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.

Detroit looks to contract more city-based companies, will host Minority Business Summit

Jackson, the chief procurement officer, says the city has about $5 billion in contracts, as well as $800 million in American Rescue Plan funds. He says they're trying to make it easier for smaller businesses to bid on contracts - to have access to loans and financing and to get paid faster.

National All Things Detroit Day Back At Eastern Market

On this National All Things Detroit Day, thousands came out to celebrate and shop at the Eastern Market.

Pizza, helping to revitalize Detroit

Developers Akunna Olumba and Marcus Jones are hoping to bring about change and bring livelihood, to the Livernois Six-Mile road area in Detroit, with their new business, Detroit Pizza Bar.

Financial impact of 2024 NFL Draft should bring economic windfall

Dates for the draft have not been set, but the plan is to have it staged in Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza with other events Downtown.