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by Pat Kerwin

CEO Bill Hallan: Believe it or not, 2020 had some positives

MRA President and CEO William J.Hallan

As we close out 2020 the phrase “good riddance” comes to mind. Undoubtedly, 2021 will be welcomed with open arms. Perhaps it’s COVID fatigue, but I simply couldn’t write a column about the ill effects of this pandemic.

Michigrain Distillery’s pivot during the COVID shutdown saved the day

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

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,