Five Michigan businesses share their secrets for more than a century of success

By: Shandra Martinez
From hardware to candy, five retailers share the stories of their centennial businesses from the beginning until now, along with the strategies behind their success.Â
Celebrating a Century of Being a Good Fit for its Customers

By: Shandra Martinez
Photos By: Josh Delany
Neil Mieras took over his parents’ shoe business on Oct. 16, 1929, a day after his father,
Over 133 years, Siegel Jewelers has become a Grand Rapids gem

By: Shandra Martinez
Jim and Joel Siegel understand that what their family has created over the past 133 years holds a special place in many hearts.