Michigan Made – Manistique opens, receives ‘first dollar’

Michigan Made – Manistique is the newest specialty gift shop in Manistique offering shoppers a unique line of Michigan-made items. From clothing to snacks, and soon even beer and wine, customers can expect to find locally made items.

Schoolcraft Tourism and Commerce summer intern, David Moening, far right, presents Holly Smith with a “first dollar” certificate welcoming her to the community. Standing alongside Smith is Emily Marcotte, coowner of the adjacent Yooper Fitness gym.

Connected to Yooper Fitness at 215 Oak Street, shoppers at Michigan

Made – Manistique can browse the shelves and even enjoy a local craft beer or wine in the outdoor seating area.

“We are really excited to soon be offering art classes as well as ‘drunk yoga’ classes taught by some of the exercise professionals from Yooper Fitness,” said Holly.

This is Holly Smith’s third Michigan Made store with other locations in Marquette and Houghton. To learn more about Holly and her businesses, check out www.justmichiganmade.net/.

To stay up to date on their Manistique location and even have a chance to enter some of their giveaways, check out www.facebook.com/michiganmademanistique/.

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