Business

Farm-fresh food, friendliness and fun at Rennhack Orchards Market

August 1, 2014
Farm-fresh food, friendliness and fun at Rennhack Orchards Market

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. HART — What began as a small, road-side fruit stand measuring less than 200 square feet has flourished into a 2,000-square-foot produce market that thrives on farm-fresh food, friendly and knowledgeable service and a fun atmosphere. Rennhack Orchards Market, located on Polk Road across from Hansen Foods, is a great place for locals and tourists…

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New brewery brings out the true artist in Andrew Thomas

April 12, 2014
New brewery brings out the true artist in Andrew Thomas

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  AMBER TWP. — It actually seems like a natural transition for artist extraordinaire Andrew Thomas to open a brewery. Andrew, 33, is always evolving as an artist and this newest venture is just another step in his artistic growth. The setting for the brewery — a tree-lined narrow Stiles Road south of U.S. 10-31 — is…

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Grow your business with advisors

December 17, 2013
Grow your business with advisors

The Business Plan “The Business Plan” is a partnership between the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce and Mason County Press. By Matt Larson. Business Development Consultant. Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce. See Part 1, posted Nov. 19, 2013, here. Now that you have researched your business idea and are confident in its execution it is time…

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Badger offers extra crossings

September 12, 2012
Badger offers extra crossings

LUDINGTON — Because of heavy commercial business, Lake Michigan Carferry will be scheduling evening crossings for the S.S. Badger for night crossings on 9/19 & 20, to meet the transportation needs of its customers. The crossings will be available for general passengers at a 40% discount. Limited passenger amenities will be offered. For more information, schedules of evening crossings and discounted rates call…

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Gene’s Ventures: Travel and adventure for the fun of it

August 26, 2012
Gene’s Ventures: Travel and adventure for the fun of it

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. – Gene Jorissen has worn many hats over the years. He spent 30 years as a Ludington Area Schools teacher, he was PM Township supervisor for 16 years. He also started a golf course with his dad, Jerome. But, his latest venture is taking places. Last year, Gene started Ventures by Gene, a local charter bus company that is…

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