Sunday, May 19, 2013
Learn more about this Brighton-based business in this week's Small Business Shout Out.
Johnny Branstetter of Senior Health Direct says his company was "designed to fill that gap and to become the adviser for those who are confused about navigating Medicare." "As web-based sales began to make a real impact in 2008, we realized that there was a huge lack of guidance on many of the sites that began popping up that offered Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans and Prescription Drug plans," he wrote. Branstetter recently submitted information about the business to Patch. 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?: Our parent company, Senior Benefits Group, has been helping seniors with their Medicare and retirement planning …
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
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Brighton.
Each week, Brighton Patch will feature a different home to give readers an idea of what the local housing market has to offer. Today, check out this five-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom house at 995 Main St East in Brighton listed at $325,000. 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.
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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Friday, May 10, 2013
Brighton customers visiting Bagger Dave’s during the week of May 13 -19 will receive the free gift after a $25 or more purchase after 8:30 p.m.
Bagger Dave’s in Brighton will be celebrating American Craft Beer Week next week with customers receiving a free pub glass. “Amazingly enough, the glass is reusable and will hold beverages other than American craft beer, too,” a Bagger Dave’s press release stated. “As if you’d ever want that to happen. It will be the envy of all of your friends.” Brighton customers visiting Bagger Dave’s during the week of May 13 -19 will receive the free gift after a $25 or more purchase after 8:30 p.m. The Brighton Bagger Dave’s opened in March 2011 with burgers at the heart of menu, and the top choice in Brighton being the Train Wreck, according to a previous report. The restaurant also emphasizes Michigan products, however, and the full-service bar …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Todd and Scott Spitler of Brighton Ford continue to run the business their father, Jerry, started in 1988.
Celebrating 25 years in business, Todd and Scott Spitler of Brighton Ford continue to run the business their father, Jerry, started in 1988. The Press & Argus reports that the two brothers, “third-generation car people,” credit the motto of “customers for life” for their good business and repeat customers. “We were 22nd in the country last year for certified-used-car sales among all Ford dealers, and we were 47th in the country for new-car sales out of about 3,500 Ford dealers,” Todd Spitler said. Brighton Ford is located at 8240 Grand River Rd. Read the full story on livingstondaily.com.
In need of a new home, or just browsing? Check out this home for sale in Brighton.
Each week, Brighton 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, three and a half-bathroom house at 9305 Lexford Way in Brighton listed at $529,900 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.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Tell us the best advice you got from your mother for a chance to win.
Editor's Note: This contest is now closed. Whether it its to "follow your heart" or "just be yourself," mothers often give the best advice. With Mother's Day around the corner, Patch is looking for the best nuggets of truths and pearls of wisdom from the woman who raised you or any other influential woman in your life. Tell us in the comments the words you remember most from mom and win an overnight stay on May 11 at Novi's The Baronette Renaissance. We'll pick one winner by random drawing. Besides the overnight stay for two on May 11, the The Baronette Renaissance package will include a Mother's Day brunch for four in the facility's grand ballroom at 11 a.m. May 12. The menu includes carving, omlette and salad stations as well as a …
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Learn more about this Brighton-based business in this week's Small Business Shout Out.
Sandra Bostwick, owner of Ruby Slipper Design, said she's always loved flowers, weddings and events - so it just made sense to start her own business. "Becoming a wedding/event florist seemed like a natural fit for me. When a person is planning a party, it is always a fun, and happy occasion, so I feel blessed to be a part of their happiness," she said. Bostwick 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?: I love flowers! I love weddings and events! So becoming a wedding/event florist seemed like a natural fit for me. When a person is planning a …
Terrence Brooks
4:13 pm on Sunday, May 19, 2013
I'm way over 11, but my sons aren't. They had an awesome time at the ComicCon. I enjoyed sharang the experience with them, so call me a lame fatty if it makes you feel better about yourself, Homer more ›