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State Land Bank Authority looks to speed up redevelopment projects
Michigan’s State Land Bank Authority seeks to redevelop state and county land bank properties quicker through a new process that allows developers to submit their credentials in advance.
Catholic Church bankrolling opposition to biz-backed LGBTQ rights expansion
The Michigan Catholic Conference has contributed nearly $240,000 to a campaign committee opposing a business-backed initiative to expand Michigan’s civil rights law to include protections for LGBTQ individuals.
Indiana RV manufacturer chooses St. Joseph County for $35.9M expansion
LANSING — State and local officials announced a series of grants and tax incentives for a major Indiana-based recreational vehicle manufacturer to expand in St. Joseph County.
Rock band Metallica awards a third grant for GRCC welding program
GRAND RAPIDS — Rock band Metallica continues to invest in a unique welding program that it was instrumental in launching at Grand Rapids Community College.
Kalamazoo Wings to launch new hockey affiliation with Columbus Blue Jackets
KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Wings have finalized an affiliation partnership for the upcoming season with the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets and their American Hockey League partner, the Cleveland Monsters.
Gun Lake Investments CEO Kurtis Trevan resigns
GRAND RAPIDS — The CEO of Gun Lake Investments — the economic development arm of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians, or Gun Lake Tribe — has resigned after six years in the position.
West Michigan employers report stable or increasing sales despite ongoing talent, supply chain challenges
Employers in West Michigan have recovered relatively well from the depths of the economic hit from the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions, according to economic development organization The Right Place Inc.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist sees ‘unprecedented’ opportunities for small business relief programs
GRAND RAPIDS — Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist was in Grand Rapids Monday touting the Whitmer administration’s Economic Jumpstart Plan for small businesses as billions of dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funding comes into Michigan.
Michigan online gaming, sports betting holds steady through June
Online casino gaming and sports betting activity in Michigan continues to crawl through the traditional summer slowdown.
Little River Holdings to announce partnership bringing Wahlburgers to tribal properties
Little River Holdings LLC, a wholly owned enterprise of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, is poised to announce a new partnership with fast casual burger restaurant Wahlburgers.