Category: Business

We offer a glimpse of some unique small Michigan business shops, bars, art studios, restaurants, farm markets, and manufacturers. We adhere to the buy-local philosophy whenever possible. Sometimes, we may offer locally produced products and services via Amazon.

Here are some of our best stories.

Walts Meats Thanks All for Support of Kinde Food Pantry

Posted on August 26, 2019November 18, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The relationship started in 2014 when Bob Nichol asked Lynne and Rick Jones at Walt’s Meats to place a simple

Walt’s Meat – #1 For Great Cheeseburgers

Posted on August 6, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

If you want a Cheeseburger that is better then anything you can get in Caseville, start with the key ingredient at Walt’s Meat

12 Hometown Michigan Radio Stations in The Upper Thumb

Posted on January 12, 2019November 20, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Michigan’s Upper Thumb has some of the most diverse radio stations around. Located in Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola County’s. Listen live and see coverage maps.

Helping Hands Community Thrift Shop – A Great Caseville Thrift Store

Posted on December 12, 2018November 19, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Helping Hands is a Caseville Thrift Store that sells everything from clothing, toys, tools, household items, and decorations. A special area of vintage merchandise is located at the front of the store.

Conagra Brands Buys Pinnacle Foods

Posted on October 28, 2018November 22, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2018 Conagra buys Pinnacle Foods in a $10 billion dollar deal to create the second-largest frozen food company. Includes Vlasic Pickles.

Hitching Post Inn – A Great Bar Burger In the Thumb

Posted on June 9, 2017November 25, 2021 by Michael Hardy

One of thue better bar burgers can be found in Elkton Michigan in the Upper Thumb.

The bar resides in an historic 1800s building that once was a church then a hotel. The stained glass is still intact.

Bay Port Fish Company Reigns Over Saginaw Bay

Posted on September 18, 2015November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Bay Port Fish Company has been a commercial fishery in Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay since 1895.