By RACHEL SCHRAUBEN When Gus and Fern Kean opened Kean’s Store Company in 1928 the floor space reflected a third of the 17,000 square feet today. What started as a Five and Dime has grown into Mason’s oldest continuously operating…
Want more than just an internship? Spend the end of summer and fall working at the front line of the fun and valuable Buy Nearby campaign. Our Buy Nearby interns collaborate, travel, gain real-world experience and promote an important Michigan cause. Lansing-based Michigan…
Michigan Retailers Association awards prize in #buynearbymi photo contest. Megan Yagiela’s trip to the City Market over Buy Nearby Weekend went from routine to rewarding after she shared a selfie of her foodie favorites and won a $500 gift card…
If you open up a lifestyle magazine, it is likely that you will come across the word wabi-sabi. It is a Japanese concept that celebrates beauty in the wear our things accumulate. If you carry a wallet or a notebook,…
Good Morning Everyone! Today, I'm teaming up with the "Michigan Retailers Association" and "Buy Nearby" this year to feature one of my favorite shops here in Grand Rapids. The Buy Nearby Weekend is October 7-8 in which is the perfect time to shop at your…
Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed October 7 and 8 as Buy Nearby Weekend, a special shopping weekend throughout Michigan. Sponsored by the Michigan Retailers Association, the Buy Nearby campaign encourages shoppers to keep their dollars in Michigan. While it’s a year-long…
Each year, Michigan celebrates the Buy Nearby campaign on the first full weekend in October. This year Buy Nearby Weekend falls on October 7 and 8 – it’s the perfect reason to spend a fall weekend browsing boutiques and other…
When it comes to home improvement projects - whether you're a brand-new home-owner or putting the finishing touches on your man cave - you should keep one phrase in mind: Buy nearby. Why? For starters, when you buy nearby in…
Thursday, Day 1 Bags packed, car loaded, tank full; the Buy Nearby Guy was about to embark on his longest journey of the summer- and so were the rest of us - his four eager interns. Crammed in the van…
One of my favorite places to spend a day of shopping is in Bay City. It is a really cute, very walkable downtown area where new businesses are opening all the time. The vibe is welcoming and fun, and it’s…