(Livonia, Mich, May 28, 2015) – Organizers announce the creation of the Buy Michigan Now Fall Fest. The new event is built on the success of a similar annual festival in Northville. The fall fest will be presented by American 1 Credit Union. The celebration will take place October 24 & 25, 2015. It's at the Jackson
Who would think the inspiration for a “buy local” campaign would come from a whole different hemisphere? Improbable as that may seem, it is exactly how Buy Michigan Now was born. The campaign’s founder, Lisa Diggs, is an entrepreneur whose consulting firm, The Catalyst Company, LLC, guides organizations toward improving performance, services, productivity, and profitability. Back in
Speaker, writer, and entrepreneur, Lisa Diggs, is founder of The Catalyst Company LLC, a performance consulting business that specializes in helping organizations become more productive and profitable. The company examines the goals, strategies, communication, leadership, training, incentives, staffing, and procedures of its clients and identifies opportunities and tactics for improvement. Having traveled the US extensively serving clients
(Livonia, Mich, April 9, 2012) – The Buy Michigan Now (BMN) campaign is dedicated to helping businesses succeed in Michigan by creating awareness of products made here. Consequently, they are launching a contest for new business owners. The Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest will give one winner marketing exposure worth more than $1,000. The contest is in
(Livonia, Mich, January 24, 2012) Buy Michigan Now (BMN) is planning a party for Michigan’s 175th birthday. The milestone is on January 26, 2012. BMN invites fans of Michigan to celebrate the landmark event along with them. It asks people to tout their Michigan love through social media. Plus, Tubby’s, Cloverleaf, and Hiller’s are hosting live events.
(Livonia, Mich, August 3, 2010) Michigan has style, and Buy Michigan Now wants to celebrate it. Some of the state's hottest designers will strut their stuff on Sunday, August 8. The Style Sunday event is FREE to Buy Michigan Now Festival attendees. The first 100 guests will receive the V.I.P. treatment when they pick up complimentary tickets.
(Novi, Mich, February 25, 2010) Novi-based Digital 10 Network is partnering with Buy Michigan Now. The pair is developing television programs to highlight Michigan companies, in order to boost the local economy. Dan Glisky, CEO of Digital 10 Network, made the announcement. “The partnership will consist of D10TV producing a new segment entitled, ‘Buy Michigan Now.’ It
(East Lansing, Mich) Buy Michigan Now is visiting Michigan State’s campus on Wednesday, Oct. 28th. The purpose is to ask students, faculty, and area residents to show support for local businesses. They may do so, for example, by adding their names to the organization’s pledge. The pledge drive will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 4
(Northville, June 22, 2009) – Northville and Buy Michigan Now are hosting a Michigan party from July 27-August 2. The Buy Michigan Now Festival promotes Michigan businesses, thereby revitalizing the state’s economy. This is the first year for the event, which runs an entire week. Because the event is focused on buying locally, participating businesses must be
(Livonia, Mich December 2, 2008) Buy Michigan Now released its 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. The group encourages people to buy gifts locally in order to help the state's economy. The Holiday Gift Guide is available at www.BuyMichiganNow.com. About the Gift Guide The guide features products from companies around the state. There are ideas for music lovers, sports
(Livonia, Mich, November 20, 2008) – Buy Michigan Now is launching a Michigan Grocery Guide just in time for Thanksgiving. The online tool lists brands produced by Michigan-based companies in a variety of food and beverage categories. The new feature is in addition to the site’s popular business directory, which lists Michigan-based businesses in a multitude of
(Livonia, Mich, June 26, 2008) – Buy Michigan Now, a campaign designed to improve Michigan’s economy, is expanding its website. There are new tools to help Michigan businesses and community groups throughout the state. Among the exciting new features is a searchable, online directory of Michigan-based businesses. The directory will help residents and businesses find more Michigan-based
