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.

Michigan Republicans demand Whitmer lift capacity limits after mask requirement change

Michigan Republicans said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hasn't gone far enough and is demanding she remove restrictions on businesses in place to protect against COVID-19.

Detroit pizzeria owner fed up with $150 parking tickets, paints handicap zone blue

Tony Sacco of Mootz Pizzeria and Bar was tired of seeing customers mistakenly parking in the handicap zone and getting tickets. So he bought a bucket of blue paint and got to work.

Ferndale's Walking Lightly opens for customers to refill body wash bottles

Tessa Benzinger has lived a more sustainable lifestyle for a while but always struggled with bath products. Now she's filling the need with her new store, Walking Lightly.

New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment

"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."  

Shango Hazel Park recreational marijuana store opens 'crown jewel' of locations

"The public's perception, no doubt, is changing," he said. "And I think in the future, stores like ours will continue to do well even though the competition is increasing."

Detroit man's idea to merge student-athletes, brands is in BET pitch competition for $1M

The Detroit native and graduate of Cass Tech High School and Michigan State University launched Athlytic an app with a partner to connect student-athlete influencers to brands for endorsement opportunities, free for athletes and a fee for brands.