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Grand Haven-based UV Angel strikes partnership with McDonald’s
GRAND HAVEN — A West Michigan-based company that developed a patented ultraviolet light technology to kill off pathogens on surfaces and in the air will…
CEO departs Mno-Bmadsen for tribal economic development position in Washington
DOWAGIAC — The CEO since the founding of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming economic development and investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, is resigning his…
West Michigan real estate forecast: Sectors will continue to adapt, recover some with COVID-19 vaccine
Real estate experts from Colliers International’s West Michigan office predict the market in 2021 will have pent-up demand with some improvement in most sectors from…
State officials call for more COVID-19 vaccines as health systems, pharmacies ramp up capacity
As health systems and pharmacies ramp up capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines, the state wants to increase the number of doses coming into Michigan.
Economists forecast ‘solid ground’ won’t return until 2022
Michigan’s economy that has already rebounded well from the depths of the spring dive should take another year or more before returning to “solid ground.”

State prepares $58.5 million in relief funding for small biz, entertainment venues

The Michigan Economic Development Corp. plans to open applications next week for the $58.5 million in grant funding to aid small businesses and entertainment venues that were closed or curtailed by the most recent state-ordered restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand Haven-based UV Angel strikes partnership with McDonald’s
GRAND HAVEN — A West Michigan-based company that developed a patented ultraviolet light technology to kill off pathogens on surfaces and in the air will…
CEO departs Mno-Bmadsen for tribal economic development position in Washington
DOWAGIAC — The CEO since the founding of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming economic development and investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, is resigning his…
West Michigan real estate forecast: Sectors will continue to adapt, recover some with COVID-19 vaccine
Real estate experts from Colliers International’s West Michigan office predict the market in 2021 will have pent-up demand with some improvement in most sectors from…
State officials call for more COVID-19 vaccines as health systems, pharmacies ramp up capacity
As health systems and pharmacies ramp up capacity to administer COVID-19 vaccines, the state wants to increase the number of doses coming into Michigan.
Economists forecast ‘solid ground’ won’t return until 2022
Michigan’s economy that has already rebounded well from the depths of the spring dive should take another year or more before returning to “solid ground.”

Gage continues retail cannabis growth in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Gage Cannabis Co. plans to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Grand Rapids later this week, marking its sixth retail store in Michigan.
Indoor dining to resume Feb. 1 if positive trends continue, ‘strong safety measures’ are in place
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer hopes that restaurants across Michigan can reopen for indoor dining on Feb. 1 “with strong safety measures in place” and “if numbers continue to head in the…

Integrated Architecture puts finishing touches on new office space near downtown GR
GRAND RAPIDS — Finishing touches are being added to the completely renovated building near downtown Grand Rapids that was transformed into the new headquarters for Integrated Architecture LLC.
Brownfield incentives approved for first phase of industrial redevelopment in GR
GRAND RAPIDS — Amplify GR and Rockford Construction Co. were awarded about $2.2 million in tax incentives Tuesday to redevelop an industrial site on the city’s south side for a…

Grand Haven gives final approval to planned Peerless Flats development
GRAND HAVEN — A 133-unit condominium and apartment project gained unanimous final site plan approval Tuesday from the Grand Haven City Planning Commission.

WMed selects new dean
KALAMAZOO — Dr. Paula Termuhlen, the regional dean of the Duluth campus at the University of Minnesota Medical School, will serve as the new dean in May at Western Michigan University…

High Street Insurance Partners acquires two agencies
TRAVERSE CITY — Insurance brokerage High Street Insurance Partners Inc. has acquired two more agencies, adding to the firm’s existing market presence in the eastern U.S. and expanding it into…

Despite wide bipartisan support, Whitmer vetoes legislation to ease restrictions on distilleries
Legislation designed to put Michigan’s distillers on a more even footing with cider, beer and wine producers died on Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s desk this week.

Performance Systematix acquired by Chicago-based packaging company
GRAND RAPIDS — Food packaging manufacturer Performance Systematix Inc. (PSI) has kicked off the new year under new ownership.

Enbridge tells state it has no intention of shutting down the Line 5 pipeline
Enbridge Inc. plans to continue operating Line 5 in the Straits of Mackinac until a tunnel is completed to house the twin oil and natural gas liquids pipelines, a company…

Trio of West Michigan fastener companies sold to private investors
TALLMADGE TOWNSHIP — A trio of Ottawa County-based businesses that serve as a one-stop-shop in the fasteners industry has changed hands.

Kids Count report highlights toll of COVID-19 pandemic on Michigan families
The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on children and families who are struggling to meet basic needs while stretching nonprofits that provide essential services around food, shelter and mental…

Davenport University appoints higher ed veteran to lead business, technology colleges
Davenport University has appointed Amy Mansfield as the new dean of the Donald W. Maine College of Business and the College of Technology.

New round of PPP loans set to launch as businesses signal needed assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration begins taking applications next week for the new round of forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans to aid small businesses ailing from the COVID-19 pandemic.