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Inside Accurate Cabinetry

A Conversation with Owner Wendy Anns Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Amy Gillespie Can you tell us a bit about Accurate Cabinetry and the inspiration behind its inception?   Accurate Cabinetry was born out of my passion for creating functional yet aesthetically pleasing spaces. I noticed a gap in the market for kitchen and bath designs that seamlessly blend precision and style. I founded Accurate Cabinetry with the mission to provide homeowners with high-quality, customized...

Food + Beverage

Kickstand Brewing Company

World Class Beer, Uniquely Our Own Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Amy Gillespie Kickstand Brewing Company began with a small used brewing system. “At first it was a fun way to supply not only ourselves, but our friends and family as we hosted parties,” says Scott Emerick of Kickstand Brewing Company. “But soon it became much more than that. The idea that this could be bigger and better, than it could reach more than just our inner circle, that idea lit the fire and motivated us to...

Finance + Legal Services

Vantage Point Financial

Helping Your Achieve the Retirement of Your Dreams Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Amy Gillespie “When considering financial planning,” says Ron Braun, President of the Michigan office of Vantage Point Financial, “make sure you seek out a fiduciary as they are required to put the client’s interests first.” Another important consideration is to find an advisor who specializes in retirement planning, as retirement has specific risks and strategies that differ from when you were...

Local Services

Skull Island Camp

Set Sail for Summer Fun Article by Amy Niezur | Photography by Skull Island Camp In 2003, Kathryn Chipman’s children were unsatisfied with day camp. “My kids hated the place I had enrolled them in. At the time, we owned a small parcel of land on Gale Island on Pontiac Lake. I suggested to my children that if they would play quietly so I could finish my work, we would bring a few of their friends out to the island tomorrow and make our own day camp.” The name, chosen by Kathryn’s son, was...