SMALL BUSINESS

Two Ann Arbor restaurants, Miss Kim and Spencer, are semifinalists for awards from the James Beard Foundation.

More than 30 eateries are participating this year, according to host Main Street Ann Arbor.

On Wednesday, owner om Brady posted a statement on social media saying that the Ann Arbor location was closed.

Whether you’re participating in a White Elephant exchange or putting presents under a tree, it can be tricky finding the right gift.

It can be hard finding the right gift, and even more difficult to find one that is special. Here are 4 unique to Ann Arbor.

“WCC is excited to join SBAM and to be a resource for its members looking to develop their talent base through training and recruitment and to offer educational programming for entrepreneurs,” said WCC vice president Brandon Tucker in a release.

The brand is all about simplicity, elegance, and longevity.

Check out these Ann Arbor area holiday markets featuring local makers, artists and creators.

Detroit’s historic Avenue of Fashion is located on Livernois Avenue between 6 and 8 Mile Road. Before malls, it was a place people would go for luxury shopping and local organizations want to bring that back.

It all comes at you so quickly: One minute, you’re making grocery lists and setting the menu for Thanksgiving, and then, in the blink of an eye, the holiday has arrived, only to be followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday -- and then your tree goes up and Christmas morning is here.

Thanksgiving is almost here so don’t let the holiday gobble up your fun by stressing over what dish to bring to your festivities. Instead, grab a bottle of wine. Caitlyn Caroline Wiley and Kayla Franklin from House of Pure Vin appeared on “Live In The D” to discuss what wines pair best with Thanksgiving foods.

The Main Street candy store is donating 10 percent of its sales made during Small Business Saturday to the Humane Society of Huron Valley

With consumption at a 20-year high, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate National Coffee Day, on Saturday, Sept. 29., than to get some java from a local cafe.

The Dexter Cider Mill will be open for business for the 2022 season on Friday.

Here are four ways to celebrate the unofficial bookworm holiday in Tree Town.

A new company is bringing Michigan apples to states around the U.S.

Nicola's Books was taken over by Michigan-based book company Schuler Books in 2014 but retained the name given to it by its previous owner, Nicola Rooney.

Coffee chain Bitty & Beau's employs individuals with disabilities.

PizzaForno has four locations in Michigan.

Traffic Jam & Snug, which has been on the corner of Second Avenue and West Canfield in Detroit’s Midtown since 1965, was destroyed by a fire on Friday morning.

The event will feature cultural performances, food and booths from Asian American-owned businesses.

To help you celebrate whoever you call mom, we’ve put together a list of gifts to show mom that you care.

Street closures will resume in the downtown area on Thursday.

Bløm Meadworks is throwing a daylong celebration on Saturday.

A cross between bowling and football, fowling involves knocking down bowling pins with footballs.

The new menu consists of Slurping Turtle’s much-loved ramen, sushi, duck fat fried chicken, bao, stir fry, desserts and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks.

London Beauty has moved into the 306 S. Main St. spot formerly used by Lily Grace in January.

For small business owners in Detroit, Eastern Market was the place to be this weekend.

Detroit’s QLINE will remain free to ride through the summer months and riders can now take advantage of a rewards program for local businesses.

Founded by Sylvia Nolasco-Rivers, Pilar’s Foundation has been quietly giving back to the Washtenaw County and global community for years.

Between 2-6 p.m., job seekers can stop by Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites, at 2455 Carpenter Rd., to apply in person.

A longtime Detroit food company is bringing two new establishments to the Eastern Market area this year.

Ann Arbor SPARK is launching a free online event series designed for small business owners.

From cookies and clothing to cool stickers and records, Ann Arbor’s many small businesses offer a plethora of choices for even the pickiest of giftees.

A new boutique conveniently located in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood is putting its foot down on the fast fashion trend.

Here’s a sneak peek at the deals being offered during Friday's Midnight Madness, Moonlight Madness and Festive Friday events.

See which businesses are participating in Ann Arbor's new social district.

The difficulties of both 2020 and 2021 showed just how much the Ann Arbor area relies on nonprofit organizations and charities to take care of our most vulnerable populations. Here are four nonprofits to support this Giving Tuesday.

Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday, you’re bound to run into a few scams while you shop online.

Whether you’re ordering some special holiday gifts or getting a head start on planning your Mackinac Island adventure for 2022, several island hotels and business - and both ferry services - are offering Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals. To see the most up-to-date list of savings, check the Deals & Packages tab on the the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau’s website. RELATED: Mackinac Island ferries to offer Cyber Monday deals for big 2022 ticket savingsA gorgeous, blue-sky day at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel. Details from Ryba’s: “Make the holidays a little bit sweeter this year with our famous Mackinac Island fudge! After all, there is fudge, then there’s Ryba’s fudge.” Free shipping on all orders over $50.

Holidays mean gifts and gatherings, and as your celebrations come together you can support local shops on Small Business Saturday.

The owners of Collected Works in the Kerrytown neighborhood will close their shop after the upcoming holiday season.

It’s no secret when it comes to the holiday season, shopping early could be key to finding what you want. If you want to shop local, and find unique items made right here in the D, Eastern Market may be where you should be this weekend because “All Things Detroit” returns this Sunday.

It was an all hands on deck effort this past weekend to repair a Black Lives Matter mural that was defaced in September in Ypsilanti.

Synecdoche Design Studio has big plans for a converted food truck.

Slurping Turtle will be closing its doors for six to eight weeks for renovations.

There is a local Detroit company looking to take things to the next level and it is all thanks to a scholarship from the Stahl Family Small Business Fund Scholarship Program.

Students and companies can still apply to participate in the new Michigan STEM Forward program.

New Standard Ann Arbor is offering giveaways and discounts on opening weekend Sept. 3-6.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 will be held October 1 through 8 online and in various in-person locations throughout the city.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 will be held October 1 through 8 online and in various in-person locations throughout the city.

A stretch of stores along the base of Munjoy Hill had open signs out and were ready for business as part of small business Saturday, November 28, 2015. This could be foreboding news for small business owners who are counting on holiday sales to recoup sagging revenues. While shoppers may be curbing spending in 2020, the CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey revealed that 30% of shoppers plan to patronize a small business on Small Business Saturday. Strategies in the Covid economyConsidering the many challenges small business owners face, experts give tips on how they can drive sales during this key shopping day. Gary Huether Jr., president and CEO, Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar hopes Small Business Saturday sales will boost revenues.

FILE PHOTO: Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discusses details for economic relief during the daily coronavirus response briefing as Small Business (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza listens at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File PhotoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday that senior Republicans and Democrats in Congress are close to reaching agreement on a new coronavirus response bill. I think were very close to a deal today and Im hopeful we can get that done, Mnuchin said in an interview with CNN.

President Obama, along with daughters Sasha and Malia, visit local stores Upshur Street Books and Pleasant Pops in Washington, D.C. on a holiday shopping trip the Saturday after Thanksgiving