Michigan
Farmlogs: the future of farm management
In the digital age, most industries have embraced an electronic and technological aspect. There is a Michigan-based company that hopes to make sure agriculture follows suit. FarmLogs is farm management software that stresses the importance of providing software assistance to…
2013 Restaurant Weeks in Michigan
There’s something special about a night out at an expensive restaurant. The way the food is put perfectly on your plate to make it look as delicious as possible or the attentiveness of the waitstaff to every detail of your…
How Do Kids Do the Healthy Thing?
I have two nephews. They’re twins and are almost 4 years old. I’ve never seen two human beings with so much energy in all my life, and if there was some way I could harness their power without alarming my…
Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan
In its 43rd year this year, Earth Day is celebrated in almost 200 countries. Celebrated on April 22nd every year, Earth Day was created as a global day of observation towards supporting and preserving the environment. On this day, we…
What should be done with the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit?
The old Michigan State Fairgrounds property sits at one of Detroit’s busiest crossroads, is adjacent to prominent rail and bus routes and has been mostly abandoned since 2009. But soon, the 157-acre property, beloved to generations of Detroiters and out-state…
No matter where you live or are visiting in Michigan, you can find a great off-leash dog park. In addition to the pure joy and freedom your dog will feel, you can de-stress and incorporate exercise into the visit by…
Mad Fit: Increase strength, endurance with March Madness-inspired workout routine
When it comes to getting in shape, we can all use a little inspiration, and who’s a better source than the star athletes of March Madness? These kings and queens of the court epitomize the definition of fit. If you’ve…
Diversity Visionary Award Winner, Faye Richardson-Green of Steelcase, Inc.
Specifically, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce created the Diversity Visionary Award in 2003 as a way to honor individuals in the community that should be recognized for their efforts, advancements, and contributions to ensuring diversity, inclusion, and equity…
Terri Tate: humorist and two-time cancer survivor
Terri Tate embodies what it means to be a comedian disguised as a nurse and teacher. A down to earth woman who has become a truly inspirational humorist amidst her cancer struggle, Tate now stresses the importance of adding humor…
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