Proving Grounds coffee shop in Royal Oak stays open with help from Payroll Protection
The Proving Grounds Coffee Shop has been in Milford for three years. This January they opened a second location in downtown Royal Oak where Gayle's Chocolates used to be.
Mike Morse Law Firm says it will return $2 million of federal aid from Payroll Protection Program
In a public relations video, Morse talks about the widespread issue of large corporations and law firms getting millions from the program while major banks have siphoned off large chunks of the aid as well - leaving many small businesses out in the cold.
Detroit area greenhouse in business for almost 100 years back open and not concerned about murder hornet
With business coming in again, Robson's Greenhouse is returning to its roots and are pretty much experts when it comes to plants and pollinators. They say the murder hornets won't wipe out Michigan's agriculture.
Family Landscaping business truck and equipment stolen on Detroit's west side
During this pandemic, a lot of businesses have been impacted. One Detroit family’s livelihood is in jeopardy after their landscaping business, truck and equipment was stolen.
Royal Oak realtor holds Virtual Drag Queen Bingo events on Facebook
"We were trying to figure out what we could do to pivot and someone said bingo - and I went, drag queen bingo - that's exactly what would be awesome," said Shaffer of Jim Shaffer and Associates.
The Main Street Oakland County Program crowd funds to help downtown businesses impacted by pandemic
The Main Street Oakland County Program claims this is the first mass community crowd fund of main street communities in the nation.
Metro Detroit chefs team up serving 21K meals to those in need during pandemic
"It kind of saddens me a little bit, but this is a time when we have to just jump in and help each other, helping our fellow neighbors," Hardy said.
Meat shortage fear sparked by panic shopping, stores feeling the impact
With some stores limiting purchases and others forced to raise prices - big and small businesses are all being impacted in some way.
Detroit Fire battalion chief beats COVID-19, keeps dream of housing development going
"I currently own eight residential properties, looking to expand always been within the city of Detroit and remain and keep our roots here," Stewart said.
Small business in Farmington Hills helping supply Ford ventilator production
RM Wright, a distribution company in Farmington Hills, is sending hundreds of thousands of parts to Ford to help build ventilators.
Life after COVID-19 won't be normal for Michigan workers as manufacturing needs system overhaul
As Michigan manufacturers eye reopening, many in the industry are looking for guidance on how to safely return their employees to work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 businesses sue Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over constitutional rights from shutdown
"A declaratory and injunctive relief" is sought in violation of the constitutional rights of the businesses. The plaintiffs demand a trial by jury, according to a release.
Catering company for schools still feeding hungry students during pandemic
And now, since mid-March, she says the company is up to 15,000 meals a day.
'Feed the Frontlines' helps those fighting pandemic and restaurants at same time
Glenn, the owner and chef of Detroit Taco Bar, was contacted by the city of Detroit to participate in its "Feed the Frontlines Detroit" program. Through donations it buys food from Detroit restaurants to support them and then feeds our hardworking heroes on the frontlines.
Back to work for lawn and landscape companies after latest pandemic order
"If it would've been any longer it would have been a problem," said Pat Stross, owner of Grasshopper. "But it takes time to switch over from snow removal to lawn and landscaping, so we were going through that transition at that time."
Ray Wiegand’s Nursery reopens after being forced to shut down due to COVID-19
On Saturday, Gardeners steadily made their way to Ray Wiegand’s Nursery for the first time since they shut their doors last month
Small businesses greet relaxed executive order with cautious optimism
Getting back to business means sanitizing equipment - employees in gloves and masks, but concerned about getting enough masks for their workers.
Small Detroit businesses fight to survive during pandemic shutdown
"It's been a struggle, this whole block is filled with beauty salons, boutiques, a gym," said Musheya Glenn. "That was 30 to 40 percent of my clientele and all of those shops had to close unfortunately."
Hair design salon owner pivots to door-to-door product delivery - and it's a smash hit
The products are so popular, they sold out in a few short days. Miranda is now busy restocking.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.