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Kalamazoo grant program to support another 90 small businesses
KALAMAZOO — A grant program launched last year to provide crucial relief to small businesses in Kalamazoo at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will…
MEDC selects New Orleans economic development leader as next CEO
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has selected Quentin Messer Jr. from New Orleans as its next CEO.
Leaders of West Michigan’s big three furniture makers forecast the post-pandemic workplace
GRAND RAPIDS — As business leaders across industries grapple with their approach to the workplace in a post-pandemic era, The Economic Club of Grand Rapids provided…
Biz leaders survey: Most companies plan gradual return to office
Michigan business leaders expect a strong third and fourth quarter this year as vaccinations and federal stimulus funds are deployed, while most companies expect a…
Mel Trotter Ministries raises $9.8 million so far in capital campaign
GRAND RAPIDS — Faith-based homeless shelter Mel Trotter Ministries has raised $9.8 million so far as part of a nearly $15 million capital campaign to…

New real estate law firm moving to Waters Center in downtown GR

GRAND RAPIDS — A year after starting her boutique real estate law firm, Sara Lachman is moving operations to leased office space in an iconic downtown Grand Rapids building.

Kalamazoo grant program to support another 90 small businesses
KALAMAZOO — A grant program launched last year to provide crucial relief to small businesses in Kalamazoo at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will…
MEDC selects New Orleans economic development leader as next CEO
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. has selected Quentin Messer Jr. from New Orleans as its next CEO.
Leaders of West Michigan’s big three furniture makers forecast the post-pandemic workplace
GRAND RAPIDS — As business leaders across industries grapple with their approach to the workplace in a post-pandemic era, The Economic Club of Grand Rapids provided…
Biz leaders survey: Most companies plan gradual return to office
Michigan business leaders expect a strong third and fourth quarter this year as vaccinations and federal stimulus funds are deployed, while most companies expect a…
Mel Trotter Ministries raises $9.8 million so far in capital campaign
GRAND RAPIDS — Faith-based homeless shelter Mel Trotter Ministries has raised $9.8 million so far as part of a nearly $15 million capital campaign to…

Long Road Distillers plans Cadillac tasting room
About a year ago, Jon O’Connor and his team at Long Road Distillers LLC explored potential locations in Cadillac but were not able to find the right fit.
Line 5 critics challenge business advocates on shutdown potential
Business advocacy groups from around the Great Lakes argued this week that shutting down Line 5 would lead to a crisis in regional oil and gas markets, although pipeline critics…

Biz groups want state to revisit rules after new CDC mask guidelines
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce today urged Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to update state restrictions after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said people…
Tenneco to close Sparta manufacturing facility, eliminate 78 jobs
SPARTA — A Tenneco Inc. auto manufacturing plant in Sparta is scheduled to close this summer, eliminating all 78 jobs at the facility.

Walker officials approve new 282K-square-foot industrial spec building
WALKER — The Walker City Commission has approved plans for a new 285,000-square-foot speculative industrial manufacturing building and the creation of an industrial development district on the property.

Michigan reaches first COVID-19 vaccine milestone; in-person work allowed to resume in two weeks
Michigan hit the first milestone Monday in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s plan to ease COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination thresholds are met.

Michigan banking groups back federal cannabis bill
Federal legislation advancing through Congress this session could lead to more banks serving marijuana-related businesses in the U.S. and Michigan.

MLCC rules in favor of breweries hosting free bingo games
Breweries, wineries and restaurants may now legally offer free bingo to patrons without fear of punishment by the state following a recent ruling by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.

Perrigo to sell Latin American businesses to Boston PE firm
ALLEGAN — Perrigo Co. plc intends to sell its Mexico and Brazil-based over-the-counter business to Boston-based global private equity firm Advent International.

Major utilities seek negotiations on rooftop solar bill
Michigan’s two major investor-owned utilities want to negotiate with state legislators and advocates on a proposed bill that would expand access to the companies’ rooftop solar programs.

Zeigler Automotive Group acquires Northwest Indiana dealership
KALAMAZOO — Zeigler Automotive Group has added a new brand to its portfolio after announcing the purchase of a new location in Northwest Indiana.

New Pride Center leader prioritizing racial diversity, serving younger generations
Jazz McKinney started as executive director of the Grand Rapids Pride Center on March 15 after previously serving as the organization’s interim director and chair of its Transgender and Gender-Non-Conforming…

Baker College lands $25M grant for virtual innovation center, extended reality technologies
OWOSSO — A $25 million grant from a California-based augmented and virtual reality solutions provider will allow Baker College to use the advanced technology across all six of its Michigan…

New Standard acquires three Agri-Med cannabis dispensaries in West Michigan
MUSKEGON — Agri-Med LLC’s three dispensaries — which operate as Park Place Provisionary in Muskegon, Edmore Provisionary in Edmore, and Exit 9 Provisionary in Nunica — will be rebranded and…