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5 Men Paddle Across Lake Michigan

Would you attempt to paddle across Lake Michigan? Although only a lake, Lake Michigan can rough currents, tides and waves and can feel more like an ocean to a small vessel. Still, a group of five men recently accomplished the task with paddleboards. They decided to cross the lake in a bid to raise money… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 26 2015

Toothbrush Production Moved From China To Michigan

If you use electric toothbrushes and buy replaceable heads, you may be happy to learn that those toothbrush heads will soon be made in America. Ranir, the largest maker of store brand toothbrushes and oral care products, will moving their production from China to Michigan.  The move is costing the company $3 million and will… Read More »

  • Posted on: Jun 17 2015

Grand Rapids Building Firm Ranked Among “Best for the World”

Guy Bazzani is the company founder and president of Bazzani Building Co, a Grand Rapids building firm ranked among the “best for the world.” Although Bazzani’s company is very successful and popular, he admits that they don’t get every job they bid on. Bazzani Building Co. isn’t the cheapest firm around, but they strive to provide… Read More »

  • Posted on: Apr 28 2015

Abraham Lincoln’s Michigan Connections

Abraham Lincoln visited Michigan one time during his life. In 1856, Lincoln was just a lawyer visiting Kalamazoo and campaigning for the first Republican presidential candidate. Little did he know that Michigan would play such an important role in his life and legacy. After Lincoln was assassinated, it was two Michigan cousins who helped lead… Read More »

  • Posted on: Apr 28 2015