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4 Useful Ways to Celebrate Small Business Month in & Around Detroit

Grow Connections & Help Grow Detroit’s Small Businesses This May

MALOFTA VINTAGE KERRYTOWN MARKET SHOPS OF ANN ARBOR, PHOTO @MALOFTAVINTAGE ON INSTAGRAM

The electrifying movement of May hasn’t settled down yet. Make some noise for Small Business 2024 in Detroit. Small Business Week ended at the beginning of May, but the city knows no limits when it comes to community support. Small Business Month is an annual holiday organized by the Small Business Administrations. The United States celebrates Small Business Month in May to recognize all of the hard efforts and courage it takes to run a small business from the ground up. 

Hopefully, you did some deep-cleaning to all areas of your living space this past spring. Pick up some unique home supplies and other thrifty, decorative items from local shops in Detroit to freshen up your home area. 

This list highlights just some of the growing variety of businesses that have worked hard to earn their spot in the streets. Invest in your local shops by visiting them in-person & online to help them overcome all of the inevitable rough patches that come with maintaining a small business. 

Detroitisit rounded up a shiny new list of shops to know about this Small Business Month 2024 as we head into a lively summer. Shop small and local! Today and always.

 

MALOFTA VINTAGE

MALOFTA VINTAGE In Ann Arbor

KERRYTOWN MARKET & SHOPS OF ANN ARBOR, PHOTO @MALOFTAVINTAGE ON INSTAGRAM

Your first thought of shopping locally may be clothes and thrifting, but don’t forget to dress your home up with the best of Metro Detroit’s Vintage Home & Clothing Special Goods! MALOFTA VINTAGE sells vintage items that have been preloved. MALOFTA carefully notes imperfections and age-related wear. When you shop vintage, you’re pretty much guaranteed something rare & unique. Check out their Postmodern & Vintage furniture, art, lighting, and crafty objects & accessories. Click HERE to view their shop online or visit them in-person, Monday-Sunday at varying times.

Location: 407 North 5th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI

 

Aloe Vera Plant-Leaf Me Co.

ALOE VERA PLANT, PHOTO @LEAFME.CO ON INSTAGRAM

LEAF ME

Ways to celebrate Small Business Month 2024 in Detroit include small ways like buying a plant! Detroit does it differently though. Check out the latest way to go about your home plant & herb purchasing. Leaf Me Plant Co. is a Detroit-area plant delivery invented by  Alexis Sims. This online plant boutique shop carries all of your favorite varieties, such as Calathea, Ficus, Dracaenas, and more. The shop also offers services like plant rental, repotting, and plant styling. Click HERE to shop their plants, herbs, and more online as well as see a list of all of their services, including consultations for home, garden, and medicine. Follow the plant shopping & retail journey on Instagram at leafme.co 

Location: 1413 Farmer St., Detroit

 

DETROIT MODERN SUPPLY

This list to celebrate Small Business Month 2024 in Detroit is well-rounded to help you shop modern & vintage. Summer is a great time to revamp your living quarters and spruce up the home décor. Family and friends that will be gathering for various parties/weekend get-togethers this summer. Find glassware, fun pantry items, and more at Modern Supply. These household supplies and lifestyle ware are curated for intentional, sustainable living. Click HERE to shop online or visit them in-person any day of the week.

Upcoming event: Signup for Modern Supply’s Sustainable Living Workshop with Walking Lightly, LLC, which is known as Oakland County’s first “refillery” & zero-waste shop. On May 30th. Cost is $10. Space is limited! Click HERE for more event details.

Location: 28822 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak

 

SHOP NOBLE

The Fruitas Print-Shop Noble Detroit

THE FRUITAS PRINT COLLECTION UTILITY SUIT, PHOTO @SHOPNOBLE ON INSTAGRAM

Detroit’s fashion scene is “wearable art” at its core, but there’s also durable  sturdy workwear that modern Detroit fashion designers like to play with. What’s better than shopping for yourself? Shopping for AND matching with your little babe! Meet the store that sells sustainably-sourced & made clothing for women & kids. Shop Noble has organic, timeless fashion styles. Not to mention, they only work with suppliers that have fair trade and labor practices.

You can’t miss their new utility shirt & skort that comes in Cactus, Ash, and their exclusive Fruitas print. Their versatile adult utility suits, dresses, chore coats, and canvas & waffle collections are the perfect staples to try a new look this summer. Click HERE to shop on their online website.

 

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