Small business owners ask Trump for tariff relief
Business leaders say President Trump’s tariffs on various countries and products are creating a high level of uncertainty for companies.That...
The Metro: Michigan businesses brace for impact from tariff hikes
More tariffs on imported goods took effect last week. The federal government is making big money from tariff revenues, which...
The Metro: Detroit’s ‘bold plan to cut red tape’ for small businesses
Detroit City Council recently approved changes to city ordinances to make the licensing process easier and less cumbersome for small...
MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley talks insurance crisis; House passes K-12 budget
As the July 1 deadline approaches, Michigan House Republicans have unveiled and passed a budget for K-12 schools. In this...
Detroit Evening Report: Duggan pushes for small business regulation reform in Detroit
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an effort to reduce the regulatory process for opening small businesses in the city. Subscribe...
The Metro: Detroit workshop aims to help small businesses thrive amid economic uncertainty
Uncertainty. That’s the word that economists are using to describe the U.S. economy lately. It’s also the theme of an...
The Metro: The importance of shopping small and supporting local economies
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. You’ve probably heard the saying “small businesses are the backbone of...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces $79.3M in capital for small businesses
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover a nearly $80 million expansion of funding for small businesses and entrepreneurs in...
Local businesses get ready for Small Business Saturday with special events, offers
Sandwiched between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday aims to divert some of the attention away from Amazon...
Hexagon Records opens as the only devoted vinyl shop in Petoskey
There’s a new record store in downtown Petoskey. It’s called Hexagon Records and it’s one of the few places in...
The Metro: Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest reveals top 4 finalists for $100K grand prize
For over a decade, the Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest by TechTown has positioned itself as a small business incubator in...
Detroit Today: Should Detroit require businesses to accept cash payments?
This week, Detroit City Council passed a new law requiring retail and food service businesses to accept cash payments for...