FOCUS: Big Bens Comix
December 2007

Ben Davis is a resident of Dearborn Heights, but he has made Allen Park home to his comics and collector’s items business since 1984.

Davis, 45, got into the comics business by first starting a used-book exchange. During that time, he happened [More...]

FOCUS: Sharon Broglin, Allen Park Historian
June 2007

Sharon Broglin has a real passion for history. She volunteered her time to help out at the Allen Park Historical Museum until City Administrator, Kevin Welsh, hired her as Director about 16 years ago. Broglin volunteers in various capacities at other museums, she is a docent at the Henry Ford Estate, presents historic lectures, and is a member of the Questers, a nationwide historic group. [More...]

FOCUS: Canterbury Tales Pet Grooming
August 2006

The Williamsons know dogs. Meg, 50, and Keith, 54, who have been married for 27 years, are very active in showing dogs, especially the Standard Long-Hair Dachshund. Meg has been active for 20 years with the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club and United Kennel Club and they continue to show dogs for the UKC every couple of months. Together they have bred and finished 30 champions over the past... [More...]

FOCUS: O’Neil Financial
September 2005

Bill O’Neil, 54, began his financial business career 23 years ago as sole proprietor. And in 2000, Bill’s son, Mark, 26, joined him to form O’Neil Financial.

O’Neil Financial’s main focus is personal finance. They focus first and foremost on...[More...]

FOCUS: Silver Spoon Restaurant
November 2004

Meet the Silver Spoon’s proud owner Ziad Nakad. Ziad, or “Z”, received an interior-decorating degree in Syria, his homeland, before he came to America pursuing the American Dream on his brother’s recommendation. On July 3, 1993 he arrived at Metro Airport, put on an apron, and started busing tables at his uncle’s Westland restaurant. [More...]

FOCUS: Rudy’s Broasted Chicken and BBQ Ribs
May 2004

In December of 1998, Robert Rudo, and his wife Tammy, fulfilled his lifelong dream by opening Rudy’s Broasted Chicken and Ribs. Rudo’s experience in the restaurant business spans as long as his dream -- since he was 14. Hungry Allen Parkers have come to count on Rudy’s delicious offerings. [More...]

FOCUS: Liberati’s Italian Deli and Bakery
March 2004

Almost two years ago, Frank and Nina Liberati’s dreams of sharing their love of Italian food, not to mention some of the family’s recipes, with the community came true when they opened Liberati’s Italian Deli and Bakery. [More...]