Beverly Mapes
Founder & Author
Bev Mapes founded the Business Anniversaries website in 2010 and has been contributing to the blog and directory ever since. She holds a BS degree in Information Systems from Grand Valley State University and supplements her lifelong learning through participation and membership in Copy School, which provides interactive, online copywriting training for performance-focused marketing practitioners. Bev follows the journey of many long-running businesses in the USA, and enjoys writing anniversaries posts about pets, nature, local businesses, growing businesses, and many more.
How to send congratulations and best wishes upon the opening of a business or brand new venture to encourage and inspire the business to grow.
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WGVU, West Michigan's free public content provider, celebrates 50 years with a Golden Jubilee celebration at the Amway Grand Hotel.
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Room to Roam: Whitetail Woods Regional Park Celebrates Grand Opening Years of planning, strategy and preparation finally came to a head, as Dakota County, MN officials officially unveiled Whitetail Woods Regional Park—the county’s first regional park in three decades—on a sunny September afternoon. As visitors flew kites, listened to live music, and enjoyed horse-drawn wagon ... Read more
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the D.O.G. Bakery in Traverse City, Michigan. Read about how they are celebrating this momentous occasion!
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Afton Apple is one of the orchards in the Twin Cities Metro that’s gotten it right. The orchard celebrates its 25th season this year.
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Hastings blends the community’s historic charm with the anticipation of a bright future- which was evident at the town's annual Rivertown Days celebration.
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With numerous celebration events in the works, 2014 marks Planned Parenthood's 50th year of service to West Michigan.
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Established in 1964 as a pioneering university women's center, CEW is celebrating its 50th anniversary and continues with the same mission.
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Steamboat, also known as Ski Town USA and the home of Champagne Powder, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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Little Mary’s, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is a free retreat for families whose child has a debilitating, life threatening or terminal illness.
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