Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website
Brian Calley President and Chief Executive Officer at Small Business Association of Michigan | Official website
Michael Rogers recently featured Bob Sutherland, president of Cherry Republic, on the SBAM Weekly Podcast. Cherry Republic is recognized as a success story in Michigan's small business community and is a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. The company focuses on transforming the Montmorency red tart cherry into various products, emphasizing its mission to capture the essence of Michigan through their store designs and product offerings.
Bob Sutherland highlighted the significance of this fruit, stating, "You know, we’ve got a million trees in Leelanau County alone," and added that it is a versatile fruit with flavors ranging from sweet to savory. He noted its unique culinary potential: "It really goes with so many flavors, and it’s one of those rare cherries that you can really cook with, but it also tastes great fresh."
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