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Buy Michigan Now releases gift guide and deals for holiday season

Livonia, November 12, 2020) – Billions of dollars are spent during the holiday season each year. Consequently, Buy Michigan Now (BMN) urges Michiganders to buy locally throughout the holidays. The idea is more important than ever, with an economy struggling to recover from the pandemic. So, to make that easier, BMN has released its biggest Holiday Gift

Buy Michigan Now releases gift guide and deals for holiday season2021-08-21T00:27:14-04:00

Valganics Handcrafted Soaps

OFFER: Receive one FREE ITEM with any purchase at www.valganics.com. Plus free shipping on orders of over $35. NO DISCOUNT CODE NEEDED DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: creatival@comcast.net Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above.

Valganics Handcrafted Soaps2020-11-16T11:47:44-05:00

Ray’s Red Hots in Ann Arbor

OFFER: Free one-flavor shake or small waffle fries with purchase of $10 or more or $2 off order of $20 or more. TO REDEEM: Display this post on a mobile device when ordering or when picking up order. DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 ADDRESS: 629 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 PHONE: 734-998-3647 or

Ray’s Red Hots in Ann Arbor2020-11-16T11:29:51-05:00

Healthy Body Investment Skin Care

OFFER: Save 20% off entire order at www.healthybodyinvestment.com. DISCOUNT CODE: JOY20 DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: 248-425-7578 0r healthybodyinvestment@gmail.com Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above. All profits from sales go directly to the seller.

Healthy Body Investment Skin Care2020-11-16T11:01:49-05:00

Color Pet Products

OFFER: Save 25% off entire order at www.colorpet.com. DISCOUNT CODE: BMN20 DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: 734-744-8228 0r info@colorpet.com Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above. All profits from sales go directly to the seller.

Color Pet Products2020-11-16T10:48:08-05:00

B’ Bites Healthy Snacks

OFFER: Save 20% off entire order at www.bbitesnacks.com. DISCOUNT CODE: BMN20OFF DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: info@bbitesnacks.com EXCLUSIONS: Does not apply to Autoship orders Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above. All profits from sales

B’ Bites Healthy Snacks2020-11-11T20:02:36-05:00

Hunter’s Healthy Treats for Dogs

OFFER: Save 10% off entire order at www.huntershealthytreats.com. Plus free shipping on orders over $30. DISCOUNT CODE: BMNTHANKS DATES: November 10 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: 734-732-1300 or hunthealthtreats@gmail.com Any questions regarding this deal and products or services offered by this company should be addressed directly to the company using the contact information provided above. All profits

Hunter’s Healthy Treats for Dogs2020-11-11T19:18:11-05:00

BMN Membership

OFFER: New members save 40% on the purchase of any level of Buy Michigan Now membership. DISCOUNT CODE: Joy2020 DATES: November 1 - December 31, 2020 CONTACT: info@buymichigannow.com EXCLUSIONS: May not be applied to renewals of existing memberships or combined with any other offer. Please address any questions regarding this offer directly to Buy Michigan Now using

BMN Membership2020-11-11T19:55:07-05:00

Metro Detroit

Amidst the big box stores and national chains, there are a growing number of local shops in the Metro Detroit area that are making a point of featuring products designed and made right here in Michigan. City Bird (Detroit) 460 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201 (313) 831-9146 https://www.citybirddetroit.com Heart of Michigan (Howell) 203 W. Grand River, Howell, MI

Metro Detroit2021-11-09T06:35:17-05:00

Mid-Michigan

While we refer to it as Mid-Michigan, we are really talking about the middle of the Lower Peninsula, not the whole state. From art to apparel, food to jewelry, and so much more, these shops in the central part of the mitten peninsula are featuring an exceptional quantity of Michigan-made products. Amazin' Mitten (Frankenmuth) 646 S Main Street

Mid-Michigan2021-11-09T08:07:37-05:00

Northern Michigan

Affectionately known as the tip o' the mitt, Northern Michigan is a huge draw for tourists and therefore boasts several souvenir shops. These stores not only showcase the state, they make a point of carrying products that are made right here in Michigan. My Secret Stash (Traverse City) 122 Cass Street, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 929-0340 https://www.mysecretstash.com

Northern Michigan2021-11-09T06:55:52-05:00

Southwest Michigan

West Michigan has long been a preferred destination for Michigan artists and food producers. In fact, the area around Saugatuck and Douglas is sometimes referred to as the art coast. The following shops make a point of highlighting Michigan-made products and art. C2C Gallery (Grand Haven) 104 Washington Ave. Grand Haven , MI 49417 616-935-7337 https://c2cgallery.com  Downtown

Southwest Michigan2021-11-09T08:04:33-05:00

Upper Peninsula

There are a lot fewer big box stores and national chains in the Upper Peninsula than in most of the rest of the state so it's easier to buy from local, independent entities. Some also really make a point of stocking Michigan-made products like those featured here. Downtown Art Place (Ironwood) 111 E. Aurora St. Ironwood, MI

Upper Peninsula2021-11-09T07:35:45-05:00

Boyne City Main Street earns national downtown revitalization award

Boyne City Main Street is a winner of the 2020 Great American Main Street Award  (GAMSA) presented by National Main Street Center Inc. The GAMSA award recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. Selected by a national jury of community development professionals and leaders in the fields of economic development and historic preservation, the

Boyne City Main Street earns national downtown revitalization award2021-05-23T16:13:05-04:00

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale named America’s best beer for 2020

 Bell’s Two Hearted Ale is, yet again, the best beer in America. Bell’s Brewery brought home top honors for the fourth year in a row in the 2020 Best Beers in American survey, conducted by Zymurgy magazine, a publication of the American Homebrewers Association

Bell’s Two Hearted Ale named America’s best beer for 20202021-05-23T16:05:31-04:00

2 Detroit-owned Black Startups receive $50,000 grants from Google

Two Detroit startups are among the nationwide recipients of $50,000 cash grants for minority-owned businesses from internet search giant Google LLC. The grants are part of the $5 million Google for Startups Black Founders Fund. They went to Alerje LLC, a medical technology and digital health company, and Raxplay LLC, a virtual reality music venue.

2 Detroit-owned Black Startups receive $50,000 grants from Google2021-05-23T15:58:29-04:00

Sip and save in the Grand Rapids craft beverage scene

Grand Rapids first made a splash on the craft beverage scene when it was voted Beer City USA in national polls and named Best Beer Town and Best Beer Scene by USA TODAY readers. Nowadays there’s a lot more than just craft beer on tap in its culinary scene. Cider, spirits, and the cocktail creations they inspire, have led to even

Sip and save in the Grand Rapids craft beverage scene2020-10-03T12:26:17-04:00

Explore this glorious byway of waterfalls

There may be no more spectacular place on earth to soak in the magic of fall than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are seemingly endless opportunities to hike or bike through colorful forests. The root beer flowing over Tahquamenon Falls is particularly lovely when set against a palette of autumnal hues. The views from above Pictured Rocks, or

Explore this glorious byway of waterfalls2020-10-03T22:12:32-04:00

Discover Michigan’s graveyard of bridges

One of my favorite parts of traveling is the surprising find. It usually comes in the form of a hidden gem on a road trip, when you see something intriguing and bother to take the time to stop. Such is the case with the Historic Bridge Park in Calhoun County near Battle Creek, Michigan. I’ve passed the

Discover Michigan’s graveyard of bridges2020-10-02T14:36:23-04:00

Building railroads to build Michigan

The chugging and mournful sound of a train’s bellow can elicit feelings of contentment in your soul. Even today, when a train is used mainly to haul freight or for scenic, vintage rides, it is a hauntingly beautiful sight to behold. It has also created many a ferroequinologist (train enthusiast). The railroads have been integral in Michigan’s

Building railroads to build Michigan2020-10-01T18:11:39-04:00

Traverse City named #10 Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community in Midwest

SMU DataArts, a national center for arts research at Southern Methodist University, released its sixth annual Arts Vibrancy Index, which ranks more than 900 communities across the country, examining the level of supply, demand and government support for the arts in each city. Traverse City took the #10 spot on the list for communities of its size in

Traverse City named #10 Most Arts Vibrant Middle Size Community in Midwest2021-05-23T16:02:31-04:00

12 things to do in Michigan in October 2020

Some things may be different this October, but we’re still a state filled with crisp autumn air, stunning shores, spectacular fall foliage, and of course cider and doughnuts. Fall means plenty ways to have fun, even this year. Here are our 12 things to do in Michigan in October 2020. October 1-3,8-10,15-17,22-24 Glass Pumpkin Fest – Dearborn

12 things to do in Michigan in October 20202021-08-24T20:43:56-04:00

Loaded Dice

The Great Beer State is home to another new brewery. Loaded Dice in Troy typically has between four and eight taps flowing on any given day, and a food truck nearby to satisfy your hunger. It's located at 1725 Rochester Rd.

Loaded Dice2021-07-31T23:00:01-04:00
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