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Michigan Officials Warn Small Businesses of Annual Filing Scam

Michigan Officials Warn Small Businesses of Annual Filing Scam

Michigan business owners are being targeted by a fraudulent scheme designed to collect unnecessary fees for annual statement filings, state officials warned. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued an alert about a non-governmental entity called “New Business Filing LLC” that has been sending official-looking mailings to corporations and limited liability companies ...

Two Area Restaurants to Be Featured on National TV

Two Area Restaurants to Be Featured on National TV

Oscar’s Sports & Grill in Saline and Dexter’s Raterman Bread Haus & Bistro will soon be in national spotlight. The restaurants will both be separately featured on America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants. Oscar’s Bar & Grill Open since 2006, the popular restaurant was ...

STN Staff

Perfect Scenario Opens in Saline with Ribbon Cutting

Perfect Scenario Opens in Saline with Ribbon Cutting

New venue aims to create space for connection, creativity, and local support Perfect Scenario, a new community-focused venue in Saline, officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting and open house hosted by the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce. The event drew more than 75 attendees and featured live music, a debut mocktail bar, and ...

Spirit Barber Barbershop Celebrates Grand Opening

Spirit Barber Barbershop Celebrates Grand Opening

Spirit Barber Barbershop is proud to announce its grand opening on July 31st, marked by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community into this one-of-a-kind space. Blending the artistry of traditional barbering with the allure of a modern speakeasy, Spirit Barber offers more than just a haircut—it promises an experience. From 4:00 to 7:00 ...

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Nominations Open for 2025 SACC People’s Choice Awards

Nominations Open for 2025 SACC People’s Choice Awards

The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) is inviting the community to participate in the 2025 People’s Choice Awards by nominating their favorite local businesses and services. Nominations will be accepted online from July 3 through July 25, allowing residents to recognize standout local independent businesses for their contributions to the Saline area. Nominees must ...

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Geek Brush Studio Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Geek Brush Studio Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Community News Geek Brush Studio, a studio featuring certified instruction in the iconic artist’s Joy of Painting method, officially celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 108 E. Middle Street on Tuesday, June 24. The event featured a ribbon cutting and open house, welcoming people to explore the new space. Founded by Brenda Fineman, Geek Brush Studios guides ...

A Little Look at LedgerLync

A Little Look at LedgerLync

If you’re a startup founder in the Ann Arbor area — particularly one juggling payroll, taxes, and HR tasks between late-night coding sessions or investor meetings — there’s a new business in town designed just for you. LedgerLync, co-founded by longtime entrepreneurs Swatee Kulkarni and Bhushan Kulkarni, provides integrated back-office support for early-stage companies that have ...

Doug Marrin

Kelly Parkinson Leads Saline’s Allegra to National Printing Award, Honoring Founders’ Legacy

Kelly Parkinson Leads Saline’s Allegra to National Printing Award, Honoring Founders’ Legacy

Photo: Owner Kelly Parkinson (front left) next to Kelly Cashen. Back (L-R) Sherry Cherry, Tammy Smith, and Lyne Losey, Allegra’s client support critical to its success, each with over 20 years of experience in the business. Photo courtesy of Allegra. Kelly Parkinson, owner of Allegra Marketing Print Mail Ann Arbor, recently earned national recognition for ...

Chelsea’s Sheridan Books Marks 75 Years of Printing Excellence

Chelsea’s Sheridan Books Marks 75 Years of Printing Excellence

From local print roots to national presence, Sheridan adapts to a changing publishing landscape Sheridan’s Chelsea facility is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, marking a legacy of resilience, innovation, and local roots in an industry undergoing profound changes. The company traces its origin to 1950 when Carl Braun founded Braun-Brumfield, a modest print shop ...

Pulse Nutrition Builds Wellness and Community in Dexter

Pulse Nutrition Builds Wellness and Community in Dexter

Lynnea Harris, owner of Pulse Nutrition in Dexter, shares her fitness journey and passion for building a community around wellness. Learn how her shop offers healthy shakes, protein coffees, and energy drinks that don’t taste like diet food. Photo: Owner Lynnea Harris (L) and two regular customers. Photo by Doug Marrin. Lynnea Harris, a former ...

From the Sea to Saline: Cindy Akans Brings Salt Springs Massage Home

From the Sea to Saline: Cindy Akans Brings Salt Springs Massage Home

Cindy Akans, a Saline High School graduate, brings her global massage experience back home. She opens Salt Springs Massage in downtown Saline, offering a range of therapeutic services for wellness and relaxation. After years of travel, adventure, and building a massage business, Cindy Akans has returned to her hometown of Saline, where her journey has ...