Minimum wage workers and tipped employees face an immediate pay boost in February after a court ruling on Wednesday. Businesses say the effects could be dire; unclear is whether the Legislature will step in.
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Climate and public health entrepreneurs find community in Detroit’s Black tech ecosystem
Black tech entrepreneurs in and around the city are finding support through Black Tech Saturdays, a meetup of like-minded tech entrepreneurs and tech-curious individuals held in Newlab at Michigan Central.
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From snail mail to DoorDash, J.W. Westcott Co. celebrates a history going back to the 1870s
The company operates on a 24/7 schedule during the shipping season, doing everything from mail and parcels to DoorDash deliveries of prescriptions to helping customers transfer crew on and off the ship.
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Op-Ed: How access to early-stage capital is transforming Detroit’s small business community
Paving the way for strong local businesses that can hire and retain local talent can help build commercial corridors and neighborhoods.
Posted inBusiness, Environment
Lawsuit alleges regulators manipulated air quality data for Detroit concrete producer
State records showed particulate matter levels in the area near Zug Island were already on the cusp of violating federal health limits when Levy submitted the application in 2023.
Posted inArts & Culture, Business
Detroit African bead museum gets demolition reprieve – for now
City officials have paused the demolition of Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum after community members rallied against the plan.
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Red flags about ex-Detroit Conservancy CFO show up in court records
Court records show Smith was losing hundreds of thousands of dollars in private investments with a business partner who would later be indicted by the U.S. Attorney in Detroit
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Before, after photos show transformation of Michigan Central Station in Detroit
The iconic Michigan Central Station will reopen on Thursday after a $950 million restoration by Ford Motor Co.
Posted inBusiness, Civic and Community Information
Detroit couple bets on the magic of mushrooms
Wendy and Dominique Da’Cruz are building a Black woman-owned food brand with an emphasis on plant-based eating and community values.
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Mass transit wins big in new plan to retool Michigan corporate subsidies
The Michigan Legislature seems ready to redirect much of its billion dollar incentive spending toward building more mass transit and other community projects. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appears open to the idea.