Sweet New Business
Ready for some sweet business are Karen Kinney and Kay Bessey, cutting the ribbon for Edna Bell’s Confectionery. Holding the ribbon are Pat Nelson, Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce director and Aeric Ripley, Alma Downtown Development director. Pictured in back are Mark Hahn, Becky McDonald, Tammy Halfman, Jean McNab, Corey Bailey, Phil Moore, Alma city manager and Donna Kohler. Not pictured is employee Josie Benkert. (Herald photo – McCrossin)
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Budget cuts continue to plague area municipalities and schools, and finding ways to work within budget constraints continues to cause headaches for local governments as they work
to find ways to do more with much less.
Yet, despite the less than favorable economic forecasts, the county has seen several business expansions and new businesses come into the area.
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claims with the city for compensation.
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