Mount Pleasant -- a thriving college town -- is situated in Mid Michigan about 61 miles north of Lansing. The city is home to
Central Michigan University, and to a
Mid Michigan Community College campus.
A portion of the city is located on the Isabella Indian Reservation, the site of the
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. With its rich Native American heritage, the city also boasts some unique attractions like the
Ziibiwing Center -- a museum and cultural center that showcases the history of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Every year, the tribe holds a
pow wow, which highlights Native American culture through dancing, singing, drumming, and ornate costumes.
The area also offers several outdoor attractions, including 15 championship golf courses, canoeing along the Chippewa River, and the
Florence Maxwell Sanctuary -- a 40-acre nature preserve.
Notable people from Mount Pleasant include former Michigan governor John Engler, and Dan Pohl, former PGA Tour professional golfer.
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Social media has turned into a two-headed beast for many companies. On one side, they have an easy way to market to a large variety of people. On the other, if they do it wrong, they find it may work against them. One local business owner knows the value of a good social media strategy, as writer Jeff Barr explains.
Sam Eggleston
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Local businesses are the lifeblood of a community. Be it the gas station down the road, the mom-and-pop's diner or the painter who advertises via bulletin boards, local entrepreneurs not only work here, they often live here as well. What's more is that dollars spent at our local businesses stay local, as managing editor Sam Eggleston discusses in his first of an ongoing column.
Cynthia J. Drake
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Fans of sushi who resided in Mount Pleasant were without a restaurant to truly cherish--well, until Midori Sushi and Martini Lounge opened its doors. So far, it's been quite the hit, too, with foodies packing the place every night since it opened its doors. Second Wave writer Cynthia Drake takes the taste test.
Sam Eggleston
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
This time of year, everyone starts to look back at the months that have come and gone and the accomplishments that they, and those around them, have achieved. Here at Mid Michigan Second Wave, we do the same--but we also begin to look ahead at what is to come and what the new year will offer us in the way of opportunity. To that end, we'll be taking a hiatus from publishing over the holidays and into the new year with a return January 10. We hope that, too, makes you begin to look forward at what Mid Michigan and our publication will offer in 2012.
Rachel Esterline
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Camille's On The River is a new restaurant in Mount Pleasant that provides an upscale, but relaxed atmosphere, offering a seasonal menu that uses regional ingredients to create unexpected dishes. Second Wave's Rachel Esterline stopped by recently to find out how the first months of business have been going.
Cynthia J. Drake
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Sometimes, it's just not easy keeping life organized. Just ask freelance writer Cynthia J. Drake, who juggles her career with her family life and discovered recently she needed a bit of a reboot when it came to how she handled it all. That's where The Organizing Lady, Janet Felling, came in--and just in the nick of time.
Lisa McCartney
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Social media helps businesses and organizations engage consumers in conversations, but not everyone is aware of how to best make it work for their needs. Social Media Club Great Lakes Bay organized a conference to help those who are not so social-media-savvy find the right tools to make the connection and ignite conversations. Writer Lisa McCartney stopped by the conference and reports this week on what she discovered.
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Bees are a foodie's best friend. Not only do they make honey, which is great on its own, but that honey can be turned into mead. Second Wave writer Jeff Barr recently chatted with the folks at Bardic Wells Meadery about making honey wine and a Michigan business with real buzz.
Jeff Barr
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The most important thing when it comes to a successful business is knowing what to focus on. For Amalgam LLC, a GIS firm based in Mt. Pleasant, the focus could easily be technology, but instead the company has found a more successful strategy--focusing on people.
Jane Parikh
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Mid Michigan small business will be at the advantage when a new business leads bikers through the area. Jane Parikh talks to the owner of Bike Tour Vacations about the business of biking and how the beauty of local scenery fits into his plans.
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