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Michigan tribes awarded $14.8M in federal affordable housing funds
Twelve Native American tribes in Michigan received $14.8 million in Indian Housing Block Grant funds for affordable housing projects, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday.
Breaking News
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Downtown GR riverfront vision includes zip line, amphitheater, aquarium along Market Avenue
GRAND RAPIDS — A new conceptual plan from Grand Action 2.0 outlines a host of downtown development possibilities along the Grand River and Market Avenue…
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SpartanNash sees uptick in distribution and retail sales for 2020; expects a dip in 2021
BYRON CENTER — The latest earnings report from SpartanNash Co. reflects a surge in demand for food distribution and retail throughout 2020 and the COVID-19…
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5-story Holland condo project approved for $2.2M in brownfield incentives
HOLLAND — A luxury five-story residential and commercial building planned in Holland received approval Tuesday from the Michigan Strategic Fund board for $2.2 million in…
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Survey of Michigan business executives shows growing economic optimism
A growing number of business executives anticipate higher employment and capital investments over the next six to 12 months as post-pandemic economic outlooks are increasingly…
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Chatfield resigns as Southwest Michigan First CEO after week of controversy
KALAMAZOO — Former GOP House Speaker Lee Chatfield has resigned as CEO of Southwest Michigan First, a week after his appointment generated controversy among local…
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Lawmakers reintroduce legislation to expand rooftop solar program
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PPP loan changes meant to benefit small, minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration on Monday announced a series of changes to the Paycheck Protection Program that are aimed at improving access to federal COVID-19 relief loans for small and minority-owned…
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Report: Grand Rapids Drive to launch affiliation with Denver Nuggets
Reports of a new NBA affiliation for the Grand Rapids Drive emerged on Thursday, weeks after the minor league franchise announced that a new partnership might be imminent. -
Nestlé to sell $4.3 billion in assets to private equity firm
International food and beverage conglomerate Nestlé SA has reached an agreement to sell its regional spring water brands, purified water business and beverage delivery service in the United States and…
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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New Rockford Construction VP to bring ‘new type of thinking’ to health care projects
GRAND RAPIDS — Rockford Construction Co. Inc. added an executive to oversee the company’s health care division as the Michigan State University Grand Rapids Innovation Park project, which includes the…
HEALTH CARE
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Metro Health opening COVID-19 vaccine clinic for underserved residents
WYOMING — Metro Health-University of Michigan Health has opened the first COVID-19 vaccine clinic away from its hospital campus.
FINANCE
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The Shyft Group completes 2020 with a flurry of M&A activity, corporate changes
The Shyft Group was busy in 2020 — and a couple of major deals were only part of the dizzying year.
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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GreenStone Farm Credit Services announces grants for young, beginner and small farmers
For the fourth year, one of Michigan’s largest agriculture lenders is committing grant dollars to fund educational opportunities for the industry’s next generation.
MANUFACTURING
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Haworth closes North Carolina manufacturing facility, citing consolidation ‘accelerated by current economic conditions’
Holland-based furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. has closed a production facility in High Point, N.C., that it had operated since 1991.
ENERGY
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Statewide building code update an opportunity to tackle efficiency, climate change
Michigan’s statewide building codes are set for an update this year. While there could be some new energy efficiency measures added, the codes are far behind where they should be…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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COVID-19 leads Grand Rapids restaurateur to cannabis industry
GRAND RAPIDS — When indoor dining was prohibited across the state last year and earlier this year because of COVID-19, Davide Uccello turned to the cannabis industry as a sector…
NONPROFITS
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Nonprofit converts former Aldi into warehouse, offices to help deliver more food to students in need
GEORGETOWN TWP. — Hudsonville-based nonprofit Hand2Hand recently purchased a former Aldi grocery store to consolidate its office and warehouse space into one location.
TALENT
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Remote working highlights struggles, long-term opportunities for workers with disabilities
Advocates for people with disabilities are hopeful that the work from home trend spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic will make employers more open to accommodations workers might need in a…
SMALL BUSINESS
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Virtual shift rescues industrial training company from pandemic shutdowns
GRAND RAPIDS— Safety training company TrainMOR saw business come to a screeching halt last spring when the COVID-19 pandemic caused major disruptions to the general industrial clients that it serves.