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Column: A heartfelt thank you for your support

ESCANABA — As the festive season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared throughout the past year. As we near the end of 2023, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering support and collaboration that has been extended to the Chamber and its ...

Column: Great leadership more important than ever

ESCANABA — Based on my 45 years working as an adult and living in a few different areas of the United States has given me a view of many different leadership styles. I have been blessed during my career, working for two companies for over 30 years that really believed in leadership ...

Veteran Business of the Year announced

HOUGHTON — GS Engineering, an engineering firm specializing in defense and commercial industries, announces its selection as the Veteran Business of the Year 2023. Additionally, the company celebrates the recognition of its employee, Stephen LaCourt, chosen as the Veteran of the Year 2023. ...

Column: Use your holiday shopping power locally

ESCANABA — Power to the people! That’s not a phrase normally associated with the holiday season, but it might be more appropriate than you would first think. The National Retail Federation has estimated that Americans will spend somewhere in the ballpark of $960 billion dollars on ...

More people expected to ‘buy now, pay later’ for holidays

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells. The short-term loans often come with consumer-friendly interest rates and allow ...

Column: How can it almost be Thanksgiving?

ESCANABA — As I am sitting at my desk marveling that there is only a month and a few days left of calendar year 2023, I remember my Mom telling me how time seems to go much faster as we get older. Boy, was she right. This is the time of year that I like to take a step back from our day to day ...