Press Releases
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June 30, 2016
2016-06-30 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – As part of its ongoing Lake Effect campaign, Pure Michigan is asking residents and travelers across Michigan to share their favorite lake view photos or short videos to highlight the beauty and diversity...
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June 3, 2016
2016-06-03 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Fans of Pure Michigan will want to head to the ballpark this Monday, June 6, to be part of Pure Michigan night at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays. The first pitch will be...
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May 12, 2016
2016-05-12 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Michigan offers America’s perfect summer destination – with long days, comfortable temperatures and endless possibilities to experience the Pure Michigan Lake Effect. Building on the national cable...
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April 19, 2016
2016-04-19 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – The Pure Michigan campaign continues to generate a strong impact for the state’s economy according to data released today at the 2016 Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism. In 2015, 4.6 million...
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April 10, 2016
2016-04-10 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Bad weather may have thwarted the premiere of a new Detroit Pure Michigan commercial, titled Soul, in front of fans at Comerica Park tonight, but it won’t stop America’s great comeback story or the launch of a...
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March 23, 2016
2016-03-23 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 ?LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has issued four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for contractors to assist the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Travel Michigan with business and travel...
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March 11, 2016
2016-03-11 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Travel Michigan ushers in the spring season starting Monday, March 14 with the launch of the award-winning Pure Michigan national advertising campaign and the release of three new Pure Michigan television...
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February 17, 2016
2016-02-17 Michelle M. Grinnell [email protected] 517.241.0251 LANSING, Mich. – Ten years after its launch, the Pure Michigan campaign continues to be recognized by the national tourism industry as a leader in advertising and public relations. The campaign was honored last night with...
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January 11, 2016
2016-01-11 LANSING – If a photo is worth a thousand words, a newly installed Pure Michigan photo experience at the International Arrivals Hall of McNamara Terminal and in the North Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) will...
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December 29, 2015
2015-12-29 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Pure Michigan is calling on people across Michigan, and beyond, to help inspire Mother Nature to bring on the fresh powder through a ritual – the snow dance – that kids have been using for generations when...
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December 22, 2015
2015-12-22 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Mild temperatures may have provided a slow start to winter, but snow will be here before we know it and Pure Michigan has winter recreation on the mind. According to Project: Time Off and the US Travel...
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November 25, 2015
2015-11-25 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a contractor to assist the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Travel Michigan in creating a new website for...
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November 12, 2015
2015-11-12 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – With the time-honored tradition of opening day just around the corner, sportsmen and women are gearing up for the hunt across Michigan. More than 540,000 hunters are expected to participate in the upcoming...
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October 30, 2015
2015-10-30 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – After a record number of photos were submitted and more than 113,000 public votes cast, Travel Michigan announced today the winners of the 4th Annual Pure Michigan Moments Photo Contest. The winning photos...
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October 15, 2015
2015-10-15 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a contractor to create a series of regional workshops and materials to educate Michigan...
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October 5, 2015
2015-10-05 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – As a four-season destination, Michigan offers travelers a wide variety of activities and scenic settings to enjoy throughout the year. Launching today, the 4th Annual Michigan Moments Photo Contest is...
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September 14, 2015
2015-09-14 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – The award-winning Pure Michigan campaign announced today it is joining forces with the Michigan-based company Clicktivated to offer a new way to explore travel opportunities in the state. Michigan is the...
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August 21, 2015
2015-08-21 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – There is still plenty of time to enjoy the summer weather in Michigan, but Pure Michigan is encouraging travelers to start thinking about cooler temperatures and vibrant colors with the launch of the 2015...
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August 11, 2015
2015-08-11 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Pure Michigan announced the results of the Pure Michigan 400 Honorary Starter Contest today, naming Kyle Brow of Vassar, Mich. as the 2015 Pure Michigan 400 Honorary Starter. Michael Harris, Executive...
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July 27, 2015
2015-07-27 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING, Mich. – Excitement for this year’s Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway is revving up and with less than a month to go until race day, Pure Michigan announced today that one lucky fan will have the...