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
I’d driven by Michigan’s Military and Space Heroes Museum many times on visits to Frankenmuth, but never stopped in, and now that I have, I realize it’s a very special place that many more people need to discover. Having seen the big plane out front, what I expected to find inside was more of the same. Planes,
(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.
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
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
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
(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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
