Detroit's popular UFO Factory closing
The UFO Factory, a popular bar in Detroit's Corktown, is closing after 10 years.
Southfield's Capri Pizza closing after this week
After more than six decades of serving up pizzas, Southfield's Capri Pizza is closing.
Lucky Detroit Coffee plans new Royal Oak cafe, Starbucks takeover in Grosse Pointe
After years of wanting to open up a shop along the Woodward Corridor, Lucky Detroit Coffee & Espresso is making it happen in Royal Oak. The Detroit cafe is also moving into a soon to be former Starbucks in Grosse Pointe.
Verizon gives back with the Small Business Digital Ready program
Bre Teamer chats with Brianna Fritz, Senior Manager of State and Local Government Affairs at Verizon, about the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program. This program offers 50 small business owners the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant to help grow and scale their businesses.
Probe into Hazel Park dispensary's pre-rolls reveals bevy of other problems
Regulators looking into packaging that Flavor Galaxy's joints were in found dozens of other problems at the Hazel Park weed shop.
Evenstar’s Chalice announces closure of downtown Ypsilanti store
After seven years in downtown Ypsilanti, metaphysical store Evenstar’s Chalice is closing. However, business will continue online.
Michigan Lawmakers working to support startups, innovation in state
Michigan House members came together on Friday to introduce bipartisan bills to create the Michigan Innovation Fund.
Small businesses compete for $100K prize in TechTown Detroit's Hatch competition
Although their business didn’t win last year’s $100,000 cash prize. The competition transformed Jay and Sarah’s lives - and they still managed to get their brick and motor location.
Michigan retirement plan would help 1.5 million workers access savings program, lawmaker says
About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.
Berkley's Bombshell Treat Bar opens this week
The wait is almost over - Berkley's newest ice cream spot, Bombshell Treat Bar, opens this week.
Meijer Neighborhood Markets local vendor program promotes Michigan small businesses
Reliford says no matter the category - from bakery to frozen to liquor, local products are in high visibility areas and showcased.
Toxin-free candle business Blossom Bright booming around Michigan
From self-taught business 101 to selling off shelves at Meijer markets, it's been quite the journey for Raven Livingston and Jonnaé Bryant.
Detroit Fleat owners plan new cafe, bar in Oak Park's Berkley Coffee spot
Months after Berkley Coffee and Oak Park Dry closed, a new coffee shop and event space is moving in. Cafe and bar Mother Handsome, a sister location to Ferndale's Detroit Fleat, is currently prepping the space for a summer opening.
NFL Draft 2024: Detroit vendors excited for temporary spots on Woodward
The NFL Draft is less than two months away. As Detroit prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of fans to the downtown area beginning April 25, so are the vendors.
Detroit Means Business offers support hub locations to assist entrepreneurs
On Monday Detroit Means Business and Duggan announced plans for 25 small business support hubs. There will be at least one hub in every Detroit City Council district.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum demolition moving forward after site plans approved
Redevelopment plans that include demolishing Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum will move forward after a vote from the Farmington Hills City Council on Monday night.
Maple Theater in Bloomfield Township permanently closes
The owners said its lease had expired and they made the decision to cease operations after “months of difficult deliberations." Among reasons for the theater's closure was the pandemic, which had a big impact on independent institutions like itself.
Coffee shop opening in Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House space
Two years after Ypsilanti's Cultivate Coffee & Tap House's sudden closure, Ann Arbor's Vertex Coffee Roasters is planning to open a new location in the space.
Sherlie’s Delights plans to close Clawson bakery, continue fulfilling online orders
Sherlie’s Delights plans to close its Clawson storefront this spring.
Mentoring hub for women to blaze their trail in business comes to Waterford
By this time next month Branner plans to makeover this office space into a hub for women trying to build their own legacy.