By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Small business owners are increasingly feeling the impact of the partial government shutdown that’s in its 17th day. Agencies including the Small Business Administration and the IRS are not providing information and services, ...
ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group welcomes Dr. Keirsten Smith to their Medical Staff. Board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, Dr. Keirsten Smith will join Drs. Mary Whitmer, Scott Randall, Charles Olsen, Erik Rubright, and Nurse ...
ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group welcomes Dr. Stephen Smith to its medical staff. Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Stephen Smith will join Drs. Steven Dosh, C.N. Raveesh, Ronald Sherman, Fred Shaw and Physician Assistant Tiffany Molinari at OSF ...
ESCANABA — Members of the Delta Force Class of 2019 are being selected! The purpose of Delta Force is to introduce and orient new leaders to our community, identify individuals who have displayed strong tendency toward civic involvement and assist them in increasing their potential to become ...
By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Small business issues often win bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but given the divisions in the incoming 116th Congress, advocates for companies have low expectations. Even after lawmakers deal with the partial government ...
ESCANABA — Valley Med Flight has recognized two Upper Peninsula staff members as Employees of the Year.” Valley Med Flight employs more than 100 pilots, mechanics paramedics, nurses and support staff in its large coverage area ranging from Montana to Michigan. Escanaba base pilot Conrad ...
ESCANABA — I always love this time of year! Family and friends get together and share stories about the past. I remember how much I enjoyed going to my grandparent’s farm and talking with them about what it was like growing up. Those stories really kindled my interest in history about our ...
MANISTIQUE — Jim’s Welding And Machine will host an open house at the shop located at 327 N. 5th Street in Manistique from 2 - 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. New owners Mike and Jessica Columbus will offer coffee and cookies and a tour of the longstanding Manistique business. “We’ll offer ...
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — BauerFinancial Inc. announces Peninsula Federal Credit Union, Escanaba, has once again been awarded its highest (5 Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Earning a 5-Star rating indicates this credit union excels in areas of capital adequacy, profitability, ...
ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group is pleased to officially welcome William Hook, MD, to their staff. While Dr. Hook has been serving on the OSF St. Francis Hospital Medical Staff for six years, providing call coverage in the obstetric and nursery unit, he ...
GLADSTONE — VanAire, Incorporated announced Steven Soderman will join Tony Lambert and Eric Miller as an owner of the Gladstone-based manufacturing company. “I am grateful for the opportunity and proud to be part of carrying out VanAire’s commitment to its customers, employees, and the ...
ESCANABA — “For it is in giving that we receive.” – St. Francis of Assisi While I can’t take credit for the quote, I can say, with confidence, that the spirit of giving is alive and well in our waterfront community! It’s obvious that many people living here truly believe that ...
LANSING - November continued the positive sales trend for Michigan retailers, according to the monthly Retail Index survey that Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) conducts in cooperation with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch. The seasonally adjusted performance index ...
ESCANABA — Although it is always imperative to promote shopping locally, the holidays allow us to emphasize investing in our own community in a fun and festive way. Shopping local is beneficial for everyone involved. As the customer you receive one of a kind, quality products and services ...
ESCANABA – Classic Auto Collision announced its achievement of Gold Class status, the industry standard for training that contributes to complete and safe repairs. Only 10 percent of collision repair businesses currently meet the rigorous training requirements necessary to earn the Gold Class ...
By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Schweig thought he had a satisfied customer when a woman who bought outdoor furniture in March 2017 posted a five-star review online. Less than a year later, it was down to one star after a squirrel chewed a hole in one of the ...
ESCANABA — Delta County is an amazing place any time of year, but winter offers special experiences for visitors that are worth telling the world about. Our access to nature offers guests a variety of options when they visit including ice fishing, snowmobiling, trail sports like cross country ...
NEW YORK (AP) — In John Holloway’s early years as an entrepreneur, saving for his own future wasn’t a priority. “I invested a lot of money into one of my first businesses and came out break even at best. I am kicking myself for not setting some of that money aside for retirement,” ...
By Joyce M. Rosenberg AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Diners are willing to pay more at Manhattan’s upscale Gotham Bar and Grill, but price increases these days aren’t about snob appeal — the restaurant is contending with higher costs, particularly from rising wages. “We have ...
ESCANABA — Being privileged enough to live in God’s Country, we all had a lot to give thanks for over dinner last Thursday. Something I felt especially grateful for are the many excellent employers we have here in Delta County. In fact, when it comes to quality of employment opportunities ...