Editor's Notebook: Bills to eliminate economies of scale for some craft brewers
A slate of lame duck legislation has the potential to stifle growth for Michigan’s $2 billion craft beer industry.
Bills would uncork changes for Michigan’s craft beverage industry
A series of bipartisan bills fast-tracked for the state Legislature’s lame-duck session would redefine the laws governing how Michigan-based alcoholic beverage producers operate.
Amptech sells to PE-backed vehicle lighting maker
MANISTEE — A Northern Michigan-based manufacturer of electronics and electrical assemblies has been acquired by a portfolio company of New Water Capital Partners LP of Boca Raton, Fla.
Entrepreneur jumps back into ownership role with deal for Performance Die Cutting
GRAND RAPIDS — Steve Weber’s purchase of Performance Die Cutting and Finishing LLC proves it’s hard to stifle the will of an entrepreneur to be his own boss.
Tribal firm acquires historic Kendall Building in downtown GR
GRAND RAPIDS — The non-gaming arm of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi has acquired a downtown building for its headquarters as it looks to grow its federal contracting business, MiBiz has learned.
Med device makers look ahead to growth despite regulatory challenges
West Michigan’s medical device manufacturers are reaching a tipping point. The region’s fledgling industry has begun to mature, especially around contract manufacturing, which draws on the legacy of industrial knowledge across West Michigan.
With pending $13.2 billion deal, JCI to fully exit West Michigan auto supplier operations
HOLLAND — Johnson Controls International plc would exit its last remaining automotive industry manufacturing operations in West Michigan if it completes a transaction announced this week.
Tepid Yeti IPO gives DeVos firm cooler-than-expected payout
GRAND RAPIDS — A lukewarm initial public stock offering by drinkware and cooler-maker Yeti Holdings Inc. spelled a smaller-than-expected payout for a prominent West Michigan family office.
Niche law firm relocates HQ to downtown GR
GRAND RAPIDS — A niche law firm plans to relocate its Michigan headquarters to downtown, MiBiz has learned.
For Zeigler, love of dealmaking started early in career
Aaron Zeigler fell in love with the car business as a teenager.