Small business red tape in Detroit would get slashed with new Duggan proposal

"This had to happen for existing businesses. It's been like pulling our hair out (with) the process every year, to new businesses coming in, so this is great," said Grace Keros, American Coney Island.

Motor City Match awards $450K to new Detroit businesses
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Earlier Wednesday, Motor City Match?s Round 28 cash grant recipients were celebrated at an awards ceremony. Thousands of dollars in grant money were awarded, helping these entrepreneurs keep their dreams alive.

MSU students invent athletic shoelaces that won't come untied

“Athletic shoelaces that never come untied - we make them for different sports with different benefits," he said.

Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know

The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.

Seva Detroit closing after more than a decade

Seva Detroit is closing Friday, citing financial struggles since the Covid pandemic.

Restaurants nervous as Michigan lawmakers debate paid sick time ahead of Friday deadline

While deals have been struck on the minimum wage and tipped wage rate, there is no final agreement for earned sick time. Unless one is achieved, the original wage law will kick in.

Michigan tipped wages: Senate passes bill to change how much pay will increase

The Michigan Senate passed a bill that would change when tipped wages increase and by how much they will rise. The bipartisan legislation comes after restaurant owners and lawmakers expressed concerns about how businesses could be impacted.

Longtime owner of Fraser Bicycle is selling business

Paul Rogers opened his bike shop in Fraser after walking away from General Motors in 1987. The decision to leave factory work for business ownership would turn into 38 years of “doing life every day, not work.”

Detroit woman's healthcare training program reaches 1-year milestone

Anderson's brainchild is a boot camp for nursing assistants, offering training and getting them ready to enter the workforce.

Yellow Door Art Market in Berkley closing after 14 years in business

The owners said the high cost of rent would make it too expensive on the vendors that offer their wares at the Yellow Door.

Livonia business narrowly escapes $82K scam - how is a mystery

A Livonia business was caught in a scam that could have cost him his business. How he escaped is a bit of a mystery

Syndicate Ferndale owner announces new restaurant at former Scout, M-Brew spot

A week after Scout Vester closed in Ferndale, a new bar and eatery is already preparing to take over the spot. The owner of Syndicate Ferndale is opening a new restaurant in the space.

Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum moving to West Bloomfield

In addition to a new location, the space is much larger. The current museum is about 5,300 square feet, while the new space is about 14,000 square feet.