provider facilitating ambulatory care for durable medical device brands and healthcare providers in the United States.
As a key supplier of ambulatory infusion pumps and materials for oncologists and other ambulatory infusion centers, InfuSystem could offer Dignitana’s DigniCap scalp cooling system to its customers, enabling simple, effective and ongoing ordering from healthcare providers.
“We are pleased to partner with Dignitana to offer our consumers the DigniCap Scalp Cooling System, a premium solution for chemotherapy-induced alopecia,” said Carrie Lachance, president and chief operating officer of InfuSystem. “We look forward to a long and fruitful relationship. “
The FDA-approved DigniCap Scalp Cooling System has been clinically shown to minimize hair loss due to chemotherapy in cancer patients with artificial tumors such as breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer. DigniCap is available at more than 260 infusion centers in the U. S. He has worked in the U. S. and in more than 30 countries around the world.
“InfuSystem has a rightful reputation for excellence in patient-centric products, exceptional service and support, along with most U. S. cancer centers. “We are in the U. S. ,” said Catarina Löwenadler, CEO of Dignitana. This partnership is an important step forward as Dignitana continues to drive its expansion into our most vital market and make scalp cooling possible for as many patients as possible.
Jeep Expands Badge of Honor Program to Trails
The Stellantis Jeep logo in Auburn Hills has expanded its Badge of Honor, an online network that celebrates and rewards those who embrace off-road living, expanding its catalog to 68 trails and adding the following six new trails:
Customers can download and use the Jeep Badge of Honor app to observe user highlights, difficulty levels and photographs, and then earn hard-to-display badges on their Jeep-branded 4×4 vehicles.
The Badge of Honor is also included in the new Jeep Adventure Guides, a built-in formula of off-road adventure advisors that includes Trails Offroad, a leader in off-road advisors and maps.
TechTown Detroit hosts ‘Toast to the City’ fundraiser tonight
TechTown, Detroit’s most established incubator and accelerator, on the campus of Wayne State University, will host its annual fundraiser, Toast of the Town, at five p. m. tonight at Wayne State’s Industrial Innovation Center.
During the festivities, four local marketers will earn TechTown’s honor for embodying entrepreneurship and leveraging the many resources discovered at TechTown and in Detroit’s small business community.
The occasion will also feature immersive experiences, tech startup demonstrations from the trendiest independent retailers, and tastings from food entrepreneurs, all from more than 36 TechTown clients, alumni and construction network members along with other Hatch Detroit alumni.
Tickets start at $20 for the Networking ticket and go up to $150 for the unlimited prepaid ticket, which includes admission, unlimited food and beverage tickets, and covers a budding entrepreneur’s fee to attend the Toast of the Town.
For more data and inputs, techtowndetroit. org/fest.
Rotary Club of Dearborn Unveils ‘Virtual Museum’ Showcasing One Hundred Years of History
Founded in 1923, the Rotary Club of Dearborn recently opened a virtual area to showcase its hundred years of international service.
“We spent several months researching the future and activities of our club,” said Bob Ziolkowski, former president and historian of Rotary Dearborn. “We collected countless photographs and articles to produce an anniversary e-book of more than 80 pages. “
The club was hosted by Ann Arbor-based Saganworks, author and developer of an easy-to-distribute immersive 3D virtual platform, consolidating all the media bureaucracy to create training centers, curating content for virtual exhibitions, and connected portfolios. .
“The Rotary Club of Dearborn Museum is a testament to our confidence that this immersive experience can help connect younger generations of future Rotarians, sustain and share the wealth of Rotary.
working around the world and making those inspiring reports available to generations to come,” says Carlos Valderrama, Saganworks executive director and a longtime Rotarian. “In our experience, this platform allows users to tell a compelling story and help improve understanding of the global world and goodwill. “
Expressing his gratitude for Saganworks’ time and commitment, Dearborn Rotary President David Anderson said, “To know that we are the first Rotary club in the world to have something like this is, indeed, special.
Jewish Women’s Council to Host Charity Luncheon for Women of Vision on Oct. 19
The National Council of Jewish Women of Michigan (NCJW|MI) will host its annual Women of Vision fundraiser on October 19 at the Adat Shalom Synagogue (29901 Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills) with ABC News veteran keynote speaker John Quiñones.
Quiñones is also the host of “¿Qué hacer?”, a hidden camera social experiment that examines how other people behave in an environment that forces them to act or forget about what is happening around them, which is an uncomfortable situation.
“John Quiñones was selected as a keynote speaker because he is an incredibly talented journalist who covered Uvalde’s bloodbath with sensitivity and compassion, and his popular exhibition ‘What Would You Do?’It shows how other people mobilize to do what is morally right. “We see an injustice,” says Sallyjo Levine, president of NCJW/MI. “As an organization that advocates for improving the lives of women, youth and families, and also supports vital reasons like gun safety, John’s paintings align well with our values. “
The occasion will also honor Gardner White President Rachel Stewart with the Woman of Vision Award; and Josephine S. The Weiner Community Service Award will be presented to the nonprofit organization Kneaded with Love.
For more information about the program, which includes in-person purchases and a raffle, or purchase tickets, here.
Eugenie and RATHAUS Films Announce Local Grant for Detroit Designers and Visual Artists
Eugenie Detroit and RATHAUS Films have announced two individual grants for Detroit film and film creatives.
This collaboration targets local artists, designers and filmmakers committed to environmental responsibility and social impact. The Eugénie and RATHAUS grants will each have a winner who will receive $10,000 to carry out a proposed project. The application procedure will open on 10 October and end on 10 November.
Eugenie is a sustainable fashion boutique in Detroit’s West Village Historic District. By providing this grant opportunity in conjunction with RATHAUS, an organization of filmmakers committed to telling stories that create positive change, those grants aim to motivate and magnify local talent, boosting local art. and innovation.
“We are very pleased to inaugurate this joint award with RATHAUS Films,” says Gretchen Valade, co-founder of Eugénie. “This grant represents our shared commitment to the strength of sustainable fashion and visual arts to drive social and environmental reform. We look forward to supporting visionaries in Detroit and witnessing the transformative projects that will emerge from this call. “
All applicants must be founded in Detroit. The grants will provide investments for the progress and/or production of the project, allowing two grantees to realize their vision and make a lasting impact in their respective industries. Eugenie and RATHAUS hope to promote creativity and opportunity for city residents, while strengthening the ties between Eugenie, RATHAUS and Detroit’s arts community.
“When we founded RATHAUS Films, our goal, in addition to generating thought-provoking films, was to contribute to our communities,” says Kevin Steen. “Through my involvement in both organizations, I am grateful to be able to advance our shared project of supporting Detroit’s arts community. Together, we hope those grants will be the key to launching more locally funded urban projects.
Both programs require the submission of a summary of the task with visual references reflecting the task. Finalists will be selected through a panel of judges, choosing an overall winner following a secondary review process. Interested Americans are encouraged to visit the Eugenie and RATHAUS websites respectively for more information, eligibility criteria and application details.