Anton Sowerby's blog

Vicky Rad, Macomb County’s Direct of the Planning & Economic Development Department says the time is right to reinvent Macomb County.

The Macomb Hall Rd./M-59 corridor has been referred to as "The Golden Corridor" for years in our office but, it's good to know that it looks like there's still plenty of gold to be panned. Click on the image below to read Kirk Pino's story in Crain's Detroit Business to learn more on "The Golden Corridor's" recent retail activity. 

On March 24, the 2nd Annual Warmth of Music was hosted at Orleans Sports Cafe. The event benefits the Macomb Warming Center and raised over $35,000. Read Jameson Cook's full story, published in the Macomb Daily on March 25 by clicking on the image below. 

For the 2nd year, our Joe Sowerby is working hard to help the area's cold and homeless. The Warmth Of Music to benefit The Macomb Warming Shelter will be Sunday, March 24 from 1-5 at Orleans Sports Cafe. Special Guests Jennifer Ann Wilson (WXYZ), Emcee, along with Live Entertainment performed by Edward Dupas, Larry Larson & Jim Woolsey.
Tickets $25 pp Including Buffet Lunch, Beverages & Cash Bar.

After 35 years of serving the community, Geloso's Bakery (located on the SW corner of 14 Mile Rd. & Hayes Rd.) has sold, in a deal brokered by Joe Sowerby. Former owner, John Geloso, said "my son has started his career and the timing couldn't have been better". The new owners, with a strong food service background, will be operating a similar business. Best wishes to both the seller and buyer in their new ventures from Anton, Sowerby & Associates. 

After a recent vacation, our Joe Soweby's path intersected with "David's", leaving a lasting impression. Read his essay, published in Sunday's Macomb Daily, by clicking on the image below. 

Our in-house animal activist, Joe Sowerby, is part of an "army of animal rights activists" who are trying to stop HB 5916 and 5917 that, if passed into law, would relinquish local control of pet shops and increase the use of puppy mills. Read Jameson Cook's Macomb Daily story from May 22nd by clicking on the image for more information on these bills.

25 years ago, our Joe Sowerby hosted his first Meet Your Best Friend event at the Detroit Zoo. Since then, over 25,000 animals have been placed in their new homes, with their new "fur"ever families. Meet Your Best Friend has become one of the largest off site animal adoption events in the United States. The Detroit Zoo, partnered with the Michigan Humane Society, will host the May event on Friday and Saturday.