Made In Your Town 

From manufacturing parts for the military to designing knit apparel for women to mastering the art of chocolate, Northern Michigan business owners are creating unique products in your town. Learn more about these innovative local businesses right here on 7&4. Join Adam Bartelmay for Made in Your Town on the first Monday of the month on 7&4 News at 6.

 This Month's Featured Business

Faith Legacy Videos - Petoskey 
-producer of memorial videos
(
www.faithlegacyvideos.org) 

Previous Featured Companies

Fernand Footwear - Benzonia
-maker custom fit shoes, unique bags and belts(
www.fernandfootwear.com)

Natural Nutty Peanut Butter - Traverse City (www.naturallynutty.com)
-maker of flavored organic peanut butter
 
Maxbauer's Market - Traverse City (www.maxbauers.com)
-maker of handmade sausages, seller of quality meats

E-log Siding - Charlevoix (www.e-logsiding.com)
-maker of a wood siding alternative

Grand Traverse Distillery - Traverse City (www.grandtraversedistillery.com) 
-maker of True North vodka 

M-22 Clothing and Accessories - Traverse City (www.m22online.com)
-marketer of sports and recreation apparel

Beds By Design - Harbor Springs (www.bedsbydesign.com)
-manufacturer of hand-made custom mattresses

Virtual Rocks - Northport (www.virtualrocks.com)
-maker of simulated decorative rocks 

OneUpWeb - Lake Leelanau (www.oneupweb.com)
-Online Search Engine Marketing Firm

Moran Iron Works - Onaway (www.moraniron.com)
-large industrial fabrication manufacturer

Blue Water Video - Traverse City (www.bwvideo.net)
-maker of video business cards

PDM Lumber Company - Traverse City (www.pdmcaskets.com)
-maker of various wood products

Grocer's Daughter Chocolate - Empire (www.grocersdaughter.com)
-maker of creative, earth friendly chocolate treats

Image Arts, Inc. - Traverse City (www.imageartsinc.com)
-state of the printing and imaging business 

Northpoint Precision Inc. - Manistee (www.northpointprecision.com)
-manufacturer of precision parts for the military, aerospace and automobile industries

Michigan Maple Block Company - Petoskey (www.mapleblock.com)
-maker of fine butcher block cutting boards and cutting surfaces

Northern Michigan Almanac - Traverse City (www.press.umich.edu/titleDetailDesc.do?id=103457)
-book by WTCM's Ron Jolly on Northern Michigan Facts and Figures

Hip Bones - Leland (www.lelandcherry.com)
-healthy dog treats made with cherries that could help dogs with arthritis

Stylease - Traverse City (www.stylease.com)
-designer and marketer of easy to dress infant and children's clothes

Dry Fly Float Boats - Irons (www.dryflyfloatboats.com)
-maker of high seat river boats for fishing and sightseeing

North Arrow Log Homes - Cedarville (www.northarrowloghomes.com)
-builder of high quality log homes of Michigan White and Red Pine

White Cedar Rustics - Bay Shore (No website. Call 231-347-1762.)
-owner creates pieces of furniture from Northern Michigan White Cedar

Scrolls Unlimited - Cheboygan (www.scrollsunlimited.com)
-religious, inpirational scrolls, wedding and graduation invitations

Leelanau Trading Company - Empire (www.leelanautradingco.com)
-maker of fine handmade leather products

Great Lakes Calendars - Traverse City (www.greatlakescalendars.com)
-local calendar maker featuring Northern Michigan beauty shots and Michigan events

Stone House Bread - Traverse City (www.stonehousebread.com)
-baker of all-natural European-Style sourdough bread

Alpine Chocolat Haus - Gaylord (www.alpinechocolathaus.com)
-maker of fine chocolates and candies

Stonehedge Fiber Mill - East Jordan (www.stonehedgefibermill.com)
-processor of animal fiber (wool from sheep and alpacas)

Electro-Optics Technology - Traverse City (www.eotech.com)
-manufacturer of laser isolator technology

Brownwood Farms - Traverse City (www.brownwoodfarms.com)
-maker a range of fine food prodcuts made from Northern Michigan ingredients

VMG Skiffs- Frankfort (www.vmgskiffs.com)
-builder of high performance, single pilot sailboats

BeeDazzled - Benzonia (www.beedazzled.com)
-Honey, candles, soap and other products made from beeswax

Buteyn Joinery - Traverse City (jtbuteyn@hotmail.com)
-maker of fine custom, hand-made furniture

Tropic Ice - Traverse City (www.tropicice.net)
-maker and distributor of ice througout Northern Michigan

Advanced Awnings - Acme (no website)
-manufacturer of window awnings and boat canvases

BaaBaazuzu - Lake Leelanau (www.baabaazuzu.com)
-maker of a variety of women's knit apparrel

The Kennel Club Dog Bakery - Traverse City (www.kcdogbakery.com)
-homemade treats for your dog (and cat)

E-Scape Art Glass - Manton (www.eaglass.com)
-maker of etched glass products

T.I.G. Beauty Products - Kalkaska (no website)
-locally made beauty products

R.M. Young Company - Traverse City (www.youngusa.com)
-manufacturer of meteorological instruments

The Cloth Envelope Company - Traverse City (www.clothenvelope.com)
-unique envelopes made of colorful cotton print

Up North Dream - Bellaire (www.traversebayfarms.com/upnorthdream.htm)
-guide to moving to Northern Michigan

Maylone Enterprises - Elk Rapids (www.emaylone.com)
-high speed internet or broadband networking

The Sweet Shop - Cadillac (www.sweetshop4u.com)
-locally made candy in downtown Cadillac

The Woodchuckery - Merritt (no website)
-fine handmade furniture

Garlickles - Cross Village (no website)
-maker of pickled garlic and other pickled veggies

Northern Michigan Cut Stone - Petoskey (www.northernmichigancutstone.com)
-counter tops and floors made of stone from around the world

E-Z Built Homes - Grayling (www.ezbuilthomes.net)
-builder of panelized homes and commercial buildings in Northern and Central Michigan

Fudge By Design - Kingsley (www.fudgebydesign.com)
-fudge gifts for personal and corporate use

The Cottage Company - Harbor Springs (cottageco@chartermi.net)
-builder of upscale vacation or permanent home cottages in Northern Michigan

Tribal Motorworks - Traverse City (www.tribalmotorworks.com)
-manufacturer of custom motorcyles and parts

Ravenwood –Traverse City (www.ravenwoodspa.com)
-manufacturer of natural healing and beauty products

MLP – Indian River (www.michiganlakeproducts.com)
-maker of vinyl docks and fences

Greenspike – Frankfort (www.greenspike.com)
-ultra long lasting golf cleats

Redi-Rock International – Charlevoix (www.redi-rock.com)
-manufacturer of large-block retaining walls

Spirit Stone Forge – Kalkaska (no website)
-metal and wrought iron products made the old-fashioned way

Michigan Maps Online – Elk Rapids (www.michiganmapsonline.com)
-maps of Northern Michigandown to street-level on the web

Artistic Digital Imaging – Traverse City (www.unitedsystemsofamerica.com)
-creative digital art designs and photos

Thomas & Milliken Millwork – Northport (www.tmmill.com)
-moldings and architectural products for commercial and residential buildings

Bullfrog Light Company – Charlevoix (www.bullfroglightco.com)
-world’s only manufacturer of candles that glow when you light them

Paperworks – Traverse City (www.paperworksstudio.org)
-maker of stationery and office products made of recycled p aper

Stained Glass Cabinet Company - Acme (www.sgccnet.com)
-handmade stained glass and furniture products

Boyne River Homes – Petoskey (www.boyneriverhomes.com)
-builder of affordable homes in Northern Michigan

The Jelly Sisters – Traverse City (www.jellysisters.com)
-three grandmothers who make all natural jams and other food products

Don’s Grocery Store Sausage – Elmira (no website)
-locally made specialty sausages

The Bay Bread Company – Traverse City (no website)
-homemade breads and pastries

TruckSkin – Traverse City (www.truckskin.com)
-truckside advertising

Great Northern Roasting Company – Traverse City (www.greatnoroco.com)
-roaster of organic Arabica coffee beans

Kilwin’s – Petoskey (www.kilwins.com)
-handmade chocolates, confections, fudge, truffles and assorted gift chocolates

RJG Inc. – Traverse City (www.rjginc.com)
-manufacturer of products for plastic injection molding

Town & Country Cedar Homes – Petoskey (www.cedarhomes.com)
-locally designed homes made from Northern Michiganwood

Chateau Grand Traverse – Traverse City (www.cgtwines.com)
-the first winery on Grand Traverse County’s Old Mission Peninsula

Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company – Glen Arbor (www.coffeeguys.com)
-roaster of high quality coffee in Northern Michigan

Ray’s Canoe and Fly Factory – Grayling (www.troutbums.com)
-handmade fishing flies and other fishing products

Dutch Oven Bakery – Alanson (www.dutchoven.com)
-specializes in European pastries, tortes, breads, and pies

The Cherry Republic – Glen Arbor (www.cherryrepublic.com)
-maker and seller of all things cherry

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