Detroit woman's 'Tough Skin, Soft Heart' card line earns American Greetings deal

"Girl, You Have Greatness in Your Bones." "When You Lead, People Flourish." Those are more than sayings they're more like inspirational mantras put on cards by Shannon Cohen, a Detroit native.

Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses

The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.

Former Michigan House Speaker steps down from development group days after being hired

Lee Chatfield, who served in the Michigan legislature for six years before taking a position with a Kalamazoo-based economic development corporation, stepped down over his criticisms of LGBT protections.

IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'

By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.

Michigan restaurants propose tying capacity limits to COVID-19 test positivity

A restaurant association suggested tailoring indoor operations to the number of people testing positive each week. Per the MRLA's proposal, there would be no limitations if the test rate fell below 3%. If the rate climbed, the capacity limit would shrink.

How to pay for an engagement ring

Don’t let buying that engagement ring bankrupt you.

Couple's dream of opening East African restaurant coming true in New Center Detroit

Final preparations are underway with - the placement of tables, the stirring of spinach inside Baobab Fare - the new East African restaurant in Detroit's New Center area.

Owner of Le Crepe in Royal Oak looks for help from the community

Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.

Chesterfield Twp's Arctic Circle to be 1st majority Black-owned brewery in state

Currently, Arctic Circle beers are made in Deven's kitchen - he is the head brewmaster. His partner, Eric Lehman, is the business guy. They started construction pre-pandemic and are not letting it slow the duo down.

Whitmer says delays of aid could slow COVID-10 vaccine rollout

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the legislature's delay in allocating billions of already-approved funds could stall the state's coronavirus vaccine rollout. Both the governor and legislature have yet to agree on a coronavirus relief plan.