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Lansing-based Clark Construction expanding with downtown GR office
GRAND RAPIDS — Lansing-based construction management firm Clark Construction Co. will expand its West Michigan presence with a new office at the McKay Tower in downtown… -
Monroe Equity Partners raises $22M to pursue deals for corporate divestitures
GRAND RAPIDS — New capital commitments from investors give Monroe Equity Partners LLC the financial backing to pursue a market niche that’s projected to offer plenty… -
Spectrum Health telerobotics research on remote procedures backed with $8.8M grant
BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan will use an $8.8 million grant to test and validate the ability to perform cardiac catheterizations remotely using robots. -
Whitmer directs state agencies to explore launching insulin manufacturing in Michigan
Michigan could get into the insulin business under a new executive order Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued today. -
Japanese restaurant Nagoya plans downtown GR location in former Osteria Rossa space
GRAND RAPIDS — Nagoya, a Japanese restaurant with an existing location in Kentwood, plans to open a second location in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Public voting open for GR residents on spending $2M of federal relief funding
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids residents have through Wednesday to vote on how the city spends $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds. -
Construction nonprofit launches services for underrepresented contractors
GRAND RAPIDS — Construction Allies in Action is launching the first phase of a new program to help underrepresented commercial and residential construction contractors grow their businesses.
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Return-to-office uncertainty softening orders for furniture giants
The office furniture industry’s two largest players expect slower sales but also growth in the near term as employers face an uncertain economy and they reshape their offices to accommodate… -
15 lakeshore arts organizations begin intensive capacity-building initiative
HOLLAND — Fifteen lakeshore arts organizations are part of the latest capacity-building initiative facilitated by the prestigious University of Maryland-based DeVos Institute of Arts Management (DVIAM).
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Hope College, Ottawa Co. partnering on EV charging needs assessment
Hope College is partnering with local officials to determine Ottawa County’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure needs in the coming years as automakers and utilities forecast increased vehicle adoption. -
Michigan Legislature approves $846.1M to support economic development projects
State lawmakers have steered another $846.1 million into a state fund to support major economic development projects in Michigan.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Gun Lake Tribe awarded $1.5M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades on tribal land
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, or Gun Lake Tribe, will receive a $1.5 million federal grant from the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration for infrastructure investments to support economic…
MANUFACTURING
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MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Furniture manufacturers navigate return-to-office uncertainty with cost cuts
Steelcase Inc. and MillerKnoll Inc. — the two largest players in office furniture manufacturing — are experiencing lower order volumes as corporations delay return-to-office plans, and are both responding with…
SMALL BUSINESS
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Integrity Tree Services transitions to ESOP ownership
GRANDVILLE — The owners of vegetation management company Integrity Tree Services LLC have sold the business to its workers via a new employee stock ownership plan.
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Butterworth landfill solar project could advance following settlement agreement
A long-discussed plan for a large solar project at the former Butterworth landfill in Grand Rapids could be moving forward under a recent settlement agreement approved by state energy regulators.
HEALTH CARE
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Spectrum Health to break ground on orthopedic surgery and care center in Grand Rapids Township
GRAND RAPIDS TWP. — BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan plans to break ground today on a new orthopedic outpatient surgery and care center in Grand Rapids Township.
NONPROFITS
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GR housing nonprofit steps into developer role to address low-income needs
GRAND RAPIDS — Well House is working to construct new housing units in addition to its existing 15 homes that are occupied by renters that were formerly homeless.
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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State board takes first step to approve $225M bond for potash mining facility
The Michigan Strategic Fund has taken an initial step in approving a $225 million bond for a company pursuing a large-scale potash mining operation in Osceola County.
FINANCE
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Acrisure expands digital offerings with latest acquisition
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Rapids-based fintech and global insurance broker Acrisure LLC has acquired an Illinois company that helps small businesses obtain quotes and buy customized coverage online.
ENERGY
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Corporate demand drives new renewable energy projects across Michigan
Over the past few years, corporate demand for cleaner energy to power their operations has directly led to the development of large-scale wind and solar projects across Michigan.
TALENT
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Q&A: West Coast Chamber embraces change amid leadership transition
Throughout her career, Jodi Owczarski has learned to wear many different hats. She’s worked in human resources at a large manufacturing company, run a nonprofit organization, launched her own business…
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Nagoya to replace Osteria Rossa in Grand Rapids
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