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Smoke Stings Michigan’s Hospitality | Lansing News
Michigan’s restaurants and hotels are suffering as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets the state, driving away patrons and crushing summer revenue—especially for outdoor businesses like Bay City’s Drift Shoreside Beer Garden. With air quality so poor it made breathing painful and canceled events, the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association is calling for $3 million in state funding to launch social media campaigns aimed at bringing customers back. They argue this isn’t a fluke—it’s a recurring economic threat to tourism and hospitality, and they’re hoping state support can help these…
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