Beyond pizza and sandwiches: Mitchell’s Gourmet Deli credits customers with success
Mitchell's Gourmet Deli has discovered a handy trick for rapid small business growth: handcrafted food and hands-on customer service.
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The rapidly growing grocery store anyone can own
In 1970, a group of like-minded locals banded together to acquire more affordable fresh produce. This year, the grocery store they founded will do nearly $2 million in business.
A vacant building and an entrepreneurial spirit helped launch a small Michigan manufacturer
Two years in, MVM7 trailers is riding on nationwide success and looking for ways to connect to local community.
Mercantile Bank’s local focus is paying dividends
For Mercantile Bank, local means more than just location. That's why their dedication to community goes beyond marketing.
Dedicated employees are key to local grocer’s success
How does a local grocer thrive in the age of big box retail? For Ric's, the key to success lies in dedicated employees, customer experience, and unique offerings.
Jodi Stuber believes all kids possess unbridled potential
At Hopewell Ranch, special needs kids, veterans, and others with diverse needs can shed their labels and reach their potential.
Q&A with the CMU student who rode his bike 4000 miles for charity
John Maus fell in love with cycling for the freedom it gave him as a teen. Now he rides to give kids with heart problems a lifetime of freedom.
How one vet found his passion in Kuwait and brought it home to mid-Michigan
When a fellow serviceman received some yeast packets in the mail in Kuwait, Jeff Eddington used them to ferment peach syrup leftover from his dinner. Now, he's the head brewer for a growing regional brewery.
McLaren CEO is boosting morale and attracting talent, one bacon sandwich at a time
Whats more important—healthy food or happy employees? McLaren Central Michigan's new CEO has a strong opinion.
