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.
Save money for your small business with DTE Energy
As a small business owner, Crystal Mitchell is always looking for ways to save at her business,Crystal Clear Images, but she never thought those savings would come from her utility company.
As a small business owner, Crystal Mitchell is always looking for ways to save at her business,Crystal Clear Images, but she never thought those savings would come from her utility company.