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Mercy Health breaks ground on $20 million center in Norton Shores
NORTON SHORES — Mercy Health began construction on a $20 million primary care and outpatient medical center in Norton Shores.
Gray Skies Distillery rebrands after trademark dispute
GRAND RAPIDS — After more than three and a half years in business, Gray Skies Distillery LLC has rebranded as Eastern Kille Distillery, effective immediately,…
Spectrum Health acquires office building on Medical Mile
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health continues to scoop up property along Michigan Street east of downtown and its Butterworth Hospital campus.
Partnership aims to reduce state shortage of physicians certified in addiction medicine
One of the barriers for health care providers responding to the opioid crisis in Michigan is a shortage of doctors trained in addiction medicine.
‘STILL STRONG’: M&A helps plastics manufacturers diversify, find growth
Mergers and acquisitions activity among plastics manufacturers has been uneven as the supply of assets shrinks, demand grows and threats to the economy build.

Developers, officials hope Studio 28 housing project catalyzes more development

WYOMING — Developers of a $35 million housing project at the former Studio 28 movie theater property hope the development will be a catalyst for more activity in Wyoming.

Mercy Health breaks ground on $20 million center in Norton Shores
NORTON SHORES — Mercy Health began construction on a $20 million primary care and outpatient medical center in Norton Shores.
Gray Skies Distillery rebrands after trademark dispute
GRAND RAPIDS — After more than three and a half years in business, Gray Skies Distillery LLC has rebranded as Eastern Kille Distillery, effective immediately,…
Spectrum Health acquires office building on Medical Mile
GRAND RAPIDS — Spectrum Health continues to scoop up property along Michigan Street east of downtown and its Butterworth Hospital campus.
Partnership aims to reduce state shortage of physicians certified in addiction medicine
One of the barriers for health care providers responding to the opioid crisis in Michigan is a shortage of doctors trained in addiction medicine.
‘STILL STRONG’: M&A helps plastics manufacturers diversify, find growth
Mergers and acquisitions activity among plastics manufacturers has been uneven as the supply of assets shrinks, demand grows and threats to the economy build.

Michigan hemp growers learn lessons with first harvest
Michael Klumpp did not know what to expect when he ventured into the world of industrial hemp, but the farmer soon realized growing a viable crop was only half the…
Tight labor market drives ‘disruptive’ automation in plastics manufacturing
The desire to continue to grow and keep production in West Michigan despite a crippling labor shortage remains the principal driver for Byrne Electrical Specialists Inc.’s adoption of automation.

Ada gains steam with new businesses
ADA — After observing the revitalization of the Ada Village Business District, outdoor retailer Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus is expanding in the suburban community with a new 3,669-square-foot store.
PRICE TO PAY: In crises, companies seek delicate balance of legal, PR, consumer ramifications
A popular Grand Rapids brewery learned the hard way that focusing on winning a lawsuit can cost a company in other tangible ways if it loses first in the court of…

Contractors wrestle with persistent talent issues, concerns over 2020 election
In the last year, Kalamazoo-based construction manager CSM Group Inc. has hired an in-house recruiter as part of its human resources team.

Meijer gift could boost MSU med school philanthropy
The $19.5 million contribution from Doug Meijer and the Meijer Foundation could generate “incredible” benefits for cancer research and treatment and boost philanthropy for the Michigan State University College of…

Economic, political concerns drive down M&A outlook for 2020
Trade tariffs and the direction of the economy, coupled with concerns about the 2020 U.S. presidential election, weighed down expectations for mergers and acquisitions next year.

Startups move indoors in race to find future farming solutions
Traditional, outdoor agriculture is profoundly dependent on climate, but high-tech indoor farms that grow premium, hyper-local produce for consumers year round may be commercially viable in the future.

Closure of Grand Rapids facility fuels concern over medical device shortage
The stoppage of medical device sterilization at a Grand Rapids facility by the end of the year is adding to local and national concerns about the availability of critical health…

Whitmer expected to sign bills that clarify solar energy tax exemptions
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer supports a package of bills recently approved by the state Legislature that clarifies tax exemptions for small-scale solar energy projects.

Philanthropy wrestles with solving gender bias in giving
Shortly after opening her philanthropic consulting firm in 2000, Christine Gavin got a firsthand look at the “unevenness” of philanthropy.

2019 MiBiz Deals of the Year: Highlighting Best Practices
MiBiz presents the 7th Annual M&A Deals & Dealmakers Awards, our yearly spotlight of best practices and excellence related to mergers, acquisitions, capital formation and other types of dealmaking throughout…

Grand Rapids Chamber honors businesses at annual EPIC Awards
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated entrepreneurial, progressive, innovative and collaborative local business leaders at its 10th annual EPIC awards Wednesday evening.

Developers, officials hope Studio 28 housing project catalyzes more development