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Michigan Business Beat | Shay Straayer, Pickle & Pin, Celebrating a Year of Fun and Community in GR

MBN: Pickle & Pin logoJeffrey Mosher welcomes Shay Straayer, General Manager, Pickle and Pin, Grand Rapids, MI.

This conversation was right after her company held a ribbon cutting celebration.

Hear Shay and Jeffrey discuss Pickle & Pin marking its first year with a ribbon-cutting, celebrating 3,700+ visitors, community ties, and future plans in Grand Rapids in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:

Jeffrey had several questions for shay in this conversation:

1. What inspired the vision behind Pickle & Pin, and how has your first year in business
reflected or evolved from that original idea?

2. With strong partners like Pure Architects and Wolverine Construction, how have
collaborations supported your growth and continued momentum?

3. You’ve welcomed nearly 4,000 visitors and hosted over 49 private events, what standout
moments have you shared with the community during your first year?

4. As you head into another year in West Michigan, what exciting changes or new
experiences can guests look forward to?

5. Why is now the right time for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and how does it reflect where Pickle & Pin is today?

Pickle & Pin, celebrated opening their doors this past year by reintroducing themselves to West Michigan with a ribbon-cutting this Friday, October 17, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

Highlights from Pickle & Pin’s first year: 3,795+ visitors served 49+ private events hosted Strong partnerships with: Pure Architects, Wolverine Construction, TKS Security, Frontier Electrical, and more.

Nominated for: Best of the West Neighborhood Award Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award the Pickle & Pin team talk about the impact they’ve made in the community and how they continue to bring swings, serves, and social fun to the West Michigan community!

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