Small Businesses https://www.wcmu.org/tags/small-businesses Small Businesses en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:23:13 GMT Michigan's minimum wage increases https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases The minimum wage in Michigan will increase from $12.48 to $13.73 starting Jan. 1. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:23:13 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-05/michigans-minimum-wage-increases Cristin Coppess Results are in from Michigan's first Indigenous pitch competition https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/results-are-in-from-michigans-first-indigenous-pitch-competition The top prize went to Nokomis Everstory, a startup that preserves Native storytelling traditions with modern technology. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:57:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-10/results-are-in-from-michigans-first-indigenous-pitch-competition Claire Keenan-Kurgan Small businesses feel more uneasy ahead of the holidays after a year of slow sales and high costs https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-24/small-businesses-main-street-survey-rural A national survey found the smallest business owners are feeling less confident as they close out the year. Inflation, tariffs and shifts in consumer spending are some of the reasons why. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:59:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-24/small-businesses-main-street-survey-rural Rachel Cramer Northeast Michigan bakery opens after revitalizing contaminated property https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/northeast-michigan-bakery-opens-after-revitalizing-contaminated-property A year ago, Hillman housed an abandoned gas station that sat on contaminated land due to massive amounts of petroleum. This past week, business owner Jamie MacAurther opened her new bakery after two years of revitalizing the land. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:07:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-08/northeast-michigan-bakery-opens-after-revitalizing-contaminated-property Blace Carpenter Northern Michigan businesses ask for tariff clarity amid economic fears 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 Five finalists named in Pitch Black Muskegon competiton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-29/five-finalists-named-in-pitch-black-muskegon-competiton The Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is sponsoring a pitch competition for existing Black-owned businesses in Muskegon. With more than $26,000 in prize packages, contestants will compete for resources like web development, marketing, branding, social media, accounting and legal services. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 22:48:28 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-29/five-finalists-named-in-pitch-black-muskegon-competiton Kylie Ambu