Small Business

Bode's Corned Beef House in Plymouth is closing this month.

A new coffee shop in Livonia or a tech start up in Detroit - all of the small businesses start with a bright idea, but it takes a village to keep that light from going out.

Think of Automation Alley in Troy as the bridge that brings Michigan manufacturers directly to the customers.

SmokeHaus Ferndale, a new barbecue restaurant from the owner of Syndicate Ferndale, is now open in the former M-Brew and Scout Vester space.

Tech Town has partnered with the Gilbert Family Fund to offer these second stage businesses a chance to win cash prizes by winning the Detroit Elevate Showcase.

Vivacious Luxury Spa owner Ayana Hall, who has 22 years in the beauty industry, founded the spa after overcoming a 2023 stage 2 liver failure diagnosis that refocused her on wellness.

A tuxedo rental service in Novi unexpectedly went out of business, stranding several couples with weddings on the horizon.

As the saying goes, if you want something done right - do it yourself.

A bakery in Macomb County turned 100 years old and rang in the major milestone the same way they treat every day: by waking up early and creating tasty pastries, kneading dough, and preparing for another round of serving customers that have come to expect the best from them.

The beloved Royal Oak hardware shop is closing after more than 90 years in business.

By loosening rules on small business owners, the city will have more manpower for going after unlicensed businesses.

Coffee & Bark, a Berkley coffee shop that serves both humans and pets, is expanding to Hazel Park.