Groups aim for compromise on short-term rental legislation
After intense debate in recent years, Holland’s short-term rental pilot program has proven to be less eventful than some city leaders had feared.
Delays extend Grand Rapids Whitewater start to 2021
GRAND RAPIDS — Officials expect to begin the $45 million project to restore the rapids in the Grand River by July 2021, later than they had originally projected.
West Michigan industrial vacancy remains at all-time low
GRANDVILLE — After searching for vacant sites in several other regions, the owners of Littlefoot Coffee Roasters LLC found space in Grandville that allows them to plant their roots back in Michigan and have room to expand in the future.
Ascension Borgess purchases land in WMU Business park
KALAMAZOO — Ascension Borgess Hospital has purchased 8.2 acres of land from Western Michigan University for the future development of outpatient services.
Hoekstra Electrical relocates to new $2M Holland facility
HOLLAND — Hoekstra Electrical Services LLC is relocating its headquarters to Holland after outgrowing its space in nearby Hamilton.
Office interiors dealer Custer Inc. acquires Indiana company
GRAND RAPIDS — Workplace interiors dealer Custer Inc. has acquired Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Productive Business Interiors.
Blandford Nature Center begins demolition as part of $6.6M Highlands restoration project
GRAND RAPIDS — Blandford Nature Center has launched a $6.6 million project to turn the former Highlands Golf Club property back to nature.
Momentum continues for apartment development across Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Developers of apartments in Grand Rapids are still seeing high demand for market-rate units.
New fund aims to spur affordable housing development in Holland
HOLLAND — A new fund aims to cover pre-development costs to incentivize developers to add affordable housing in the Holland and Zeeland areas, MiBiz has learned.
Developers find continued opportunities in condos, townhomes
Some housing developers in West Michigan are turning to condominiums and townhomes in targeting Millennials who are looking for more space and quieter locations.