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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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."
"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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black-owned businesses hit particularly hard during pandemic
A new report says 40 percent of Black-owned businesses have closed nationally since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Michigan's newest restrictions won't make that any easier.
A new report says 40 percent of Black-owned businesses have closed nationally since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Michigan's newest restrictions won't make that any easier.