Just before Christmas, Bob received an email from Bob received a request from a Little Traverse Lake neighbor and 30-year Cherry Republic customer explaining that she and her husband were planning to make a special delivery to some of the hard-working nurses at University of Michigan Hospital. Jeanne and Todd Bredin would be delivering Christmas Eve dinner to …
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Welcome to our 8th annual 31 Days of Giving campaign — Cherry Republic’s oldest charitable giving initiative. Each day throughout the month of December, we will announce grants to non-profit organizations throughout Michigan. Over the years, the gifts have benefited everyone from children and families to our beloved Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. In 2018 and …
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It may seem to some that Northern Michigan is far-removed from the heated debates about racial equity happening around the country. But a recent incident with our local county commission pointed a harsh spotlight on us, and it illuminated the very real need for racial education in our corner of the world. After all, while …
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Thanks to all who have responded to our call for nominations for Operation Cherry Cheer. We are acknowledging those who are going out of their way to help others during the coronavirus crisis, or those who simply need a pick-me-up during these challenging and uncertain times. We are choosing one deserving person each day to receive […]
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It’s no secret that we cherish Michigan’s natural resources at Cherry Republic. Since 1989, we’ve gifted well over $2 million to groups that help protect our pristine land and water.Now we’re excited to unveil our ‘Cherrish Michigan’ campaign. With the purchase of select bags of our fruit and nut mixes and other select products, we […]
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Cherry Republic is proud to announce the final dash to the finish for our 2019 donations — Our 31 Days of Giving. Several times a week through the month of December, we will announce our recipients. This year, Cherry Republic has saved $250,000 to give away over the 31 days this month. […]
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If you stopped by our Cherry Public House over the last two summers, you might recognize the smiling face of Trisann, pictured above. One of our dynamite International Ambassadors, she worked as a seasonal prep cook in our Glen Arbor kitchen, but left a few weeks early this year to take a job as a […]
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Cherry Republic was honored to welcome world-renown social media influencer Jessica Beinecke to our Glen Arbor campus this week as part of her whirlwind trip to Northern Michigan. Jessica created her Chinese/English digital travel series I Know This Spot as a way to introduce Chinese travelers and foodies to U.S. destinations that aren’t as well […]
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Once again, Cherry Republic will be selecting worthy recipients throughout the month of December during our 6th annual “31 Days of Giving” campaign. This year, we’ll be focusing in a special way on partnering with organizations that are helping to combat climate change and promote the use of renewable energy. Please check back daily as […]
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Back in March, we got an email from Jerry VanStrien, a cycle-enthusiast on a mission. Jerry was about to embark on a cross-country bike trip from Kentucky to San Francisco to raise money to battle Multiple Sclerosis — and he was looking for some fuel for his team in the form of cherry love. Here’s part […]
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Cherry Republic is proud to announce the 50+ worthwhile recipients of our 2017 31 Days of Giving. Our donations are focused on environmental and agricultural organizations with vision. This year, we introduce a new mission of ours — In five years, Cherry Republic will be powered by 100% local renewable energy. We hope to contribute […]
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The holiday season is here, and at Cherry Republic we’ve had “joy” on our minds. The joy of living in Northern Michigan … the joy of two terrific cherry crops in a row … the joy of a successful summer and fall season (thanks to all of you). But perhaps most importantly, we are focused […]
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