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Argus Farm Stop Connects Local Farms to Forks

Argus Farm Stop was born from an urgent need. Small farms needed a reliable, year-round retail outlet—something seasonal farmers markets alone couldn’t guarantee. In...

Michigan Grown and Made at Lavender Lane

From scented lotions, soaps, linen sprays and other home and body care items to pain-relieving CBD salves and culinary tinctures, you can get made-in-Michigan...

Jeff Hauptman: Lifelong Ann Arborite with a Vision for Community

Jeff Hauptman is down-to-earth, forward-thinking and deeply rooted in the city he’s called home since the age of three. As CEO of Oxford Companies,...

Shop With Purpose: Ann Arbor Businesses That Give Back

Make your money work for you this summer and support local businesses that support your community! While the dollar amount of donations has increased...

A Guide to Ypsilanti: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop, and Play

Long before Ypsilanti earned its reputation as one of Michigan’s quirkiest, most creative cities, Ypsilanti was a trading post along the Huron River —...

15 Women-Owned businesses to Support During Small Business Month

A delightful problem to have is when your town has so many businesses owned by women that you simply can’t list them all in...

A Guide to Saline: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop and Play

Did you know Saline was literally named for its salt springs? French explorers in the 1700s dubbed the river “Saline” after discovering natural salt...

Divers Inc. Celebrates 40 years of Scuba Success

For 40 years, Great Lakes Divers Incorporated (AKA Divers Inc.) has been the Ann Arbor area’s premiere location for buying scuba equipment and learning...

Mooreville Pottery: Michigan Molded Ceramics 

Mooreville Pottery is a Michigan-owned and operated Etsy shop that sells handmade ceramic goods. Ornaments, mugs and trinket dishes can be found on the...

A Guide to Kerrytown: Where to Eat, Sip, Shop and Play

Long before Kerrytown’s streets were filled with boutique shoppers and café-goers, this corner of Ann Arbor was home to sawmills, immigrant workers and a...

Trout Workshop: Woodworking with a Modern Twist

If you’re looking for great holiday gift ideas and you want to support a local business, look no further than Saline’s Trout Workshop. Specializing...

CourtMerch Brings Humor and Creativity to Racket Sport Fashion

Amy Gillett and Carolynn Hayman love tennis, but they also love having a laugh. As the co-founders of CourtMerch, a lifestyle brand based out...