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Talk About Town: Where Do You 'Buy Michigan'?

What are your favorite Michigan products, and where do you buy them in White Lake?

On Monday, the owners of more than 30 Michigan-based companies and nonprofit organizations featured their products at the Great Lakes Showcase at the Southfield Westin Hotel.

The Buy Michigan campaign, which is supported by Gov. Rick Snyder, has paid off for Michigan-Made.com, which has seen a 400 percent sales growth in the past year.

In 2011, Snyder, along with top Michigan business executives, launched a $3 billion initiative called Pure Michigan Business Connect to increase purchasing from Michigan companies, help businesses access additional capital and obtain other assistance.

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Many of the companies featured at the Great Lakes Showcase are feeling the trickle-down effect of the Michigan-centric initiative.

The Patch article on the showcase sparked a conversation about which Michigan products are favorites among residents throughout southeast Michigan. The question piqued my curiosity, and I want to know:

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What are your favorite Michigan products, and where do you buy them in White Lake?


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