On today's Business Beat, Jeff details how minority-owned small businesses have been disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus.

On today's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares insights from a recently released U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife Coronavirus Impact Poll. The survey shows that two thirds of small businesses are concerned about having to close again or stay closed if there is a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall.

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares insights from a guest on this past weekend's StartupNation Radio show. Steve Rundell is a stakeholder in a company called Explico, and his company performs forensic accident investigation.

On today’s WJR Business Beat segment, Jeff discusses the importance of farmers markets. While they're essential at all times, farmers markets are especially vital during COVID-19.

On today's WJR Business Beat segment, Jeff talks about a story with roots right here in the Detroit region. A study of recent car buying trends by researchers at Cars.com suggest that dealerships' transition to digital sales during the pandemic will become a permanent fixture in what is sure to be part of the “new normal.”

Are you wondering whether or not investors are investing in startups during the COVID-19 crisis?

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares how firms like Detroit's own Ludlow Ventures continue to invest in startups.

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses Google's announcement that it will be keeping its employees working from home for at least the next year, all the way until July of 2021.

Yesterday afternoon, TCF Bank unveiled its $1 billion loan commitment for minority- and women-owned small businesses. This announcement comes just a few months after the company pledged to take a stand in order to fight racism and social injustice.

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares recent SBA news announcing a certification program that helps ensure that women-owned small businesses are competing on a more level playing field with other companies applying for the same contracts.

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares an entrepreneurial success story taking place right here in Detroit: that of Ellis Island Tea, led by owner and founder, Nailah Ellis Brown.