Estellas Vegan Bakery brings a sweet surprise to Rosedale Park area

Estellas is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6, Chantele Jones is selling her confectionary concoctions free of animal products - a cause close to her heart.

Popular restaurant owner won't allow food delivery services as FDA looks to improve safety

"I stopped using all those delivering companies, I don’t do business with (any) of them," said Luigi Cutrato, the proprietor. "Sometimes the food (was) sitting for 30 to 45 minutes."

Local business that makes educational blankets needs votes for Making it with Lowe's challenge

"My sister is a disabled veteran and she was always really good with sewing," she said. "That’s what inspired us to start our business and I am a retired teacher, I taught for nearly a decade. So I wanted to create something that was educational and has purpose behind it."

Detroit's 'Neighborhood' Rivertown Market open for business

The new location, which opened its doors to its first customers at 7 a.m. Wednesday, will sell a mix of delivered food and locally-grown options from nearby vendors.

McNichols business thoroughfare transformed by multi-million Detroit investment

"We have much to be thankful for, " said U-D Mercy President Dr. Antoine Garibaldi "Broad new sidewalks and pavements, bus stop bump-outs, parking, and bicycle lanes, innovative double street lights, bright and shiny new storefronts are ready to welcome new businesses."

90 percent of state restaurants, hotels are understaffed as industry struggles to survive

"Understaffed is an understatement you’ll catch me cooking, doing line-work, anything to keep doors open," said Jared Kopiczko, general manager, Red Olive in Ferndale.

Birmingham Pub makes Sweet treat for customers and movie watchers

Pub Chef Teresa shows us how to make a Lemon tart. Bring your ticket stub of "Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain" from the Birmingham 8 Theater to have a free dessert at the Pub. 555 South Old Woodward Ave. Birmingham.

Oakland County holding small business events as companies emerge from COVID-19 pandemic

A total of seven events held around the county titled Local Business Connect will hold community events with featured speakers and members of Oakland's economic development team.

Women-owned restoration service trailblazes while helping homeowners who need it

"It's a tough industry, it's a man's industry, but I think women are evolving and showing the world that they are just more than what they were in the past," McIntosh said. "And I think it's important we show that."

Detroit single mom founds mobile boutique pop-up in bus during pandemic

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Darnetta Anderson was already making a major life change. Then she took her life on the road - literally.

Restaurant owners cant fill jobs, blames unemployment

Restaurant owners say they risk being closed if they can not find staff to work as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Downtown businesses optimistic as Comerica Park returns to full capacity Tuesday

"It's beautiful to see Detroit is coming back to life again, coming back from last year," said Kyra Spries. "I know it will be booming now that the Tigers are opening back up. You know everyone's coming back out again so it's awesome."

Small businesses show interest in Whitmer's Mi Bigger Paychecks Proposal

Whitmer introduced something she calls Mi Bigger Paychecks, a proposal that would utilize $300 million to increase wages by offering grants to cover the difference between a company's hour wage and $15 an hour.

Former WNBA star, Flint native Deanna Nolan's Utica wine bar promises Vino & Vibes

Deanna Nolan, one of the owners of Vino & Vibes - a wine bar in downtown Utica, played in the WNBA, and one of her many talents, her DJ skills which she uses to enhance the mood.

18-year-old entrepreneur opens her own beauty bar business in pandemic pivot

Right now four technicians rent out suites inside Hairston's beauty bar and she has four additional rooms available. While she's a busy business owner, Hairston is still working two jobs and taking online classes. Meanwhile, she hopes to set a good example for other young entrepreneurs.

Bobcat Bonnies to close every restaurant for one week to give staff paid vacation

Restaurant staff have dealt with closings, reopenings, limited capacity, more takeout, and so much more over the past 15 months. To reward employees, the owner of Bobcat Bonnies is closing all of his locations for one week at the end of June.