We’re blessed in Northwest Michigan to have a strong and growing local wine industry — a sector of our economy that perfectly brings together local agriculture and tourism. From hillsides flush with grapevines to the many tasting rooms that dot our highways, this vibrant industry adds much to our local economy and our way of [...]
Category Archives: Tourism
Yes, Michigan! Promoting Michigan Tourism to Grow Our Economy
August 28, 2008 – 2:13 pm
(Part 3 in an 11-week economic plan to get Michigan moving again and get our people back to work) Over the last two weeks we’ve focused on the importance of fundamentals and promoting Michigan’s competitive advantages to get Michigan moving again. This week I’m highlighting the need for greater investment in tourism promotion as a [...]
Scripps Calls for Change to Protect Local Beaches, Economy from Trash
July 17, 2008 – 11:46 am
101st District candidate wants action after garbage washes up on Lake Michigan shore LUDINGTON – State House candidate Dan Scripps today called for change to protect local beaches and the tourism dollars they generate after hundreds of pounds of trash washed up on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Manistee and Mason counties this week. “An [...]
Can’t we all just get along?
May 28, 2007 – 11:04 am
Today’s Muskegon Chronicle has a story on a local tourism promotion intiative where Muskegon boasts about being “Up North enough.” Evidently, the idea is to peel off some who would continue on to Ludington and parts further north and have them Settle for Muskegon. (Now that’s an advertising slogan for you…) I know times are [...]
State Republican chair calls for cuts to tourism funding
May 21, 2007 – 11:15 am
In a post this evening on MichiganLiberal.com, Michigan Republican Party chairman Saul Anuzis called for cuts to Michigan’s tourism spending. In listing a series of four cuts to Michigan spending, cutting tourism spending was the number one priority for the state’s top Republican. Here are the facts: * Last year Michigan spent just $5.7 million [...]
Governor Granholm in Leelanau County on Wednesday
October 31, 2006 – 1:33 pm
Governor Granholm will be joining me in Leelanau County tomorrow afternoon as part of her Putting Michigan First tour through the state. Our governor has shown vision, leadership, and political courage in diversifying our state economy and leading Michigan as we turn the corner and start moving forward. She deserves four more years to continue [...]
An economic plan that puts local people first
October 17, 2006 – 9:39 am
Tonight at the Manistee County forum hosted by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians I laid out an eight-point economic plan that builds on our strengths and puts local people first. If we’re going to turn our state around, it’s crucial that we have local-based representatives that are willing to stand up to the [...]
25 Days to Victory
October 13, 2006 – 9:47 am
Just 25 days until victory on November 7! I have worked hard to put forward a positive vision for the Michigan we can build together: – Building on our strengths to bring good-paying, year-round jobs, creating a statewide entrepreneurial culture, investing in technology and renewable energy, and doing much, much more to promote the year-round [...]
Yes, Michigan!
February 19, 2006 – 12:29 pm
Last week, Governor Granholm announced that she was directing $7.5 million from the 21st Century Jobs Fund to promote Michigan tourism in new markets. This additional spending – especially in the Milwaukee media market – has the potential to bring additional visitors across Lake Michigan on the S.S. Badger, and bring additional tourist dollars into [...]
