Sustainability happens when we make small things happen continuously.
2016 Business Spotlight
July 2016
Prince Valley Market
Family owned and operated since 1975, Prince Valley offers a wide selection of products and services!
Owner: Joe Gappy
Location: 5931 Michigan Avenue
Hours: M-F 9a.m. to 10p.m. Sat. 9a.m. to Noon
Visit their website! http://princevalleymarket.com/
Or follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PrinceValleyMarket
February 2016
Hygrade Deli
Established in 1955
Owner: Stuart Litt
Location: 3640 Michigan Avenue
Hours: M-F 7a.m. to 3p.m. Sat. 7a.m. to 2p.m.
Famous for: The Sy Ginsberg, Corned Beef Reuben!
What potential do you see in your location? Connecting lower Michigan Avenue with Corktown.
March 2016
Detroit Moped Works
Established in 2014
Owner: Alexander Samul
Location: 5407 Michigan Avenue
Employees: 8+
Range of Services: Sales, repair, and enhancement of vintage two stroke mopeds
On filling a niche market: Our goal is to get more people out riding and enjoying mopeds!
Check them out! http://detroitmopedworks.com/
April 2016
All About Technology
Certified Minority Business Enterprise since 2014
Founder: Willie E. Brake
Location: 6450 Michigan Avenue
Hours: M-Sat. 10a.m. - 5:30p.m.
For helpful tips and to learn more about services offered by All About Technology, visit their website http://all-about-technology.com/ and follow them on Facebook!
May 2016
Woodward Throwbacks
Established in 2013
2015 Motor City Match Winners!
Founders & Co-Owners: Bozenka Shepherd & Kyle Dubay
Flagship Location: 3511 Michigan Avenue
Hours: Saturday's 11a.m. - 5p.m.
About us: Founded in 2013 to recylce materials from illegal Detroit dumping sites into beautiful goods that are rich in character.
Follow them on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/woodwardthrowbacks/
June 2016
Yellow Tigers Karate Academy
Coordinator: Grandmaster Randy Hargraves
Location: 4859 Michigan Avenue
Hours: M-W & F 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Sat. 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Accepting students ages 4-24
Events: Annual Delford G. Fort Memorial Spirit of Detroit Martial Arts Tournament
Support them on Facebook!
August 2016
George's Famous Coney Island
Owner: Beverly Wallace; Owner since 2013, but the restaurant has been on Michigan Avenue since 1917!
Location: 6362 Michigan Avenue
Hours: 7 days a week; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Breakfast specials on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday!
Wednesday is 99 cents Coney Day!
Everyday Coney special One Coney Dog, pop and fries for $2.00
Special Holiday Meals!
September 2016
Garden Fresh Marketplace
Established in 2005
"Eat Fresh for Less"
Owner: Azher Matty
Location: 6680 Michigan Avenue
Hours: 7 days a week; 8a.m. to 9p.m.
Visit their website http://gardenfresh-marketplace.com or follow them on Facebook -- Garden Fresh Marketplace and Instagram -- gardenfreshmrkt
October 2016
Mondry Hardware
Established in 1949
Owner: Matt Mondry and Keith Curlew
Location: 6659 Michigan Avenue
Hours: Mon-Sat 9a.m. to 6p.m.
Sun. 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Mondry Hardware was founded by Adolf Mondry in 1949, and was then passed on to Louis Mondry, his son, who then passed it on to his son Matt, making him the 3rd generation owner!
November 2016
Mr. Boulevard Signs Inc.
Established in 2005
"A business for businesses!"
Owner: Gary Saucedo
Location: 6940 Michigan Avenue
Hours: Mon-Fri 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Sat. 10a.m. to 3p.m.
Visit their website at http://www.signs4you.biz/