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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Community rallies around Royal Oak's Ray's Ice Cream, raising thousands to save it
It's been a struggle for a few years he said. There was a huge construction project and it finally wrapped up and all the traffic should have been going into Ray's - but then COVID-19 - crushed it.
Lawmaker to help businesses with liquor licenses they spent thousands on, but couldn't use last year
Senator Lauwers is drafting legislation right now to pro-rate the cost of liquor licenses. He’ll have it on the Senate floor early next month.
Michigan lifts indoor dining ban with new restrictions, stadiums can seat up to 500 people
Michigan restaurants and bars are now permitted to continue indoor service after months of closures. However, restaurants must abide by curfew rules and capacity limits.
Bet on sports legally - and help small Michigan businesses using the Barstool Sportsbook
Anyone making a deposit through the Barstool Sportsbook and wagering for the first time in Michigan will have their wager matched by the operators of Greektown Casino - and donated to the Barstool Fund.
$58.5 million available to Michigan businesses hurt by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
Funds from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. are up for grabs for businesses hurt by the pandemic. Small businesses that were forced to close can apply for up to $20,000 in available money.
Michigan 'likely' to resume in-person dining on Feb 1 says beverage association
In a Facebook post, it said that after communicating with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office, it expects an announcement from her at Wednesday's press conference related to the reopening plan.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Cafe Rosetta, northern Michigan diner fined $2,500 for operating during pandemic closures
A cafe in Michigan's upper peninsula has been fined $2,500 and a judge has held its owner in contempt after the restaurant continued operating after its license was pulled.
MSU, U-M alumni come to rescue of Pinball Pete's, raising $87,000
A beloved arcade game location in Ann Arbor and East Lansing put out a call for help have been stricken by the pandemic. Fans of Pinball Pete's came have arrived in force, donating tens of thousands of dollars.
Reduced gas prices, free gas offered at Royal Oak Marathon
You can get discounted gas or even free gas cards at the Marathon in Royal Oak on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Pistons boost local businesses by partnering with Detroit brands
The company Rebel Nell makes cufflinks and jewelry out of pieces of graffiti and other Detroit relics. So with the Pistons, they used pieces of jerseys to make one of a kind pieces.