Fort Gratiot Business Association

11/09/2026

✨ Meet Buy Design — my business, my passion since 1997! ✨

Hi, I'm Michelle Maxon, and Buy Design is where it all started for me. Now I am also a Realtor and the Treasurer for the Fort Gratiot Business Association.

Creative Solutions. Powerful Results. That's not just a tagline — it's what I do every day for local businesses:

🎨 Custom graphic design
🖨️ Commercial printing & business cards
⭐ Branding, signage & promo products
📱 Social media design

From one business card to a full brand, I love helping Fort Gratiot and Blue Water Area businesses look as good as they are.

Creating success — one design at a time. 💛

📍 Port Huron / Fort Gratiot
📞 810-656-4603

08/19/2026

The Fort Gratiot Business Association is so honored to have been able to give $1,000 to P.S. You're My Hero as a result of the money raised at Blue Water Cruise Weekend. We are also pleased to announce that Mara McCalmon has become a published author. Thank you for everything you do for our community Mara ❤️

05/18/2026

Engines on. . .it’s almost time to shine 🔥🚗💨
The 19th Annual Keith Peterson Memorial Car Show is rolling into Birchwood Mall on June 27, and this is YOUR moment to show off that ride you’ve been babying all year 👀✨

Whether it’s classic, custom, muscle, or something totally unique… if it turns heads, it belongs here 🏁
🎶 Music
🏆 Trophies
🎟️ Raffles & Prizes
💥 Blue Water Bombshell Pin-Up Contest
🔥 And a full day of car-loving energy

And don’t forget… kick things off at Cruise Night the night before on Friday, June 26 from 6PM–10PM. Because one night just isn’t enough 😎

💡 Pro tip: Register early and save (and guarantee your spot before the lot fills up!) Let’s pack the mall with horsepower, chrome, and stories worth telling. Bring your ride. Bring your crew. Bring the vibes.
👉 Register now and let’s make this the best one yet! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YN

05/15/2026

We have TWO more spots for Dash Plaque Sponsors! The cost is $125 and all you need to do is message Michelle Kelly-Mensinger and we can take care of the details!

05/12/2026

🚗💨 Big news for the Blue Water Area! Please help us welcome our newest member to the Fort Gratiot Business Association… Chick-fil-A Fort Gratiot! 🐄❤️🍟

We’re excited to officially announce that Chick-fil-A Fort Gratiot will also be a featured Pit Stop during the 2026 Blue Water Cruise Weekend! 🏁🔥

Cruisers and visitors will be able to stop in, grab some amazing food, cool drinks, and enjoy one of the most loved spots in town during one of the biggest weekends of the year! From waffle fries to sweet tea and legendary hospitality, they’re ready to help make Cruise Weekend even more unforgettable. 🚘☀️

Thank you to Chick-fil-A Fort Gratiot for supporting our local community, local businesses, and the incredible events that bring people together here in the Blue Water Area! 🙌

Be sure to give them a warm welcome and watch for more exciting Blue Water Cruise Weekend announcements coming soon! 👏

04/20/2026

Engines revving. Crowds lining the streets. Your business front and center.

Blue Water Cruise Weekend is coming… and this is your chance to get your name in front of thousands of locals and visitors who love to support the businesses that support their community.

From fireworks to car show sponsors to cruise night stops, there are multiple ways to get involved at every level. Whether you want your logo everywhere or just want to be part of the excitement, there is a spot for you.

This is more than sponsorship… it is visibility, connection, and showing up BIG in the Blue Water Area.

Spots fill up quickly, so do not wait until someone else grabs your spotlight.

Questions or ready to jump in?
Call Michelle Mensinger at 810-656-4603

Let’s make this year’s Cruise Weekend the biggest one yet!

04/20/2026

Big news for the Fort Gratiot business community… we’ve got a new powerhouse in town!

Please join us in welcoming First Response Roofing and Construction, LLC to the Fort Gratiot Business Association.

Led by David Graham, this team is ready to raise the roof—in the best way possible. From roofing to full-scale construction, they bring reliability, craftsmanship, and the kind of service you want when it matters most. Around here, having a “first response” you can actually count on? That’s a win for everyone.

Located right in Port Huron, they’re not just doing business here—they’re part of the community. And that’s exactly what FGBA is all about.

Give them a warm welcome and keep them in mind for your next project:
810-788-7818
firstresponseroofingandconstruction.com/port-huron/

Let’s show them how Fort Gratiot supports local.

04/02/2026

Engines on. . .it’s almost time to shine 🔥🚗💨
The 19th Annual Keith Peterson Memorial Car Show is rolling into Birchwood Mall on June 27, and this is YOUR moment to show off that ride you’ve been babying all year 👀✨

Whether it’s classic, custom, muscle, or something totally unique… if it turns heads, it belongs here 🏁
🎶 Music
🏆 Trophies
🎟️ Raffles & Prizes
💥 Blue Water Bombshell Pin-Up Contest
🔥 And a full day of car-loving energy

And don’t forget… kick things off at Cruise Night the night before on Friday, June 26 from 6PM–10PM. Because one night just isn’t enough 😎

💡 Pro tip: Register early and save (and guarantee your spot before the lot fills up!) Let’s pack the mall with horsepower, chrome, and stories worth telling. Bring your ride. Bring your crew. Bring the vibes.
👉 Register now and let’s make this the best one yet! https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YNK5HN6LST36E

09/02/2025

08/05/2025

We are so pleased to present a $1,000 check to Healing Hearts Home. We chose them as our non-profit to support this year with the proceeds from the Blue Water Cruise Weekend ❤️ Healing Hearts Home counsels women, men and teens who are recovering from sexual abuse. Dr. Christina Gallina-Flood is the incredible leader, counselor and we applaud her efforts and contributions to our community ❤️