How FreshNets Came to Portland, Michigan

March 3, 2008 will mark the day that FreshNets officially re-located to Portland, Michigan.

I (Kelly, owner of FreshNets) originally launched this site in Gaylord, Michigan.  Although my design business was predominantly virtual (meaning I serve clients all over the US, Canada and beyond) I was getting quite a few word of mouth referrals locally and I needed a website for curious people to explore.

In 2007 I moved from Gaylord to Lansing with a goal of being closer to my family and to position my soon to graduate son closer to the colleges he has interest in.   My family is scattered around Lansing, I have a sister in Dewitt, a brother in Rives Juncton, mom in Holt, niece in Portland, etc - Lansing was the perfect central location.   I thought we’d be living there, in our west Lansing apartment for a few years, but things changed sooner than I expected.

My niece and her hubby gave birth to quadruplets in September 2007 and they all came home from the hospital right before Christmas.  Because my home business allows me a lot of freedom and flexibility, I’ve been helping out on the night shift (we call it Quad Watch) ever since.  That means driving back and forth from Lansing to Portland and back again every day.

Well, this home-based entrepreneur is not cut out for a commute - even if it is only twenty minutes one way.  It didn’t take long for me to start thinking about making a move to Portland.

I am excited about serving the Portland/Mid-Michigan area and look forward to getting involved in the community.