Small Business Built America — and Still Does

As America approaches its 250th birthday, local entrepreneurs remind us what independence looks like in real life. America’s 250th birthday is more than a national milestone. It is a moment to look at the people who keep this country moving every day. Some of them own restaurants in Southeast Michigan. Some run repair shops in […]
Turning Green into Growth: How Trade Helps Small Businesses Stay Visible This Spring

Leverage what you already have—idle inventory, open capacity, and local relationships—to fund your marketing and upgrades without stretching your cash. Metro Detroit small businesses are stepping into spring with a mix of optimism and pressure: costs keep rising, yet you still need to stay visible. Inflation may be easing on paper, but on Main Street, […]