Advantage Oakland

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Tune in tonight at 7:30 p.m. to watch the annual Awards! Tonight’s event will take place at The Roxy located in Downtown Rochester. This Main Street Oakland County (MSOC) has a proven, 26-year-old track record as one of the county's most successful economic development programs. downtowns and historic neighborhood commercial corridors in include more than 10,000 small businesses, thousands of residential units, and are cultural and historical destinations for both residents and visitors.

06/08/2026

Join us for June 24 (10 to 11 AM) free/virtual Planners Gathering on the policy, legal, and practical considerations of emergency planning and site design for people with a . Speaker: Stephen Metzer, AICP, SPWS, Senior Planner, DLZ, discusses this critical component for any development. Advance registration is free and required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planners-gathering-emergency-planning-for-people-with-disabilities-tickets-1988555265329

06/08/2026

Prism Park Optical Studio in Downtown Ferndale has a simple mission: Helping you see who you love and love what you see. Their approach to eyewear is personal, creative, and fun – with more than 1,400 carefully curated frames – celebrating eyewear as both a medical necessity and a reflection of a client’s personality.

06/03/2026

Happy June! Make sure you visit local Quix Chocolate where they make high quality Belgian chocolates in small batches from scratch with . Visit 's Quix Chocolate during in Downtown Ferndale .
Check website for summer hours: www.quixchocolate.com

06/01/2026

What an incredible evening of connection and conversation at the Oakland County Reception during the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.

We gathered to connect with the visionary leaders directly shaping Michigan's economic vitality, it was the perfect environment to toast to our state's shared prosperity.

A huge thank you to our cohost's Astemo Global, Plante Moran Realpoint and Oakland Thrive who joined David Coulter, Oakland County Executive and our Economic Development team, to make it such a memorable night.

06/01/2026

Recognizing Excellence in Downtown Revitalization: Main Street Oakland County’s “Main Event” is June 11, 6-9 PM, at The Rochester Roxy. Come celebrate with us as we recognize the dedicated people who keep downtown districts thriving. Be inspired by award winners—and get ideas for your own community. Advance tickets, $35, are on sale now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/main-event-2026-tickets-1983446824846?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/29/2026

Our Main Event is just around the corner on June 11. Get your tickets before they are gone. We look forward to seeing you there!

Main Street Oakland County’s annual gala event includes an award ceremony recognizing excellence in downtown revitalization.

05/29/2026

Starting as an brownfield redevelopment project, Beacon Place Lighthouse celebrates completion of 40 renovated affordable housing units at 101 Mechanic St. in Pontiac. City of Pontiac, Michigan USA - Government | All units are income-based (residents pay no more than one-third of their gross annual income toward rent), with some units designated for individuals with disabilities and/or experiencing homelessness. See recent story on ABC WXYZ - Channel 7 at
https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/oakland-county/pontiac-nonprofit-celebrates-completion-of-40-renovated-affordable-housing-units-at-beacon-place

05/26/2026

Pontiac’s comeback: A new chapter led by partnership and purpose. Read the Crain's Detroit Business article here:
https://tinyurl.com/58by3zm5
Downtown Pontiac - Main Street Pontiac

Oakland County leads downtown Pontiac revival with major public and private investment, creating jobs, housing and renewed opportunity for residents.