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…
When it comes to home improvement projects - whether you're a brand-new home-owner or putting the finishing touches on your man cave - you should keep one phrase in mind: Buy nearby. Why? For starters, when you buy nearby in…
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…
One of my favorite places to spend a day of shopping is in Bay City. It is a really cute, very walkable downtown area where new businesses are opening all the time. The vibe is welcoming and fun, and it’s…
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…
Shopping local has become one of my favorite things in recent times. Here in Owosso, so much has come to life in the past few years. Our downtown is literally bursting with new business and looks nothing like it did…
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…
Bridge Street Exchange: a men’s specialty store with many special stories. Kevin Begola began operating www.titanium-buzz.com 12 years ago. The online retail business that sells rings to people across the globe outgrew his office and pushed him to look for…
Want to put your creative talent to the test? Grab a friend or bring a group to Painting with a Twist in Fenton. Owner Nancy Schollhammer attended an out-of-town Painting with a Twist class in 2014. She was hooked and…
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