Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Plymouth Downtown Development Authority releases smartphone app.
Looking for the latest live music, comedy, restaurant specials or Small Business Saturday deals in downtown Plymouth? There's now an app for that. The Plymouth Downtown Development Authority released an app this month serving as a one-stop guide to everything downtown. The smartphone app, downloadable for Apple and Android devices, is a free download, DDA Director Tony Bruscato said. "There's an app for everything, and we thought why not an app for downtown Plymouth?" Bruscato said. "We have 130-plus events each year, a lot of shops and restaurants that do a lot of events and have specials, it seemed like a natural fit in a place like Plymouth." Bruscato said the DDA had a "soft release" for the app at the boulevard tree lighting and …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Plymouth-Canton Patch is compiling a list of Small Business Saturday deals. Share yours here.
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Monday, November 19, 2012
Small Business Saturday is on Nov. 24 this year, two days after Thanksgiving. It is a day for everyone to support the small businesses their community thrives on. This year, Plymouth-Canton Patch is putting together a list of local Small Business Saturday deals. If you are a small business owner, leave your deal in the comments section below, and it will be added to the list. You can also email your deal to john.mckay@patch.com. American Express founded the day in 2010 to help small businesses get exposure during the holiday season, when they might be otherwise overlooked. With retailers buzzing around the holidays, it is important to support local small businesses that rely on their neighbors in order to continue prospering and building …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong gives advice to small business owners.
There are hundreds of small businesses in Plymouth and Canton. Some of them may be places you and your family frequent, businesses that have been in the area for as long as you can remember. And some may be your go-to places instead of national chains. AOL Chairman and CEO Tim Armstrong may stand behind a global brand, but he believes in the power of small businesses. In his recent interview with Patch Partners, a website connecting business owners to Patch in local communities, he offered his insight into what can set a small business above the rest of the competition. Small businesses can hold a lot of power if they are intuitive with their customer base, Armstrong said. “Small businesses can be nimble and can have intimate relationships…
Harvest market runs 9 a.m-2 p.m. at the Cady-Boyer Barn.
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
— Submitted by Canton Leisure Services What’s New at the Harvest Market – November 18, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in and outside the Cady-Boyer Barn at Preservation Park, 500 N. Ridge Road (rain or shine). Next Market: Winter Markets 2013 Check out what local goods you can expect at the Harvest Market:
Friday, November 16, 2012
Old Village brewery part of NFL stadium's Michigan Craft House with regional beer selections.
Fans of Plymouth's Liberty Street Brewing Company can now get a taste of home when they go to Ford Field in Detroit for Lions home games. According to owner Joe Walters, Liberty Street Brewing Company now has its beer on tap at Ford Field's Michigan Craft House, a new concession area opened in October that exclusively sells beers from Michigan breweries, including Short's, Bell's, New Holland, Founder's and Atwater. Liberty Street Brewing Company's Steamy Windows, a California common ale, is on tap at the stadium, Walters said. Walters said the Michigan Craft House can be found in the vicinity of Section 129, just off the 50-yard line on the main concourse area. "It's really a great place," Walters said. "It really stands out." Walters, …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Target, Best Buy and Walmart are included in turkey day sales. Check out the deals here.
If you have a black belt in Black Friday shopping, listen up: Area big-box retailers are gearing up to dazzle bargain hunters even earlier this year—starting Thanksgiving Day. Walmart (with locations on Ford Road and Michigan Avenue in Canton), Toys R' Us, Target (with locations on Ford Road and Michigan Avenue in Canton) and Best Buy are planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. Beginning at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, Walmart will offer holiday doorbusters, while supplies last. These include deals on TVs, iPads, an electric scooter for $79 and a steam mop for $39. Toys R' Us also offers doorbusters beginning at 8 p.m. Deals include $80 off an Android tablet and 50 percent off on Power Wheels. Target's deals begin an hour later…
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Deals abound in Canton, and not just in the big-box stores.
Canton Cinema offers gift cards in any amount (starting at $10). These cards never expire and can be redeemable for tickets or concessions — you can even use gift cards to buy movie tickets online. Call 1-800-473-3523, extension 506 for details. A $2 shipping and handling fee applies to each order. A true book lover doesn't care if a great read is just off the press or slightly used. Customers at Canton Public Library's used bookstore, Secondhand Prose, can now buy $5 gift certificates — perfect for the shop's $5 for a bag-of-books deal. Canton has not one, but two independent bike shops, whether you're looking for your child's first two-wheeler or taking your own cycling life up a notch. On Canton's east side, check out Sweet Bikes, 39904…
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Special Canton Farmers Market Sunday includes a cornucopia of delights for Thanksgiving and beyond.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Locally grown fruits and vegetables and specialty products will be showcased when the Canton Farmers Market returns for a special Harvest Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Michigan vendors will offer organic fresh turkeys in addition to a cornucopia of produce and homecrafted treats. Fresh turkeys can be ordered in advance by calling Garry Kuneman at Natural Local Food Express (organic) at 248-231-6533 or Starr Stennis at Boyer Meat Processing, 734-495-1342. Once shoppers have stocked up for the big Thanksgiving meal, they can focus on decor: fresh or dried floral arrangements and soy candles; handcrafted soaps and gift baskets. (Other items include bee's wax, dog treats and pet shampoo.) This year's vendors include Bobilin Honey, Boyer…
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10:16 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012
Styln Street Customs is voted #1 by fans on Channel 4 ClickOnDetroit. We are having great deals for Small Business Saturday. We are located in Redford on 7 mile between Inkster and Beech Daly. Come on down and get deals on *Remote car starters, *Window tinting, and *Car detailing. All 3 make great gifts. We are authorized dealers of python and viper products! So come check us out for small … more ›