2022 Brainerd Lakes Area Progress Edition

Change.

It’s a constant in business, especially during the last three tumultuous years. Even before the pandemic, change seemed to be coming as fast as a loaded toboggan on a steep, icy hill...

Table of Contents:

A changed workplace and workforce ......................................................1

Generations of families enjoy Whitefish Chain .......................................1

Sugarberry Creek Candle Co. brings great outdoors home ...................2

Nature Link Resort gets guests to unplug ...............................................3

Franklin Arts Center’s creative community ............................................13

Readers share job and career advice ...................................................13

The Mercantile Thrift & Gift tries to find something for everyone ........ 14

Aitkin taps into small town charm with business savvy ........................25

Next generation steps up in the family business .................................. 25

Folklore Tattoo offers intuitive experience ............................................ 26

True North Basecamp, Cuyuna Cove provide outdoor getaways .........27

Sanchez Burrito manifests the American Dream ...................................37

Crosslake Town Square businesses thrive on camaraderie ..................37

Mattson Lumber faces change as family ...............................................37

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