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Rick Melahn: The man who can’t quit retail

By MEEGAN HOLLAND

Rick Melahn never expected to get into retail; he never expected to own his own store in Saugatuck.

He never expected to move into Big Ten logo merchandise and then end up at a not-for-profit retail store when by all rights he could comfortably retire.

Credit card processing: Avoid a data breach

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by John Mayleben

What’s your plan?

We live in a world of intense data collection and the corresponding data mining (who hasn’t noticed that Facebook ads magically appear within seconds of you “googling” a unique phrase?).

How MEDC helps Michigan communities become redevelopment ready

By KAREN WIEBER

Business owners are an important constituent and member of every Michigan community, as any local government official will likely tell you. A common thread among all business owners is the need to gain local approvals before renovating or opening a building or business.