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December 9, 2020
The Mecosta County Development Corporation says up to 30 local businesses could close permanently due to the impact of these shutdowns.
“I’m really concerned about losing our businesses in our community,” says Carlleen Rose, owner of the Old Pioneer Store & Emporium in downtown Big Rapids.
Jim Sandy, president of the Mecosta County Development Corporation, says for months, local businesses have struggled. Now, with the recent shutdown, 30 local businesses could close.
“I’m really kind of surprised by the reaction to this, that people were like this is unexpected. Sure, this is expected. When you cut people off and basically this last action, this extension, pushed a few people off the cliff,” says Sandy.