Thursday, March 19, 2026
What Closes New Mt. Pleasant Businesses — And the Decisions That Prevent It
Only fewer than 35% survive a decade — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that just 34.7% of businesses established in 2013 were still operating in 2023, meaning roughly two out of three had closed. In Mt. Pleasant, where entrepreneurs open everything from specialty retail near Central Michigan University to professional services firms serving the broader Isabella County market, the early mistakes tend to follow a recognizable pattern. Most are avoidable if you catch them before they compound.No
