Jordan Ritter from Hilbert's Honey Co., located in Traverse City, joins MLive's Eric Hultgren on the MI Best Podcast discussing the growth of their bee population and honey farm since beginning in 1887. It's been a lot of baby steps…
Meauwataka General Store in Wexford County also wins $250 in annual photo contest by the Michigan Retailers Association Bill Bednarick’s trip to the Meauwataka General Store in Cadillac during Buy Nearby Weekend won him a $250 gift card from the…
MLive's Eric Hutlgren chats with Bill Golden, co-president of Golden Shoes in Traverse City. This family-owned, third generation business treats customers like family - and it starts with a simple "Hello." Golden is Vice Chair of the MRA Board of…
MLive host, Eric Hultgren, sits with Kathy Morin, Executive Director of the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau and talks about the fun you can find in Cadillac this summer. With a newly-established social district and a new band performing each week,…
Hear from Deidre Weller, owner of thistle, a women's boutique in downtown Charlevoix, as she reminisces on how her long-time dream quickly became a reality as she passed an empty storefront. For more stories like this, visit www.buynearbymi.com/news.
Located in downtown Charlevoix, thistle wants to make every woman feel beautiful no matter what they are wearing. Deidre Weller's Vision Deidre Weller’s love for fashion took a backseat as she worked as a public accountant and then in healthcare…
If you’ve ever been to Mackinaw City, there’s a good chance you’ve tasted Murdick’s Famous Fudge. The store is now owned by fifth-generation candy maker, Aaron Murdick, 35, and his father, John. Michigan Retailers Association presents centennial plaques to businesses…
Shoppers encouraged to enter contest, get deals at participating retailers Retail businesses across the state will celebrate Buy Nearby Weekend on Oct. 5-7, offering special merchandise or sales and the chance for five lucky shoppers to win $100 gift cards…
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…
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…