Tomey Group in Farmington Hills Adds Three Jimmy John’s to Franchise Group
Tomey Group in Farmington Hills has acquired Jimmy John’s restaurants in Washington Township, New Baltimore, and Chesterfield Township.
The Washington Township restaurants is located at 65940 Van Dyke Ave. The Chesterfield Township location is at 46526 Gratiot Ave. In New Baltimore, the outlet is at 35100 23 Mile Road. All are open and as of May 29, all current staff and restaurant operations will officially be under the Tomey Group.
“I am so proud of my family and our team at the Tomey Group, who we consider family as well,” says Anthony Tomey, owner and CEO of the Tomey Group. “Throughout the years all the hard work and dedication from the entire group is the reason we have been able to continue to grow. Our goal is to further expand and to continue to provide great opportunities for our communities.”
In addition to Jimmy John’s, the Tomey Group owns and operates several real estate properties throughout Michigan including Fisk Corners Shopping Center in White Lake, Cedar Oaks Lakeside Resort in Houghton Lake as well as the attached restaurant, Sully’s on the Lake, and Bull Ventures, which include five apartment complexes throughout Royal Oak, Shelby Township, Fraser, Grosse Pointe, and St. Clair Shores.
For more information about the Tomey Group and for a complete list of its Jimmy John’s locations, visit TomeyGroup.com.
Born In Detroit Store in Downtown Detroit Carrying Pingree Detroit Products
Born In Detroit Apparel in Farmington Hills is carrying Pingree Detroit products at its pop-up storefront at 1275 Woodward Ave., across from the Shinola Hotel.
Pingree Detroit is a worker-owned, triple-bottom-line design and manufacturing cooperative founded in 2015 to create resiliency and living wage work for veterans and Detroiters and to create sustainable products that maximize well-being. More than 75 percent of its profits are shared with the veterans and Detroiters who are part of the team, which handcrafts its products using high-quality leather reclaimed from the Detroit auto industry.
Pingree Detroit up-cycles leather and other materials that were otherwise destined for landfills, with most of their equipment and materials being sourced in the USA and using 100 percent of shipping materials that are recycled and compostable.
For more information about Born in Detroit, visit BornInDetroit.store.
Teladoc Health Revs Up Wellness at the Detroit Racing Fan Festival
Teladoc Health Inc., a provider of whole-person virtual care, is participating in this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix.
Attendees are invited to put the pedal to the medal and hop on a special stationary spin bike to use pedal power to create a vibrant piece of artwork. This hands-on experience not only promotes physical activity but also allows participants to leave with a meaningful and personalized reminder of their commitment to health.
Each art piece will encourage participants to share their personal motivation behind their health and wellness journey as part of a campaign aimed at inspiring guests to remember their “why” for staying active and managing their health conditions.
In addition to the art-making activity, guests also will receive a 30-day activity challenge guide to help them stay the course on their health journey. Attendees can also stop by the booth to learn more about Teladoc Health services, including chronic condition management for diabetes and high blood pressure.
Teladoc Health is covered by most major insurance companies in the state of Michigan. For more information, visit teladochealth.com.
U.P.’s Myconaut Receives NSF Grant for Mycology Research
Myconaut, a biotechnology startup located in Marquette in the Upper Peninsula, has secured a fully funded $275,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant award.
The United States National Science Foundation Board approved Myconaut’s grant application for Phase I based on intellectual merit, the quality of initial research, and the broader impacts they see as possible with Myconaut’s technology successfully continuing development.
Myconaut, the first-ever PFAS mycoremediation research project funded by the NSF SBIR grant, will create one research position and multiple contractor-based research positions over 12 months. The grant will contribute to the proof of concept for the PFAS pollution solution, establish the foundation for an AI pollutant remediation tool, and launch a seed fundraising round for the startup.
Myconaut is developing a scalable biological solution for PFAS remediation to address the multi-trillion-dollar global remediation market. The research utilizes mycoremediation, a process that uses plants and fungi to remove harmful chemicals. Myconaut benefits from a network of global allies and U.S.-based partners. These include The Remediators, a company with more than 20 years of experience in mycoremediation, and Belgium-based C-biotech, which specializes in hemp and plant-based remediation.
Children’s Hospital of Michigan Begins Cereal Drive to Benefit Gleaners
The Children’s Hospital of Michigan’s Professional Nurse Council and Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan are beginning the 15th annual “Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive.”
The Cereal Drive is taking place both virtually and in person at Children’s Hospital of Michigan locations and other spots in the community from today to June 7. Additional sponsors include WNIC 100.3-FM and iHeart Media.
Milk is one of the most sought-after products at Gleaner’s distributions. In its fiscal year 2023, Gleaners distributed more than 762,000 gallons of fluid milk at local distribution sites. As part of the Cereal Drive, Gleaners’ partner, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, will match each online milk donation dollar-for-dollar – up to 80,000 servings of milk – during the month of June, National Dairy Month.
After the Cereal Drive wraps up at 11 a.m. on June 7, all of the physical cereal is transported to Gleaners’ South Campus in Taylor to be distributed within Gleaners’ nearly 400-member partner network of soup kitchens, agencies, pantries and other hunger-relief organizations.
To donate cereal or milk online, visit childrensdmc.org/CerealDrive.
To drop off boxes of unopened cereal, visit:
- Detroit Children’s Hospital of Michigan, May 31 and June 3-6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; June 7, 8-11 a.m.
- Southgate Kroger, June 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Troy Children’s Hospital of Michigan, June 5, 5-7 p.m.
- Royal Oak Kroger, June 6, 6 a.m.-noon
Gale in Farmington Hills Partners to Offer Louisiana Residents Access to Online Courses
The State Library of Louisiana and Gale in Farmington Hills have partnered to provide public libraries across the state with access to online learning platform, Gale Presents: Udemy.
Available at no charge through all 334 public library locations across the state, the platform provides public library cardholders unlimited access to more than 25,000 continuously updated, on-demand video courses for personalized learning and upskilling across a variety of categories such as business, IT certifications, creative arts, personal finance, technology, wellness, and more.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana’s unemployment rate is 4.3%, compared to the national average of 3.8%.
Gale Presents: Udemy offers Louisianans:
- Courses cover content on leadership and management, personal finance, language learning, wellness, technology, marketing, creative arts, IT operations, generative AI, data science, project management, human resources, sales, accounting and finance, productivity, and more.
- Supplemental course materials
- Current and relevant content
- Extend learning paths with smart recommendations
- World-class instructors
- 15,000+ international collection courses
Auburn Hills’ FLO Introduces Personalized EV Road Trip Planning in App
EV owners now can charge up for summer adventures with FLO’s new trip planning app feature, designed to simplify EV travel, enabling drivers to plan their journey with efficiency and accuracy, factoring in vehicle make and range, passenger count, luggage, and personalized stops, all while pinpointing essential charging stations along the way.
Once a journey is planned, drivers can use their preferred map app to navigate their trip via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The new trip planner feature on the FLO app is now available for iOS and soon for Android. FLO’s highly rated app can be downloaded free of charge in the Apple and Android store.
Once all the information is entered, the trip planner calculates the best route using more than 100,000 stations across more than 30 charging networks. It suggests charging stops and locations when needed and estimates the cost and amount of charging time required for the journey. EV drivers can then send the route to Apple Maps or Google Maps for easy navigation.
The new update is the latest feature by FLO to provide EV drivers with the best charging experience. Last summer, FLO announced a new unique convenience feature that allows users to view their charging session on their phone’s lock screen without having to unlock the phone or open an app.
Cucina Lab Torino in Troy to Host Summer Party June 21
Cucina Lab Torino (3960 Crooks Road, Ste. 200) in Troy is hosting its annual Summer Party from 6-10 p.m. June 21.
The event will feature authentic Italian street food, drinks from a cash bar, and a mix of indoor and outdoor seating (weather permitting).
Visit here for reservations.
Northville’s Living and Learning Center Announces Summer Camps for Teens
The Living and Learning Enrichment Center in Northville has announced its lineup of summer camps specifically designed for teens and young adults with disabilities.
Living and Learning camps will provide a blend of learning, fun, and personal development in a supportive and engaging environment. Located on the nonprofit organization’s scenic 12-acre property at 801 Griswold St. in Northville, Living and Learning offers a secure and welcoming setting for participants to explore interests, cultivate social and job skills, and build lifelong friendships.
The 2024 summer camps will run from June 24-Aug. 15, offering weekly sessions. Participants can choose from two specialized programs: Camp Lotus, priced at $475 per week, focuses on promoting social skills and personal growth; and Camp Willow, priced at $525 per week, focuses on social skills and personal growth but offers additional support to enable campers to participate fully in activities, enhancing their experience and engagement.
For more information and a complete list of dates and camp themes, visit livingandlearningcenter.org.
Judson Center Celebrates 100 Years with New Campaign and Challenge
The Judson Center in Farmington Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with the launch of an awareness campaign that brings the stories of the human services agency to life through works of art.
The “Where Care Is An Art” campaign paired talented local artists with Judson Center clients to produce pieces of art that illustrate the clients’ journey from dealing with challenges to receiving life-changing services at Judson Center that resulted in encouraging outcomes.
Judson Center’s partner on the “Where Care Is An Art” project is Doner Detroit, who designed the campaign after gaining a deeper understanding of Judson Center’s services and clients.
The 10 pieces of art created for the “Where Care Is An Art” project will be on exhibit at various venues throughout the year. Known as The Museum of Care, the traveling interactive display debuted over the 2023 holiday season at Detroit’s Scarab Club. Most recently, it was on display at the Royal Oak Historical Society and Museum. The clients’ inspirational and emotional stories, along with the unique artwork, can be found here.
Additionally, Judson Center has launched a Centennial Challenge in recognition of its milestone anniversary. Supporters are being asked to share the “Where Care Is An Art” video with 10 friends and invite each of them to donate $10 in honor of the agency’s 10 decades of care.
An historical snapshot of Judson Center’s century of care is available on the blog at judsoncenter.org.
