Detroit's Giant Slide reopening is delayed due to a snag in curtain delivery, without a new opening date from the Michigan DNR. Planned operating hours and safety measures, including using potato sacks for rides, are in place for its eventual return.

AG Dana Nessel directs $20 million to Copper Shores Community Health Foundation due to a shortfall in Portage Health and Lifepoint Holdings 2, LLC's 2013 venture.

Canadian company AVL Manufacturing is expanding to Charlotte, NC, creating 325 jobs and investing $56 million, with focus on industrial enclosures for various sectors.

Hickory's mulch sales continue every Friday, starting May 30 after a brief pause for Memorial Day. Residents can purchase mulch from the Yard Waste Facility for their gardening needs.

JCPenney is closing seven stores by May 25 due to factors like lease expirations and market conditions, following a 2020 bankruptcy and a merger with SPARC Group.

NYC announces BATWorks, a climate innovation hub at Brooklyn Army Terminal, aiming to create 600 jobs, host 150 startups, and boost the economy by $2.6 billion.

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.

Charlotte County offers a free AI workshop for entrepreneurs on June 17, 2025, to teach about leveraging AI for business growth, with sessions by Heidi Cramer from Florida SBDC at FGCU.

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.

Residents in Garfield Heights are urging officials to close the Showcase Bar & Grille after recurring violence, including shootings that have raised safety concerns in the neighborhood.

Viv Helwig, founder of Vested Metals International, won the North Florida District Small Business Person of the Year award from the Small Business Administration.

Attorney General Letitia James is advocating for the enactment of the FAIR Business Practices Act to update consumer protection laws in New York and address predatory lending, data breaches, and unfair business practices.