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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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."
"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
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.
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."
"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.
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.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Tech Town Detroit aiming new grant money at freelancers, home-based small businesses
Tech Town Detroit, designed to help tech startups and local businesses launch and grow, is helping where it can during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tech Town Detroit, designed to help tech startups and local businesses launch and grow, is helping where it can during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
New Woodhaven-based athletic wear company donates proceeds to those on front line of COVID-19
The owner of Outrun clothing company out of Woodhaven - Edmon Jiddou - launched his site Friday morning. The fitness clothing line has been in the works for months.
The owner of Outrun clothing company out of Woodhaven - Edmon Jiddou - launched his site Friday morning. The fitness clothing line has been in the works for months.
New York Bagel in Ferndale takes advantage of small business grants to keep employees paid during COVID-19 pandemic
New York Bagel in Ferndale is a small business taking advantage of federal grants to help keep employees paid during the COVID-19 crisis.
New York Bagel in Ferndale is a small business taking advantage of federal grants to help keep employees paid during the COVID-19 crisis.
Minority hair stylists start relief fund to help business owners during pandemic shutdown
Molette is one of thousands of beauticians and barbers in metro Detroit and Myra Lee is with Abea LLC - a family owned beauty platform and business accelerator dedicated to promoting black and brown businesses - but now they're trying to help them survive.
Molette is one of thousands of beauticians and barbers in metro Detroit and Myra Lee is with Abea LLC - a family owned beauty platform and business accelerator dedicated to promoting black and brown businesses - but now they're trying to help them survive.
Closed Detroit businesses are getting help amid pandemic shelter in place
The application process is now closed, but organizers say they're working hard to help these businesses owners stay alive through grants that can total as much as $10,000.
The application process is now closed, but organizers say they're working hard to help these businesses owners stay alive through grants that can total as much as $10,000.
Restaurants and bars can sell booze back to Liquor Control under new executive order
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order number 46 allows the Liquor Control Commission will buy back booze to help bars and restaurants affected by the coronavirus.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order number 46 allows the Liquor Control Commission will buy back booze to help bars and restaurants affected by the coronavirus.
Small business mentorships with Score
Small businesses are a big part of Detroit's revitalization.
Small businesses are a big part of Detroit's revitalization.
Top 4 finalists in Hatch Detroit contest announced
The top 4 finalists have been announced for the 2017 Hatch Detroit contest. They're competing for money to help make their small business idea a reality.
The top 4 finalists have been announced for the 2017 Hatch Detroit contest. They're competing for money to help make their small business idea a reality.