Kean’s Store Company owner Teresa Wren of Mason: In her own words
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When Gus and Fern Kean opened Kean’s Store Company in 1928 the floor space reflected a third of the 17,000 square feet today. What started as a Five and Dime has grown into Mason’s oldest continuously operating business specializing in gifts,
Economic study shows why it’s important to keep your money in the Mitten
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Michiganders sent $18.5 billion out of state in 2017 – money that could have made a difference in creating jobs and boosting our communities’ vibrancy.
Where did the money go?
Retail sales solid for 2018, despite slight June dip
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Forty-three percent of respondents in a monthly retail survey said their 2018 sales are up from what they projected at the year’s beginning, while 36 percent said they were down,