Their stories. In their words.
Stories of survival, hope, and inspiration from the small businesses of Macomb.
episode 1: Anchor Bay Pit Stop
Watch Audra’s story and learn how years of building relationships with her community helped the owner of this small town diner thrive during the most challenging times of her career as a small business owner.
episode 2: Rocco's Barbershop
Rocco shares his story of surviving as a small business when he had to close his doors, the love he has for his barbers who stuck by his side and the love for his loyal community of clients who kept the barbershop going.
episode 3: Copper Hop Brewery
Surviving as a startup brewery when nothing goes according to plan. Ryan Balicki at Copper Hop Brewery shares his story about navigating the pandemic just months after launching a new business and the lessons learned along the way.
episode 4: Armade in MI
Retailers were hit hard during the pandemic. Instead of folding, Armade in MI decided to fight through, expand their product lineup and bring on a partner.
