Segments From This Episode

• As the new year approaches, government relief programs are set to expire

  by Justin Ho

  

  And there’s no additional stimulus relief aid is in sight.

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• Small businesses prepare for the holidays amid the pandemic

  by Sean McHenry

  

  Small business retailers are facing a holiday season like no other. Three owners share how they’re preparing for the shopping season.

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• Manufacturers recovering as service industry continues to suffer

  by Kimberly Adams

  

  Orders for big-ticket items are a rare economic bright spot. But many businesses that rely on in-person customers are hurting.

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• Helium prices stopped soaring when COVID hit

  by Erika Beras

  

  Here’s why: Canceled MRIs and that ballon bouquet you didn’t buy for that birthday party you didn’t throw, in part.

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• How toy drives are staying on track during the pandemic

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  With fewer big donations boxes at offices and retail stores, the logistics have become tricky.

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• Principal of Detroit technical career center tackles pandemic’s challenges to training

  by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam

  

  Students might be learning virtually, but they’re still learning a skilled trade.

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