Launched in March of 2020, Sylvia’s Sudsery, LLC of Lansing offers whimsical artisan soaps, bath bombs, foaming sugar scrubs, and more. But, according to owner Danielle, Sylvia’s Sudsery is about...
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Helping others on their self-care journey.
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The Ultimate List Of Michigan Resources To Shop Local For The Holidays
Can you feel it? There’s a hint of magic in the air. The familiar smells of pine, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar are ready to embrace you. Snow is falling, but maybe you don’t mind since you planned to...
Strength. Courage. Endurance. These motivating principles guide the patients at Peak Physical Therapy on their path to recovery. The story of this Brighton, Michigan business started because one...
Kevin and Nick are the owners of Tapped Coffee, a coffee delivery service with corporate customers throughout the state. Tapped prides itself on a flagship nitro cold brew coffee blend that is...
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Proxie: Empowering A New Generation Of Entrepreneurs
Autumn is the owner and founder of Proxie, an entrepreneurship consulting organization based in Detroit. Her organization provides technical assistance and coaching to Black women...
Brian K. and Steven C. started Bao Boys, a popular food truck in York Yard, to share their love of food with the Ann Arbor community. Bao, or baozi, is a steamed bun with a fluffy, pillowy texture....
Ne’Gyle B. knows that a good outfit can set the tone for your entire day. The color, cut, style, pattern, and material of your clothing can help express who you are as an individual. And when you...
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More Than $172,000 Given Back To Small Business During The Great Lakes Giveback
It’s safe to say that 2020 has been an interesting year. The changes in how we work and the unforeseen expenses brought on by the pandemic have negatively impacted many businesses in our state. While...
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Supporting Local Businesses During The Great Lakes Giveback
The past few months have been, well, a whirlwind for all of us. The global coronavirus pandemic drastically changed the way we live, work, shop, and even communicate. While local and state economies...
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Brewed For Success: The Brighton Coffeehouse Story
It’s a sunny afternoon and the warmth in the air follows you when you enter the brick building. A Frank Sinatra tune fills the room and familiar faces greet you by name. As you wait in anticipation...