Everyone enjoys the excitement that comes along with traveling up north: uncharted adventures, campfires, days spent on the lake. Pup North feels this way too, and they wanted their furry four-legged friends to feel the same. Pup North is this…
Get Caught Blue-Handed Day, an important part of Michigan Retailers Association’s Buy Nearby campaign, takes place on Saturday, October 3. It’s a special day for retailers to attract shoppers and for shoppers to have fun showing their support for the…
This week's Merchant Spotlight has something for your sweet tooth! Ostego Gourmet Goodies has a "diverse selection of cake pans and accessories, chocolate molds and accessories as well as high end Merkins chocolate for making special treats." Ostego Gourmet Goodies also features…
Love cruisin' around the Motor City and the mitten? Bushey Automotive is this week's Merchant Spotlight, helping your car stay in tip top shape! Bushey Automotive has been "proudly serving mid-Michigan since 1931," handling everything from radiators and air conditioning…
The Woodward Dream Cruise is an annual event that marks summertime in Michigan with a celebration of classic cars is the Motor City. People from all over the country come to Michigan to cruise down Woodward Avenue, including our very…
This week's Merchant Spotlight takes us over to Ludington, Michigan for "lakeside living" cottage decor! Cottage Works provides products to be the perfect touch on your place up north, as well as a variety of services. They proudly offer boat storage,…
What’s better than a summer trip to the cherry capital of the world? Nothing that we can think of! This summer Buy Nearby has been traveling around Michigan, spreading the word about the importance of shopping nearby and today’s stop…
If you're looking for a tasty spot to try this week, stop in to Steve's Detroit Deli! They have bagels, classic deli sandwiches, fresh salads, and more! Steve's Detroit Deli is located in downtown Detroit and is the perfect place…
The Michigan Retail Index is a monthly gauge of key retail activity in Michigan. The 100-point index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal…
All Michiganders love the mitten state and it’s great to hear others say the same! Thrillist, national food and travel blog, recently ranked all 50 states and rated Michigan as the number one state. We’re sure you can guess why…