A remedy to Grand Rapids’ aging stormwater system is in the works, but the city still has some loose ends to tie up, not the least of which is how to fund the planned improvements.

A transplant from Long Beach, Calif., Kris Larson steps into his new position leading the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority after long-time executive Jay Fowler retired earlier this year.

Startup companies have a much different pace and culture than what’s typically found in corporate America.

Michigan is just beginning to improve its economic competitiveness, although a new analysis still “does not paint a rosy picture” of the state’s overall position compared to other states.

In hockey, the measure of a team is how it adjusts when the ice tilts in its favor or against it.

The West Michigan Science & Technology, at least in name, will likely disappear from the scene with a pending change in management of the Grand Rapids SmartZone.

Their primary goal was to produce a video that promotes their home state and engage thousands of people along the way.

The record number of properties going up for sale in Michigan for nonpayment of taxes has created an entire industry of entrepreneurs who hope to profit from buying real estate for dimes on the dollar.

In late September, computer hackers and the IT security professionals who cross digital swords with them will meet at DeVos Place to share the latest cyber attacks and defenses.

Entrepreneurs will soon be able to access crowdfunding to help start their businesses, but until the regulations are written later this year, many are left wondering just what the new tools will mean.

At a recent presentation, I mentioned that liberal arts students at West Michigan colleges are graduating at a rate of three-to-one over STEM — the science, technology, engineering and math-related programs. That remark sparked some interesting public comment.

While TED events may focus on ideas worth spreading, a local offshoot of the international program wants to spotlight ideas that are ready to be implemented.

A dip in attendance of almost 10 percent is of no particular concern to West Michigan Whitecaps CEO and Managing Partner Lew Chamberlin.

A new law aimed to help port communities ensure they have federal funding to maintain their harbors appears to have fallen short of the towns' expectations.

MICHIGAN — There's a difference between spending and investing, Rick Studley insists. 

So in urging legislators to generate and spend up to $1.4 billion a year to fix state roads and highways, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce will focus on the potential return on investment and the economic benefits from the thousands of jobs it could create.