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West Michigan-developed ‘Craigslist for local food and farms’ app nears 100K users
Local entrepreneur Terra Osman leveraged her self-taught development skills to create a mobile app that connects buyers and sellers of local produce and garden supplies. -
State, partners launch lakeshore electric vehicle charging network in Holland
HOLLAND — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared in Holland today to launch a partnership with an electric vehicle manufacturer, a nonprofit and energy companies to build… -
The Sovengard’s relocation plan stalls amid parking, neighborhood concerns
GRAND RAPIDS — The Sovengard’s plan to relocate roughly 1 mile away on Grand Rapids’ west side faces neighborhood opposition and parking concerns after owners… -
Health Alliance Plan to expand West Michigan presence with Spectrum Health agreement
Health Alliance Plan filled a significant gap in its West Michigan care provider network with a new deal with BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan. -
Kinexus Group CEO leads Southwest Michigan coalition aiding Ukrainians
Businesses and individuals around the world have stepped up to fundraise for Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion began in February, but the head of a…
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Whitmer asks Interior Dept. to solve ‘unworkable’ timeline involving pair of tribes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer finds herself in a “particularly unworkable” situation regarding two American Indian tribes in West Michigan, Tribal Business News reports. -
Muskegon Lake cleanup milestone paves way for federal delisting as contaminated area
MUSKEGON — Local, state and federal officials gathered today to celebrate a recent environmental cleanup milestone at Muskegon Lake, clearing the way for the body of water to be removed…
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State grant funding to support JR Automation’s $10M Holland expansion
HOLLAND — State economic development officials have approved grant funding to support an automation manufacturer’s $10 million expansion at the site of a longtime Holland steel fabricator that closed during… -
Pinnacle Construction plans $13M historic renovation for riverside apartment, office development
GRAND RAPIDS — Pinnacle Construction Group Inc. plans to renovate historic buildings next to its Grand Rapids headquarters along the Grand River to create a 12-unit affordable apartment building with…
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City-created nonprofit to help achieve cannabis equity goals faces pushback
GRAND RAPIDS — A proposal that would allow a newly created nonprofit to help Grand Rapids cannabis companies meet their social equity pledges is facing pushback from some business owners… -
SpartanNash renews executive team under Sarsam, faces new proxy fight with investors
When Tony Sarsam took the helm of SpartanNash Inc., he noticed parallels between the West Michigan food solutions company and the previous company he led.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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MiBiz Growth Report: May 23, 2022
Here is the MiBiz Growth report for May 23, 2022:
MANUFACTURING
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Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to merge U.P., Traverse City offices
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center plans to merge its regional offices in the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City later this summer.
SMALL BUSINESS
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Norton Shores-based Next I.T. acquired by leading cybersecurity firm
NORTON SHORES — A West Michigan information technology service provider has been acquired by a leading cybersecurity and tech firm that executives say will bring more resources and capital backing for…
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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New operations center to ensure continuity of Go!Bus paratransit services
The Interurban Transit Partnership has received board and federal approval to purchase a $1.95 million property in Grandville for its new paratransit service operations center.
HEALTH CARE
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Michigan slips in hospital-payment ranking as health systems also face rising costs
Michigan slipped six spots in RAND Corp.’s latest analysis of what hospitals in the U.S. charge private health insurers compared to what they receive from Medicare.
NONPROFITS
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GR nonprofit relocates to renovated farmhouse after split from church
GRAND RAPIDS — New City Neighbors is set to unveil its new location at a renovated urban farmhouse that sits on a 1-acre plot in the city’s Creston neighborhood.
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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West Michigan investors join capital round for eco-friendly pesticide developer
Local investors joined an $82 million capital round for a company that began in Kalamazoo and developed an ecologically friendly pesticide.
FINANCE
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Lighthouse Group owner acquires West Michigan Insurance Inc. as industry consolidation continues
Chicago-area insurance brokerage and financial services firm Alera Group has acquired West Michigan Insurance Inc., a Grand Rapids property and casualty agency.
ENERGY
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Energy management consultant discusses SEC climate disclosure proposal
In late March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a sweeping proposal that would require publicly traded companies to disclose climate change risks that are likely to affect their…
TALENT
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Revolving doors, inexperience: Business and labor agree on term limit reform
Business groups, organized labor officials, Democrats and Republicans are making strange bedfellows in support of a plan to reform term limits for statewide office, which restrict the amount of time…
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Taproom sneak peek: Inside the gluten-free Brewery Nyx
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Farmers blames pandemic in request to trim jobs goal
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JR Automation gets grant to grow in Holland, add 140 jobs
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Grand Rapids grand opening: Inside Real Seafood Co.
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Opening Monday: Franca’s brings taste of Sicily to GR
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