BuyNearby news
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…
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…
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…
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…
It takes one purchase to support your community. Buy Nearby in 2017. 1. Attend a nearby festival There is no down-time in Michigan when it comes to festivals. From Zehnder’s Snowfest in Frankenmuth to the National Cherry Festival in downtown Traverse…
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”…
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