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.

Black-owned businesses hit particularly hard during pandemic
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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.

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.

Restaurant industry reels after lawsuit over Covid rules thrown out
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The restaurant association lost its effort to overturn a ban on indoor dining when a judge rejected a lawsuit against the health department on Wednesday.

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.

Judge rejects restraining order request by Michigan restaurant association

A federal judge has ruled against an association of restaurant owners in Michigan who sued to stop health orders from closing indoor dining.

Ann Arbor businesses battle to stay afloat as U-M campus empties

Those college kids are heading home, and fans are not flocking to town for football games. Now longtime establishments are looking at uncertain futures.