MJ Galbraith

1 week ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

The multiplex in Sterling Heights is no stranger to excitement; it sustains it. With 30 screens, as well as being site to one of the few IMAX locations in the state, the AMC Forum 30 is well-versed in how to show its guests a good time. They’ve been doing it since their grand opening at the tail end of the 20th century, drawing guests from not only Sterling Heights and its neighbors but from all over the metro Detroit region – and often beyond.

2 weeks ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: A blueberry farm-glamping destination in west Michigan was recently acquired by the Montana-based Under Canvas. The upscale outdoor hospitality company has launched their new Outdoor Collection around The Fields of Michigan, as well as the Bar N Ranch lodge in West Yellowstone, Montana. What it is: The Fields of Michigan first opened in 2019, offering glamping sites, or luxury camping, by way of tents and cottages on a working blueberry farm outside of South Haven.

2 weeks ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: A symbol of outdated urban renewal practices will soon meet its fate in downtown Pontiac, where the oft-maligned Phoenix Center will soon be razed to the ground. Soft demolition has already begun within the former parking garage-events center and structural demolition will begin this May, paving the way for a restoration of downtown Pontiac’s traditional downtown streetscape. What it is: “The Phoenix Center has long been a Pontiac icon.

2 weeks ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: A “bigger and better” pitch competition for Macomb County entrepreneurs has been announced by Velocity, the business incubator, accelerator, and coworking space in Sterling Heights. It’s version 2.0 of their 3X3 Pitch Competition, which offers networking and promotional opportunities for area entrepreneurs as they compete for a chance at a total of $19,000 in cash prizes.

2 weeks ago | secondwavemedia.com | MJ Galbraith

What’s happening: An Alpena-based digital marketing agency has announced a new contest that will award custom website and marketing services to three Michigan nonprofits. The campaign intends to bolster Michigan nonprofits as they attempt to manage and mitigate the financial upheaval currently underway within the federal government.