MI Restaurants and Bars Can Reopen Indoor Dinning on Feb 1
Last week, Governor Whitmer announced an updated epidemic order that will allow indoor dinning at restaurants and bars [...]
Helping Small Businesses Prepare for Winter
As pandemic continues and our local small businesses struggle to stay open, designers are essential to helping businesses [...]
Detroit Means Business, Detroit Economic Growth Corporation Name Kai Bowman First-Ever Vice President, DMB
DETROIT— Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) today announced the hiring of Kai Bowman as Vice President, Detroit Mean [...]
MEDC encourages Michiganders to “Support Local” this holiday season, and beyond
LANSING, Mich. – Thanksgiving and the holiday season are fast approaching, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is urging [...]
Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative to provide $10 million in grants for COVID-19 recovery efforts
Michigan Strategic Fund authorizes relief program to expected support small businesses disproportionally impacted by COVID-19 crisis. Eligible small [...]
New City of Detroit Marijuana Ordinance Information
Overview On Tuesday, November 24, 2020, the Detroit City Council passed the Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana [...]
Expand Capacity Through Winterized Outdoor Facilities
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is providing federal CARES Act funds to help qualifying [...]
Governor Issues Updated Emergency Order with New Restrictions for a 3-week Pause
On November 15, the Governor issued a new Emergency Order that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social [...]
State Releases Q&A on Collection of Information for Contact Tracing
Under the October 29, 2020 Gatherings and Face Masks Epidemic Order, many organizations are required to collect information [...]
Open Detroit – The Winter Edition (Outdoor Seating)
In June of 2020, the City of Detroit announced an expanded and expedited outdoor dining program called Open [...]
Huntington’s Lift Local Business℠ Program
Everyone deserves a shot at financial success. Check out Huntington’s business support: No unnecessary extras – just a [...]
Small Business PPE Kit Distribution Oct. 26-29
In an effort to support with safe operations during this time Detroit Means Business will provide small businesses [...]
Free Digital Training and Coaching For Your Business
Join our Detroit Digital Coach, Katrina Turnbow, for free training and coaching for your business. Katrina is a [...]
Sign Up For Neighborhood Improvement Updates
The City of Detroit wants to keep you up to date on the opportunities Mayor Mike Duggan’s Neighborhood [...]
Detroit Issues COVID-19 Public Health Order
Mayor Mike Duggan and Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair issued a new COVID-19 public health order that [...]
Free Business Listings via Plain Sight
Looking to promote your business and build community? Now through the end of the year, Plain Sight is [...]
Michigan Hospitality Industry Employee Relief Fund
Michigan’s Restaurant Association Is Releasing Pandemic Relief Funds up to $500 for Workers in Need. Applications for the [...]
Introducing: The UofM Impact Studio for Local Business
The U-M Impact Studio for Local Business is a site that contains helpful tools, guides, and excel models [...]
Resources for Entrepreneurs Needing to Exit Their Business
For some businesses, we know that coronavirus will force entrepreneurs to permanently close their doors. If you are [...]
Stay Safe Order Amended (Executive Order 2020-160)
On July 29, Governor issued Executive Order 2020-160, an amended Stay Safe Order, which requires indoor gatherings be [...]
Introducing ‘In Good Company’ – Inspirational Stories of Detroit Entrepreneurs
Are you a Detroit Entrepreneur seeking inspiration to continue your entrepreneurial journey? You are Not Alone! Developed by [...]
Now Available: $100 Million in Small Business Grants
Applications for new grant program now open! Businesses are now able to apply for grant support to aid in [...]
SBAM Releases Guidance and Resources for New Executive Order
On July 10, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an executive order expanding the scope of and increasing enforcement around [...]
Closing Indoor Service at Detroit Bars – Executive Order
In an effort to control the increase of COVID-19 cases Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered that all licensed [...]
City of Detroit Offering Rapid Testing for Detroit Businesses
The City of Detroit is offering Detroit businesses free COVID-19 rapid tests at the Detroit Health Department (DHD) [...]
Playbooks now available in Arabic, Bengali, and Spanish
Recognizing the diversity of Detroit’s business community, Detroit Means Business has created infographic versions of our playbooks in [...]
Mayor Duggan Walks Detroiters Through Process of Lowering Their Auto Insurance
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan gave an informational presentation to walk Detroit motorists through their auto insurance bills to [...]
Barbershops, Salons, & Similar Businesses Reopening Guidance
Barbershops, hair and nail salons, body art shops, massage parlors, and tanning lounges may reopen after June 15th. [...]
Statement on Racial Discrimination and Social Justice
The spirit of Detroit is to promote and fight for the rights of its citizens. This spirit resides [...]
City Relaxing Outdoor Seating Restrictions
Notice: This information has been amended, up to date regulations and information can be found here: https://www.detroitmeansbusiness.org/2020/10/open-detroit-the-winter-edition-outdoor-seating/ The [...]