R.J. King

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Articles

Barry Bagel’s Expands to Michigan with Hub and Spoke Store Strategy

2 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Barry Bagels, a franchisor in Toledo that offers fresh, preservative-free bagels and deli items, is now expanding with a strategic franchise opportunity that can be scaled in Michigan, Florida, and Tennessee. The company, founded in 1972 by Barry Greenblatt, is inviting entrepreneurial, community-driven operators to join the brand as it opens new markets across the country. Barry Bagels recently signed a 30-unit development deal in Texas, focusing on the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Avflight Breaks Ground on New FBO Facility at Detroit City Airport

2 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Fixed-base operator Avflight has broken ground on its new, state-of-the-art facility along Conner Avenue at Coleman A. Young International Airport (KDET) in Detroit. The groundbreaking represents the latest chapter in the airport’s historic revitalization efforts, aimed at strengthening Detroit’s aviation infrastructure and supporting economic growth. Detroit City Airport opened in 1927.
Invest Detroit Becomes Anchor Tenant at Jefferson Hub in Midtown

3 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Invest Detroit, a nonprofit lender, investor, and partner that supports business and real estate projects, is the anchor tenant in the redevelopment of the historic Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Midtown. Located at 938 Selden St. along the east side of the John C. Lodge Freeway service drive, the newly named Jefferson Hub offers 115,000 square feet of innovation and office space.
Baker College Offers One-Year MBA Program Across Michigan Campuses

3 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Baker College has launched a one-year MBA program, an innovative graduate offering designed for working professionals seeking a faster, more flexible path to career advancement. Beginning August 2025, the new format delivers the same rigorous education as Baker’s traditional MBA programs, but on a schedule that supports today’s fast-paced, professional lifestyles.
Mudita Venture Fund II in Bingham Farms Closes on $85M to Advance B2B AI Firms

4 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Mudita Venture Fund II in Bingham Farms, a venture capital fund focused on early-stage, business-to-business AI companies, reports it has completed its first close of $85 million toward its target of $125 million, with the remainder expected to close in the next 90 days. The fund is sponsored by Mudita Venture Partners (“Mudita”), founded by brothers Josh and Ethan Linkner.
Benetics in Ann Arbor Launches AI Voice Assistant for Construction Trades

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Swiss technology startup Benetics has officially launched its U.S. operations, introducing the first AI voice assistant built specifically for construction site crews. With its U.S. rollout anchored in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Benetics is bringing voice-driven jobsite reporting directly to the skilled trades — offering a hands-free way to capture tasks, materials, safety issues, and documentation using only natural speech.
Hunch Free in Mount Clemens Acquires Mad Habit Creative to Expand Multimedia Production

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Hunch Free, a full-service digital marketing agency in Mount Clemens that leverages data, technology, and creativity to help organizations overcome challenges and grow their operations, has acquired Mad Habit Creative, a video production and storytelling agency in Macomb Township.
EY Announces Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Awards

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Ernst & Young, which has a large practice in downtown Detroit, has announced the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Awards, honoring leaders of high-growth companies. For 40 years, EY US has celebrated ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities, and creating long-term value. Regional winners were selected by an independent panel of past winners, top CEOs, and business leaders.
GM Defense Partners with NP Aerospace to Pursue UK Light Mobility Vehicle Work

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

GM Defense is teaming up with defense contractor NP Aerospace to pursue the UK Ministry of Defence’s Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) requirements as part of the Land Mobility Programme (LMP). The team also will address broader opportunities across NATO and allied nations. LMV is intended to replace aging vehicles with a Common Based Platform and is part of the LMP, which is a broader initiative by the British Army to modernize and consolidate its vehicle fleet.
Chevrolet Debuts All Wheel Drive 2026 Corvette ZR1X Hypercar

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Chevrolet is introducing the all-wheel drive 2026 Corvette ZR1X with 1,250 horsepower and electrified all-wheel drive, billed as the most powerful American performance car duo of any auto manufacturer. America’s hypercar starts with the ZR1’s LT7 V8, generating more power than any other V8 produced by an American auto manufacturer — 1,064 horsepower and 828 lb-ft of torque sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.