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Former Arhaus HQ leads trio of Flats East Bank buildings for sale
The properties are being offered for sale by the GBX Group, which said it will instead focus on its nearby development of 100 apartments at the former Samuel Supply building.
Cleveland Orchestra musicians strike as wage dispute festers
The strike has already resulted in some canceled performances and is jeopardizing others.
Housing geared toward low-income families opens in Detroit
A group of developers and city officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of Preston Townhomes, a $14 million affordable housing project in the Islandview neighborhood.
Detroit’s entertainment economy needs more than star power to grow, Big Sean and others say
Entertainment should be a bigger part of Detroit's economic pie, said panelists during a Detroit Homecoming discussion with Grant Gilbert, Sean “Big Sean” Anderson and Shawn Wilson.
Centennial Building auction stays on track, but its fate could hinge on repayment
Millennia Cos., the building's owner, still has time to get a loan approved and satisfy its creditors, but for now, the auction is still on.
Guardians reach 2 million fans again. Here’s what drove business.
The Guardians saw gains in group and premium sales, corporate partnerships and TV advertising during another strong season at Progressive Field.
Op-ed: Reimagining the Garment Center
New York City has a tremendous opportunity to create a new live-work community in the Garment Center.
University Hospitals creates new role to expand venture investing
University Hospitals named Melissa Cohen to a new role overseeing venture investments and business development.
Why these company founders chose Detroit to scale their businesses
In the past two years, more than a dozen companies have chosen to establish their early-stage companies in the city.
RenCen, east riverfront project would take nearly a decade to complete. Here’s how it would unfold.
Work on the $2.24 billion development is planned to begin next year, with the third phase wrapping up in 2036.
Major Downtown Cleveland development lands an anchor tenant for its office space
The general contractor for the $120 million, mixed-use development will take up about 7,100 square feet of space with a new office.
40-unit apartment building planned on surface parking lot in downtown Muskegon
Grand Rapids-based The Development Studio plans a $12.9 million, 40-unit apartment project in downtown Muskegon.
Michigan Chamber endorses John James for governor
The endorsement of James over Democrat Jocelyn Benson was not unexpected given the group’s history of supporting Republican gubernatorial candidates. But it came considerably earlier than four years ago.
Dearborn mall heads to auction with one bidder
Court documents say the mall’s value is “substantially less than the outstanding indebtedness owed."
Massive residential development near Ann Arbor mall gets $110M-plus in state incentives
It’s expected to be the first project under Ann Arbor’s TC-1 zoning ordinance geared toward creating density along a pair of transit corridors outside of downtown.
Wendy’s moves to take 314 restaurants from bankrupt Meritage
Wendy’s terminated Meritage Hospitality Group’s franchise agreements for 314 restaurants, citing about $147 million in unpaid royalties and fees.
Akron City, Leviathan owners acquire 28-team amateur soccer league
The new owners plan to add teams and markets while creating new opportunities for players, coaches, clubs and sports business professionals.
Crain's 40 Under 40 2026
This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees are reshaping what it means to lead in West Michigan.
Rockford is latest West Michigan company to go 100% employee-owned
All 330 of Rockford’s employees are eligible to become owners of the construction firm under an employee stock ownership plan.
Building Michigan’s healthy future requires a different kind of workforce strategy
Wayne State is investing in talent, research and partnerships to strengthen Michigan’s health workforce and improve community health.
Building Michigan’s healthy future requires a different kind of workforce strategy
Wayne State is investing in talent, research and partnerships to strengthen Michigan’s health workforce and improve community health.
Investor bets big on Akron’s Centre Plaza with $3.4 million in upgrades
Pioneer Acquisitions purchased the building at a discounted price via auction in 2024 and, since then, has given the interior a new look and upgraded mechanicals.
UM’s Erb Institute lands $4.9M gift to widen access to sustainability degrees
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation has made a $4.9 million grant to the Erb Institute at the University of Michigan to spur sustainability graduates.
Ohio now has over 125 active moratoriums on data centers. See where they are.
Cleveland is hardly alone in hitting pause on data center work.
Meritage files Chapter 11 bankruptcy after Wendy’s traffic hits 30-year low
Wendy's franchisee Meritage has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a year of financial difficulty.
Meet Allison Howard, the woman bringing the WNBA back to Cleveland
Allison Howard, the former president of Kansas City's NWSL team, is leading Cleveland's new WNBA franchise, the Sirens, set to tip off in 2028 with 12,000 season ticket deposits already sold.
Detroit city airport aims to anchor an east side revival as traffic climbs
The Coleman A. Young Airport survived Detroit's bankruptcy. Now it's expanding fast, with new hangars, a helicopter HQ and plans to anchor the east side's revival.
Forgotten Harvest targets underserved food need in northern Macomb County
The organization is training a growing network of nonprofit partners to rescue more food across metro Detroit.
Newlab startup tests stoplight tech with Detroit fire trucks
Detroit is piloting technology that would increase response time for fire trucks by turning the traffics lights green before they arrive.
Swiss wealth management firm consolidates suburban locations into Birmingham office
Swiss wealth management firm UBS is consolidating its locations in metro Detroit into its newly renovated 36,000-square-foot space in Birmingham.
Zingerman’s candy business breaks out with its sights set on national growth
The Ann Arbor-based small-batch confections business has a new managing partner and Ecuadorian chocolate supplier.
Homebuilder sentiment drops to lowest level since 2022
Rising mortgage rates, worker shortages and higher materials costs weaken hopes for the nation’s stagnant housing market.
GM delivers first Patriot missile parts amid push toward defense work
The automaker took on the work after President Trump pushed to replenish a dwindling supply of missiles and munitions.
Nexus Engineering set to double its footprint and increase local hiring
Nexus is the latest firm to say it needs more space and people to keep up with strong demand.
How Ohio’s business climate became a flashpoint in the governor’s race
Experts say Ohio's business climate—and Vivek Ramaswamy's tax proposals—are far more complicated than thought.
Benson, James lay out plans on tariffs, taxes and MEDC overhaul in business forum
Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Republican U.S. Rep. John James appeared separately before the Detroit Economic Club to answer the same eight questions on economic and business policy.
May Mobility set to go public in a $1.4B deal
Ann Arbor-based autonomous vehicle technology company May Mobility is set to go public in a deal that values it at $1.4 billion.
Why a California health tech company is moving its HQ to Cleveland
Kinomatic is moving its headquarters from California to Cleveland, drawn by the region’s talent, health care industry and lower cost of doing business.
RenCen redevelopment seeks $548M in public incentives on $2.24B project
In all, the incentives amount to about 24.3% of the project cost, or roughly $1 out of every $4 spent.
Downtown’s Project Scarlet taps chef Doug Katz for new Italian restaurant
The famous local chef will develop a Northern-Italian-themed restaurant and menu for the large project.
Detroit nonprofits team up to create family services hubs
Starfish Family Services and Brilliant Detroit set up shop next door to each other to build a pipeline of services in Detroit neighborhoods.
Effort to build another Detroit convention hotel waits on Lansing action
The Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority is looking to extend its hotel and liquor tax collections to help pay for a second new convention center hotel downtown.
Stellantis supplier to invest $93M in expanding to former Macomb County EV plant
A South Korean automotive components company is investing $93.2 million to expand its operations in Southeast Michigan.
Family-owned Ferndale grocery expanding to Bloomfield
Western Market's new location will focus on prepared foods while still offering locally sourced groceries.
Here are the 15 Cavaliers games airing free
The 15 free games will be available locally on WUAB, WOIO and statewide on Rock Entertainment Sports Network.
KC Crain: As 50th Automotive News Congress nears, the room still matters
Automotive News Congress events remain some of the most important moments on the industry’s calendar.
Opinion: Gov. DeWine celebrates Ohio’s workforce but the state needs to do far more
Ohio was recently named America’s Top State for Business. It should set its sights on becoming the best state for its workers, too.
Lender’s bet on Fifth Third Center pays off with occupancy bump
Since its lender took over, the building has signed new tenants and seen existing ones increase space.
What one power broker thinks is driving Williamsburg’s booming retail market
Ariel Schuster has been involved in several notable recent transactions in Williamsburg, including Bylt Basics' first New York City store.
Meet the family-owned Detroit company behind McDonald’s ice cream
Made in Detroit: C.F. Burger Creamery Co. supplies soft-serve mix to roughly 13% of McDonald’s locations nationwide.
How employers can help curb some of the biggest drivers of healthcare costs
Employers can lower healthcare costs by expanding preventive care, improving primary care access and helping employees manage chronic conditions.
Bottled water giant shutters Absopure’s Plymouth facility months after acquiring the company
A California water bottling company is closing a Plymouth facility months after acquiring the company.
LuxWall lands federal support for Detroit glass factory
LuxWall, a Ypsilanti-based energy-efficient glass manufacturer, is receiving financial assistance from the federal government to support a new manufacturing facility it is building in Detroit, the company announced Thursday.
Haslams make major gift to West Side Market transformation
The $2.9 million gift will go toward a renovated event space and adding a second balcony to the Market Hall.
Cosm opens immersive sports-watching venue with stadium-sized ambitions in Detroit
The 70,000-square-foot, three-level facility features “Shared Reality” technology — a high-resolution, wraparound display system designed to simulate courtside or front-row stadium sightlines.
Notre Dame College closed two years ago. Where did its employees go?
More than two years after Notre Dame College closed, its former employees have scattered across Northeast Ohio and beyond, with many building new careers in higher education.
Upstate health providers land $76M via federal rural help program
The funding is part of program aimed at improving access to services and coordination among health systems and other providers in remote parts of the state.
UK powertrain company plants its North American headquarters in Southfield
A UK-based powertrain solutions company is planting its North American headquarters in Southfield.
Racing legend Jack Roush to auction off iconic cars, personal hot rods
Legendary engineering innovator and motorsports icon Jack Roush is putting cars from his museum collection up for auction for the first time.
Michigan Justice Fund pivots to national stage with New York fiscal sponsor
The organization helped spur the state to redirect $200 million from incarceration and achieve the state’s lowest imprisonment rate in three decades.
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward joins Guardians’ ownership group
The Macedonia native is the second prominent athlete from Northeast Ohio to buy a stake in the Guardians this year, joining Travis Kelce.
Meet the strategists behind Michigan’s biggest 2026 campaigns
The people helping steer Michigan’s marquee 2026 races either work directly for the candidates or at consulting firms retained by them.
DIA to open first Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit devoted to famed artist’s architectural paintings
The Detroit Institute of Arts expects the show will draw 125,000 or more visitors at $20-$30 per ticket.
Akron Art Museum unveils $12.5M renovation aimed at doubling attendance
Backed by a capital campaign and $2M in state funds, the Akron Art Museum's $12M expansion opens Sept. 23 with new galleries, a black box and expanded education space.
New business park latest in Painesville’s mounting development
After years of bringing new housing and entertainment options to the Lake County city, moves are now underway to clear the way for industrial and commercial uses.
Detroit’s iconic Hotel Yorba has a new owner whose plans are still in flux
The new owner said he had originally planned on an affordable housing conversion but has gone "back to the drawing board" after a meeting with nearby residents.
Richfield estate built for entertainment lists at nearly $4M
This Richfield estate has details that would cost millions to replicate, its agent said.
KC Crain: Next governor must make Michigan more competitive
Our state has great strengths, but we also have major problems that the next governor will need to address.
Moreno calls to end data center subsidies
Pushback against data centers has grown across the country, including in Ohio.
Michigan's top-paid nonprofit leaders
The Crain’s 2026 list of the top-paid nonprofit leaders in Michigan is led by two University of Michigan spinoffs and three private foundations.
The future of Burke Lakefront Airport could depend on who wins Ohio’s midterm elections
Mayor Justin Bibb's push to close Burke Lakefront Airport needs an act of Congress — and Ohio's competitive midterm races could determine whether that's possible.
The future of Burke Lakefront Airport could depend on who wins Ohio’s midterm elections
Mayor Justin Bibb's push to close Burke Lakefront Airport needs an act of Congress — and Ohio's competitive midterm races could determine whether that's possible.
$18M Stocking Elementary housing conversion hinges on federal tax credits
Commonwealth Development's plan would preserve Stocking Elementary on Grand Rapids' west side for housing and add two buildings.
Why employee mental health is your best investment
Wedgwood expert Brina Tiemeyer explains how mental health support, strong managers and healthy workplace cultures strengthen the workforce.
Why employee mental health is your best investment
Wedgwood expert Brina Tiemeyer explains how mental health support, strong managers and healthy workplace cultures strengthen the workforce.
Credit-card deals and reservation apps are reshaping the way Cleveland’s top tables get booked
Northeast Ohio’s food scene has earned a level of recognition that’s beginning to change how its best tables are booked.
Advancing manufacturing through a trusted partnership
Learn how a contractor and Cleveland-based manufacturer partnered to modernize the production, improve efficiency and support future growth.
New York health premiums climb despite state pushback on insurers
The Department of Financial Services approved a 6% average rate increase for the individual market and an 8% average hike for small-group plans.
Pastry chef bringing a taste of the Pacific Northwest to some notable Detroit storefronts
Detroit's Core City is set to get an influx of new food options from one chef.
Detroit-Ann Arbor bus expands late-night, early-morning service
A regional bus connecting Ann Arbor and Detroit is expanding its early morning and late night service due to rider demand.
Benson, James to make pitch for governor to Detroit Economic Club
The event will be held Sept. 16. Each candidate will have solo time on stage.
A farm wants a data center in rural Michigan — and it has to join a city to do it
A rural Michigan community now stands to lose both control of what happens on the land — and the potential for millions of dollars in elusive new tax revenue,
How synthetic turf and a $5M new HQ are reshaping baseball league owner’s business
The USPBL is looking beyond baseball as it looks to bring in additional revenue.
Michigan Supreme Court clears ballot measure restricting business political giving
The court said it was not persuaded to grant injunctive relief sought by a coalition of business groups and companies and Jim Holcomb of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Michigan Supreme Court clears ballot measure restricting business political giving
The court said it was not persuaded to grant injunctive relief sought by a coalition of business groups and companies and Jim Holcomb of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Opinion: If we want to grow Detroit’s philanthropic pie, we have to invite more people to table
Detroit's generosity remains one of our greatest strengths, but some Detroiters have built their lives elsewhere.
Engineering firm doubling its space in Downtown Cleveland office tower
The firm is adding workers in Cleveland and doubling the size of its space in Downtown's Fifth Third Center.
Tearing down 2 RenCen towers is the only viable option, Bedrock says
Bedrock made its case during a Community Benefits Ordinance meeting Tuesday night in Detroit.
Ford hires power industry exec as president for new energy storage business
Dave Carroll, former CEO of ENGIE North America, will succeed Ford Motor Co. veteran Lisa Drake, who is retiring.
Meijer to demolish former 28th Street Flowerland for gas station
Meijer acquired the former Flowerland on 28th Street, with plans to build a new mExpress convenience store.
Martin Bishop Named Crain's Chicago Business 2026 Notable Leader in Law
Crowell & Moring Health Care Group co-chair and Management Board member Martin J. Bishop has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, recognizing significant professional leadership, industry impact, mentorship, and community involvement. Learn about his practice and achievements.
Health Alliance Plan: Helping businesses build stronger, healthier teams
Learn how smarter employee health benefits, preventive care and coordinated healthcare help Michigan employers control costs.
Health Alliance Plan: Helping businesses build stronger, healthier teams
Learn how smarter employee health benefits, preventive care and coordinated healthcare help Michigan employers control costs.
Cleveland Museum of Art plans $40 million restoration of Fine Arts Garden
The project is expected to cost around $40 million to complete.
Court rules against Detroit Axle over Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade’s opinion validated the president’s elimination of the “de minimis” tariff exemption for goods valued at $800 or less.
Opinion: Cleveland’s enrollment cliff is becoming a talent cliff
"Demography created the enrollment cliff. Immigration policy should not turn it into a talent cliff," attorney Richard T. Herman writes.
Cleveland Fed’s Hammack questions whether U.S. inflation will keep slowing
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland president says more needs to be done to get to the Fed's 2% target for inflation.
Real estate exec Jeff Glover sells Keller Williams franchises to focus on his agency, training business
The move gives the Realtor more time to focus on his other businesses.
Candidates for Ohio governor outline data center plans
Amy Acton called for a conditional moratorium while Vivek Ramaswamy said he wants free electricity for those near data centers.
As Henry Ford Health searches for a new HQ office, here are the other buildings that could be in play
The health system wouldn’t specify what other properties were in the mix, but there are a few large buildings in the area that could be contenders — at least in theory.