Wen Chen is the co-founder of GEMU Clawcade and Playground, an exciting new entertainment destination located inside Oakland Mall. Created in collaboration with her mother, Grace Chen, GEMU blends interactive playground elements with arcade claw games to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for families in Metro Detroit. With a mission to spark joy and bring families together, Wen and Grace have crafted a fun, colorful, and welcoming space.
After learning that Party City was closing, Shawn Marcis saw an opportunity. Instead of asking the question, “Where are we going to go to get balloons?”, she started her own business with Birmingham Balloons. As a busy mom of three, she understands how challenging it can be for parents to balance work, family, and creating memorable moments for their children. That’s why she built Birmingham Balloons with flexibility in mind—offering custom balloon bouquets and helium delivery services that make celebrations effortless. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or corporate event, Shawn’s goal is to help parents and party hosts bring their vision to life while making the process as stress-free as possible.
For the past couple of years, Elizabeta Ilich has been at the helm of affordability and sustainability for families as the owner of Once Upon a Child – Novi. Dedicated to providing high-quality, gently used kids’ clothing, toys, shoes, and baby gear, Once Upon a Child – Novi offers brand-name items at a fraction of retail prices. Whether you’re looking to refresh your child’s wardrobe or trade in outgrown essentials for cash on the spot, Once Upon a Child – Novi makes it easy for families to save while keeping up with their growing little ones.
Meet the new owners of Tiffany Florist, Michael Fraley and Brent Grant! Simultaneously running The Ferndale Flower Project, Michael and Brent will be bringing their signature touch to Tiffany Florist while maintaining what has made the shop a beloved landmark in Birmingham, since 1973. This partnership brings a fresh twist to the shop’s offerings, blending their farm-fresh, unique flowers with Tiffany’s long-standing tradition of quality and service. This perfect match means more beautiful, local floral options for customers and a renewed focus on community connections.
Celebrating 75 years of excellence, Crane Optical proudly carries on the legacy of founder Dr. Leonard Crane, who established the business in Ferndale in 1949. Lee Laster spoke to us about how Crane offers a personalized, stress-free experience dedicated to helping patients find the perfect, properly fitting frames. Each pair is thoughtfully hand-selected, prioritizing quality manufacturing and durability to ensure long-lasting satisfaction.
After he retired, Chuck Alore decided to pursue his dreams of owning and operating a bookshop. He found the perfect space in Farmington, MI and around three years ago, opened Road Less Traveled Books. A “full-service” book store, the shop sells both new and used books, offers special order service for those hard to find books, sells gifts of all types, and has a large selection of children’s books. Just recently, the store has started hosting author events which they plan to continue into the new year.
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