We shine a light on Michigan’s best small businesses.
Every week, Michigan tells us which small businesses deserve more attention. We feature the winners on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, and in a Sunday newsletter read across all five regions.
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Benjamin’s Bookkeeping
Mike Hahn
Keeping Michigan businesses financially sharp and completely stress-free.
Lotus Wellness Studio
West Michigan
West Michigan’s home for wellness, healing, and personal growth.
Your Food Dude
Food Truck and Catering
Michigan food truck and catering for parties and company events.
Michigan picks. We feature. You discover.
Michigan nominates
We ask the questions on Facebook and Threads, and thousands of Michiganders answer with the small businesses they love most.
We feature the winners
The best nominations become spotlights, carousels, and reels, and land in the Sunday newsletter, Your Weekly Five.
You find a new favorite
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The Michigan-Made Directory
A permanent home for Michigan-made businesses, browsable by category and region. Every business in our Holiday Gift Guide gets a free listing that stays up long after the holidays.
Explore the DirectoryMichigan-made gifts, all in one guide
Our holiday guide to Michigan-made gifts publishes mid-November. Businesses: listings are $97, featured spots are $197 with dedicated posts on every platform, and sales close November 6.
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