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‘Unique’ mixed-use housing project pitched for northwest Plainfield Township
PLAINFIELD TWP. — Developers have introduced plans for a mixed-use housing project in northwest Plainfield Township that local officials say is a “different way of… -
Developer plans $9M spec industrial project in Gaines Township
GAINES TWP. — Robert Grooters Development Co. plans to break ground in April on a nearly 200,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility just south of Kentwood in… -
In 6 months, GR Chamber program builds ties, belonging for minority-owned biz
When Laura Hopson moved her industrial supply business from Lansing to Grand Rapids in 2020, she had an “intentional strategy” to connect with the local… -
Mary Free Bed seeks $30M in public funds for new pediatric facility
GRAND RAPIDS — Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital hopes to secure additional public funding to finance half the cost for a new $60 million pediatric facility… -
Pine Rest takes over employee assistance contracts from Cherry Health
GRAND RAPIDS — Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has acquired employee assistance program contracts from Cherry Health.
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Bronconess Wines offers WMU students hands-on business experience
KALAMAZOO — A pair of Western Michigan University students will have a chance to get hands-on business experience by running professional beverage brand Bronconess Wine. -
Whitmer signs repeal of right-to-work law, reinstatement of prevailing wage
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law bills repealing the state’s “right-to-work” law and reinstating a law that requires higher wages and benefits to be paid on state-financed construction…
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Return-to-office delays, economic pressures weigh on sales for MillerKnoll, Steelcase
Executives at MillerKnoll Inc. and Steelcase Inc. expect that their sales will ease slightly in the months ahead. -
Auxo adds to Precision Products Group platform with deal for Ohio-based niche manufacturer
GRAND RAPIDS — Private equity firm Auxo Investment Partners has added to a platform of manufacturing companies with a recent deal for Ohio-based Saylor Technical Products LLC.
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Michigan communities stretch child care grants to address a lingering shortage
GRAND RAPIDS — Even as the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, quality child care remains hard to come by for many Michigan families. That’s due in part to providers who left the… -
Southwest Michigan diesel engine remanufacturer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
NILES — A Southwest Michigan retailer and machine shop specializing in refurbished diesel engines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy less than two years after incorporating, citing mounting warranty claims…
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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MiBiz Growth Report: March 27, 2023
A roundup of mergers and acquisitions, expansions, and other growth plans across West Michigan.
MANUFACTURING
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West Michigan metal fabricator invests $15.5M to diversify into EV space
A West Michigan metal fabricator is making significant investments to bolster its presence in the electric vehicle battery production sector.
SMALL BUSINESS
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Grand Rapids mainstay Swift Printing transitions to third-generation leadership
GRAND RAPIDS — Swift Printing Co., a mainstay along Bridge Street on Grand Rapids’ west side for seven decades, has transitioned to a third generation of ownership.
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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State, local leaders ‘lay the groundwork’ for statewide housing plan
GRAND RAPIDS — State and local housing leaders are beginning to collaborate on ways to accomplish goals established in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Statewide Housing Plan.
HEALTH CARE
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MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Mary Free Bed raising public, private funding for $60M pediatric facility
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is in the process of raising $60 million from public sources and private philanthropy to build a new pediatric care facility in Grand Rapids.
NONPROFITS
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Ronald McDonald House West Michigan plans $2M expansion to meet growing needs
GRAND RAPIDS — A West Michigan nonprofit that provides free temporary housing for families of children receiving medical care plans to renovate and expand its Grand Rapids campus after experiencing…
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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Gordon Food Service moves into Texas market with 6 new stores
Foodservice distribution giant Gordon Food Service Inc. has expanded to the Lone Star State with the addition of six new retail locations.
FINANCE
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Michigan bankers, investors plot path forward following demise of Silicon Valley Bank
Even as financial stocks tumbled, Michigan bankers and venture capitalists said they’re operating “business as usual” on Monday, the first business day since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
ENERGY
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Michigan Democrats propose 2030 energy storage target to bolster electric grid
State Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to codify energy storage goals outlined in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s climate action plan that bill supporters say is crucial to accompany more renewable energy…
TALENT
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People in the News: March 27, 2023
A roundup of new hires, promotions and other advancements across West Michigan.
Trending News
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Holland State Park staple General Store to be torn down, rebuilt
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Kent Co. to apply for grant to purchase land around Cannonsburg ski hill
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‘Game changer’: Arena expected to be future home of WMU hoops, hockey
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Grand Rapids cat cafe adding more space, cats
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Private investors want to build ‘transformative’ downtown Kzoo arena
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