If you are looking for a positive story related to Michigan’s economy, just go outside and make a snowball tonight.  It is still November for a few more hours and everyone in the state, save Monroe, has snow on the ground.  And Monroe might even get in on the act by midnight.

Why is this good?  Michigan depends on winter tourism.  Sledders and skiers pump much needed cash into hotels, bars and mom-and-pop businesses.  So, while Washington might not want to bail out Michigan, Mother Nature is sure trying her best.

Read Sheri McWhirter’s story about this topic at the Traverse City Record Eagle:

Recent years did not bring enough snow for riders to hit the trails before Christmas, so this season’s early snowfall has created hope among local business owners. Snow and lower gas prices could make for a stellar year.

“We never have snow this early,” said Ryan Ascione, co-owner of Lakes and Trails Powersports in Kalkaska. “Everybody is optimistic about it. We’ve been let down so many times, though. We’re all waiting for it to go away.”

Snowmobile riders frequently dine at the Breakfast and Burgers Express restaurant in Kalkaska.

“They’re saying it should be good and we should have a good winter,” said cook Chris Coughlin.

Good snow and falling gas prices may draw snowmobilers and their dollars back to town, despite the poor economy, he said.

Full story:

http://www.record-eagle.com/local/local_story_334093114.html

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