Entrepreneurship

Camille's On The River salutes the Midwest with cuisine made with regional ingredients

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.

From trashed to tidy in two hours: A professional organizer helps relaunch my freelance career

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.

Igniting conversations through social media

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.

Bardic Wells Meadery takes centuries-old method, transforms it to modern-day success

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.

Mount Pleasant firm offers businesses, government entities information at the click of a mouse

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.

Bike tours take the road less traveled through Mid Michigan

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.

Web-based entrepreneur gives family-owned farms avenue for advertisement

Victoria Mullen Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Jena Van Wagner is the executive director of Michigan Family Farms. Those who have joined her online community have focused on promoting those farms and getting the word out about great, local food that is grown and can be bought right in your town. Victoria Mullen reports.

The future of media is taking root right here in Mid Michigan

Kim North Shine Tuesday, June 21, 2011

If you are reading this, then you're already aware that there is more than one way to get your regional news fix, and it doesn't have to include paper and ink. And while Mid Michigan Second Wave is proud of what we do and aim to bring progressive news right to your inbox, we're not the only new media source you can turn to. Writer Kim North Shine reports from cyberspace.

Mid Michigan is falling head over heels in Derby Love

Kim North Shine Tuesday, May 24, 2011

It's not a game for the faint of heart, on the track nor in the stands. Roller derby is making a comeback at a staggering rate with teams popping up all across the state and the country. Mid Michigan is no exception, as writer Kim North Shine discovers.

Midland chef making his mark on re-done Table Restaurant

Kim Hoyum Tuesday, May 10, 2011

This summer will be one of reimaginings at the Table Restaurant in Midland. Why? New executive chef Peter Maiers has his own ideas about what makes a meal great and what customers should expect when they have a seat in his dining room.