Pia's Pizza
June/July 2008

Pia's Pizzeria Restaurant opened April of 1955 in Taylor Township. Pia's was the first pizzeria in the community and continues to be located at its original location on Ecorse Road. Pia's began ...

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Trio Lumber
April/May 2008

Trio Lumber Company has been open for over 65 years, originally it was opened by the Prunty family in 1977.

Jim Savage Sr. started his career as a carpenter and used to purchase building materials from Trio Lumber. The Savage family lived locally ...

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Heritage Perk
January/February 2008

Mary Smith of Taylor owns and operates Heritage Perk. The 52-year-old businesswoman believes that what separates Heritage Perk from others is the unique quality of service her staff offers as they make the best coffee available anywhere. Surfing the Internet while sipping an espresso complemented by velvety-smooth steamed milk is just one of the perks of owning her own business.

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Don't Blame Us if Our Hooked on Our Grinders!
December / January 2008

Mike Price worked at Ford Motor Company and wasn’t quite ready for retirement after 30 years. One day, Price and his brother in law -- who owns a Mancino’s in Temperance, Michigan -- went on a fishing trip. They discussed the Mancino’s business and Price decided then to give it a try after he retired. He went to work at Mancino’s...

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Taylortown School of Beauty
September 2007

The Taylortown School of Beauty originated in September of 1975 and owner Cindy Stramecky has continuously worked to improve the school ...

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Garner's Jewelry and Exchange
August 2007

Garners Jewelry and Exchange takes pride in its exceptional customer service and say “we make you feel like family when you step into our doors.”

GFS Marketplace
June/July 2007

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Sharon's Party Rentals
May 2007

Taylor residents Shannon and Eric Ramirez love what they do. Assisting people in planning parties, from birthdays to weddings and everything in between, they are always immersed in a fun party atmosphere.

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Taylor Golf Department
April 2007

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Center for Individual & Family Therapy
February/March 2007

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Teri's Catering
December/January 2007

Teri Forbes has built her business on the quality and reputation of her service. Her son once asked her why she always worries – whether its 20 or 200 people. “Every person matters,” she says. “I want everyone to walk away happy.”

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Nanny's Nursery & Daycare
August/September 2006

Sheryl Westerdale, founder of Nanny's Nursery School, follows her childhood dream that still thrives over 20 years.“As a child I visited a relative's Nursery School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. I was very impressed with the miniature furniture and children. I decided then that I wanted to own a nursery school...

Load 1 - John Elliott
June/July 2006

At 37, John K. Elliott II, president of Taylor-based Load One Transportation and Logistics, Inc., follows a family lineage of trucking and transportation company executives. “My grandfather owns a number of transportation companies,” says Elliott. “My father is an executive for another Detroit-area trucking company. I have been president since the company was founded in early 2003.”

Northstone Village - Barry Kemper
April/May 2006

Barry Kemper, president and owner of Progressive Construction Management, Inc. since 1986, has field-directed over $1 billion in completed projects, and he has more than 32 years of experience in project construction and management throughout the United States. His experience includes commercial, institutional, residential, new construction, and building rehabilitation projects.

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Yoga Bella - Connie Fisher
March 2006

Connie Fisher has an amazing life story which creates her vision and modivates her to assist people in finding the peace within themselves, like she has. Fisher states, "The benefits of Yoga helped me to save my own life. Yoga has been around for thousands of years. When practiced, it can lead to greater health, mental control and ultimately self-realization. I believe that I can help others and feel it is time to give something back for all that I have gained from my experience."

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FocusTaylor
October 2005

FocusTaylor.com gives you a comprehensive, user-friendly look into the community of Taylor. This Web site will keep you up to date on community events, weather, classifieds, facts, “Faces and Places”, sports schedules, organizations, schools, parks, museums and plenty of savings through valuable “Click-N-Print” online coupons.

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