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Dan Vannest of The Fruitful Orchard

helping his parents with their small cleaning business. His wife Tracey had a similar upbringing, growing ... degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Business Administration before working for Fortune 500

Catlin Whitington of ArtPrize

tourism and tourism marketing drive economic development. I started working with SXSW after I graduated ... same time, the flexibility of being able to grow, develop and evolve. Now we are a partnership with Kendall

Chuck Clarke of Point Betsie Lighthouse

Point Betsie Lighthouse Summers in Northern Michigan leave a lifelong impression. Just ask Chuck Clarke ... Beulah on Crystal Lake. After attending Western Michigan University and serving over 20 years in the Marine

Jozef Zebediah of My Grandmother’s Table

to New York City, ever since moving to Northern Michigan to be with his now-spouse Nick, the area has become ... I'd rather be,” he says. “The natural beauty of Michigan, in general, and the Great Lakes in particular

Carolyn May of Lucky Bean

Island, Carolyn learned her way around running a business before venturing away from sweet treats. As the ... Coffeehouse since 2011, Carolyn is now in the business of offering sweet sips to locals and visitors

Ellie Sutherland of Sweetie-licious Bakery

tradition of her mom’s pie shop When you’re in the business of baking, each day brings plenty of sweet opportunities ... science at Michigan State University and working in jobs around the Midwest, Ellie returned to Michigan to help

Whitney Gravelle of Bay Mills Indian Community

future Whitney Gravelle’s ancestral connection to Michigan is a point of pride – and a calling. As President ... community into the future. After graduating from the Michigan State University College of Law in 2016 with a

Cindy Conn of Vibology

small businesses that set Downtown Howell apart as a community. Celebrating 10 years as an Michigan Main ... connect, learn and just enjoy the vibe.” As her business and offerings evolve and grow, Cindy hopes that

Cristina Zamora of Xochi’s Gift Shop

pottery, sombreros and maracas. As the community and business grew and we had more money to invest, we began ... become part of our community, who are building businesses or want to be involved in other ways. I love

Larry Mawby of MAWBY Vineyards and Winery

As the Mawby of MAWBY Vineyards and Winery, Larry Mawby is enjoying the fruits of his labor as a wine pioneer in the Leelanau ... region and embracing the retired life in Northern Michigan