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Economy

Survey: Michigan small businesses optimistic post pandemic

Steve Carmody

A new survey of Michigan small business owners finds many are planning for a more positive future coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic.The survey by the…

Politics & Government

Whitmer asks small businesses to be patient with COVID-19 orders

Rick Pluta | MPRN

Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked business owners Thursday to be patient with executive orders and other actions taken to prevent the spread of…

Economy

One in seven small businesses believe they won't make it

Lester Graham

A survey by the Small Business Association of Michigan suggests one in seven of their members will go out of business because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The…

Economy

What will Michigan's Main Streets look like after COVID-19 is over?

Lester Graham

Small businesses forced to shut their doors are trying to figure out how to last through what could be months of being closed. Businesses still operating…

Health

As COVID-19 outbreak shuts down businesses, owners worry about how long they can survive

Stateside Staff

Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday issued an executive order that shut down bars, theaters, and other "places of public accomodation." It restricted…

Politics & Government

Calley takes job at Small Business Association of Michigan

Former Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley is joining the Small Business Association of Michigan in a new position created for him.Calley will co-lead the…