3/8/14 - Craft beer is becoming big business in Michigan, and officials want to know if the Village of Pinckney should market itself to the industry. The state ranks fifth in the nation in the number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs. The Village conducted an earlier un-official Facebook poll to gauge what residents would like to see and a large number indicated they wanted a place to relax and have a drink. In an effort to determine if marketing space to registered micro-breweries in the state would be something to pursue, the Village started an online petition to bring a brewpub with the goal of gathering 1,000 signatures. It states that the traditional downtown and compliment of municipal services and staff offer a good opportunity for a Michigan brew pub to grow its business - noting the dinner theatre, restaurants, and mom and pop shops as additional draws. The petition notes the Village âthe gateway to playâ tagline and emphasizes a desire for a relaxed location to stop in and taste seasonal ale with locals and visitors alike. If the petition garners enough support, itâs likely the Village would likely work with Ann Arbor SPARK and the Pinckney Downtown Development Authority to potentially market available space. A link to the petition can be found below. (JM)
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