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Small Business Spotlight: It's tax season

Small Business Spotlight host Jay Davis talks to longtime accountant Jamie Lopiccolo about what small business owners need to look out for as they file their taxes this year.

The Build Up: Antoine Bryant

Antoine Bryant is a relative newcomer to the city of Detroit, but he’s no stranger to community engagement, housing development and urban planning. He has more than 25 years of experience in planning and design, development and empowerment across the U.S. He comes to us from Houston where he lived for 15 years and advocated for new development in underserved communities. He arrived here last summer following a national search, and he’s currently making strides as the director of planning and dev...

Michael Lee on WJR: Historic sale in Detroit | Back to the office? | New theater in works in Marine City

Crain's Managing Editor Michael Lee talks with WJR's Paul W. Smith about stories from the March 14, 2022, issue of Crain's Detroit Business.

Kelley Root on WJR: Moves against Russia hurt and help Michigan businesses | Songs aren't typical philanthropists

Kelley Root on WJR: Businesses feel impact of Russia-Ukraine war | Midsize hospitals plugging holes | Hotels get pet-friendly

Michael Lee on WJR: Challenges for Oakland Hills after fire | Cannabis consumption lounges coming | Detroit ramps up commercial demo effort

Small Business Spotlight podcast: Keeping it in the family

Podcast: A Detroit business owner shares her story of taking over a family business and why it’s important to build on a legacy. Listen at crainsdetroit.com/podcasts.

Michael Lee on WJR: Who pays for bridge blockade losses? | Broadband expansion | Joe Louis site construction begins

Kelley Root on WJR: Spectrum can help Beaumont bounce back | Ford's train station 'ecosystem' | First wireless charging road

Michael Lee on WJR: Knowledge economy | Mental health industry crisis | Tax-cut fever |

A conversation with Susan Harvey

Kirk Pinho and Arielle discuss the trends in the commercial/industrial real estate world with Susan Harvey, senior vice president of Ashley Capital.

Kelley Root on WJR: Beyond COVID testing at RapidBio | Lee Plaza renovations | Slow progress for women on boards

Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Kelley Root chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

Small Business Spotlight podcast: How Cooking with Que owner bakes social media into her marketing plan

Cooking with Que owner Quiana Broden talks to Crain's Detroit Business reporter Jay Davis how she has used social media platforms to grow her business and community.

A conversation with Peter Cummings

During an interview with Crain's reporters, Peter Cummings, executive chairman and CEO of Detroit-based The Platform LLC, said his company and other members of the iconic New Center area high-rise's ownership group have been interviewing prospective buyers the past two weeks and expect to finalize which one moves forward to put the property under contract and enter due diligence. In addition to the Fisher Building, Cummings also discussed the state of the residential market, his company's ups an...

Michael Lee on WJR: Museums to seek millage | Hospital pipeline backs up | Train station progress

Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Michael Lee chats with Guy Gordon on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

Kelley Root on WJR: Lassiter is Newsmaker of Year | Bosch rides e-bikes | Hospitals' staffing struggle

Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Kelley Root chats with Paul W. Smith on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

Michael Lee on WJR: Newsmakers 2021 | Record $1M+ condo sales | Power balance shifts between suppliers, automakers

Small Business Spotlight podcast: 'Sometimes you need help' and how to find it

Kelley Root on WJR: Big pot of money to lure businesses | What's next for Detroit City Council | 10 things to watch

Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor Kelley Root chats with Guy Gordon on WJR AM 760 about Crain's coverage this week.

Michael Lee on WJR: GM's $2.5 billion investment | Lawmakers sign NDAs | Ideas to fix government | New site for UM innovation center in Detroit

Kelley Root on WJR: The EV gold rush | When customers attack | Crypto charity

Crain's Executive Editor Kelley Root talks with WJR AM 760's Paul W. Smith about stories of the week.

Michael Lee on WJR: Finding more unicorns | Investing in people at small businesses | MSU's big deal

Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor Michael Lee chats with Guy Gordon on WJR AM 760 about stories from this week's issue.

Small Business Spotlight podcast: Rose's Molly Mitchell: 'I wanted long-term employees'

Kelley Root on WJR: Small businesses grapple with holiday supply issues | Vaccine mandate could cripple rural hospitals

Kelley Root on WJR: Journalist freed | Manufacturers up the ante | Cannabis banking on the rise | Home offices get posh updates

Michael Lee on WJR: Most Influential Women | Plans for Joe Louis Arena site | 'The Great Resignation' hits execs | Manufacturers' conundrum

Kelley Root on WJR: 40 Under 40 | What to know about Tuesday elections | MSU women get NIL contracts

Michael Lee on WJR: Does posting hospital prices matter? | New addiction treatment model draws investors | Pros, cons of tax incentives | Malls in trouble

Small Business Spotlight podcast: Nonprofit turns to tech to save, bolster events

Kelley Root on WJR: Developers work around endangered species | Tiny bubbles to power growth | Renters rule in 3 more communities