Jackson and Lansing Business

Former Christoff's Coney Island in Jackson to be home of new pizzeria

2012-02-10T12:00:00Z

Pizano's Pizza and Subs plans to open its newest restaurant, Pizano Cafe Ristorante, at the former Christoff's Coney Island, 3039 E. Michigan Ave.

Jackson Company Line: Local photographer earns master's degree

2012-02-10T20:17:26Z

Kurt Robertson of Jackson's Studio One Photography has earned a master of photography degree from Professional Photographers of America.

CMS Energy challenged by shareholders on climate change, air pollution risks

2012-02-10T14:45:26Z

Investors are asking CMS Energy to share plans on how to manage climate change and air pollution risks, according to a news release.

Consumers Energy's gas customers seeing lower heating bills due to unseasonably warm weather

2012-02-10T11:00:00Z

This month, the average gas customer is paying a bill that is about 20 percent less than this time last year due to warmer-than-average temperatures and lower gas costs, according to a news release.

Consumers Energy has another energy company competing for its business customers

2012-02-09T18:09:59Z

Direct Energy Business announced this week it will begin providing electricity supply services to business customers in Consumers Energy's service territory.

Jackson-area General Motors dealerships to get makeovers, starting this spring

2012-02-09T15:55:04Z

The automotive company announced earlier this week that most of its 4,400 U.S. dealers have agreed to upgrade their showrooms over the next several years.

Consumers Energy encourages low-income customers to get help paying heating bills

2012-02-09T14:40:31Z

Last year, more than 484,000 Michigan residents received $67 million in aid through the Home Heating Credit program, which is funded by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, according to a news release.

A resale shop on every corner? Not exactly, but it is a hot retail trend

2012-02-09T14:00:00Z

Jackson is not short on its share of resale, consignment and thrift stores for frugal shoppers to choose from.

Question of the Day: Should more Consumers Energy customers be allowed to buy electricity elsewhere?

2012-02-09T11:00:45Z

Do Michigan businesses deserve the option to buy energy from Consumers Energy's rivals? If so, what about the higher costs that would follow for other customers?

Lansing-area company wins contract to provide bathrooms, showers to U.S. troops

2012-02-08T18:51:53Z

Highland Engineering will provide its rapidly-deployable shower, kitchen, laundry and latrine units to the United States Army.

Bad Bear Brewery in Parma Township will soon sell beer to restaurants in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor

2012-02-08T17:05:09Z

Bad Bear Brewery, 2110 N. Concord Road, recently signed a contract with Ann Arbor-based Rave Associates and will be furnishing kegs for a limited number of establishments soon, owner John Burtka said.

PetSmart plans to open new store in May at former Circuit City in Blackman Township

2012-02-08T14:40:00Z

PetSmart, which sells pet food, supplies and accessories and offers pet training and adoption services, is looking to open its newest store at 1511 Boardman Road sometime in May

Meijer beats archrival in new Consumer Reports survey

2012-02-07T22:45:00Z

Meijer is only Midwest retailer to make list.

Costco tops list for Consumer Reports ratings

2012-02-07T22:30:53Z

Consumer Reports released results of a customer survey on 10 major retail chains.

Letter: Smart meters offer huge advantages to energy customers

2012-02-07T19:30:55Z

The simple installation of a smart meter will not, in and of itself, lower usage. However, it offers the opportunity for customers to better manage their usage and costs.

Local nail technician's nail art featured in national magazine

2012-02-07T19:29:00Z

Sherri Luce, a nail technician at Personal Images Salon and Day Spa at 1735 Spring Arbor Road, has some of her nail art featured in Nail Pro magazine.

Patrons at the Airport Restaurant and Spirits have a front-row seat to all comings and goings at the Jackson County Airport

2012-02-07T19:00:00Z

Diane Weems has run the Airport Restaurant and Spirits since 1995.When Don Gaddes started the Airport Restaurant and Spirits in the 1950s, it was called Don’s Airport Restaurant. Gaddes continued to run the restaurant until his niece, Dianne Weems, purchased...

Jackson Company Line: Michigan Works Association honor Jackson resident for finding job

2012-02-07T18:10:00Z

Michigan Works Association honored Jackson resident Corbin Eccleston for finding employment through South Central Michigan Works at the 2012 Alumni Celebration on Jan. 24 in Lansing.

Jackson Area Manufacturers Association kicking off program to help manufacturers grade performance

2012-02-07T14:40:25Z

The organization will launch its Challenge of Excellence Program for its members at its Feb. 28 breakfast event at Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History.

Michigan group goes to Turkey for garment industry trade mission

2012-02-07T13:30:00Z

Coalition will attend Istanbul Fashion Week events and meet with garment business leaders.

Was Chrysler ad with Clint Eastwood a thinly veiled plug for Obama? (Tim Skubick column)

2012-02-07T11:37:37Z

Clint Eastwood was a hit with many Michiganians on the ad when he invoked: “Detroit is showing us it can be done ... The world’s gonna hear our engines roar.”