(Michigan) – ‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer! Taste the Local Difference, Michigan’s
Local Food Marketing, Media, and Consulting Agency, is one month away from its annual release of the Michigan Local Gift Guide on November 1st, 2023. This curated guide highlights distinctive, Michigan-made gifts, encouraging shoppers to support Michigan businesses and organizations during this upcoming season of giving.
“There’s something for everyone in the Michigan Local Gift Guide,” notes Tricia Phelps, CEO of Taste the Local Difference. “Even for me, it’s great to have a go-to source where you know you’re purchasing directly from small businesses from the Keweenau to Detroit, and everywhere in between.
Visitors to the site will find offerings from celebrated Michigan businesses like Mari Vineyards, Harvest Chocolate, DeVries & Co, Bon Bon Bon, and more familiar names from across the state. Each business will showcase two or more of their best gift offerings and shoppers will be directed to their website to make a direct purchase. The Michigan Local Gift Guide simplifies the browsing experience through interactive filters, enabling users to explore products based on categories such as product type, price range, ownership type, or region.
The Guide will also showcase regional compilations of must-visit brick-and-mortar businesses. These establishments may offer exclusive holiday offers, live music events, or specialized gifts that are better enjoyed in person, such as sipping a Michigan-crafted cocktail or participating in a DIY Wreath-making Workshop!
“Thanks to the regional listings I’m able to direct friends and family to brick-and-mortar shops no matter where they live throughout the state,” says Phelps.
In addition to discovering presents for under the tree, givers can peruse features on non-profit organizations, with convenient links for those interested in charitable giving. Whether it’s Access of West Michigan or the Michigan Farmers Market Association, these organizations play a pivotal role in positively impacting our local food ecosystem.
Taste the Local Difference is committed to promoting local food and purchases all year round, but especially during the holidays. The Michigan Local Gift Guide makes supporting local makers a delightful, engaging, and accessible experience.
About Taste the Local Difference:
Taste the Local Difference is Michigan’s Local Food Marketing agency and media company. Since 2004, our mission has been to educate consumers about the value of local food, and support food and farming entrepreneurs in building successful, well-connected, and thoughtful businesses. Our passionate staff members provide curated marketing services to local food businesses throughout the state. Learn more at localdifference.org
For Media interested in connecting with our Regional team members for radio or TV appearances, please contact:
- Tricia Phelps, CEO, Traverse City, [email protected]
- Jackie Senske, Sales Manager, Grayling, [email protected]
- Karey Stid, SE x Mid Michigan Local Food Coordinator, Holt, [email protected]
- Neil Davey, West x Southwest Local Food Coordinator, Marshall, [email protected]
- Greg Evangelista, Detroit Local Food Coordinator, Detroit, [email protected]
- Eli Hopp, Western U.P. Local Foor Coordinator, Houghton, [email protected]