Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and council members announce a plan to cut red tape for small businesses, including streamlining licensing and permits, and introducing a concierge service for entrepreneurs.

The Memory Lane Drive-In Theater in Monroe, set to close, will reopen on Memorial Day weekend thanks to local efforts, offering a mix of movies and a new outside food fee to ensure sustainability.

Stellantis is investing $388 million in a Metro Detroit parts distribution megahub, expected to operate in 2027, improving logistics with advanced robots and providing jobs for 488 employees. The hub is part of a supply chain efficiency strategy.

Dale Robertson, President & CEO of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, is set to retire at the end of 2026 after having significantly increased attendance and financial stability.

An 80-year-old Michigan woman won $100,000 in a lottery "second chance" drawing after scanning her non-winning ticket on the state lottery app. Initially skeptical, she confirmed the prize was real with a follow-up email.

Michigan experiences a 12-cent increase in gas prices to $3.18 per gallon ahead of Memorial Day, as reported by AAA, with 1.2 million Michigan residents expected to travel.

The upcoming Hotel Rose in Rockford will feature a new MudPenny location, offering dining from breakfast to dinner and a coffee bar, with an early fall grand opening anticipated.

Nexteer Automotive has laid off approximately 80 employees in Michigan citing the need to align operations with demand, offering support and packages to those affected.

The C.S. Mott Foundation granted an additional $1.5 million to the North Flint Food Market, for a total of $3.6 million in funding, which will aid in opening the co-op grocery store by year's end, creating 30 jobs.

Three Dearborn entrepreneurs won investments at the city's first Night of Innovation as part of the Bet on Dearborn Expo, with Tribal Remedy taking the top prize.

Detroit's casinos reported mixed revenues in April 2025, with MGM Grand Detroit leading. Table games and slots were primary earners, while retail sports betting revenue declined sharply.

Michigan residents see a drop in gas prices ahead of Memorial Day, with a current average of $3.06 per gallon.

A Michigan woman won $1 million from a forgotten lottery ticket after an initial $100 online gaming win, planning to save her earnings. The Millionaire Raffle offers 100,000 tickets per draw with a $1 million prize.