'Hostile' reception of state inspector at Wyandotte bar still serving customers leads to police call
The investigator says she tried to order a drink herself, then, a few minutes later said who she worked for. That’s when the group got hostile - and she made a call to police for back-up. She says patrons kept drinking right in front of her before leaving.
Bowling owner who wrote obit for business feels hope after partial reopening allowed by Whitmer
"The concern is will they come in," he said. "We don't know about the cash flow revenue. I haven't paid my mortgage for this month, yet."
Emagine Theatres owner believes business will build back over next 6 to 8 months
But leave your cravings for popcorn and other snacks at home because concession stands must remain closed under pandemic preventative orders.
Theaters allowed by Whitmer to reopen - but stipulation of no concessions causes concern
"It's a matter of determining if you're going to lose more," he said. "Right now I believe we're going to lose more by being open with the Governor's policy."
Westland bowling center owner writes obituary for dying business
Last week Steven Klein took to Facebook writing an emotional obituary for Vision Lanes. "I cried the whole time I was writing it," he said. To him it is much more than a business.
Wayne County pandemic aid gives special focus to minority and female owned businesses
Of more than 4,800 grants, more than 2,500 went to minority-owned businesses, 1,946 to female-owned businesses, and 137 to businesses owned by military veterans.
Berkley man's grandmother's recipe is a hit with Chunk Nibbles sweet and salty snacks
A sweet treat is loved by all especially around the holidays passed down from generation to generation. And now Brad Cocklin of Berkley has turned his family tradition into Chunk Nibbles - a booming local business.
Another Coronavirus order extension means more struggles for Michigan's black-owned businesses
Black-owned businesses in Michigan are hurting especially hard due to the pandemic and with another extension on restaurant restrictions ordered by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, it could get even worse.
Restaurant owners hit hard by Whitmer's extension of indoor dining ban to slow Covid spike
"Even if we have to change the rules a little bit, we'll reduce hours, or reduce 50 percent (occupancy) to 40 percent," he said. "Forty miles south in Toledo you can do to dinner. They are open, we are not - and it doesn't make sense."
$10M in funds to help struggling restaurants in Oakland County on the way
"Right now our restaurants and bars in particular because of the latest restrictions from the state, they’re struggling more than ever," said Oakland County Executive David Coulter. "They were barely hanging on. And frankly, I’m worried that some of them aren’t going to make it."
Google Maps, shopping gift guide lets you support local businesses
As the holiday season begins, we check in with Molly VandenBerg, a Google technology expert to find out what the trends are.
Andiamo owners plead to Whitmer for re-opening dining with compromise
"Please reconsider opening up the restaurants. There are so many working people that are going to be devastated by this," said Joe and Rosalie Vicari.
Detroit woman behind Healthy Roots black and brown dolls honored by Forbes
But the image of the Healthy Roots dolls came from something the Detroit woman always wanted - a doll that looked like her.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit from Michigan restaurants seeking to overturn indoor dining ban
A federal judge has denied a request from the Michigan restaurant association to overturn a ban on indoor dining in restaurants.
Fashion industry pro pivots after pandemic layoff to launch tie-dye clothing line
Wendy started tie-dying everything from shirts and sweat pants to T-shirts, masks, and towels. She gave it to friends and family, who loved the products and started talking, sharing, and buying.
Andiamo group leads charge to urge restaurant owners to defy ban on indoor dining
The owners of Andiamo restaurants say they fear a long-term shutdown will devastate restaurants across Michigan for good.
Supporting Black owned business during and after Small Business Saturday
Financial experts say Black owned businesses are typically the ones more fragile because of the limited resources.
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak
People gathered to shop and eat during this year’s Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak.