Business

From bean to bar at Harvest Chocolate

Matt Cross and Elizabeth Gentry had each made careers for themselves in the culinary profession — he as a chef, she as a pastry chef — when they met in New York City.

Lenawee Home Show to return in 2027

The Home Builders Association of Jackson, Hillsdale & Lenawee is planning to bring back the Lenawee Home Show next year, more than a decade after it was last held.

Lenco president passes the torch to a new leader

Although Lenco Credit Union is 56 years old this year, only two people have ever served as its president and CEO. Now a third person is joining those ranks, as longtime leader Ben Neal prepares to retire and hand over the reins to Fran Brant.

Owners of Hudson tattoo studio open second location in Morenci

After operating the original Twisted Canvas Tattoo in Hudson for five years, Rachel Sturmer and her husband, Jason, opened a second Twisted Canvas Tattoo studio in Morenci, where they live. 

TLC Credit Union opens new, larger Clinton branch

The Clinton branch of TLC Community Credit Union has moved to a new, larger location in the former Comerica at 169 W. Michigan Ave.

Choate Marketplace honored

Choate Marketplace in Brooklyn has been recognized as a 2026 Best Small Business by the Michigan Small Business Development Center.

Lenawee Now plans event focusing on AI for business

Lenawee Now invites area employers to take part in a regional conversation on the future of artificial intelligence in business.

Lean Rocket Lab and Lenawee Now offer event on small business resources

Small business owners in Lenawee and Hillsdale Counties are welcome to attend a special event on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to learn about local resources available for their business.

Cleaning company is couple’s longtime dream

After working full-time in their professional fields, Bill and Melissa Van Valkenburg decided it was time to put their experience in the commercial cleaning field to work and start a business of their own.

Deal Depot in Adrian aims to make discount shopping fun

Kylee and Collin Blevins started the business working out of their home in January 2024, and opened a brick-and- mortar store in April 2025.