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Main Street Business Owner Stories

Main Street Business Owner Stories

The Michigan Main Street Business Owner Stories celebrate the uniqueness of local business owners and the work they do to help their communities thrive. 

Old Town General Store (Lansing Retail)

Old Town General Store (Lansing Retail)

Rhea Van Atta's Old Town boutique spreads the Michigan and Lansing love.

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Tenden (Grand Haven Retail)

Tenden (Grand Haven Retail)

Todd Hancock has Downtown Grand Haven in stitches at his artisan shop.

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Thrift Witch (Lansing Retail)

Thrift Witch (Lansing Retail)

Tiesha King offers Old Town unique collectibles and artworks at Thrift Witch.

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Veni's Sweet Shop (Niles Retail)

Veni's Sweet Shop (Niles Retail)

Linda Swarkan continues a Niles tradition as owner/operator of Veni's Sweet Shop.

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Vibology (Howell Retail)

Vibology (Howell Retail)

Cindy Conn brings good vibes to people in Downtown Howell at Vibology.

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Xochi's Gift Shop (Detroit Retail)

Xochi's Gift Shop (Detroit Retail)

More than just a gift shop, Cristina Zamora selling Mexican heritage one purchase at a time.

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Michigan Premier Events (Lansing Event Planning)

Michigan Premier Events (Lansing Event Planning)

Ashley Willis is intent on bringing Lansing back one event at a time while serving her community with purpose.

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Fitness Coliseum (Owosso Gym)

Fitness Coliseum (Owosso Gym)

Brianna Marrah is intent on creating a more fit community in Owosso.

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Impression 5 Science Center (Lansing)

Impression 5 Science Center (Lansing)

Micaela Balzer and Nik McPherson know how to get kids excited about science.

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