Business Briefs: Miss Kate's Maids Reinvents Itself as Studio Bridesmaid

Here's the snapshot of activity in Birmingham's business community this week:

Studio Bridesmaid replaces Miss Kate's Maids

The former has been re-envisioned as Studio Bridesmaid, co-owners Crystal Watkins and Colleen Galacz announced last week.

The bridesmaid dress boutique is located in the same spot as Miss Kate's Maids, at 2121 Cole St., but has been completely remodeled and refinished. The shop was purchased by Watkins and Galacz in January 2011.

Miss Kate's Maids, which also sold bridesmaid dresses, was the 2011 recipient of the "Best of the Knot: Detroit — Best Dress Store" award from The Knotmagazine. Studio Bridesmaids continues many of those same traditions, offering bridesmaids a wide choice of exclusive dress designers. Consultations are by appointment only.

To check out Studio Bridesmaid, visit its website at www.studiobridesmaid.com. The store's new phone number is 248-792-6126. The fax number, 877-271-3261, will remain the same.

Photography studio opens on Cole Street

A new photography studio, Platinum Imagery, has opened in the Rail District at 2129 Cole St.

According to shop owner Melissa Tremblay, the shop specializes in wedding, newborn, family portraits and boudoir photography. To check out Tremblay's work, visit her websites at www.platinumimagery.com orwww.platinumboudoir.com. The studio also has two Facebook pages, one for itswedding photography and another for its boudoir photography.

Former auto show chairman is January's featured celebrity at Chen Chow

Barron Meade, chairman emeritus of the 2011 North American International Auto Show as well as owner of Meade Lexus of Southfield, will be the featured celebrity for the January installment of 's Celebrity Sushi Roll program.

Launched in and followed by , Chen Chow partners with a local, regional or national figure each month to feature a signature sushi roll in support of their charity of choice.

Throughout January, nearly 30 percent of the proceeds from the sale of each $14 Barron Meade's Auto Show Maki will be donated to the Meade Pediatric Hematology Oncology Center at St. John Providence Health System.

"Detroit has such a rich automotive history," Meade said. "The auto show is truly an institution and I loved the idea that the restaurant was looking to tie that history and the excitement of show season into such a great program designed to benefit great causes."

Meade's maki roll is inspired by four major auto shows around the world: the Tokyo Motor Show, the Detroit show, Auto Shanghai and the Paris Motor Show. Inside the roll, Chen Chow executive chef Benjamin Meyer included tempura free-range chicken breast with cream cheese and cucumber. The roll is drizzled with a hoison buerre rouge and topped with candied ginger.

The Barron Meade's Auto Show Maki will available throughout the month of January.

Law firm moves across town

H. Joel Newman PLLC, a law firm specializing in business litigation, has moved into new offices at 370 E. Maple Rd. The firm was previously located at 322 N. Old Woodward Ave.

According to Joel Newman, the new space is bigger and better accommodates the growing firm, providing more space for clients and attorneys.

Upcoming events

• Business after hours: 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 11;
• Member Coffee: 8-9 a.m. Jan. 18;
• Axis Music Academy ribbon cutting: 4 p.m. Jan. 18; .
• Lori Sharp Massage Therapy ribbon cutting: 11:30 a.m. Jan. 20; 725 S. Adams Rd., Suite 185
• Chamber 411: 8-9:30 a.m. Feb. 3;
• Business after hours: 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8; (42874 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills)

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