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Adkins Insurance is January 2019 Business of the Month

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Adkins Insurance at 26263 Gibraltar Rd, Flat Rock, MI

Doug Adkins started Adkins insurance in November of 1990. Just on the edge of the city limit, Doug began his small insurance business after working for some time at MET insurance. His drive to create his own mark lead Doug to opening his insurance agency with the intention of offering many options with many other companies. In offering more, Doug Adkins has created a unique insurance agency for the people of Flat Rock as we know it today. In 2011, Doug made the official move to Flat Rock by opening the new Adkins Insurance at the old Flat Rock theater. His presence within the Flat Rock community is visible in devoted involvement to the Flat Rock train depot and a member of Flat Rock Our Hometown Design Committee. Speaking further to his character, you’ll often see Doug plowing the sidewalks for neighboring businesses.

Doug and the Adkins Insurance Company also are a sponsor of the spring Cruzin’ Flat Rock Car Show.

Kristi is the face you will see walking into Adkins Insurance today. Kristi has been working with Doug since 2013, originally as a secretary. She then decided she would also obtain her insurance agent license in 2014, and later continued her education to obtain her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation in 2018. Kristi also obtained a business degree from Henry Ford College in 2016. Kristi provides outstanding customer service, only adding to the profoundly helpful and personal nature of this Flat Rock business. This very nature is truly what defines Adkins Insurance. In working with Doug and Kristi, Adkins provides policies that feel as though they work for you and your budget. In acknowledging the importance of strong and successful small businesses in Flat Rock, it is important to consider the way Doug Adkins brings a personal feel to something so impersonal as insurance policy.

Adkins Insurance is located in the former Flat Roc Theater.

Adkins Insurance offers a wide variety of insurance;

  • Home
  • Auto
  • Commercial
  • Health, plus Medicare plans along with advantage plans
  • Bonds
  • Annuity’s
  • Life insurance

Adkins insurance is located at 26263 Gibraltar Rd #800, Flat Rock, MI 48134
www.adkins-ins.com or https://www.facebook.com/adkinsins/
734-783-1717

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Strands Of Hair is the December 2018 Business of the Month

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Flat Rock Our Hometown’s Decembers Featured Business is Strands Salon and Barbershop

Strands Salon & Barber Shop has a long history of influence with hair. The building has been a beauty or a barber shop in Flat Rock since the early 1900s. Many Flat Rock residents remember it as Club Barber Shop. Continuing this history of hair care in Flat Rock, Strands Hair Salon and Barber Shop opened in 1997 at 26318 E. Huron River Dr. Flat Rock.

Strands is a family owned business, run by Ginny Sims and Shayla Hopper. Ginny started Strands in 1979 on Grosse Ile. She moved Strands to Flat Rock in 1997. Ginny fell in love with the history of the building and Flat Rock, believing it was the perfect location. Both the community and the building embodied her beliefs, one of hard work ethic, loyalty, family and a long history.  

Shayla Hopper, co-owner of Strand’s of Flat Rock, Mi
Jenny Simms family owned shop, Strands of Flat Rock

Ginny has been in the hair business for fifty–three years, apprenticing five hairdressers and hiring countless new graduates and training them. She has owned a business for thirty–nine years and is semi-retired now. Ginny’s daughter, Shayla, manages most of the day to day. Shayla has been in the salon her whole life and carries on the family business beliefs and values every day at Strands. Recently Celebrating her mom’s 50th anniversary in the hair care business, Shayla said, “personally, I have never met anyone who has cared more about her staff or clients then my mom. Of course, I am biased, she’s my mom. But I have been in this business for twenty–two years and know she is unique. She treats people so kindly, she always told me that everyone’s money is green, never treat the CEO or homeless man any different, they come her to feel and look good. This comes from a woman who started out in Grosse Point styling Mrs. Clay Ford’s hair, now she’s in little Flat Rock. In 50 years, she’s never swayed from that belief.”

Strands recently restored the building to its original historical design from the 1800s. Shayla said, “The building history has influenced us, and we hope to live up to that history while maintain our own originality.”

Strand Hair Salon & Barber shop has very talented hairstylists, Renae who has been with Strands for 8 years she is their top stylist, she offer an array of color, razor cuts, precision cuts, and clipper cuts. Emily is their newest stylist, is exceptional with fantasy color. Strands now has a Barber, Gail, with 41 years of experience who offers men haircuts with straight razor around the ear & neck shaves and straight razor face shaves. They also have an apprentice, Melanie who is extremely talented and can offer hair color and cuts at a discounted price. 

Strands Hair Salon & Barber Shop can be reached at 734-782-6590 or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StrandsOfHair/

Hours: 

Tuesday 8 am – 7pm

Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm

Thursday 8 am – 8 pm

Friday 8 am – 6 pm

Saturday 10 am -4 pm

Here are a few Historic Pictures from Strands of Hair.

 

 

 

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Kate’s Kitchen Flat Rock November 2018’s Featured Business

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Kate’s Kitchen Flat Rock, Mi.

 

Kate’s Kitchen’s is Our Hometown Flat Rocks Featured Business for November 2018. From its humble beginning Kate’s Kitchen started just a few blocks from the restaurant’s present location, in a basement on Arsenal Road in Flat Rock.

You can get Kate’s Famous Pies during Business Hours.

Word of Catherine Gillespie’s pies traveled fast, and in 1979 she and her husband Aaron opened Kate’s Kitchen at 26558 W. Huron River Drive in Flat Rock. Pies were what got them started, breakfast fare was soon to follow.

Fast forward to 1997, the business was passed down to their daughter, also named Catherine, who is the present owner. Since then, with the help of a group of talented and devoted women including Becky, Gina and Catherine’s daughter, Alexis, have kept the tradition of quality and homemade comfort food alive.

Kate’s Lunch Menu.

Kate’s Kitchen is open for breakfast and brunch and of course its pies.  Business hours are 7am to 2pm Tuesday through Sunday.

Kate’s Kitchen is located at 26558 W. Huron River Drive in Flat Rock and they may be reached by phone at 734-782-3909.  Kate’s is also on Facebook, Click Here for their facebook page.

The featured business of the month is presented by Our Hometown Flat Rock.

Remember to SHOP/EAT LOCAL – SHOP FLAT ROCK

 

Flat Rock Our Hometown Christmas Passport Program has started for 2018

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Forty Four Local Businesses participate in this year’s Christmas Passport Program.  You can be a part of this program by simply stopping by one of these businesses and picking up a Passport Booklet.  The Booklet is FREE.   The program runs through December 14, 2018.  You can Win one of Three Shopping Sprees.

WIN ONE OF THREE SHOPPING SPREES!…
FIRST PRIZE: $500.00
SECOND PRIZE: $250.00
THIRD PRIZE: $100.00

All prizes are awarded in Flat Rock Dollars, spendable at participating businesses.

GRAND PRIZE!

Complete your passport with six (6) DIFFERENT stamps from six (6) DIFFERENT businesses and you will be eligible to win a basket filled with gifts from all participating businesses!

Flat Rock Passport Rules
• Look for the Flat Rock, Our Hometown clock decal at local businesses
• A full list of participating businesses are listed below and available at: www.flatrockourhometown.com
• Visit local participating businesses and complete the squares on the passport
• You must have stamps from at least three (3) different businesses on each passport form (i.e. you can get up to three (3) stamps from one business, but the other three (3) must be different businesses
• Remember, six (6) different stamps enters you into the Grand Prize special drawing for a basket filled with gifts from ALL participating businesses!
• Get bonus stamps on Small Business Saturday weekend from November 23-25, 2018!
• Fill out the back of the passport and drop in the box at City Hall for a chance to win prizes
• Passports MUST be submitted to City Hall by December 14, 2018
• Start another passport for more chances to win (only ONE prize per person)! There are four (4) passports included in this booklet for your convenience.
• Drawings will be held on December 14, 2018 and awarded at the City Council meeting on December 17, 2018. You are NOT required to be present for the drawing, but we ask that you plan to attend, if you are able, the City Council meeting on December 17, 2018 at 7:30p.m. if you are notified that you have won one of the prizes.

Abby’s Mutt Hut 26464 W. Huron River Drive
Amer’s Liquor 23960 Gibraltar
Anytime Fitness 24619 Gibraltar
Atwater Street Taco’s 26425 Atwater
Bashar’s Middle Eastern Cuisine 27103 Telegraph
Biggby Coffee 26614 Telegraph
Blue Heron Trading Company 26217 E. Huron River Drive
Build Your Own Burrito 26068 E. Huron River Drive
Calder Dairy 28190 Telegraph
Captain Nemo’s 28801 Telegraph
Champion Pet Salon 26268 E. Huron River Drive
Crest Ford 22675 Gibraltar
Darlene’s Flowers & Gifts 26249 E. Huron River Drive
Expo Nails 26606 Telegraph
Family & Friends Community Thrift 24659 Gibraltar
Family Farm & Home 27311 Telegraph
Fiesta Grande 27003 Telegraph
Flat Rock Animal Clinic 27116 Telegraph
Flat Rock Community Center 1 Maguire
Flat Rock Do It Center 26329 E. Huron River Drive
Flat Rock Historical Society 25486 Gibraltar
Great Clips! 26100 Vreeland
Hungry Howie’s Pizza 24637 Gibraltar Road
Jim’s Butcher Shop 28418 Telegraph
Kate’s Kitchen 26558 W. Huron River Drive
Leo’s Coney Island 26988 Telegraph
Marlo’s Cutting Crew 25658 E. Huron River Drive
Masserant’s Feed & Grain 27550 Telegraph
Metro PCS 26914 Telegraph
Michael’s on the River 28828 Telegraph
My Salon 26854 Telegraph
Nutrition Hub 26452 W. Huron River Drive
Old Town Bar 27298 Telegraph
Pet Needs, Etc. 28325 Telegraph
PKSA Karate 27383 Telegraph
Salon Europa 27395 Telegraph
Sherry’s Academy of Dance 27369 Telegraph
Strands Salon and Barbershop 26318 E. Huron River Drive
The Compound Detroit 24641 Gibraltar
The ROC Restaurant and Wine Bar 26123 E. Huron River Drive
The Varsity Barn 29048 Garden Boulevard
Tom’s Collision 26813 Telegraph
Wimpy Burger 26128 Gibraltar
Zorba’s Coney Island 26582 Telegraph

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The Compound Detroit -Flat Rock Ribbon Cutting

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The Compound Detroit
Flat Rock, Mi.

 

The Compound Detroit Strength and Conditioning for all ages! The Compound Detroit is a Youth Functional Strength Training facility with programs to aid in the training of any sport! The training does not stop there! They offer classes for anyone wanting to become physically stronger and we also provide adult classes and private group training for kids, teams and adults!

The Compound Detroit Strength and Conditioning for all ages!              Flat Rock, Mi.

The Compound Detroit is a local family run business that is comprised of 2 families! Army Veteran Todd and Danielle Smith with sons Carter (8) and Cameron (6) and Tod and Sara Fuchs with children Grayson (10) and Noelle (8). “Our families have always been super motivated into health and fitness and helping our children become the best athletes and life conquerors!” We want to share that with our community! Their son’s are National level wrestlers and they belong to Burnett Trained Wrestling Club out of Perrysburg, Ohio and Noelle is a gymnast at Mill’s in Southgate. Their children also enjoy participating in team sports such as baseball, softball, flag football and soccer within our communities. Noelle also practices piano.Some background of The Compound is that it is a franchise that started in Pennsylvania. It is a fellow wrestling family that started the franchise and now we are one of the 12 locations open across the United States. We are the only Compound so far open in Michigan.The Compound Detroit now are open and running classes and taking appointments for private group sessions. We have more amazing equipment yet to come in so be on the lookout!!
They are currently open come and join in on the fun while getting in to shape.  The programs include all ages groups. Stop by and check the facility!The Compound Detroit is located in the Vitale Plaza on Gibraltar Rd near I-75.  In the plaza they are between The Royal Salon and Hungry Howies.24641 Gibraltar Road
Flat Rock, MI 48134

-More on the Compound Detroit-

The Compound Detroit now offers the “Metal Monster” this 42 foot long rig challenges everyone’s upper body strength, endurance and most importantly mental confidence to complete! Whoever finishes gets their name on The Metal Monster board for all to see! Go to The Compound Detroit if you are up for the challenge!

The Metal Monster rig was fabricated by Jacub Lopez and his father Tracy Lopez. They have plans to continue to add on a lot of amazing and fun things to the rig to be a functional addition to The Compound workouts!

The Compound Detroit now added the “Metal Monster”

 

The Monster is a 42 foot long rig challenges your upper body strength and endurance. The Compound Detroit – Flat Rock, Mi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Phone:734-795-6045

Click HERE for their website

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See you at The Compound Detroit in Flat Rock, Michigan.

 

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WELCOME TO FLAT ROCK

The first Euro-American settlers in Flat Rock were Michael Vreeland and his five grown sons between 1811 and 1820. Michael had been captured by British Rangers during the Revolutionary War and released after American independence.

The family purchased 800 acres (3.2 km2). The town was called the Village of Vreeland until 1838 when the Vreeland family sold off the majority of the land and relinquished control of the area. The Vreeland families built the first grain and lumber mill, having brought the grinding stones from New York.

Descendants of Michael Vreeland still live in the town and attend Flat Rock public schools, being the seventh generation to reside in the town their family founded.

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