“I believe everyone has a choice in this nation,” said Beth Dore, Duso’s new owner. “Being a nonsmoker, I didn’t feel I had a choice to go into a bar without smoke. Now there is a choice.”

Here’s a refreshing article on the electronic cigarette. It’s refreshing because it begins with a a real-world solution to a small business owner’s problem. Duso’s Bar of Bay City is helping its smoking customer base by selling electronic cigarettes.

I remember the first time I visited Chicago from New York–I was so surprised to see that smoking was still legal inside bars. Literally EVERYONE was smoking inside the bars, especially the ones around Wrigley Field. They passed the smoking ban soon after. Great to see a small business finding a way to please both its smoking and non-smoking customers.

link: Midland Street bar offers electronic cigarette for smoke-free environment – Bay City News – The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com