Small Business
7 Forward-Thinking Sales Strategies to Embrace in 2026
March 6, 2026CO— Emily Heaslip As business leaders start to look forward to the new year, it’s worth taking stock of how…
Apply for March 2026 Small Business Grants
March 3, 2026Applying for grants allows small businesses to unlock funding that can fuel growth, innovation, and sustainable business practices. These resources…
Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for Small Business Support Hubs
March 3, 2026Michigan Economic Development Corporation Feb. 24, 2026 LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF)…
Money Matters: The New Generation of Entrepreneurs Is Rising — and Detroit Is In The Mix
February 24, 2026Michigan Chronicle Mark S. Lee, Contributor Feb. 21, 2026 Entrepreneurship is getting younger — and that shift is reshaping both…
Rising Optimism Among Small and Middle Market Business Leaders Suggests Growth For Michigan
February 20, 2026Model D Feb. 20, 2026 Business optimism is returning for small and midsize business leaders at the start of 2026,…
5 Consumer Goods Brands Share How They Convert Online Views to Sales
February 17, 2026CO— Anna Baluch Jan. 28, 2026 Getting noticed online is only half the battle. For consumer brands, converting those views…
Small Business Outlook: Cautious Optimism Continues
February 9, 2026Summary: Percentages of small employers hiring and planning to hire continued trending downward and giving existing employees raises continued trending upward.…
TechTown Offers Info Sessions Ahead of Hatch Detroit’s $100k Grant Contest
February 9, 2026Michigan Chronicle Feb. 2, 2026 Jeremy Allen TechTown Detroit is offering upcoming information sessions designed to help entrepreneurs prepare competitive…
Detroit Launches Round 2 of Detroit Startup Fund to Fuel Job Creation and Startup Growth
February 6, 2026Round 2 of the Detroit Startup Fund is underway, providing vital grants to boost tech innovation in Detroit's thriving startup…
Local Change-Makers Deliver Impactful Power Perspectives at the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference
January 30, 2026Throughout the 2026 Detroit Policy Conference, four local change-makers took the stage to deliver TEDx Talk-style impact stories that highlighted…
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