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State Legislature Acts to Protect Great Lakes
Michigan's state legislature took a historic step on June 23rd to protect the Great Lakes from pollution, water diversion and corporate interests. The Michigan House and Senate agreed to pass legislation barring outside interests from profiting from the five Great Lakes, which...
Cinco de Mayo Michigan Style
For most Americans, celebrating Cinco de Mayo is less about the historic relevance of Mexico's victory over the French in 1862, and more about savoring the spicy flavors of Mexico. No fiesta would be complete without spectacular salsa. Since Michigan borders our colder...
Every Day Can Be Earth Day in Michigan
The debate about renewable energy is heating up in Michigan, and not just because today is Earth Day. The scientific community is increasingly aligned behind the contention that climate change is a reality, and that fossil fuels are contributing to the...
Ring in the Spring with Michigan Wine
April is Michigan Wine Month and a great time to leave the winter behind and explore the budding greenery of the countryside. Why not pair your weekend retreat with some fine wine? Michigan’s flourishing grape industry is not only producing...
Buy Michigan Now Campaign Evolves
After a successful launch in 2007, Buy Michigan Now has a fresh look and exciting new content. The changes to the site are designed to make it easier for people to support Michigan-based businesses, actively communicate that support, learn about...
Business News (4)
Office Star Shines on Buy Michigan Now
You may have heard some commercials running on Detroit's Magic 105.1FM (WMGC) and Oldies 104.3 (WOMC) radio stations lately touting the benefits of Buying Michigan and our increasingly familiar phrase, "Think Michigan First". They are the product of generous support from our friends...
Michigan Innovation Leads to Motorcycle Comfort
Eight years ago, Macomb resident Jim Mick thought his motorcycle days were gone for good. He'd first learned how to ride at 14, delivering newspapers to the Detroit News. Since then, Mick put hundreds of thousands of miles on his touring motorcycles. With...
Michigan Goes Hollywood
Two recent major motion pictures, Jumper and Semi-Pro were partially filmed in Michigan and the state would certainly like to be the backdrop for many more. In a recent interview on WJR radio in Detroit, Janet Lockwood, Director of the...
The State Wants to Do Business with You
The State of Michigan has approximately $19 billion worth of contract opportunities available for everything from supplying food and beverages for correctional facilities, to computer consulting, to building new facilities, and it wants you to bid on them. In 2004,...
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Pewabic Pottery Glazes a New Trail
Detroit’s own Pewabic Pottery is on the verge of a campus expansion, several years in the making. According to Executive Director, Terese Ireland, they are in the process of acquiring land adjacent to the historic property to add additional parking...
Communities Team with Coffee Beanery to Raise Funds
Inspired by growing needs in the communities they serve, Coffee Beanery has developed a unique program that helps groups tackle fundraising simply and efficiently, while scoring big results. According to spokeswoman, Laurie Shaw, “The program originated because we were getting...