Eton Academy

Eton Academy

Eton Academy in Michigan is a K-12 school dedicated to supporting kids who learn differently. Pete Pullen, Head of School, shared how health and wellness are at the core of their science-based educational philosophy. If your child is struggling academically, reach out to Eton for support. Pete also encourages teachers who are looking for resources to support their neurodiverse students to contact Eton for support!

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Zo’s Good Burger

Zo’s Good Burger

Hussein Olabi, owner of Zo’s Good Burger in Royal Oak, a new location, stopped by to tell us about this fast casual burger restaurant, featuring halal beef. Each burger is customizable, but also unique in toppings and bread choice. For example, the good burger is on a pretzel bun and includes cheese sticks, American cheese, onion rings and good burger sauce. You can also get a black bean burger, hand-battered chicken sandwiches, wraps, loaded fries, shakes and more. Zo’s is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and Royal Oak is the seventh location in metro Detroit.   

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We’re happy that after so many years, we can bring our family recipe, to yours. Our products are all-natural, gluten-free (pickles, relish, bloody mary, all-natural chips, brine), and kosher certified (Michigan Kosher Supervisors, OU).

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Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design

Gorman’s Home Furnishings and Interior Design

Gorman’s Home Furnishing and Interior Design, which now has furniture stores in Novi, Troy, Southfield, and Farmington Hills, has been around for 85 years. President Duane Petroskey shares some of the company’s unique history, including how it began by selling damaged freight from the railroads. Duane sees furniture as an important piece of creating a home, and to give back to the community, the company has been collecting donated furniture and distributing it to three nonprofits in metro Detroit to help people in need. (To find out more about donating, visit https://www.gormans.com/housewarming.inc or call one of the stores.)

Elite Paint Home Renovations

Elite Paint Home Renovations

Nick Kelley started Elite Paint Home Renovations, based in Mt. Clemens, in 2012. The company focuses mostly on interior and exterior painting for both commercial and residential customers, and this often includes cabinet refinishing. Nick knows that many people have not-so-good experiences with contractors, so customer service and professionalism are paramount. Elite Paint works closely with customers to build trust and does not take payment until the project is complete.

NAMI Metro

NAMI Metro

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with serious mental illness and their families through advocacy, support and education. NAMI’s services are completely free and volunteers all have lived experience. Leon Judd, president of NAMI Metro–Oakland, Wayne, & Macomb–says if you or a loved one needs support, please visit namimetro.org or call (248) 773-2296 or (248) 277-1500.