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Month: December 2021

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.

Legally Speaking: Filling the employee void and the youth employment standards act

By TOM CLEMENT, MRA VP, Operations and General Counsel

The two most pressing issues in today’s retail market are a consistent lack of employees and a sluggish supply chain.