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VIP expands its very important mission in the community

VIP Volunteer cuts wood

When the tough gets going and encounters a pandemic, the tough change course. How VIP mapped a new course for the future.

By JENNIFER ROOK
Photos VIP

There has been much focus on how small business owners have adjusted,

A mother keeps her promise by helping thousands

Judy Burns, Friends Together

By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos THE ALPENA NEWS

For 26 years, Friends Together has been there for people who are battling cancer, whether that means providing transportation to medical appointments or finding a place where they can talk about their experiences.

December/January Michigan Retailer online

Dec/Jan Michigan Retailer cover

The December 2021/January 2022 issue of the Michigan Retailer is now online. You’ll find member highlights on:

  • Winter slips, trips, and falls safety tips
  • Alpena’s Friends Together nonprofit: a mother keeps her promise by helping others
  • Vocational Independence Program (VIP): how the pandemic shifted the focus of the Flint non-profit
  • Creative ways to involve your business in your local community
  • A highlight on English Gardens,