I met Koda when he was 11-months-old and a resident at the Alger County Animal Shelter – his third time temporarily housed at a humane society in the Upper Peninsula. Two weeks later, and after two home visits, he moved into my house to live with me, my partner, and a cat named Goat, ...
As an economic developer, I know that 80% of a region’s growth comes from within. Meaning the retention and expansion of current businesses plus those entrepreneurs starting businesses make up the bulk of jobs and investment created. In summary, local matters. Have you ever considered ...
MARQUETTE — Molly Strohm, VAST Insurance account executive, has received the designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative after the successful completion of five courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations, according to a VAST ...
LONDON (AP) — Cinema chain Cineworld said Sunday it is considering closing all its movie theaters in Britain and the United States, after the postponement of the new James Bond film left a big hole in schedules. Cineworld Group PLC owns 543 Regal cinemas in the U.S. and 128 Cineworld venues in the U.K. and Ireland. It said it was “considering the temporary closure of our U.K. and U.S. cinemas, but a final decision has not yet been reached.” “Once a decision has been made we will update all staff and customers as soon as we can.” The statement came after the Sunday Times ...
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas normally attracts visitors from across the globe. But with travel lagging during the coronavirus pandemic, downtown businesses are looking toward locals to bolster their bottom lines. The Downtown Vegas Alliance, a nonprofit business trade organization, has launched ...
After months of brainstorming with local historians, a graphic designer, and staff from our office, Maritime Munising – the newest placemaking project from the Alger County Chamber of Commerce/Greater Munising Bay Partnership and Munising Downtown Development Authority was installed in ...
