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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

Buy Michigan Now announces 2016 Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest winner

(Livonia, Mich, May 10, 2016) –  MI Ice Pops is the Grand Prize winner of Buy Michigan Now's (BMN) latest entrepreneur contest. The competition was designed to help people learn about new products that are made in Michigan. It is part of the campaign’s 8th Annual festival in August. MI Ice Pops will receive marketing tools worth

Buy Michigan Now announces 2016 Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest winner2021-08-20T16:27:03-04:00

It’s been a very good decade for Michigan wine

Gubernatorial proclamations have made it an annual tradition for April to be celebrated as Michigan Wine Month. The designation kick-starts a season that attracts more than 2 million visitors. It’s also a good time to take a closer look at the economic impact of Michigan’s expanding wine industry, and toast the coming season. The number of wineries

It’s been a very good decade for Michigan wine2020-03-04T14:05:39-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces 5th Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest

(Livonia, Mich, March 2, 2016) – The Buy Michigan Now campaign is dedicated to helping businesses succeed in Michigan, and creating awareness of products made here. For the fifth consecutive year, in conjunction with the campaign’s events, entrepreneurs can compete to win free marketing exposure worth more than $1,000. The Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest begins today.

Buy Michigan Now announces 5th Up & Coming Entrepreneur Contest2021-08-21T01:12:15-04:00

A dozen ways to celebrate the holiday season in Michigan

The holiday season is in full swing, bringing with it some delightful events to warm up your December. Nov 20 Silver Bells in the City – Lansing Kick off your holiday season in our capitol city. The entire town will glow with thousands of lights for the Silver Bells in the City celebration, bringing together family and

A dozen ways to celebrate the holiday season in Michigan2020-03-04T14:06:45-05:00

New effort will boost Michigan’s theatrical community

Every once in a while an experience comes along that changes the course of your life, and sometimes even introduces you to people who want to take a similar journey. Such is the case with two Michigan girls who met at Rising Stars, a theatrical program in their hometown of Bloomfield Hills. Both went on to pursue

New effort will boost Michigan’s theatrical community2022-09-08T14:08:46-04:00

Stars help Detroit youth experience outdoor adventures

When you grow up in a city, it’s easy to become somewhat immune to the charms of the surrounding landscape. Skyline structures have often replaced towering trees. Parks are limited to small spaces between city blocks. Transportation to nearby wilderness is inaccessible or too expensive to be a viable option. Kids growing up in Detroit rarely have

Stars help Detroit youth experience outdoor adventures2020-03-04T14:07:24-05:00

Buy Michigan Now announces 1st annual fall fest in Jackson, Michigan on October 24 & 25

(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

Buy Michigan Now announces 1st annual fall fest in Jackson, Michigan on October 24 & 252021-08-20T17:12:00-04:00

Let’s spread more Michigan Positivity

Since the inception of the Buy Michigan Now campaign back in 2007, there have been a few ongoing observations that have gnawed at me, and I suspect many of you are aware of them too. First is the way our state, and especially its cities, are portrayed in local, national, and global news. Most of the time

Let’s spread more Michigan Positivity2020-03-04T14:08:54-05:00

Hudsonville Ice Cream brings simplicity back

For those of us who partake, ice cream is truly one of life’s simple pleasures. In recent years, while the flavors have grown increasingly varied, many of the formulas have grown complex. Questions have arisen about ingredients, and in particular many people have grown concerned over the presence of rBST, a growth hormone commonly found in several

Hudsonville Ice Cream brings simplicity back2020-03-04T14:09:08-05:00

Michigan company aims to give the American dream a boost

There are few things in life more exciting than buying your own home, planning your wedding, driving your fancy new car, or traveling to an exotic locale that you’ve always wanted to visit. There are also few things that wreak more havoc on one’s budget than paying for big dreams like those. Fortunately one Michigan company has

Michigan company aims to give the American dream a boost2020-03-04T14:09:27-05:00

Michigan distilleries win 16 national awards

Five Michigan distilleries were honored with 16 individual awards last week at the 2nd Annual American Spirits Competition, presented by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA)—a not- for-profit trade association dedicated to protecting and promoting American craft spirits. According to the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, New Holland Artisan Spirits received “Best of Class” in the Gin category for its Barrel Aged

Michigan distilleries win 16 national awards2020-03-04T14:09:45-05:00

Put your feet on the street in Detroit’s Eastern Market

Trained as a social worker by profession, Linda Yellin accidentally stumbled across her new direction as operator of a tour company in Detroit. A longtime supporter of the city, and passionate lover of food, Linda volunteered to be a tour guide during the celebrations surrounding Detroit’s 300th birthday. She led groups through historic Eastern Market, and absolutely

Put your feet on the street in Detroit’s Eastern Market2020-03-04T14:10:01-05:00

Livonia company aims to blow away the flu

This has been a particularly brutal cold and flu season, but hope is on the horizon. There is one relatively new Michigan-made product that can really help us protect ourselves from the spread of germs and disease. It’s the Extreme Air CPC from Livonia-based American Dryer. The Extreme Air CPC is an automated hand dryer like you

Livonia company aims to blow away the flu2020-03-04T14:10:19-05:00

Michigan-made film battles Captain America

Making movies in Michigan is nothing new, but this weekend a film opens that has the potential to positively impact both the local economy and image of the state in a unique and ongoing manner. Jinn is the brainchild of writer/director Ajmal Zaheer Ahmad, and it was filmed in Michigan without financial support from a distributor or

Michigan-made film battles Captain America2022-09-06T16:27:21-04:00

An idea born in South Africa

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

An idea born in South Africa2020-03-04T13:56:11-05:00

BMN Founder Lisa Diggs

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

BMN Founder Lisa Diggs2018-05-30T15:08:44-04:00

Buy Michigan Now announces entrepreneur contest

(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

Buy Michigan Now announces entrepreneur contest2021-08-21T01:09:43-04:00

Buy Michigan Now announces celebration of Michigan’s 175th anniversary on Jan 26

(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.

Buy Michigan Now announces celebration of Michigan’s 175th anniversary on Jan 262021-08-14T01:13:35-04:00

Buy Michigan Now adds fashion show to festival activities

(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.

Buy Michigan Now adds fashion show to festival activities2021-08-13T23:58:12-04:00

D10TV and Buy Michigan Now launch pro-Michigan show

(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

D10TV and Buy Michigan Now launch pro-Michigan show2021-08-13T23:43:50-04:00

MSU students pledge support to Michigan businesses

(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

MSU students pledge support to Michigan businesses2021-08-13T23:26:16-04:00

Buy Michigan Now and Downtown Northville announce week’s plans for Jul 27-Aug 2 festival

(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

Buy Michigan Now and Downtown Northville announce week’s plans for Jul 27-Aug 2 festival2021-08-13T23:13:18-04:00
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