My Economy
My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
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This northern Michigan retailer is banking on a summer with lots of foot traffic
by
Sean McHenry
May 14, 2021
Annie Lang Hartman, owner of Compass Paper Co., is preparing for a busy post-pandemic season.
Raising prices helped this greens farmer stay afloat
by
Sean McHenry
May 11, 2021
Scott Snair raised his prices before the pandemic shut down travel. When things got tough, that decision helped him stay in business.
How one primary care doctor found her role in the fight against COVID-19
May 3, 2021
Physician and writer Suzanne Koven deleted an email requesting volunteers before changing her mind.
Admins' Day is a pandemic bright spot for this florist
by
Andie Corban
Apr 20, 2021
Last year, a busy Administrative Professionals' Day assured florist Miles Johnson that his business would survive the pandemic.
At this toy shop, the kids are finally coming back
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 7, 2021
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys in North Carolina, describes what she's seeing this spring.
An epidemiologist reflects on her pandemic child care decision
Apr 5, 2021
“I think I made the best decision I could,” said Whitney Robinson, a professor and public health expert.
“Dog and human alike, we just have to figure it out”
Mar 26, 2021
Dogs returning to pet-care facilities are acting differently than before the pandemic.
For public good, not for profit.
For this stationery retailer, it's been a sympathy card kind of year
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Sean McHenry
Mar 23, 2021
A Michigan stationery retailer saw a big sales trend last year: sympathy cards with a "We're in this together" message.
Seattle retailer reflects on a year without in-person shopping
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Andie Corban
Mar 9, 2021
Things still feel strange for Cat Wilcox, co-owner of women's boutique Velouria. She misses day-to-day interactions with customers.
For this fly-fishing outfitter, demand is outpacing supply
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Sean McHenry
Feb 26, 2021
Has fly fishing become too popular during the pandemic? A Georgia outfitter shares his story about keeping up with demand.