As COVID-19 decimates small business, a Michigan pastry chef charges forward with her first storefront
For the first 10 years of baking, Cherelle Mason has operated out of her home and a number of miscellaneous shops. Now, amid one of history's most hostile climates toward small business, she's opening her first storefront in Southfield.
For the first 10 years of baking, Cherelle Mason has operated out of her home and a number of miscellaneous shops. Now, amid one of history's most hostile climates toward small business, she's opening her first storefront in Southfield.
Michigan lawmakers propose 4 a.m. closing time to help bars impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan lawmakers have proposed allowing bars to stay open until 4 a.m. to make up for losses endured during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michigan announces $52.5M in grants for thousands of small businesses
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that more than $52 million in grants was made available for thousands of small businesses affected by COVID-19 and closures.
Detroit woman's 'Tough Skin, Soft Heart' card line earns American Greetings deal
"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.
"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Couple's dream of opening East African restaurant coming true in New Center Detroit
Final preparations are underway with - the placement of tables, the stirring of spinach inside Baobab Fare - the new East African restaurant in Detroit's New Center area.
Final preparations are underway with - the placement of tables, the stirring of spinach inside Baobab Fare - the new East African restaurant in Detroit's New Center area.
Indian wear fashion designer makes it to New York Fashion Week
Owner Rachna Chandra of Taj Cottage in Farmington Hills joins New York Fashion week with her unique designs.
Owner Rachna Chandra of Taj Cottage in Farmington Hills joins New York Fashion week with her unique designs.
Wedding planner and bride-to-be talks re-planning her wedding due to COVID
Lauren Tonne, the owner of Peonies & Perfection, discusses planning her own COVID wedding and helping other brides with theirs.
Lauren Tonne, the owner of Peonies & Perfection, discusses planning her own COVID wedding and helping other brides with theirs.
Economist says vaccine is the key to revival of economy - but it might not happen until 2022
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
Dr. Andrew Malik, partner and chief economist at O'Keefe, consumer confidence is everything. Just opening everything back up might not mean everyone returns.
Owner of Le Crepe in Royal Oak looks for help from the community
Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.
Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.
City Council votes to strip businesses of parking spots in Royal Oak on Delemere Blvd
The city voted to greenlight a $700,000 renovation to beautify the street and turn the spots into greenspace.
The city voted to greenlight a $700,000 renovation to beautify the street and turn the spots into greenspace.
Chesterfield Twp's Arctic Circle to be 1st majority Black-owned brewery in state
Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.
Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.
Detroit community restaurants poised to recover quicker than in downtown, owner says
Things have turned in the city. It used to be all eyes on downtown and this was true for where people were spending their cash. Now, most downtown restaurants have closed for lunch altogether because so many offices are shuttered.
Things have turned in the city. It used to be all eyes on downtown and this was true for where people were spending their cash. Now, most downtown restaurants have closed for lunch altogether because so many offices are shuttered.
Antonio's, Roman Village give back to employees, splitting 50 percent of sales for day
"There's such a commitment by the employees to continue to work through this all some of them could've taken an easier route and they didn't," said Rugiero. "They decided to stick it out and work through it all we're just trying to repay them show them our appreciation."
"There's such a commitment by the employees to continue to work through this all some of them could've taken an easier route and they didn't," said Rugiero. "They decided to stick it out and work through it all we're just trying to repay them show them our appreciation."
Customers return for indoor dining with pandemic restrictions still ongoing
Keep in mind that there might be longer than usual wait times to dine-in at certain restaurants due to the reduced capacity rule as well as be prepared to leave your information for contact tracing.
Keep in mind that there might be longer than usual wait times to dine-in at certain restaurants due to the reduced capacity rule as well as be prepared to leave your information for contact tracing.
Michigan restaurants reopen after 75 days of closure due to pandemic
Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.
Michigan restaurants and bars are once again open for business for indoor dining and serving after the pause enacted in November has been lifted.
Meet the man behind the Barstool Fund, which rescued several Michigan small businesses
Dave Portnoy has been on a mission to save small businesses on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, his charity has helped nearly 200 businesses nationwide, including several in Michigan.
Dave Portnoy has been on a mission to save small businesses on the verge of collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, his charity has helped nearly 200 businesses nationwide, including several in Michigan.
United Wholesale Mortgage to support local restaurants, donate food to homeless shelters
United Wholesale Mortgage is asking for restaurants to be nominated so the company can buy food from them and then donate to Detroit area homeless shelters.
United Wholesale Mortgage is asking for restaurants to be nominated so the company can buy food from them and then donate to Detroit area homeless shelters.
Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak raises $50K, has line down the street
Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.
Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.
Detroit unveils effort to encourage Detroit-owned recreational pot shops
"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.
"From April 1st to May 15th only Detroit companies can get a license for recreational pot after that, we open it to everyone," Mayor Duggan said.