Business exec pleads guilty to conspiracy

By Matt MackinderClarkston News Editor A business executive with a Clarkston-based business pleaded guilty to breaking federal trade laws recently and will pay the price, literally.Last week, Kevin Shell, an executive with Clarkston-based F. Allied Construction Co. Inc., a Michigan paving and excavating contractor, pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to restrain trade.Shell and […]

10 years with a ribbon

10 years with a ribbon

MBA Real Estate, located at 5631 Sashabaw Road in Independence Township, celebrated its 10th anniversary Aug. 1 with a ribbon cutting event with employees and the Clarkston Area and Waterford Area chambers of commerce. Cutting the ribbon is Carrie Mersino, marketing/admin for MBA Real Estate. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Celebrating one of its own

Celebrating one of its own

On July 19, the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce had its own ribbon cutting at its 5856 S. Main Street office to celebrate Kate Masters’ 90 days as a staff member working in membership engagement and as program manager. Photo: Provided by Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

Two days, two ribbon cuttings

Two days, two ribbon cuttings

Dr. Shivajee Nallamothu, Dr. Arlin French, Dr. Ramy Mansour, Dr. Kim Almodovar, members of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce and the staff at the Clarkston Surgery Center celebrate the grand opening of Operating Room #4, July 26 at 5701 Bow Pointe Drive. Photo: John Ransom/Winship Studio

Fun fifteen

Fun fifteen

Verde Capital Management President Carl Szasz cuts the ribbon June 28 at 8031 Ortonville Road to celebrate 15 years in business. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce

Open for business

Open for business

Pure Skin Laser Center owner Lauren Banks cuts the ribbon June 13 to officially open the business, located at 6160 Dixie Highway. Photo: Provided by Kate Masters/Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce

Familiar face taking over at Chamber

Familiar face taking over at Chamber

By Matt Mackinder Clarkston News Editor The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce was without an executive director for just five days. After announcing Jennifer Fair Margraf’s departure on June 15, the chamber named Kendal Petzold, formerly the assistant executive director, the new exective director on June 20. “The Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce Board of […]

Local dealership earns top award

Local dealership earns top award

For the sixth consecutive year, General Motors has named Clarkston’s Bowman Chevrolet a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year award recipient. Awarded dealers have demonstrated long-term commitment to providing elite sales, service, and overall customer experience in their modern, world-class facilities. Bowman, located at 6750 Dixie Highway at M-15, was selected as one of only 60 […]

New business

New business

Owner Lisa Humphrey does the ceremonial honors for the Northern Roots Wellness and Coaching ribbon cutting, held June 7 at the business’ location at 21 N. Main Street. Photo: Matt Mackinder

Celebrating a half-dozen years

Celebrating a half-dozen years

Clarkston Family Farm Executive Director Chelsea O’Brien, along with Palmer, Madison and Deacon Dirks, cuts the ribbon May 31 at the farm, located at 6800 Hubbard Road, in recognition of the farm being a part of the Clarkston community for six years. Photo: Matt Mackinder