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People in the News: April 25, 2022
Here is the MiBiz People in the news report for April 25, 2022
Small biz experts, owners stress smooth transition efforts with ownership changes
After sharply declining at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of small business deals is nearing 2019 levels again as owners find reasons to exit and sellers see companies that have weathered a two-year storm.
‘BOLD STEP FORWARD’: $19M nursing scholarship program leading to more partnerships to bolster health care staffing
Anew partnership between Grand Valley State University and BHSH System to increase the talent pipeline for nurses could lead to a series of similar efforts as health care and higher education officials seek to resolve an urgent staffing crisis.
BHSH System, GVSU launch $19M scholarship program to combat nursing shortage
GRAND RAPIDS — BHSH System will put $19 million toward increasing the talent pipeline for nurses who earn their degree at Grand Valley State University, officials announced today.
MiBiz Growth Report: March 28, 2022
Recruitment platform Job.com has acquired QCI Healthcare Staffing, a Grand Rapids-based health care staffing agency. The deal was the fourth staffing agency acquisition by Job.com, which seeks to acquire small to medium-sized staffing agencies. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
GVSU seeks funding for planned tech, innovation center in downtown GR
GRAND RAPIDS — Grand Valley State University plans to add a new learning space at its downtown Grand Rapids campus that will serve as an intersection of business and technology education for community members and students.
Fed’s first of several interest rate increases targets inflation as economy remains strong
The Federal Reserve made the first of what’s expected to become multiple interest rate increases this year.
MiBiz Growth Report: February 28, 2022
Here is the MiBiz Growth Report for February 28, 2022.
Behrens to retire as executive director of GVSU Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Dr. Teri Behrens, who has served as executive director of Grand Valley State University’s Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy since 2018, has announced that she will retire this year.
West Michigan industrial activity holds steady, outlook improves amid ongoing market challenges
Key metrics on West Michigan’s industrial economy held steady in January, although results from a monthly survey suggest the pent-up demand that’s a driving contributor to economic growth has begun to fade.
GR economic outlook shows slowed growth in 2022 linked to supply chain, inflation, talent
GRAND RAPIDS — Businesses in Grand Rapids, particularly in the service industry, expect slowed economic growth later this year as interest rates likely rise and labor and supply chain challenges continue.
Report: Cryptocurrency donations among top nonprofit trends to watch in 2022
The rapidly growing cryptocurrency phenomenon is emerging as a key fundraising tool for nonprofits that can sustain giving in new ways while also bringing in a younger demographic to philanthropy.
GVSU expands tuition-free program to all qualifying low-income students in Michigan
ALLENDALE — Grand Valley State University has expanded its tuition-free program to all qualifying students in Michigan, reaching beyond the original six counties announced in early 2021.
Family-owned businesses feel better positioned to adapt in pandemic
After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, smaller family-owned businesses are generally better positioned to overcome labor and supply chain challenges than non-family-owned companies.
Nonprofits focus on donor relations as COVID surges create distance
Nonprofit leaders and researchers say maintaining donor relationships is perhaps the biggest ongoing challenge for organizations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues surging and creating distance between funders.
Finance experts prepare for likely interest rate increase in 2022
Borrowing could cost a little more in 2022 should the Federal Reserve follow expectations and begin raising interest rates.
Jandernoa mentoring program expands reach to include nonprofit leaders
Even after nearly four decades in nonprofit administration, Scott Lewis knows there’s more to learn and that he can become a better leader.
Construction begins on $12M GR housing development with 50 mixed-income units
GRAND RAPIDS — Construction recently started on a $12 million, 50-unit apartment complex that’s been in the works since 2017 in the city’s Belknap Lookout neighborhood.
Utilities launch campaign as advocates, lawmakers ramp up community solar pressure
Michigan’s two largest investor-owned utilities have launched an “education campaign” as clean energy advocates tout the potential economic benefits of community solar energy and as lawmakers consider bills on the topic that the utilities oppose.
Holland Home poised for growth as Vugteveen takes leadership role
GRAND RAPIDS — Troy Vugteveen will take the leadership position at Holland Home as the assisted living company is financially well-positioned and planning for future expansion in the region.
Grand Wealth Management provides key lessons in succession planning
The path that Jeff Williams charted years ago was designed to ensure that Grand Wealth Management LLC continues well past his eventual retirement.
New GVSU endowment to boost nonprofit access to professional development
Grand Valley State University’s Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy has launched a new endowment to support professional development at local nonprofits that may not have the resources to grow.
Philanthropy steps in where ‘broken’ municipal funding system has failed, advocates say
A recent $400 million donation to the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence has again raised questions about Michigan’s municipal funding model and broader issues around philanthropy paying for basic governmental services.
Michigan study brings much-needed data to national debate over donor advised funds
New research from Grand Valley State University is shining an unusual spotlight on the spending activity of donor advised funds, an emerging philanthropic tool that’s gaining speed with relatively little regulatory oversight.
NCAA rule change brings newfound revenue streams for student-athletes
Keith Mitchell recalled a time during his football playing days at the University of Michigan when he and other players volunteered at a football camp in the Detroit area. The coach hosting the camp charged hundreds of dollars per participant and drew a crowd of roughly a thousand.
Survey: West Mich. industrial economy facing ongoing supply chain challenges
The expansion of West Michigan’s industrial economy moderated in June as some companies report ongoing supply chain issues, according to a monthly survey.
National giving trends in 2020 create unique opportunities, challenges for local nonprofits
The COVID-19 pandemic caused major shifts in philanthropic giving last year as human services organizations benefited and small-level donors increased, according to a recent report from global nonprofit Giving Tuesday.
West Michigan hotel stays expected to pick up this summer as biz travel still lags
West Michigan tourism officials are reporting upward trends in travel and hotel stays as COVID-19 restrictions lift, and leaders are optimistic about the local tourism economy for the rest of the summer.
GVSU study confirms gaps in entrepreneurial support
Increasing diversity within support organizations and improving access to marketing resources are among the top concerns for West Michigan entrepreneurs, according to a recent analysis commissioned by Grand Valley State University’s Innovation Hub in Muskegon.
Commercial real estate lending remains solid as some sectors outperform others
Bank lending for commercial real estate and development held steady through the first quarter as some sectors experienced high demand and others remained somewhat soft as the COVID-19 pandemic surpassed a year.