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In her own words: Jennifer Reattoir of Sault Ste. Marie’s Mole Hole

In 1979, Jennifer Reattoir’s grandparents finished construction of a building in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. Immediately after, her parents opened The Mole Hole, a store stocked with collectibles, unique gifts,

A year without lame duck?

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs

As December creeps closer, it looks more and more possible that the traditional “lame duck” session that follows the election may not happen this year.

MEDC wants to hear about your downtowns’ winter events

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has launched a Support Local program to boost holiday sales and get stores through what promises to be a tough winter.

The campaign signals a pivot from attracting tourists to focusing on Michigan consumers who may be going online rather than understanding the need to “buy nearby” right now.