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Motor City Paint bringing big boost to local economy

After 47 years in business, Shelby Paint & Decorating, which has retail locations in Rochester Hills and Grosse Pointe Woods and Shelby Township, recently made a product shift that has the potential to add $1.5 million a year into the local economy. The company partnered with Lansing-based O’Leary Paints, which has been in the industry since 1891,

Motor City Paint bringing big boost to local economy2020-03-04T14:22:57-05:00

High school student wins entrepreneur contest

The winner of this year’s Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest, is Jackson Riegler, a 17-year old senior, football player, and honors student at Muskegon Catholic Central High School. Riegler started Oshki, an apparel company, in July of this year. He funded it entirely with his own money from a landscaping job, and had over $9,000 in sales in

High school student wins entrepreneur contest2020-03-04T14:11:10-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces winner of 2017 Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest

(Livonia, Mich, October 10, 2017) – Buy Michigan Now (BMN) is proud to announce that entrepreneur, Jackson Riegler of Muskegon, has won the Grand Prize in the campaign’s 6th annual Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest. BMN's core mission is helping independent businesses across the state. Consequently, the contest helps newcomers like Oshki, which designs and sells apparel to

Buy Michigan Now announces winner of 2017 Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest2021-08-20T20:50:22-04:00
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10 experiences to make the most of fall in Michigan

After a long winter, spring is such a delight; and summer is obviously so much fun, but it is hard to beat autumn in Michigan. Crisp air, crunchy apples, and a cornucopia of color that changes daily…what’s not to love? Thrillist just ranked Michigan #5 among the most fantastic states to take in fall, and these are

10 experiences to make the most of fall in Michigan2020-03-04T14:12:10-05:00

App simplifies garage sales

This time of year there are almost as many garage and yard sale signs dotting the Michigan landscape as there are construction barrels. Families, friends, neighbors, come together with the belongings they no longer desire in hopes that each item will find a new home, and that a little extra cash will come their way in return.

App simplifies garage sales2020-03-04T14:12:25-05:00

How much does beer mean to Michigan?

It’s Craft Beer Month here in Michigan, and it’s pretty easy to figure out what to do to celebrate. Arguably the hardest part of the decision is which pint to hoist! Lest you think the only thing to celebrate is the deliciousness of the libations our state is producing, (and indeed that would be reason enough for

How much does beer mean to Michigan?2020-03-04T14:12:40-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces 9th annual festival line-up for Downtown Northville

(Livonia, Mich, July 5, 2017) – Buy Michigan Now is excited to host the 9th Annual Buy Michigan Now Festival in Downtown Northville. The fest promotes Michigan-based businesses. The event is coming up on August 4-6, 2017, which means vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “This festival is a celebration of our state, its creative people,

Buy Michigan Now announces 9th annual festival line-up for Downtown Northville2021-08-20T20:24:49-04:00

10 Michigan-made gifts ideas for Dad

Americans are expected to spend nearly $14.3 billion celebrating their fathers this year. Keeping those dollars close to home creates an enormous economic opportunity for our state. There are a multitude of ways to salute dad with locally-produced gifts, and we’ve highlighted ten to get your wheels turning. Detroit Train Depot Tie There’s no more traditional Father’s

10 Michigan-made gifts ideas for Dad2020-03-04T14:13:15-05:00

Best ways to celebrate Michigan wine month

While much of the libation attention in the state in recent years has been on the enormous growth in popularity and quality of the craft beer industry, our wineries have earned high acclaim as well. For example, earlier this year, Wine Enthusiast magazine chose Michigan as the only U.S. state on its global list of “Wine Regions

Best ways to celebrate Michigan wine month2020-03-04T14:13:34-05:00

Michigan nonprofit aims to write a brighter future for teens

It’s hard to think of a time in recent memory that that has been more fraught with verbal conflict than this. Possibly the anonymity of the internet is chiefly to blame. Maybe the culprit is our deeply divided political system here in America. Perhaps fault simply lies with the endless physical and ideological battles being waged around

Michigan nonprofit aims to write a brighter future for teens2020-03-04T14:13:55-05:00
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1O great ways to spend time with mom in Michigan

The world is filled with jokes about mothers waiting for a call from their kids, so this Mother’s Day, why not up the ante by spending some quality time with mom? While out enjoying each other’s company, consider asking her some questions that you may not have ever thought about before. Here are some great Michigan ways

1O great ways to spend time with mom in Michigan2020-03-04T14:14:15-05:00

Michigan-made gifts for grads

All over the state kids are donning caps and gowns while the sounds of Pomp and Circumstance fill the air. Next come the graduation parties and the inevitable gifts. Sure, there’s always cash in a card, but if you want to give something memorable that also helps the local economy, there are a surprising amount of unique

Michigan-made gifts for grads2020-03-04T14:14:28-05:00

Long Road Distillery takes top honor

Michigan has quite a bit in common with Scandinavia: peninsulas, water, fishing, cold winters, and now highly acclaimed versions of Aquavit, thanks to Long Road Distillery. The Grand Rapids-based company’s version of the popular Scandinavian spirit recently earned Best in Show honors at the American Craft Spirits Association (ASCA) Annual Distillers Convention and Vendor Trade Show in

Long Road Distillery takes top honor2020-03-04T14:14:42-05:00

Great brews on tap for spring

March not only marks the return of greenery and baseball, in many cases it also harkens in the release of some of Michigan’s most popular and unique brews. You’ll notice an influx of wheat and fruit in most of these offerings that are meant to make our minds dream of summer. Here are a few fresh thirst

Great brews on tap for spring2020-03-04T14:14:55-05:00

Bell’s Brewery adds 2nd generation leadership

Just two months old when the company began, Laura Bell, has been named chief executive officer of the brewing dynasty her father founded in 1985. Originally known as Kalamazoo Brewing Company, Bell’s Brewery is now considered to be the seventh largest craft brewery in the United States. The elevation of his daughter from vice president to CEO,

Bell’s Brewery adds 2nd generation leadership2020-03-04T14:15:11-05:00

Epiphany Glass Studio collaborates to earn international recognition

April Wagner, owner of Pontiac’s Epiphany Glass Studio, partnered with Miami-based design firm Britto Charette, to craft an award-winning glass vessel. The piece is designed by Jay Britto and former Detroiter David Charette. Called Puquios, it won one of Interior Design magazine’s 2016 Best of Year awards. More than 2000 entrants from 38 countries vied for the

Epiphany Glass Studio collaborates to earn international recognition2022-09-08T13:50:08-04:00

Buy Michigan Now Announces 2nd fall fest contests and attractions for Jackson

(Livonia, Mich, October 6, 2016) – Buy Michigan Now is gearing up to host the 2nd Annual Buy Michigan Now Fall Fest presented by American 1 Credit Union, which will be at the Jackson County Fairgrounds October 22-23. The event celebrates and promotes Michigan-based businesses. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “We want to encourage people

Buy Michigan Now Announces 2nd fall fest contests and attractions for Jackson2021-08-20T20:04:09-04:00

Royal Glassmakers keep tradition alive

If your summer included a visit to the Michigan Renaissance Festival, you might be surprised to discover that the Royal Glassmakers are not part of some national traveling troop. They are in fact part of a team of artisans frequently working out of a studio in Dearborn, Michigan called The Glass Academy. Glass Academy History Husband and

Royal Glassmakers keep tradition alive2022-09-06T17:06:53-04:00

Mighty Mac walk brings out best of Michigan

Ever since 1958, people have been gathering in St Ignace and Mackinaw City on Labor Day for the rare opportunity to walk across the magnificent 5-mile span of the Mackinac Bridge. This year, it was a privilege to be among those who took the trek, and the experience truly underscored what is so special about this state.

Mighty Mac walk brings out best of Michigan2020-03-04T14:16:21-05:00

DNR seeks merchandising partners

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for some new partners to help support state parks, trails, and waterways through sales of branded and co-merchandised products made within the state. The idea was piloted earlier last year through a collaboration with Chateau Grand Traverse. The Northern Michigan winery introduced the "The Wines of the Great

DNR seeks merchandising partners2020-03-04T14:16:38-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces 8th annual festival line-up for Downtown Northville

(Livonia, Mich, July 8, 2016) – The Buy Michigan Now Festival is on its way back to Downtown Northville, August 5-7.  The event promotes Michigan-based businesses, which means vendor and sponsorship opportunities are now open. “When we held our first Buy Michigan Now Festival back in 2009 there were only about 40 companies. Now there are well

Buy Michigan Now announces 8th annual festival line-up for Downtown Northville2021-08-21T01:14:59-04:00

How to win the money to open a Michigan business

Some people dream of coming up with the “Big” idea in order to open a business. Others want to be their own boss so badly that entrepreneurship is about starting “Any” viable business. The approaches may be different, but inevitably they will have one thing in common—where does the seed money come from? Fortunately, compared to a

How to win the money to open a Michigan business2020-03-04T14:03:42-05:00

12 Michigan wineries partner under one roof

Traveling from vineyard to vineyard tasting fruit of the vine along one of Michigan’s wine trails has become one of the most popular things to do in our beautiful state. Each winery offers its own unique style, but it can be very time-consuming going from place to place, not to mention often involves travel. Well what if

12 Michigan wineries partner under one roof2020-03-04T14:04:07-05:00

Gift ideas for Dad’s Day

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday June 19th, and, according to the National Retail Federation, spending is expected to reach $12.7 billion. We want to make sure Michigan gets as big a piece of that money pie as possible. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, and help you keep your Dad’s Day

Gift ideas for Dad’s Day2020-03-04T14:04:23-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces new event in Frankenmuth, Michigan on July 16 & 17

(Livonia, May 19, 2016) – Buy Michigan Now (BMN) is excited to announce a new event called Michigan Market & Mayhem. The weekend market is built on the success of other BMN events around the state. This one is in partnership with Charity Celebration and Frankenmuth Brewery. It is scheduled for July 16 & 17, 2016, at

Buy Michigan Now announces new event in Frankenmuth, Michigan on July 16 & 172021-08-20T19:31:29-04:00
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