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Mark Lee, president and CEO of The Lee Group, on The Metro at WDET Studios, May 13, 2025.
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The Metro: The only certainty is chaos for small businesses in metro Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro April 6, 2026

The economy has undergone many drastic changes over the years. If you’re a millennial, change and chaos have been commonplace....

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FILE - President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025, in Washington.
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The Metro: A positive perspective on Michigan’s economy

Sam Corey February 16, 2026

How is the Trump administration doing overall at managing the economy?  There are bright spots: inflation is down, unemployment is...

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The Metro: As inflation eases, many Detroit small businesses still struggle

The Metro, Robyn Vincent January 26, 2026

Small businesses are often described as the backbone of the economy. But in moments of stress, they can also be...

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The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads

Sam Corey, The Metro October 2, 2025

Detroit is known for its cars, but it’s also known for creating a lot of space for those cars.  Wide...

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MichMash: How will the repeal of ‘adopt and amend’ affect small business in Michigan?

Hernz Laguerre August 30, 2024

Supporters of increasing the state's minimum wage and earned sick leave received a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court on...

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