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Michigan

Michigan, rich in natural resources and bounded by three of the five Great Lakes, remains strong in mining, forestry, manufacturing, and trade. The largest city, Detroit, is synonymous with the American automotive corporations, and heavy industry-- and the labor movement it birthed-- have dominated the latter half of Michigan's history as a state. Nicknamed the "Wolverine State" for the abundant pelts that fueled the earliest European interest in the area, Michigan boasts abundant natural beauty, as well as cultural attractions covering a wide swath of American history: Pontiac's Native American rebellion of 1763, activity on the Underground Railroad, the origins of the American automobile industry, "Motown" music, and the presidency of Gerald R. Ford, a former Congressman.

Sites are organized by Counties, Localities and Regions. Under each category, sites may be listed by subject. Please submit to the narrowest category possible.

Arts and Entertainment

This category is for websites about information and organizations pertaining to arts and entertainment that are based in or related in Michigan.

Topics for this category include architecture, art, dance, music, photography, theater, performing arts venues, museums, galleries, libraries, movies, cultural events, institutions, entertainment activities, and organizations.

NOTE: When the technical or commercial aspect is seen to overshadow the creative side, as with recording studios, production companies, and stores selling recorded music or cameras, the sites are listed in Business_and_Economy instead.

Business and Economy

Sites relating to businesses and companies located in Michigan or with products specifically for Michigan residents.

Sites listed in the category include businesses with offices in multiple locations throughout Michigan. Businesses with a single location should be submitted in the corresponding locality category.

Counties

Sites, links, and information related to particular Michigan counties. Sites pertaining to a county should be listed here. All counties are in the database and sites will be added as they are obtained. Cities are listed under Localities and cross linked here. Sites pertaining to a city should be listed here. Regions are listed under Localities and cross linked here. Sites pertaining to a region should be listed here.

Submit only sites doing business or operating in Clare County as a whole, not in individual cities within the county (Harrison, Clare, Farwell and Lake George have their own listings under Localities). Businesses located physically in Clare County (but not in one of the cities) should be listed here; those online doing business within a broader sphere should be listed under a higher-level category.

Education

Listing of sites relating to Education on a Statewide basis or nationally. Also for sites discussing educational issues pertaining to the entire state.

Government

Only submit sites with a state-wide focus to this category. Please submit local sites to the most appropriate Locality or County.

Guides and Directories

For the listing of websites serving as a source of information on area businesses, events, government, history, and the community. Sites offering information specific to tourism or lodging should be submitted to the Travel_and_Tourism sub-category.

This category is for the listing of sites with a presence throughout the region. If your site does not have locations or offer information serving the entire region, please submit to your locality instead.
Submitting your site to the wrong category will hinder your site''s addition to the directory.

For quicker placement in the directory please follow these Submission Tips:

Title: Name of Business or Organization

Description: This describes the website and should note distinguishing features found on the site.

Health

General health care providers, medical information, and medical related sites specific to Michigan. Specific treatments /institutions / providers(for example; Dentists or Cardiologists) should be listed in the appropriate subcategory.

Includes health care providers and organizations that serve Michigan.

If the provider or organization serves a smaller population within Michigan (e.g. a city, a county), then the site should be submitted to the appropriate Locality, Region, or County.

Localities

Sites, links, and information related to Michigan Cities and Localities. Counties and areawide listings are crosslinked here. If you don't see your city please email the editors listed below since if there are no entries your city will not appear. It might already exist. All counties are listed. Regional areas will be listed if they have enough interest.

Submission Tips:

Please make sure you are submitting to the single most appropriate category
When writing your site''s title please ensure it is accurate.
When writing your site''s description, please tell what your site offers in a clear and concise statement without hype or promotional language.

Following these guidelines will help us list your site sooner. Thank-you for your cooperation.

Recreation and Sports

This category contains sites regarding recreation and sports located within the state of Michigan. If you know a website based on a sport in Michigan, please submit it by clicking "ADD URL" at the top of that category's screen. We will consider adding it to our listing. If it's a Non-Michigan site, it should be submitted to either the state where they are located or to the general Sports category. Any commercial sport sites, such as sporting equipment, should be submitted to the Business or Shopping categories.

Please submit only those sites which are based on recreation or sports in Michigan. Non-Michigan sites should be submitted to either the state where they are located or to the appropriate general Recreation or Sports category. Any commercial sport sites, such as sporting equipment, should be submitted to the Business or Shopping categories.

Regions

Sites listed here will be relevant to 2 or more counties in the region. The sites'' coverage may marginally overlap other regions if the primary focus is significantly concentrated in this region. Sites having an even distribution of locations relevant to multiple regions should be suggested to the state level. Conversely, sites with a concentration in a smaller area of the region should be suggested to the appropriate Metro Area, if applicable.

Society and Culture

This category is for listing sites that concern the make up of the local community: its people, its history, and resources and institutions that serve the people. Subjects include religion, clubs and lodges, reunions, women, men, seniors, kids, teens, activism, alternative sexuality, genealogy, and personal home pages.

Submissions to this category should focus on the communities of Michigan.

If your site is not statewide in focus, please submit to the appropriate region, county, or locality category.

If your site focuses on a specific community, please submit to the appropriate category for that community.

Travel and Tourism

Michigan Travel and Tourism sites accepted here are: * Lodging sites including but not limited to Hotels, Motels and Resorts * Activities and Attractions such as Amusement Parks, Zoo's Museums etc. * Outdoor Activities such as skiing, boating, fishing, hunting etc. * Campgrounds, Travel Bureau's, Travel Agents, * Any other sites pertaining to Michigan Travel and Tourism.

Weather

Michigan, USA, Live Satellite, Forecasts, Current Temperature & Conditions, Storm Warning, Radar, National Weather Service Listings. Includes all weather-related sites for the particular region or locale; including allergy and smog alerts, disaster warnings, and ultraviolet forecasts.