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.

A Detroit man won $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at Jefferson Fuels Inc. He opted for a lump sum payout of $1.3 million for his winnings from the Legendary Wild Time game.

Michigan sees a drop in average gas prices, now at $2.86 per gallon, a 10-cent decrease from last week and 24 cents lower than last year, with regional price variations across the state.

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group is set to open Pine Hall, a new venue in Detroit's Hudson’s building, inspired by the historic Pine Room restaurant.

Michigan's iGaming and sports betting saw a 19.1% rise in gross receipts to $399.8 million in December, with iGaming at an all-time high but sports betting slightly down.

DMA, a minority business in Sterling Heights, excels in automotive parts manufacturing, boasting adaptability, zero injuries over two years, and industry certifications. They're expanding into defense supply with a CMMC Level 1 certification.

Gas prices in Michigan have risen 15 cents in a week to $2.96 per gallon due to increased demand. Drivers are paying less than during the peak in August 2025, but prices vary across the state.

The Detroit Auto Show boosts local economy as hotels, restaurants, and bars see increased business during the event, with significant long-term financial benefits for the city.

Michigan AG Dana Nessel warns of potential price gouging at the Detroit Auto Show and advises consumers to report exorbitant prices to the state's Consumer Protection Team.