Posts Tagged "Michigan"

Local First Grand Rapids Shows That Local Works

Local First Grand Rapids Shows That Local Works

In West Michigan, “local isn’t just a place on the map.” That’s according to Local First, a buy-local group based in Grand Rapids and representing some 800 locally owned businesses in the region. When it comes to supporting those members and the community at large, Local First doesn’t just talk the talk. Rather, Local First demonstrates in dollars and cents what impact its local businesses have on the economy and…read more →

18 Jan, 2017
Site Specific Inc.’s Impact on the Tree Care Industry Goes Beyond Michigan

Site Specific Inc.’s Impact on the Tree Care Industry Goes Beyond Michigan

Located in Howell, Michigan, Site Specific Inc. provides tree care services under the leadership of Julie Stachecki Johanningsmeier. With Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor forming somewhat of a triangle around Howell, there’s also a fair share of urban forestry work to be done. For her part — and her business’s — Stachecki Johanningsmeier puts her passion for urban forestry to good use well beyond the state of Michigan. Stachecki Johanningsmeier…read more →

4 Oct, 2016
Independent We Stand
Independent We Stand Independent We Stand