'Count Me In' grants worth thousands are available for women business owners
Merlino says right now hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money is available for women business owners who've been in business at least three years.
Merlino says right now hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money is available for women business owners who've been in business at least three years.
Federal money available for small businesses in Macomb County, but deadline looms
The only criteria are you've got to have a physical location in Macomb County and less than 49 employees. There is about $20 million available.
The only criteria are you've got to have a physical location in Macomb County and less than 49 employees. There is about $20 million available.
State to match crowdfunding money raised to help restaurant recovery from pandemic
The best of times turned tough for Nya Marshall who opened Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails off Jefferson, right before COVID-19 hit.
The best of times turned tough for Nya Marshall who opened Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails off Jefferson, right before COVID-19 hit.
Black and Mobile delivery app exclusively partners with restaurants owned by African-Americans
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
Northville woman's H2O ID bands for water bottles rises in popularity to stem spread of coronavirus
Casi, who spent years working in the luxury fashion industry, had a colorful idea that would finally cut the confusion - H20 ID bands.
Casi, who spent years working in the luxury fashion industry, had a colorful idea that would finally cut the confusion - H20 ID bands.
Trattoria Da Luigi in Royal Oak has 'ghost dining' to keep social distance guidelines
Owner Luigi Cutraro said his wife came up with the idea. Instead of removing tables from this authentic Italian restaurant, they decided to social distance with ghosts - as white sheets cover some of the chairs creating a safe distance.
Owner Luigi Cutraro said his wife came up with the idea. Instead of removing tables from this authentic Italian restaurant, they decided to social distance with ghosts - as white sheets cover some of the chairs creating a safe distance.
Food design chef sidelined from pandemic is making garden boxes from home - and they're a hit
Normally Russo says she would be doing food design as a traveling chef - but not since COVID-19 closed everything down.
Normally Russo says she would be doing food design as a traveling chef - but not since COVID-19 closed everything down.
'We’re a resilient city': Detroit Dart Club owner hopeful as small businesses fight to bounce back
Though he still doesn't know when he can open, one small business owner is keeping his spirits up.
Though he still doesn't know when he can open, one small business owner is keeping his spirits up.
Detroit hair care CEO is the first Black woman to hold a patent for clay treatment
The "Moroccan Rhassoul 5 in One Clay Treatment" is the brain child of Gwen Jimmere and her natural hair care company, Naturalisious holds the patent.
The "Moroccan Rhassoul 5 in One Clay Treatment" is the brain child of Gwen Jimmere and her natural hair care company, Naturalisious holds the patent.
Detroit Popcorn Company bought by former owner after DPC president's post, plans to sell to Black investors
The previous owner of Detroit Popcorn Company announced Tuesday he bought the company back after the company's president posted offensive comments referencing the death of George Floyd.
The previous owner of Detroit Popcorn Company announced Tuesday he bought the company back after the company's president posted offensive comments referencing the death of George Floyd.
Detroit restaurant won't reopen yet as most customers are likely still home
Even though they're allowed to reopen next week, some businesses are still opting to keep their doors closed.
Even though they're allowed to reopen next week, some businesses are still opting to keep their doors closed.
Salons, barber shops propose changes state-wide as they wait on Whitmer
As for when you could be able to get a haircut or color professionally and legally, Whitmer's answer Thursday was vague on an actual open date.
As for when you could be able to get a haircut or color professionally and legally, Whitmer's answer Thursday was vague on an actual open date.
Longtime businesses at West Bloomfield's The Boardwalk reopen with safety in mind
Think of it as a personalized shopping experience - a very clean one - with social distance and safety top of mind.
Think of it as a personalized shopping experience - a very clean one - with social distance and safety top of mind.
Small gym owners across state sue Gov. Whitmer over closure
First, Hill and colleagues set up coalition of small gyms, the acronym is LIFFT- then, they filed suit in federal court, naming Gov. Whitmer, claiming some of her executive orders are unconstitutional.
First, Hill and colleagues set up coalition of small gyms, the acronym is LIFFT- then, they filed suit in federal court, naming Gov. Whitmer, claiming some of her executive orders are unconstitutional.
Detroit's Avenue of Fashion district adjusts to shopping's new normal
On Tuesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allowed retail businesses to reopen under certain guidelines, Ronda Morrison says she's ready to have customers inside even if they are not fully prepared.
On Tuesday when Gov. Gretchen Whitmer allowed retail businesses to reopen under certain guidelines, Ronda Morrison says she's ready to have customers inside even if they are not fully prepared.
AP-NORC poll: Many in US won't return to gym or dining out
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
About a quarter of Americans say someone in their household has lost a job amid that downturn, and about half have lost household income, including layoffs, pay cuts, cut hours or unpaid time off.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Royal Park Hotel begins reopening phase with safety measures in place
The Royal Park Hotel opened their doors to welcome guests for the first time in two months. Since closing, the staff has worked non-stop to make changes in response to the coronavirus.
The Royal Park Hotel opened their doors to welcome guests for the first time in two months. Since closing, the staff has worked non-stop to make changes in response to the coronavirus.
Lake Orion boutique so thankful for community support during the pandemic
A boutique shop in Lake Orion is thankful for all the support from the community to stay afloat during the pandemic.
A boutique shop in Lake Orion is thankful for all the support from the community to stay afloat during the pandemic.
Big Three plants restarting could be lifeline to struggling businesses
About 150,000 people could be back on the assembly line next week and restaurants like Bangkok 96 won't be the only ones to find better footing as The Big Three gets the wheels turning again.
About 150,000 people could be back on the assembly line next week and restaurants like Bangkok 96 won't be the only ones to find better footing as The Big Three gets the wheels turning again.