We love this blog post from Selective Potential! Can you imagine your town without the unique, local shops it has? The older I’ve gotten, the more I’ve come to appreciate shopping local and supporting small business. My mom is a small…
Shopping local has become one of my favorite things in recent times. Here in Owosso, so much has come to life in the past few years. Our downtown is literally bursting with new business and looks nothing like it did…
School is out, summer is here and you just heard the first “I’m bored.” (Cringe) Time to change up the daily routine. Try a trip to one of Michigan’s zoos. With many located around the state, it’s easy to find…
Summer and beer drinking season is here. We’ve compiled a list of recently opened and soon-to-open breweries across the state. We’re excited for you to try them out, so get out and Buy Nearby at a brewery opening near you (21…
Bridge Street Exchange: a men’s specialty store with many special stories. Kevin Begola began operating www.titanium-buzz.com 12 years ago. The online retail business that sells rings to people across the globe outgrew his office and pushed him to look for…
Want to put your creative talent to the test? Grab a friend or bring a group to Painting with a Twist in Fenton. Owner Nancy Schollhammer attended an out-of-town Painting with a Twist class in 2014. She was hooked and…
222 days until I Buy Nearby Weekend. Here’s What’s Happening… Mascot Makes First Appearance of Year Buy Nearby Guy, fresh from a year-end cleaning and minor repairs at The Parade Company in Detroit, greeted retailers and vendors Sunday during the…
Want more than just an internship? Spend your summer 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 Retailers…
It takes one purchase to support your community. Buy Nearby in 2017. 1. Visit a nearby museum Expand your knowledge and learn more about our past at a nearby museum. Bring the kids for the perfect history lesson. For an exhibit near you,…
It’s winter and it’s cold. Don’t slip into the usual winter blues. With so many peaks and hills in Michigan, get out and Buy Nearby at a local Ski Resort! Whether or not you're headed for the bunny hill, hop…