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Business News

Column: Four businesses join Chamber of Commerce

ESCANABA — The Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce provides an avenue for our business people to play a leadership role in building a healthy, vibrant community. We are a partner to every community, every business, and every citizen. When a business joins the Delta County Area Chamber of ...

Retail sales rise 0.6% due to a spike in gas prices

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans stepped up retail spending modestly from July to August as the price of gasoline jumped, cutting into budgets as many families send their kids off to school. Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, compared with a revised 0.5% increase in July, according to a report ...

Column: Delta Force students participate in Environment Day

ESCANABA — Delta Force students learned from the professionals at Billerud and Michigan State University U.P. Forestry Innovation Center during Environmental Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 24. In the seventh session of this year’s Delta Force class, students discovered the fascinating ...

Column: Delta County’s best showcased at Governor’s Lunch

ESCANABA — This year’s U.P. State Fair, in its 95th year, was a huge success, thanks to the hard work and support of so many people. It was a record-setting year with over 100,000 gate admissions. One day in particular, Thursday, Aug. 17, showcased not only the Governor during the Delta ...

Retailers report low sales numbers in July

LANSING — Michigan Retailers Association reports that July 2023 sales dropped below expectations - landing at 45.3 on the 100-point Retail Index, a hefty dip from June’s 56.0. Forty-three percent (43%) of Michigan retailers surveyed reported a sales increase over June. Thirty-eight percent ...