Bombshell Treat Bar eyes fall opening for Berkley store

Bombshell Treat Bar, known for its creative ice cream bars, said it is aiming to open its storefront in Berkley by the fall.

Oak Park's Star Bakery closing after more than 100 years

Oak Park's Star Bakery plans to close July 2. The owners of the bakery, which was founded in 1915, made the decision to close because of a combination of labor and ingredient costs, along with lingering impacts from the Covid pandemic.

New coffee shop, Coffee & Bark, bringing treats for humans and dogs to Berkley

Berkley's Coffee & Bark's menu will include coffee, lattes, pastries, and more, as well as a dog-friendly menu featuring pet pastries, birthday cakes, and cupcakes.

Restaurants opt out of using QR-code menus post-pandemic

Three years ago, shared menus were replaced with pointing your phone camera at a QR code. Now, many restaurants are going back to using physical menus.

Oakland County invests in 3D printing, wants to create largest network in the world

The future of manufacturing may lie in 3D printing and Oakland County is making a massive investment in the technology – with a desire to create the largest 3D printing network in the world.

Ypsilanti Running Company closing this summer

Ypsilanti Running Company is closing this summer, the fitness store on Michigan Avenue recently announced.

Detroit's Dutch Girl Donuts building up for sale 20 months after it closed

It was a sad day nearly two years ago when Dutch Girl Donuts closed "temporarily". It's never reopened and now the building is up for sale.

New nonprofit Oakland Thrive helps small businesses with an emphasis on diversity

"We have a specialized focus on minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses," Carlson said. "We are here to help all small businesses across the county but with a particular focus in those three categories."

Inside the Paint Bus - an art studio on wheels born in Detroit

Imagine getting your closest dozens of friends together and getting on board a retro-fitted school bus. No, this isn't a party bus - this is the Paint Bus and it's a dream come true for a Detroit mom.

Detroit's Baobob Fare chef wins Chopped on The Food Network

It's been more than four years since we first featured Mamba Hamissi when he and his wife, Nadia Hamisi, opened Detroit's award-winning East African restaurant, Baobab Fare. They're still chasing their dreams and, on Tuesday night, Hamissi was crowned the most recent champion of Chopped.

Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds

The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.

Chazzano Coffee's Berkley location now open

The new Chazzano Coffee Roasters shop in Berkley is now open. Before Berkley, Chazzano was in Ferndale for 13 years.

Dumpling deliveries during pandemic lead to Ypsilanti's newest restaurant, Basil Babe

Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."

Detroit Means Business receives $9M of federal aid to help small businesses

On Wednesday the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation and the City of Detroit announced that Detroit Means Business received millions of dollars which will soon be available to help small businesses prosper.

Livonia barbershop closes after nearly 60 years

It's been almost six decades since Roger and Rod's Barbershop in Livonia first opened up shop. But after 58 years, it's time to say goodbye.