Press Releases
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October 13, 2014
2014-10-13 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today David West has been named Vice President of Travel Michigan. West, a Michigan native, will be responsible for heading up the state’s tourism branding,...
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September 10, 2014
2014-09-10 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Next week, bass fishing takes center stage as the world’s best anglers battle it out in Escanaba during the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship. The championship tournament is being held on Bays de...
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September 2, 2014
2014-09-02 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – With the blue and green hues of summer shifting soon to the vibrant colors of autumn, Pure Michigan today launched the season’s fall advertising campaign. Comprised of television, radio and billboard ads, the...
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July 22, 2014
2014-07-22 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – The people have spoken, and the winner of the Hudsonville Ice Cream Pure Michigan Limited Edition Flavor Contest is Winter Campfire. More than 7,400 people cast their votes, with Winter Campfire taking the top...
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June 18, 2014
2014-06-18 LANSING – As the summer beach season kicks into high gear, Pure Michigan, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking fans to weigh in on Instagram to...
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May 9, 2014
2014-05-09 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Competition was strong for the Pure Michigan “A Love So Grand” love letter contest, but Missy Langdon of Fruitport, took home the top prize with “A Michigander’s Ode to the Mitten.” Her prize: a two night stay at...
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May 8, 2014
2014-05-08 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Michigan’s world-class fishing opportunities will be in the spotlight this September when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to the Upper Peninsula for a four-day competition in Escanaba. The tournament is part of...
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March 14, 2014
2014-03-14 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – The 2014 Pure Michigan national television advertising campaign will launch Monday, March 17 on national cable channels as well as network television for the first time ever. The campaign will feature two new ads...
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March 11, 2014
2014-03-11 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Last year more than 4 million trips were made to Michigan by out-of-state visitors influenced by the Pure Michigan campaign, according to the 2013 report by Longwoods International. The economic impact of these...
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February 27, 2014
2014-02-27 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – For those looking to plan their warm weather travel plans in Michigan, the 2014 Pure Michigan Official State Travel Guide is now available at michigan.org. The free, spring/summer travel guide is a top trip...
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January 23, 2014
2014-01-23 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – With 2014 underway, visitors to Michigan can look forward to a wide range of new and improved lodging options, dining spots, and activities this year, including milestone anniversary celebrations. What’s New to...
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November 1, 2013
2013-11-01 Michelle Grinnell [email protected] 517-241-0251 LANSING – Pure Michigan wants to hear from fans about where they go to make memories in Michigan. The Michigan Moments photo contest is being launched on thePure Michigan Facebook page today, and the winning photo will be...
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September 3, 2013
2013-09-03 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 LANSING – With the fall color season just around the corner, Pure Michigan has launched this year’s fall advertising campaign. The television and radio ads, including 14 partner ads, will air...
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August 21, 2013
2013-08-21 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Campaign Recognized for Best Television, Radio Campaign LANSING – The U.S. Travel Association and the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) recognized the Pure Michigan campaign...
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August 14, 2013
2013-08-14 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 LANSING – U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient David Balestrino Jr. has been named honorary starter for the Pure Michigan 400 being held this Sunday, August 18, at Michigan...
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July 25, 2013
2013-07-25 Lucky fan will wave the green flag as honorary starter Brooklyn, Mich. - TV star Carter Oosterhouse has been named grand marshal for the Pure Michigan 400 on Aug. 18. And a lucky fan will have the chance to be the honorary...
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June 28, 2013
2013-06-28 Miranda Christen586-752-6381 Miranda Christen586-752-6381 (OKEMOS, Mich.)–For generations, Michigan has welcomed campers and RVers to its natural woodlands and freshwater shorelines in two distinct peninsulas–nestled in the middle of the Great Lakes...
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June 21, 2013
2013-06-21 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 LANSING – The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has established a new fund to attract national and multi-state events, conventions and conferences – and the out-of-state travelers they...
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June 20, 2013
2013-06-20 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Pure Michigan, Hudsonville Ice Cream and Detroit Tigers unveil winning flavor DETROIT – Pure Michigan, Hudsonville Ice Cream and the Detroit Tigers are kicking off the official start of summer...
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May 14, 2013
2013-05-14 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 Michelle Begnoche517-241-0251 LANSING – Pure Michigan is building on its regional warm weather advertising campaign, launched last week, with a new radio ad showcasing Michigan’s craft beer offerings. The new craft beer...