A Year of Buy Nearby Firsts
We are welcoming 2017 with open arms, but first we’d like to take a moment to share what happened with Buy Nearby in 2016. A new name and extra day for celebrating What was once called “Get Caught Blue-Handed Day”…
Your Michigan guide to Deer Widows Weekend
During Michigan’s deer hunting season, hunters flock to all parts of the state in hopes of nabbing the perfect deer for sport or to fill the family freezer with venison ... But as family and friends head into the woods,…
I Buy Nearby Weekend ends, but support for Michigan retail continues
Retailers across Michigan celebrated I Buy Nearby Weekend this past Saturday and Sunday by offering special merchandise, sales or other offers for customers who made a point to buy nearby. This event is part of our year-round Buy Nearby campaign…
It’s easy to Buy Nearby when you visit your local cider mill
You can feel it in the air. You can see it in the trees. But better yet, you can taste it. That’s right, it’s fall. In the Mitten, that means picking fresh Michigan apples, sipping warm cider and buying cinnamon…
Here’s something BIG (and simple) you can do for your Michigan community
Go ahead and ignore, for just a moment, all the promises and plans put forth by political office seekers in this never-ending election season. Here’s something you can do, right now, to make a positive difference in the lives of…
Merchant Spotlight: Lana’s Boutique
Did someone say fall fashion? As we say farewell to flip flops and tank tops, it’s time to see what local retailers have in stock for cooler weather. This week’s merchant spotlight takes us to Kalamazoo for an e-visit to…
Merchant Spotlight: SPIN Bicycle Shop
As the days get shorter and we begin to look for the first leaves turning from green to russet, the weather is perfect for some autumn outdoor adventures. A good place to get started is at this week’s Merchant Spotlight,…
See why Lansing leaders and retailers want you to buy nearby
Flanked by a cake shaped like the Buy Nearby Guy mascot as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry designed at Linn & Owen Jewelers, James P. Hallan of the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) today reminded shoppers that buying from retailers in their…
Merchant Spotlight: Horizon Books
This week’s Merchant Spotlight takes us to Horizon Books in Northwest Michigan’s picturesque Traverse City. The family-owned and operated bookstore has 55 years of experience connecting customers with literature to love. But Horizon Books isn’t just a spot to find…
How to win $500 during I Buy Nearby Weekend
Each year, Michigan celebrates the Buy Nearby campaign on the first weekend in October. This year I Buy Nearby Weekend falls on October 1 and 2 – it’s the perfect reason to spend a fall weekend browsing boutiques and other…