Thursday, November 13, 2025

PLANNING

Three horses at Three Moons Farm in Oakland. October 22, 2025

Taking the Lead With Horses

Fresh on the Food Scene

Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham has been a long time coming. The Italian restaurant, cigar lounge, and club had a much-anticipated opening in...

Jackson Meetings at the Crossroads

Sitting at the intersection of Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127, Jackson has been an important stop between Chicago, Illinois, and Detroit since before...

Fostering Authentic Connections

Team-building activities play an important role in meetings and events by boosting morale and fostering strong bonds through interacting and connecting outside of a...

Thriving in an Age of Uncertainty

Meeting professionals are used to juggling schedules and contingencies, but the last few months have felt like an endless roller coaster of challenges. As...

Justin Gifford Plays Two Roles With One Goal

Justin Gifford holds dual roles as the executive director of both Visit Lenawee and Explore Monroe. In 2023, he expanded his leadership from Visit...

Plan a Top-Notch Philanthropic Event

Philanthropic events are about more than just raising funds—they can create a sense of purpose, belonging, and identity. At their core, these events revolve...

Get Inspired With These Planner Must-Reads

The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters  by Priya Parker “Every day we find ourselves in gatherings,” Priya Parker says in...

On the Straits and Narrow in St. Ignace

The first European settlers arrived in what is now called St. Ignace—named for St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus religious order—in...

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