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Second phase of Kent Co. Road Commission relocation heads to Walker planning officials
WALKER — The city’s Planning Commission will consider a final site plan review on June 16 for the second phase of a proposed development that would allow the Kent County Road Commission to relocate its operations to Walker.
Breaking News
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Former Michigan tribal leader faces Senate questioning for top Bureau of Indian Affairs job
WASHINGTON — Former Bay Mills Indian Community Chairperson Bryan Newland told a Senate committee how his firsthand experience growing up on a reservation in Michigan’s…
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Spectrum Health joins national effort to boost procurement diversity, sustainability
Spectrum Health has joined several health systems around the country that committed to increasing purchases from local minority- and women-owned businesses.
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$550 million gift to Western Michigan University a ‘catalyst’ for the community
KALAMAZOO — Representatives from Western Michigan University announced on Tuesday that the school has received the largest private gift ever bestowed on a public university.
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New community supported arts program breaks down barriers between artists, public
Art collecting is often seen as only accessible to people willing to invest substantial funds, and an activity generally reserved for the extremely wealthy.
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Public health officials shift to a distributed approach to ensure COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to grow
In the nearly four months between late January and May this year, the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place administered more than 230,000 COVID-19…
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Short-term rental bills draw concern from local officials, housing advocates
Local officials and affordable housing advocates in Michigan have been vocally opposed to legislation that would make short-term rentals a permitted use in all residential zones. -
GR startup finds purpose with urban air quality mapping
When Darren Riley graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014, he took with him in-demand skills rooted in software development and cybersecurity.
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Kalamazoo startup’s medical device fills unmet needs for diabetic patients
KALAMAZOO — A Kalamazoo startup seeks to raise $5.1 million over two capital rounds to commercialize a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that cost billions of dollars annually to treat… -
Michigan kombucha producers expand as consumer demand spikes
When Courtney Lorenz launched her business in 2015 brewing and selling kombucha, she started working with just three 5-gallon containers.
FROM OUR ADVERTISERS
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From Vision to Reality: Grand Rapids Innovation Park
By Danielle Affholter
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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Vos Glass plans to relocate to larger facility in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Glass fabricator and installer Vos Glass LLC is planning to relocate within the city of Grand Rapids to accommodate growth and expansion.
HEALTH CARE
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Priority Health exec Marti Lolli named CEO of Utah-based health plan
GRAND RAPIDS — Marti Lolli, an executive at Priority Health for more than two decades, will depart this summer to become president and CEO of SelectHealth, a 950,000-member health plan…
FINANCE
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United Bank plans first lakeshore branch in Holland
United Bank of Michigan plans to expand to the lakeshore market with the opening of a branch office next year in Holland.
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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JBS cyberattack disrupts meat supply chain as Plainwell facility reopens
The meat supply chain is bracing for potential fallout from a disruption in production as the world’s largest meat producer rebounds from a devastating cyberattack.
MANUFACTURING
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Walker pallet recycler to acquire Ohio packaging solutions provider
WALKER — Pallet recycler Kamps Inc. announced this week that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to buy an Ohio packaging solutions provider and its subsidiaries.
ENERGY
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Consumers Energy launches electric vehicle program for businesses
JACKSON — Investor-owned utility Consumers Energy has launched a new electric vehicle program that provides rebates and consultation to businesses looking to transition to electrified fleets.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Hope Network to close Coldwater care center as a result of 2019 no-fault insurance reforms
COLDWATER — Hope Network will close a long-term housing center in Coldwater for people with severe disabilities as a new fee schedule is set to take effect under recent automotive…
NONPROFITS
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Frauenthal launches new $7M public fundraising campaign for capital improvements
MUSKEGON — Leadership at the Frauenthal Center stepped back in 2019 to administer a full architectural assessment of the historic performing and events center, which has endured nine decades of…
TALENT
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Cornerstone University selects Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño as new president
GRAND RAPIDS — The Cornerstone University board of trustees announced today that it has named Dr. Gerson Moreno-Riaño as the 12th president in the private, faith-based school’s history.
SMALL BUSINESS
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San Chez, ROAM owner resumes plans for casual seafood restaurant in downtown GR
GRAND RAPIDS — Cindy Schneider was ready to apply for a small business loan in March 2020 to open a new restaurant in downtown Grand Rapids when COVID-19 put her…