High prices leave a bitter taste for Detroit coffee shop owners, drinkers
Caffeine is a part of our daily routine. From that morning cup of Earl Grey to an evening espresso, days...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn reprints absentee ballots
The City of Dearborn says new absentee ballots will be mailed to residents after a printing error was discovered. City...
The Metro Events Guide: Interactive sculptures, intimate concerts and more ways to engage with art
This week, we've got tons of ways to engage with art in metro Detroit, from interactive sculptures to intimate concerts....
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...