Billed as “a celebration of life and the cruise we are making through it” This year marks the 10th annual Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville Michigan. Opening night there will be a "Red, White and Blue Salute" to the men and women in our nation's armed forces. Ten years ago the festival was just a three day event, now the event is 10 days of food, fun, games, and music for all ages. Inspired by Jimmy Buffet and his tropical music, Caseville is referred to as "Key North" wraps up the … [Read more...]
Downriver Docks To Fill Day-Tripper Void
Three Downriver Michigan communities in conjunction with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are considering installing slips for short stays. The move will bring revenue to local businesses, boaters will be able to stop then shop said one official. Trenton Michigan is expected to firm up the design for 31 slips at Meyer Elias Park this summer having them installed and ready for the 2009 boating season. A $584,000 U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant and $193,000 in DDA money will … [Read more...]
Four Day Work Weeks In Michigan
Many Michigan businesses are looking at four day work weeks in hopes of saving energy and increasing productivity. When done right a four day work week can benefit a business of any size, but if the program is not managed properly it can back fire and be tough on the business. The 2008 National Study of Employers finds that 38 percent of United States businesses allow four day work weeks for some employees, and only 8 percent allow a short work week for all or most of their … [Read more...]
Celebrate Michigan Expo Planned
This year is MichiganMall.com’s 10th anniversary and they are throwing a hugh party to celebrate their success. The Celebrate Michigan Expo is slated for September 29, 2008 from 12 pm to 6 pm. The event is a great opportunity for every sized business to showcase their wears and network with other successful Michigan businesses. Here are some of the details of the event: Celebrate Michigan Expo presented by MichiganMall.com Monday, September 29, 2008 Expo time 12:00 - 6:00 PM, … [Read more...]
Michigan Roads Still Suck

Back in February of this year (2008) I made a blog post titled “Pot Holes Start to Appear in Michigan Roads”, here we are mid-summer and our Michigan roads are still riddled with pot holes. About a week ago a friend of mine was traveling down Southfield road and turned into the Kroger’s store hitting a pot hole that broke a tie rod on his van. He went back later and measured the depth of the hole and found it to be 8” deep. I just read a report to Michigan Lawmakers stating that … [Read more...]
Solar Powered Light Pole Program
Thomas A. Wither, a former manufacturer’s rep and stockbroker is on a mission to convert power sucking street lights to solar power one light pole at a time. Wither created the National Adopt-a-Watt Program (www.adoptawatt.com). Modeled after the popular “Adopt A Highway” program, funds are collected from businesses, organizations and individuals. Money collected is used to purchase a solar power street light and the donor’s name and logo are printed on a plaque and attached to … [Read more...]
Michigan Gas Prices Dropping
Over the past couple of days I’ve noticed gas prices here in the downriver Michigan area have dropped under $4.00 per gallon – the lowest price I noticed was $3.79 per gallon. Yes the high gas prices are a concern and have impacted my family and business financially, but boy am I sick of hearing people complain about it. Every were I turn someone is taking about gas and the impact on our Michigan economy. The latest issue of Crain’s Detroit Business magazine is peppered with gas … [Read more...]
MichiganBusinessHub.com Online Contest Launched
Eleven (11) lucky entrants will win Prizes valued at $1,347.50 from Michigan based businesses. The MichiganBusinessHub.com Online Contest does not require any purchases to enter, simply fill out the entry form and you are entered. The contest is geared toward businesses, but the average Joe will find several of the prizes of value and will be intrigued to enter the contest. People love contests and sweepstakes no matter what the value of the prize and the MichiganBusinessHub.com … [Read more...]



