Pure Monroe Michigan

Our latest ad in the Pure Monroe marketing campaign.

In today's Monroe Evening News is a special Visions section that takes a close look at the City of Monroe's new Heritage Corridor proposal, which drastically would alter the landscape of neighborhoods surrounding the River Raisin National Battlefield Park; Resilient Monroe, a cooperative effort by Monroe and Frenchtown townships and the City of Monroe, to grow in complementary directions, and the impact of tourism and how Monroe County can evolve into a major destination.
Along with this special section are several feature stories about Dundee's growth since Cabela's arrival and the update of its master plan to spur more development. Also featured is a story on Luna Pier's plans to focus on tourism as a way to face its future without Consumers Energy’s J.R. Whiting Power Plant, a major taxpayer that is expected to shut down.

Images of Monroe County . . . festivals, history and scenic beauty

The City of Monroe positions itself to capitalize on it's unique history.

City of Monroe to unveil heritage development The City of Monroe is develop­ing an extensive multi-year plan that will leverage the area’s his­torical features — including the River Raisin National Battlefield Park — to create a history corri­dor that could draw hundreds of thousands of tourists and dollars to the area annually.

The 2013 edition of Explore, A Guide to Monroe County is now available for FREE at newsstands around the county or at the downtown office of The Monroe Evening News.

La-Z-Boy chief outlines new headquarter details La-Z-Boy Incorporated said it plans to start work in June on its new $57 million world headquarters in Monroe, an environmentally friendly building nested amid trees on 120 acres once held by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Since the Pure Monroe marketing campaign launches tomorrow, it's a good time to revisit the original Pure Michigan radio ad featuring Monroe with the unmistakeable voice of Tim Allen.

Visit Monroe, Michigan | Pure Michigan This summer, let's take our time, along the sunny shores of Lake Erie. This summer, let's take the long way home, and discover the hidden gem of Monroe, in P...

Pure Monroe's TV spot featuring voice-over talent by Dave Nixon, president of Monroe County Community College, video editing by TK productions with photos courtesy of The Monroe Evening News.

Pure Monroe Pure Monroe tourism campaign ad. Edited by TK Productions. Photos courtesy of The Monroe Evening News.

Paul W. Smith returns to Monroe to kickoff his "Spring Tour of the Great State of Michigan" and you're invited!

State unveils "Pure Michigan" license plates

State unveils 'Pure Michigan' auto license plates Michigan's new license plates feature the "Pure Michigan" tourism logo.

Michigan tourism spending rose in 2012

Researchers: Mich. tourism spending rose in 2012 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Business grew for Michigan's tourism industry for a third consecutive year in 2012, with help from the weather, good publicity and the "Pure Michigan" advertising campaign aimed at luring visitors from other states, researchers said Monday.

If you haven't already seen this here's a fun page dedicated to finding the shape of Michigan in unexpected places . . .

Our fans have been spotting mitten-shaped items in all kinds of fun, unexpected places lately. Vote for your favorite photo by sharing and feel free to post photos that remind you of our mitten-shaped state to our wall!