In July of 2006 the Executive Director of the Elk Rapids, Michigan Chamber of Commerce approached owners Doug and Martee Hickman asking if Nifty Things would have any interest in opening a Nifty Things store in her town. After some thought, Doug said yes. A short time later the absolute best storefront in Elk Rapids became available and The Hickman's jumped at the opportunity to lease the space. Nifty Things Elk Rapids opened in October of 2006 and was a hit with the locals from Day 1.