Charlotte
L.L. Johnson Lumber Mfg Co -Over a century of experience in the Wood Industry
Over the past century, the L.L. Johnson Lumber Mfg. Co. has persevered through two world wars, the Great Depression, industry downturns and recessions. Through it all, the company never stopped strategically planning for the changes of the future, while holding...
Insty-Prints Downtown award-winning service extends to hometown
Since opening Insty-Prints Downtown Lansing in November of 1984, Mike and Annette Bruce have been committed to not only assisting their customers, but also being active members of their community. Though their business is based in Lansing, the Bruces often find a way...
Eric Rogers LLC, my other family…
By Holly Monschein I have known Aimee for what seems like my whole life. As often happens as we age, Aimee and I lost touch for a time. On Jan. 25, 2016, my life changed. I was at a basketball game for my son. I noticed that a friend was looking a little glum. I sat...
Custom Home Interiors has been a downtown anchor for more than 40 years
Cindy and Leon Black are excited by the change and growth that has taken place in Charlotte since they purchased Custom Home Interiors nearly five years ago. The couple purchased the business from founder Vince Ferris, who opened the business in the 1970s. “It is...
Charlotte Brewing Company expands with outdoor seating
Somehow, Charlotte Brewing Company continues to be one of the city’s best-kept secrets. That’s about to change. Better known as Eaton Pub & Grille, Charlotte Brewing Company recently opened an outdoor patio or “beer garden,” providing an additional 40 seats to the...
Candy Ford has served the Sweetest Deals on Wheels for more than 40 years
Candy Ford in Charlotte has become a destination for shoppers throughout Mid-Michigan thanks to the dedication and leadership of the Dykstra family. Led by president John Dykstra (JD), Candy Ford opened its doors in Charlotte in 1977, beginning four decades of...
Big Kid Tree Worx gets entire family involved
Justin Brummette’s goals were small when he started Big Kid Tree Worx nearly four years ago in Charlotte. Brummette, who had developed a passion for tree climbing over the past several years, felt he could turn that passion into an opportunity to further provide for...
Galewood ready to welcome Charlotte students for first time in 10 years
When school starts Monday morning in Charlotte, more than 200 children will start their educational journey at the newly revamped Galewood Early Elementary School. It’s been 10 years since the elementary school, which was constructed in the 1940s, served Charlotte...
OneMain Financial to host free family-friendly block party to celebrate coming Pocket Park
OneMain Financial will host its third “Made on Main Street” event on Saturday, Aug. 4 in Charlotte to celebrate the $25,000 grant awarded to CharlotteRising. “Made on Main Street,” a partnership between OneMain Financial and Main Street America, provides community...
Murrays ready to make Crusty’s Bagels a full-time gig
Chris and Lindsay Murray’s early March post on Facebook was supposed to be a fun experiment. The Charlotte couple wanted to see if people liked their homemade bagels as much as they did. Besides, Chris had been perfecting a few recipes when he started to make more...