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.
Royal Oak florist leaves surprise flowers with notes of hope
"I had seen all of these people making masks and doing porch concerts," she said. "So I thought would could I do? I had some extra flowers one day, I wrapped them up in little bouquet, had a little piece of chalk and put them outside my studio."
"I had seen all of these people making masks and doing porch concerts," she said. "So I thought would could I do? I had some extra flowers one day, I wrapped them up in little bouquet, had a little piece of chalk and put them outside my studio."
Advertising firm pledges $100K in free marketing to Metro Detroit businesses struggling due to COVID-19
A Metro Detroit advertising firm is pledging $100,000 to help struggling businesses market their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Metro Detroit advertising firm is pledging $100,000 to help struggling businesses market their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clawson's Flipside Records battles for business amid COVID-19 state shutdown
Like so many other small shops business was good - until it wasn't. A global pandemic and a statewide shutdown took place while Flipside Records has been playing the music - but there's no one there to listen to it.
Like so many other small shops business was good - until it wasn't. A global pandemic and a statewide shutdown took place while Flipside Records has been playing the music - but there's no one there to listen to it.
Detroit small businesses get creative to stay afloat during COVID-19 pandemic
A couple of retail businesses are making big changes in the battle to survive.
A couple of retail businesses are making big changes in the battle to survive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.
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.
"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.