Blair Bowman, president of Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace, is the CEO of the Michigan State Fair LLC.
Check out some of this week's top community contributions from the area.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
Posting on Patch is simple, fun and helps you connect with your community.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
A low crime rate, high home values and a generous median income are a part of what makes Novi great.
These doctors are honored for their work at Novi pediatric clinics by Metro Parent readers.
David Schindler is honored for his work at Novi's Personal Care Physician, P.L.L.C., by Metro Parent readers.
Benjamin J. Song is honored for his work at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates of Novi by Metro Parent readers.
Dawn Barnsdale blogs on Patch about what she finds important.
Sherri Yezbick-Taylor posts daily photos on Patch.
The 29-year-old blogs on Patch about hot topics and funny crime stories.
Plus more must-read stories from around southeast Michigan this week.
Jeff Brandt's book, "Beware of the Therapist," explores his tragic experiences with suicide, depression, adultery, mental illness and divorce.
If you're heading out of town this summer, use Patch's blogging platform to show off what you're doing and to keep in touch with those back home.
Asking domestic violence victims whether they feel safe can be the first step to saving them from the situation.
Christensen, who died Tuesday, loved her children, her job and her community. A visitation is set for 3 p.m. Friday at the Northrop-Sassaman Funeral Home in Northville.
Stephen Kade was inspired by the cartoons he watched as a child.
Tuesday marks the first day of fasting for many Muslims around the world.
Residents of Fox Run, Novi's senior living community, sing and dance at their carnival.
Prostate cancer is the number one cancer among men.
The award recognizes entrepreneurial excellence in ten categories.