There are many great local business in Fenton. We want to help you know a little more about them by talking to business managers and owners. Today, we take a close look at Mancino's, and talk to owners Mark and Sally Rummel. Want to get your business feature on Fenton Patch? Find out how! When were you founded? Mancino's of Fenton is one of 80 Mancino's Pizza & Grinder restaurants in the Midwest. Owners Mark and Sally Rummel moved their family to Fenton in 1997 to establish their eatery, officially opening its doors July 27, 1998. Why did you choose the Fenton area?We chose Fenton because …

The warm weather has undoubtedly had your pet leaving a few hairs around the house. That's why it's the busiest time of the year for Barking Babes Boutique in Fenton as dogs are coming in for haircuts. "Most of them like it. It's like a spa to them," said store manager Marisa Suarez. "We are busier for open houses and everyone wants their dog looking good." However, grooming is not the only thing that's popular at the pooch palace during the summer. Life vests and strollers are also big seller, Suarez said. She also said cooling vests that can cool down dogs for six hours are very popular …

A small gluten-free section at Nutrition Works just isn’t meeting demands. The store has plans to expand the section to help meet customers’ needs. However, not only will you find gluten-free foods, supplements and vitamins at the family-owned store in Fenton, you will also find a staff concerned about your health. “We want to find what works best for them,” said manager Tracey Comis. “We really care about people. We try really hard to make people happy.” The alternative health store has been located at 2815 West Silver Lake Road for seven years and has aimed to help people improve their …

Insurance is complex. You should review your policies with your agent regularly. Cost is an important factor to most buyers but it is imperative that you understand your exposures so you can choose what and how to cover them at a reasonable cost. Here are five things you should now about insurance. 1. Insurance is intended for large losses, not small ones. 2. Carrying low deductibles and submitting small claims can jeopardize your coverage or cause premium  increases as much or more than one large claim. 3. Multi-policy discounts save money. Ask your agent. 4. Loss of use of a rental car may …

Greg Frink worked as a carpenter for 17 years. However, when the economy continued in its downturn, he decided to try out a business focusing on something he always enjoyed: Detailing cars. “I’ve always done it,” Frink said. “There was a need in service, we got a nice location and business has been good.” Frink opened Michigan Premier Auto Detail Center on March 1 at 1375 N Leroy St., which is adjacent to the Marathon Station. The business offers exterior wax and interior cleaning. Their most popular service is a detail package for $59.99. "We are pretty sure its the best price in town," …

They won’t clean up after your dog. They can’t install “no-maintenance” plants or put in a lawn that stays green without watering. Even with their best efforts Shoemaker Services workers can’t mow a lawn without making any noise. And despite their name, the business doesn’t repair shoes. The family owned landscape company has received many strange requests during its 19 years in Fenton, and while they are unable to perform the impossible, employees are positive they can have your yard looking better than ever at an affordable price. “Some of the smallest and cheapest things that people can do…

Fady Elias doesn’t want the Gatsby Grind to be just another coffee shop. He wants it to be Fenton’s living room. After running a couple of Internet cafes in Lebanon, he moved to Fenton in 2007 to be with his wife. Elias said he had trouble finding a quiet place to hang out in town. He decided to open Gatsby Grind at 14330 North Fenton Road near Sagebrush Cantina to give people a place to relax. The shop opened Feb. 19. Elias also decided to translate his love of the 1920s and the Great Gatsby to the new shop’s theme. “The 1920s was so rich. In this depressed economy, what’s better than the …

Shawn Stevens has been intrigued by nutrition and fitness for as long as she can remember, but at age 17 she was married, pregnant, out of school and in no position to follow her dreams of working in the health field. It wasn’t until after she realized she began using food for comfort and she turned her life around that the Fenton mother of six decided to rekindle those dreams and open her own fitness business, Shaped by Shawn, in Fenton. When she was a young mother, Stevens said she loved watching fitness shows on ESPN and working out. After having a second child, however,  she said she …

When looking for a nice piece of jewelry to give to a loved one on Valentine’s Day, many area residents turn to Sawyer Jewelers in Fenton — and have been doing so for 65 years. “We have third generations coming in here,” said Chip Beltinck, who owns and operates Sawyer’s with his wife, Mary Ann. One of the longtime customers is Fenton resident Toni Conti. “I’ve been coming here since I was a kid,” she said. “They are very good.” The service is what keeps people coming back to Sawyer’s, the Beltincks said. The store not only sells jewelry but offers repairs, customized jewelry and appraisals. …