Entrepreneurship

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market Kicks Off 50 Years in 2023

The Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 50th season this year, as the markets kick off May 4. In this Q&A with Carol Moody, learn the history of the market, what’s new for this season, what’s returning, and what 50th-season celebrations are in the works.

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Wood Shop Social is awarded 2023 Best Small Business at MCSB Gala

As Wood Shop Social approaches their one-year anniversary in Mt. Pleasant, the restaurant is awarded as a 2023 Best Small Business at the annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala.

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

Pitch Competition invites community to bring fresh ideas for downtown spaces

For the first time ever, Downtown Mt. Pleasant is hosting a competitive pitch competition, and despite the name, this has nothing to do with baseball. The goal is to bring ideas to revitalize the area and enhance the vibrancy of the downtown district. The winning projects will be awarded over $15,000 in funding.

Gougeon, Kornoely, and Jackson are excited to be the newest Crumbl franchisees.
Let’s get ready to Crumbl, Mt. Pleasant: New cookie franchise to open later this fall

Look out, Mt. Pleasant - the Crumbl Cookie craze is coming to town! With the closest store currently in Novi, this sweet treat is moving a whole lot closer to those in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Cops & Doughnuts celebrates five years at Mt. Pleasant’s Central Precinct

Real Cops. Real Doughnuts. Cops & Doughnuts - Central Precinct on S. Mission Street celebrated its five year anniversary in Mt. Pleasant on July 17.

Local business leaders and innovators gathered together at the Courtyard by Marriott.
MMDC Annual Meeting celebrates business and innovation leaders in Mt. Pleasant region

The Middle Michigan Development Corporation hosted its first Annual Meeting recently, celebrating the accomplishments of businesses and individuals who have shown innovation and commitment to the region.

Pleasant City Coffee’s outdoor expansion offers patrons a new view

Pleasant City Coffee has expanded its outdoor seating options while still offering the unique foods and drinks you've come to love at the Broadway Street shop.

Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market reintroduces Saturdays for the season
Courtney Jerome, small business owner and Epicenter contributor
Finding home: The Jeromes’ journey back to Mt. Pleasant

After several years away from the Mt. Pleasant area, small business owner and Epicenter contributor Courtney Jerome and her husband had a big decision to make: where to live. With remote careers allowing them to be choosy, the Jeromes ultimately said yes to the many perks of living in Mt. Pleasant.

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