Michigrain Distillery’s pivot during the COVID shutdown saved the day
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By MEEGAN HOLLAND
Photos STEVE JESSMORE
LANSING – It’s a story we’ve heard over and over again during the pandemic – businesses that have figured out how to pivot to make the most of a dire situation.
Music retailers find their rhythm in a pandemic through improvisation
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By SHANDRA MARTINEZ
Photos STEVE JESSMORE
A lot of people have been making music during the pandemic. Manufacturers of keyboards and guitars are reporting record sales. So,
Legally Speaking: COVID-19 employee screening made simple
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By TOM CLEMENT, MRA General Counsel
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, retail has shown that it is equally focused on customer and employee health and business success and has proven that both can be achieved simultaneously.