Ann Arbor's first standalone Chick-fil-A opens, bringing 80 jobs and multiple dining options. On opening day, customers wearing cow print get a free entrée. The franchisee contributes to local hunger relief, highlighting community commitment.

Michigan's minimum wage is set to increase from $12.48 to $13.73 in 2026, with further rises planned, including $15.00 by 2027. Tipped and youth wages will also see increases.

Artisan Reserve brewery in Romulus is set to close on December 19 after seven years, as announced by owner Brian Bush due to uncontrollable circumstances.

In this edition, a holiday pop-up bar and cookie shop open, and a dog grooming business is on the way.

Micro Center is taking part of the former Fry's on North MoPac, penciled to open in mid‑to‑late 2026 and expected to add about 100 jobs. The rest of the building will become an EōS Fitness gym.

CoStar and local market reports show Honolulu's retail availability is squeezed — many neighborhoods report under 3% availability and little new construction. That scarcity is pushing tenants toward subleases, pop-ups and a longer hunt for storefronts.

Gas prices in Michigan have fallen, with the average for regular unleaded at $2.82 per gallon, providing relief for residents, and potentially keeping travel costs low into the holidays.

Street Beet, a vegan pop-up, is opening a permanent location in Corktown, Detroit, offering plant-based comfort food, drinks, desserts, and arcade games.

The renowned Ten Tables restaurant in Jamaica Plain is closing after 25 years on Dec 31, 2025. Owner Krista Kranyak thanks her community and hints at a new concept for the space.

The CPSC recalls various products sold on Amazon for safety issues including fire risks and choking hazards, like INIU power banks and HydroJug tumblers.

Brooklyn Park and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are hosting a roundtable for local small business owners on December 11 for networking and discussion.

Columbus motorists see a 13.8-cent rise in gas prices to $2.71/gallon. Despite the increase, prices are lower than last month and last year. Diesel prices dropped by 5.1 cents nationally.

A Charlotte woman won a $250,000 top prize from a $20 Winter Winfall scratch-off ticket bought at Publix. She claimed her prize, taking home $179,381 after taxes.