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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What began as an online business in a basement has grown into two locations in under four years. Owners Leslie Plank and Stacy Gnewkowski first met when they became neighbors in 2014. They quickly became friends and eventually business partners. The…
You’ve seen trees in the department stores since before Halloween. It’s no surprise the Holidays are right around the corner. We’ve compiled a list of tree farms to find the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas celebration. Along with trees, many…
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,…