Grand Rapids townhome development secures $2 million in state funding
A project to construct townhomes in the city’s Michigan Oaks neighborhood gained financial support from the state on Tuesday.
Hinman’s Grand Rapids hotel project secures $2.1 million in cleanup funds
The developer of a proposed downtown hotel tower received approval today for state cleanup funding.
MiBiz Growth Report: Nov. 26, 2018
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Dr. John’s candies to expand near Grand Rapids
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP — A maker of sugar-free candies will invest $2.3 million to expand its operations north of Grand Rapids.
Schupan & Sons plans $10.1 million expansion
KALAMAZOO — Recycler Schupan & Sons Inc. plans to invest $10.1 million into expansions at a pair of locations in Southwest Michigan.
Rule change opens access for smaller universities to get tech commercialization funding
Smaller public universities in Michigan will have to come up with less matching funding to secure state grants that support startup companies coming out of research labs.
State extends funding to pair of capital funds
The Michigan Strategic Fund steered additional money into two capital funds that support high-tech startups and growing small businesses in the state.
The Invest Michigan Pre-Seed Fund II received $3 million to invest in startups through loans or equity. Grow Michigan LLC will receive $9.6 million for a second mezzanine-style fund that will provide loans to growing small businesses.
Amazon formally identified as user of planned Gaines Township distribution facility
After months of secrecy, Amazon.com Inc.’s interest in a proposed Kent County facility is now official.
MiBiz Growth Report: May 14, 2018
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HexArmor investing $8.7 million into Kent County facility
HexArmor, a Grand Rapids-based personal protective equipment manufacturer, will invest $8.7 million into a Kent County facility and plans to create roughly 50 jobs over the next three years.