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Interview, Director of Human Resources for Troy, MI, Peggy Sears

Written by Alyssa Firth
Friday, 10 December 2010 01:09
Troy, Mich, with it’s reputation for being one of the wealthier and safer cities in Michigan, has been seeing budget cuts for the past year and a half. City employees and public safety services continue to be cut without tax dollars from citizens. Director of Human Resources for city hall Peggy Sears discussed how the recent budget has changed the city since her 33 years with Troy.
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Interview, MSU Hospitality Business Professor Jeffery Elsworth

Written by Alyssa Firth
Friday, 10 December 2010 01:06
Hospitality business Professor Jeffery Elsworth sat down with me to discuss what this recession has done for local restaurants, local businesses, and what the forecast for young entrepreneurs will be for the next coming years.
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