Pure Michigan Campaign Receives Awards
The U.S. Travel Association and the National
Council of State Tourism Directors bestowed 5 Mercury Awards on the Pure
Michigan campaign, bringing the total to 15 received since the program’s
beginning in 2006. This year’s awards recognize the Pure Michigan campaign’s
television and radio advertising and social media presence.
State’s
Economic Condition Strongest in Years
According to the Comerica Michigan Economic
Activity Index, Michigan’s economy grew two full points in June and stands at
the highest rate, 105.9, it has had in seven years. Although still considerably
lower than the 125 points of 2000 and 2001, the index is currently 77 percent
higher than the 60 points at the deepest points in the recession in 2008 and
2009.