https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-small-businesses Michigan small businesses en-US Copyright Fri, 16 May 2025 14:46:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-16/northern-michigan-businesses-ask-for-tariff-clarity-amid-economic-fears A new survey says northern Michigan companies are concerned about uncertainty of new federal tariff policies. The findings touch on hiring, sales and overall impact. Fri, 16 May 2025 14:46:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-05-16/northern-michigan-businesses-ask-for-tariff-clarity-amid-economic-fears Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/midland-bakery-offers-a-confection-connection-for-veterans Sergeant Scoops and Bake Shop in the Midland Mall is offering free cookie making classes as a way for veterans to get together and combat any mental health issues they may be facing. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:17:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-14/midland-bakery-offers-a-confection-connection-for-veterans Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/northwest-michigan-art-gallery-reaches-community-giving-milestone Over the past 40 years, Ward and Eis Gallery in downtown Petoskey has raised $598,875 in charitable donations. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:22:23 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-02-27/northwest-michigan-art-gallery-reaches-community-giving-milestone Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-17/historically-disadvantaged-entrepreneurs-can-get-a-boost-from-a-new-state-program The Michigan Economic Opportunity fund will provide "microloans" to women, veterans, and people of color to start and grow small businesses. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:31:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-17/historically-disadvantaged-entrepreneurs-can-get-a-boost-from-a-new-state-program Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-16/new-program-aims-to-accelerate-black-owned-saginaw-businesses The pilot program Lift ME is trying to boost Black owned businesses in Saginaw. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 13:48:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-16/new-program-aims-to-accelerate-black-owned-saginaw-businesses Ella Pierzecki https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-25/state-representative-wants-to-allow-small-businesses-selling-food-from-home-kitchens-to-sell-online A Michigan law currently allows small businesses to sell food from home kitchens without getting a state license, but a Jackson County representative wants to expand that law to allow online sales. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:31:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-01-25/state-representative-wants-to-allow-small-businesses-selling-food-from-home-kitchens-to-sell-online Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-04/new-normal-small-businesses-stay-afloat-on-stimulus-grants As the COVID-19 pandemic upended the business climate, some owners became reliant on federal grants to stay afloat. Now, they're adjusting to a new, more frugal era. Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:45:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-08-04/new-normal-small-businesses-stay-afloat-on-stimulus-grants Riley Connell