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(ST. JOHNS, Mich) - The Great Lakes Cider & Perry Association has announced
its 3rd Annual Great Lakes Cider & Perry Festival, September 11-12, at Uncle
John's Cider Mill at 8614 N US 127, St. Johns - just north of Lansing.
Throughout the weekend, samples of the finest fermented cider ...
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(TRAVERSE CITY, Mich) - Looking for the perfect gift for that special man on your Father's Day list? A partnership among three Traverse City area businesses - The Boathouse Restaurant, Bowers Harbor Vineyard and McCool Outdoor - provides a unique and memorable gift that any man is sure to ...
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Light of Day Organics, LLC has been named Business of the Year for Region 2 by the Small Business & Technology Development Center’s (SBTDC*). This northern Michigan company is located in Leelanau County and was founded by Angela Macke, a Registered Nurse and Horticulturalist. They promote a ...
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LANSING, MI - Just in time for spring bedding plants, hanging flowering baskets, nursery stock, and fresh Michigan asparagus, the 2009 Michigan Farm Market and Agricultural Tourism directory is now available.
"This statewide listing of farm markets, U-pick operations, cider mills and much more, is the perfect pocket guide for those ...
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(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich) - An estimated 5000 fans of award-winning craft brews will gather on Saturday, June 20 for the 2nd annual Founders Fest outdoor beer and music festival in downtown Grand Rapids. From 3-11pm, the street (Grandville Avenue between Williams and Bartlett) will be blocked and the grounds ...
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FENTON, Mich - The French Laundry Café & Market in Fenton has made a major commitment to the Great Lakes State, with the recent announcement that it will be pouring exclusively Michigan draft beer from here on out.
"The Laundry is proud to feature fresh craft beer from local Michigan ...
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LIVONIA, Mich. – In tough times, every purchase has the ability to help our economy or hinder it. That's exactly the message Ryan Anderson, founder of BuyMichiganProducts.com, is hoping to impart to participants at the Buy Michigan Expo 2009, to be held at Laurel Park Place Mall on May ...
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Saverine Creek Heirlooms designs natural jewelry that enhances your wardrobe and personality! Instead of the usual beaded necklaces and earrings, our creations make unique gifts made from rare antique heirloom seeds. Our unusual brooches, necklaces, pendants, earrings, and bracelets are individually handcrafted from organic heirloom seeds that are grown ...
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There's an ominous article on CNN.com today entitled "Who Killed Chrysler?", which starts out by stating: "the survival of Chrysler as an independent company is looking increasingly unlikely." Their deadline of providing a modified business plan to the US government is due one week from today, and ...
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Starting this week, part of the federal government's stimulus plan calls for putting a little bit more money into taxpayers' paychecks. By little bit, I mean roughly $13 a week. However, if all 4 million workers in the state would buy Michigan products with that extra cash, we can ...
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has declared April "Michigan Wine Month" to honor Michigan's wide selection of quality wines and the wine industry's significant contribution to the economy. Michigan's wine and grape industries contribute nearly $800 million to the state's economy each year. Sales of Michigan wines rose 5 percent ...
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We've had quite a lot of new companies listed on the site this month - 31 to be exact! Make sure to check out these companies, visit their websites, and look for their products in your neighborhood.
Arte de Cera - One of a kind hand carved and sculpted all ...
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From the Detroit Free Press, a rundown of February 2009 sales for vehicles made in Michigan.
*Note that some models are also made ...
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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the Buy Michigan Expo 2009 at Laurel Park Mall in Livonia on May 16. The Expo is open to 30 Michigan product vendors, with spaces available for $150 each. Public admission is free, and the mall is conveniently located ...
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Starting last week, I'm challenging myself to buy over $30 worth of Michigan products a week, mostly at the grocery store. This should be pretty easy to do, and I should go over that amount most weeks. I've gotten good at searching out products and retailers, and want to ...
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Michigan-based Hiller's grocery stores are having a Buy Michigan Initiative: "purchasing these Michigan made and distributed products available at Hiller's helps provide 1000's of jobs throughout our state and supports Michigan families". You can't argue with that!
Here are some of the special's this week at Hiller's Ann Arbor store. Check ...
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We've had quite a few new companies get listed on the website in February. Please check out their profiles, visit their websites and buy their products!
CompanySoap is a company based in Algonac, and has been around since 1984. The new owners bought the company two years ago, and ...
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Looks like some Michigan-made peanut butter is making a comeback. Here's an interesting (and funny) message we received from a recent visitor:
If You loved Velvet as much as I did, be sure to "Spread" this Link around. People will need to spend their "Bread" on it, if you ...
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GM announced this morning that it will be investing up to $370 million in a new facility to build engines for the upcoming Chevy Volt electric car, slated to go on sale in 2010. That is a step in the right direction as Michigan looks to overhaul its ...
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I hear many reasons why people aren't buying more Michigan-made products. Although our state economy is in major trouble, we have the ability to focus our spending within the state, thereby keeping dollars here that would've gone elsewhere. Here are a few of those reasons:
"But I'm cutting back on ...
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According to a recent CNN report, not much. Apparently, we are the only state in the union to experience a drop in median income AND a rise in family poverty. That's not big news to those of us who live here, but having it plastered across the ...
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If you haven't visited our site in a few days, you may notice a few things are different. We've cleaned up the site design a little bit to make it easier to navigate and find what you're looking for.
As we move towards a more social networking and ...
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Feel good about supporting the state's economy when you give Michigan made products this holiday season. Our state offers gift options for everyone on your list, from toys and games to bath products and outdoor supplies, that are sure to put smiles on their faces.
You can find a number ...
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A new website has sprung up recently urging citizens to "buy Michigan now" - aptly titled BuyMichiganNow.com. The site was featured last night on Fox 2 News, with site founder Lisa Diggs calling out for Michiganders to make a pledge on their website to signify our commitment to ...
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If you're looking for gift ideas for the holidays, and popcorn comes to mind, why not check out Cottage Gourmet Popcorn. As a local Grand Rapids-based company, they offer gift solutions for clients in the area (as well as through their website) for every occasion - ...
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A great place to shop for Michigan-made holiday gifts is the store at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. Right as you walk in, there's a huge display of books by Michigan authors about various local topics, including "Made in Detroit: A South of 8 Mile Memoir", by ...
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With the holidays fast approaching, gift baskets are a convenient way to give Michigan products. Andrew Norton saw the opportunity, and started Gift Baskets From Michigan, LLC in October 2002. He explains, "for about two years it seemed like my wife and I were going to a couple of ...
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Whether you believe in thinking globally and acting locally or you are just looking for a great Michigan-made find, the Made in Michigan Festival is a smart stop on your Michigan Week itinerary. Shoppers looking to support Michigan businesses can sample the diverse array of goods and services produced ...
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Creating healthy yet delicious meals for your family is always a challenging experience, especially if you’re following a vegetarian diet. This experience led two Michigan women, Laurie Snyman and Connie Vail, to start making food packets and mixes that only required a few ingredients to build "nutritional, balanced vegetarian ...
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BuyMichiganProducts.com, an online database featuring Michigan businesses and Michigan-made products, has teamed up with the MSU Product Center, and the Old Town Lansing Association, to create the upcoming Made In Michigan Festival, scheduled for May 20 & 21 in Lansing’s Old Town district. The event, which kicks-off the statewide ...
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Whether it's due to our large German & Dutch communities (Frankenmuth, Holland), our passion for college football, or just the long winters, beer and Michigan have an interesting history. And for those of you who remember the names of Stroh's, Pfeiffer or Goebel, you know Michigan has always been ...
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At our recent Expo, one of the most popular vendors was the Blueberry Store. They showed up with quite a display of products and samples that really got people excited. The Blueberry Store is the retail end of MBG - The Michigan Blueberry Growers Association, a co-op of growers ...
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As is the theme in many of the articles on our website, sometimes an unexpected job loss can turn into a genuine opportunity. Such was the case with Johnny & Maurina Gyergyov, who moved out to rural Macomb County in the late 1970's with "no intention of farming". However, ...
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Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping at the BuyMichiganProducts.com Expo 2005, this upcoming Saturday, November 19 at the Lansing-South Holiday Inn & Convention Center. Look to Michigan when doing your holiday shopping this season – there are countless businesses in the state offering great gift ideas for everyone ...
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The story of the Ballbuster reverse-tapered golf grip began in the 1970's, with Mr. Buster Jacques - a man who set out to create a more natural golf grip. He worked with his son, Jack, and they eventually created a product that has changed the way golfers look at grips. ...
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Jan Kaulins is an artist with several facets. He has worked as a jeweler, a woodworker, a musical instrument maker, and even as an antler carver. For a few years he also owned The Autograph Gallery, a business that specialized in rare and historical authentic autographs, letters and ...
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Northern Michigan's Friske Orchards is a great place to taste the fruits of every season, and pick up Michigan food and gift items as well. Friske Orchards actually consists of many related operations: the fruit stand, where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables; the old-fashioned general store; ...
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Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has declared October "Michigan Wine Month" to honor Michigan's wide selection of quality wines - many of which have received national and international awards.
In the state's most beautiful areas, visitors can enjoy both fall color and the bounty of vineyard harvests at ...
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One of the few opportunities we have to pamper ourselves is during bath time. That's exactly what I did when I used Jane Griffith's products from Skin Essentials, which began from Jane's own experiences of wanting high quality, handmade products that were affordable. Not being able to find ...
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We've already come upon the 1-year anniversary of BuyMichiganProducts.com, and to celebrate, we're letting our newsletter subscribers vote for their favorite Michigan products. The voting is open to categories with 2 or more products, and category favorites with more than 5 votes will be announced at Expo 2005, ...
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Do you ever long for the days when albums were good from beginning to end, the vocals and lyrics were comprehensible, and the musicianship and sound quality were top notch? Look no further than the Detroit music scene to find an independently released gem of a CD - ...
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Stonehedge Farm, located in East Jordan, has been operating for 139 years, but has recently added "another dimension to the farm operation". Opened in February 1999, the fiber processing mill is operated by owner Deb McDermott - a shephed, spinner, and fiber artist. The mill allows her ...
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BuyMichiganProducts.com, an online database featuring Michigan businesses and Michigan-made products, announces an upcoming Michigan Products Expo, to be held in Lansing, on November 19. The event will serve to educate Michigan residents about the wealth of products and services available in their home state, and provide a venue ...
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What better place than Ann Arbor to find one of the coolest farmer's markets in the state. Located in the old Kerrytown district, this is more than a farmer's market - it's also an artisan market, where you can find paintings, pottery, and even furniture. The facility ...
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Autumn is coming our way in a few weeks, and it's the perfect time to partake in the local harvest festivals, especially if they feature organic produce. The Michigan Organic Food and Farmers Alliance (MOFFA) is sponsoring three such festivals this year around the state that ...
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Last week, I had the chance to watch a top local chef cook up a bounty of Michigan foods, complete with tips, stories, audience participation, and a side helping of good humor. Chef Frank Turner, of Morel's restaurant in Bingham Farms, took samples from their new menu to prepare ...
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In case you hadn't noticed, our website has undergone a slight remodeling. We've cleaned up the interface, and lightened up the background to convey a more open feel. On the front page of the site, we've added a Weekly Featured Company, to highlight some of our favorite ...
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A member of the Zingerman's "empire" in Ann Arbor, Zingerman's Creamery was founded by chief cheesemaker John Loomis in the town of Manchester in 2001, making an assortment of artisan cheeses and authentic gelato. Since then, they have moved operations to be closer to the other Zingerman’s facilities in ...
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Tucked away along the banks of the Flint River, just off I-475, you'll find fresh food and friendly people at the Flint Farmer’s Market. If you go on a Saturday (the market is also open Tuesdays and Thursdays), expect to stick around for a while, ...
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Oh man, nothing hits the spot on a hot summer day quite like these slightly-spicy baked treats, complete with a hint of colby-jack cheese. When I make them, I like to include Michigan-made products, in fact this recipe is based on a classic Michigan product, the Jiffy Corn ...
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