A confidential Oakland County settlement ends a bitter 2025 legal fight between Novara and McDonald Baas & Livingston, including a payment plan and mutual releases.

Stellantis has hired GM purchasing executive Marcelo Conti to run North America procurement while Marlo Vitous shifts to lead global indirect‑materials purchasing.

The Michigan Department of State suspended On the Move Driving School LLC due to regulatory violations, affecting its classroom and driving instruction.

WCAA says about $750 million in projects at DTW and Willow Run will be bid over the next two years; a Feb. 23 outreach in Novi will explain how to compete.

Detroit updates its fiscal revenue estimates, showing positive trends in wagering tax income, job growth, and wage increases, with a commitment to fiscal discipline and neighborhood improvements.

Michigan is funding a $22.6 million grant program to help local automotive suppliers adapt and stay competitive by retooling for hybrid vehicle production.

Detroit's casinos reported a slight increase in January revenue year-over-year, with MGM leading in market share. Retail sports betting, however, saw a significant decline.

Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit is closing after 62 years due to the owner's health and financial issues, despite strong community support and a GoFundMe campaign to save it.

Usher and Big Sean are opening a Boys & Girls Club entertainment incubator at Michigan Central Station to foster youth innovation and entrepreneurship, featuring high-tech studios and resources.

The Hatch Detroit contest by TechTown offers a $100k prize for entrepreneurs to open storefronts in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park, with applications due by February 27, 2026.

Entrepreneur Jordan Dice buys Bay City Boat Lines, including the Princess Wenonah and Islander vessels, with plans to integrate them into his existing entertainment business.

Amazon is closing all of its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores to focus on profitable ventures, converting some into Whole Foods amid expansion plans, while emphasizing its strength in grocery delivery services.

GM hourly workers will receive profit-sharing checks averaging $10,500, a decrease from last year's record amount, due to the company's lower net income and a Q4 loss.