It is no secret there is a development boom happening in Detroit. Millions of dollars are being poured into projects and even more are in the pipeline. As the renaissance continues and construction companies reap the financial benefits a question remains. How will this wealth be spread to benefit all businesses, including those owned by […]
Small shops are the mainstay of our neighborhoods. Open the door and look inside and you will discover dreamers and doers who embody the spirit and energy of Detroit’s entrepreneurial class. Last October, during minority business month, we invited our readers to meet them inside our Small Shops series sponsored by Comcast Business. We were proud to shine an oft-needed […]
Women-owned businesses are driving small business growth in the U.S., but they are often going at it alone and with fewer resources than their counterparts, according to small business experts at Walsh College. That’s why the college joins forces with the Michigan Women’s Foundation, Inforum Michigan and sponsor Fifth Third Bank to host its annual […]
Adriana Enriquez never expected to become a butcher like her dad, Salvador, but his passion for the business had an impact on her. Together they run the thriving family-owned Carniceria Guadalajara butcher shop in the Springwells neighborhood of Southwest Detroit. “My dad is an expert in every type of meat. That’s one of the things […]
When you say “I’m going to get my nails done,” and you’re headed to the The TEN Nail Bar in Capitol Park, that’s an understatement. The TEN combines the traditional elements of getting a manicure and pedicure with a modernistic twist such as enjoying a glass of champagne in a comfortable atmosphere made to relax […]