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Nutrition Hub is Flat Rock Our Hometown August 2020 Featured Business

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Picture Donna and Jim from their Grand Opening. Flat Rock, Mi.

Donna and Jeff’s venture in business date way back. Jeff joined his father in building custom homes while his wife Donna raised their six children.

In 2002, Donna began to work on a way to start a business that would allow her to stay home, leading Donna to Herbalife. Her mentor told her that to be successful with the product, you need to fall in love with it and believe in it. Well, Donna did. She lost 35 pounds, then Jeff took notice and followed suit.

They both dove headfirst into the Herbalife business and lifestyle. Jeff ended his second-generation home building business and they opened Nutrition Sensation in Monroe in 2010. Their business was going very well but the pair began to look for a location where they could offer more services. Lucky for us, Flat Rock had the perfect location. Huroc Park ended up being the ideal place, with its bike paths to the Metro Parks. This allowed them to create the physical aspect they wanted to include in their healthy lifestyle. In 2016, Nutrition Hub was born.

The center encompasses all aspects of nutrition and health that Jeff and Donna believed would help people achieve their goals, and oh boy has it!
The community has embraced Nutrition Hub; countless people have achieved their goals of a healthy lifestyle. Donna and Jeff’s energy is magnetic. They are so positive; know your name, your goals, your dogs, your kids, and the important events in their customer’s lives. They had a goal to be healthy to be positive and it resonates throughout their business.
The community loves them, and Donna and Jeff show the love back tenfold.

 

 

Nutrition Hub offers,
Shakes and energy drinks
Health Analyst-wellness profile
Rise and Shine classes-Every Saturday at 8 am gathering for biking, running and walking, free of charge.

Nutrition Hub is located at:
26452 W Huron River Dr.
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 984-6908

Hours:
Mon-Friday-6:30am-3:30pm
Saturday-8:00am-1:00pm
Sunday-Closed

Click Here for Nutrition Hub Facebook Page

Masserant’s in Flat Rock celebrating 20 Years!

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Masserant’s Flat Rock, Mi.

Where does the time go?! Masserant’s in Flat Rock opened their doors on December, 19th 1999. “We would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing customers new and old, we appreciate you supporting a family owned and operated small business, and for shopping local.” The Masserant family looks forward to serving the Flat Rock area for another 20 years.
The Masserant Family says “Thank you again, and for shopping local. See you all very soon!!
Masserant Feed and Grain is a family owned and operated since 1982. Masserant’s is your go-to place for your pets, pools, lawns, and gardens!! Thank you everyone for your support, and remember to for shop local.

27550 Telegraph Rd
Flat Rock, Michigan 48134

Phone- (734) 789-1837

Hours of operations 8AM-6PM

Click here to see the Massant’s facebook page.

Masserant’s in Flat Rock Has Pet Supplies.

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October 2019 Flat Rock Our Hometown Featured Business

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October 2019 Abby’s Mut Hut Flat Rock Michigan

 

Abby’s Mutt Hut Pet Grooming
As far back as she can remember, Abby wanted to work with pets. She started on that path at a young age. At only 16, Abby started working at Pet Supplies Plus . Abby soon went to “I Love my Pet” as a pet care specialist, working specifically as a bather, until she became comfortable doing simple shaves on rescue animals at the Humane Society, cats quickly becoming her specialty, Abby practiced her skills with shelter cats that badly needed grooming and attention. In 2013, Abby started working at “Bubble Puppy” and from there, The Dirty Dog, continuing her education, she learned even more from her peers.
In 2016 she opened Abby’s Mutt Hut. Abby started with 150 customers, but within three years gained five employees and 1500 customers, as well as expanded her salon. Abby feels her quick success is built from her passion for the animals, her drive to continue to learn (even after 8 years in the trade) and of course her hardworking Team: Kelli, Dakota, Sydney, Leanna, and her assistant Kelsey. Abby has also trained groomers, with her current assistant is learning to groom under her guidance.
The continued training that Abby and her staff received at grooming seminars has resulted in Abby’s Mutt Hut being on the road to being AKC safe certified, First Aid certified, and proper skin care and sanitization certified.
Abby’s Mut Hut has been a welcome business to our Flat Rock community participating in Flat Rock events and supporting many local organizations. October 26th is their annual Howl-O-Ween costume party, all proceeds is of the raffle baskets go to the Flat Rock animal shelter. You can check out Abby’s Mut Hut Facebook for more details. (Link Below.)
Abby feels that the Flat Rock community is just as rewarding, stating that 60% of their business is Flat rock residents, noting “they are genuine, hardworking people and very loyal.”
Please check out Abby’s Mut Hut to find friendly staff and furry friends that are always happy to see you. Most importantly, don’t forget Jake, the multi colored (poodleX) who is the most excited to greet you at the door. Abby loves your pet as if it is her own and her staff as just the same.
We love that Abby’s Mutt Hut calls Flat Rock its home.
Abby’s Mutt Hut Pet Grooming is located at:
26464 W. Huron River Dr. Flat Rock MI
734-771-6673
Hours:
Monday 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday 11 am-7 pm
Thursday 9 am-5 pm
Friday 9 am-5 pm
Saturdays 9 am-4 pm
Click Here for Abby’s Mut Hut Facebook Page

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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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Jim’s Butcher Shop is the October 2018 featured business.

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Jim’s Butcher Shop
Flat Rock Michigan

 

Jim’s Butcher Shop has been the butcher in Flat Rock since 1974. The former Flat Rock Party Store located at 28418 Telegraph was built as a modern Kroger store in March of 1948. The store operated as Kroger, Danny’s Food of Monroe, Grubber’s, and then Foodtown until 1974 when it changed hands and became Flat Rock Party Store. In 1974, Jim, offered his butcher skills to Flat Rock Party Store and a few years later added Jim’s Butcher Shop to the store name.

 

Jim’s Butcher Shop is one of the few mom and pop grocery stores left in the area. It is the quintessential mom and pop store. Jim’s name is on the building, but it is a family operation. His wife Lynn works alongside Jim. Their 3 children, Darin, Jamie and Stacy grew up in the store. Their grandchildren are now working there. In fact, a lot of family works at Jim’s, Lana, Lynn’s sister has been at Jim’s for 35 years. Stacy their youngest child ran the register at age 4, she had to stand on a milk crate to reach the cash register, but she wasn’t going to be left out of day to day operations. Now Stacy is co-owner. Jim’s is a family business and it shows with the staff, and in how they treat their customers and how the customers view Jim’s. Earlier this year Jim’s Butcher Shop was going to close. When the locals heard they may be closing, the outcry of support was unbelievable. A letter “Save Jim’s” went viral. Within a few months the business was booming.

 

I asked Jim and Stacy about the support and love from the community. Stacy said her dad came to her and said we are gonna close the doors. She watched her dad for the next few weeks walking around as if he’d lost everything. Jim has been a butcher for 60 years. It’s what he has done (and done best!) his whole life. That’s when Stacy knew she had to do something. So began the “Save Jim’s” campaign…and the support, oh the support. They still get emotional about how the local Flat rock community came together and continue to support them.

Jim’s Butcher Shop… the local butcher, the local mom and pop store. It’s the place to get all your fresh meat, bread, beer, and so on. They do catering, they process deer and hunters love this!

Jim’s has weekly special, along with a new promotion, throwback Thursday. Check out their Facebook page to see all their promotions.

 

Jim’s Butcher shop is located at

28418 Telegraph in Flat Rock, Michigan 48134

Hours: Mon-Sat. 10 am to 8 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm

Phone Number is (734) 782-1722 or (734) 782-1855

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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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