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Grand Rapids Whitewater secures $4.4 million in new funding, names new CEO
The Grand Rapids Whitewater nonprofit has secured $4.4 million in new public and foundation funding for its restoration efforts of the Grand River through the city.
Breaking News
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Trillium Ventures purchases two multifamily properties in Kalamazoo
Trillium Ventures MSV LLC, a Grand Rapids-based multifamily investment and property management firm, has acquired two Kalamazoo apartment complexes.
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Business-backed environmental boards stand despite Whitmer executive order
The Republican-led state Legislature has rejected an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that would have abolished a pair of controversial environmental review boards.
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Haworth sales surpass $2.1 billion in 2018
Office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. reported an increase in sales for 2018.
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GR Planning Commission approves The DAAC’s proposed Creston location
Pending finalization of the building’s purchase agreement, Gaia Cafe and the Division Avenue Arts Collective LLC have a clearer path to opening in Grand Rapids’…
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SpartanNash to launch new store in Ada at former Kingma’s Market
Grocery chain operator and food distributor SpartanNash Co. plans to open a small-format Forest Hills Foods store in the Grand Rapids suburb of Ada.
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Amway sales up 2 percent in 2018, first growth in four years
For the first time in four years, sales for direct-selling giant Amway Corp. have grown on a year-over-year basis. -
Ohio company acquires Belmont-based Filter and Coating Technology Inc.
BELMONT — Filter and Coating Technology Inc., a supplier of filter and coating solutions for the automotive and industrial markets, is under new ownership.
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Grand Rapids shopping center sells to Michigan investor
GRAND RAPIDS — A strip shopping center along 28th Street has new owners. Grand Central Plaza, located at 2035 28th St. in Grand Rapids, was sold to an undisclosed Michigan-based firm,… -
Kendall Electric purchases Ohio electrical equipment distributor
Kendall Electric Inc. acquired an Ohio-based distributor of electrical equipment.
REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT
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Proposed project would revive Gaia Cafe, The DAAC in GR’s Creston neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — Three Grand Rapids women on a mission to “keep Creston funky” have entered into a partnership to bring back Gaia Cafe and The Division Avenue Arts Collective…
HEALTH CARE
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Charter Capital Partners, MERS invest in Pennsylvania medical device maker
GRAND RAPIDS — West Michigan investment banking firm Charter Capital Partners led a $18.3 million financing round in Malvern, Pa.-based Trice Medical Inc. The Series C capital round will go to…
FINANCE
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Analysts expect $3.6 billion Chemical-TCF deal to drive more acquisitions
The proposed $3.6 billion merger between Chemical Financial Corp. and TCF Financial Corp. would create a Midwest bank based in Michigan that’s able to compete with the largest national banks…
FOOD / AGRIBUSINESS
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Craft brewers leverage cheaper, more efficient production models to get beer to market
Two West Michigan craft brewers operating with vastly differing business models are taking a similar approach to growing their operations by using capacity at other breweries. Both Sawyer-based Greenbush Brewing Co.…
MANUFACTURING
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Harsco Rail to cut 151 jobs in Ludington, consolidate manufacturing to South Carolina
After nearly a century in Michigan, Harsco Corp. plans to permanently close its only manufacturing facility in the state, starting April 1.
ENERGY
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Scripps appointed to Michigan Public Service Commission
Former Democratic legislator Dan Scripps has been appointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced today.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Q&A: Ken Sikkema, Co-chair, Michigan Consensus Policy Project
Ken Sikkema and three former state legislative colleagues created the Michigan Consensus Policy Project to offer solutions to pressing problems in the state in an era of what he calls “intense”…
NONPROFITS
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Q&A: Sarah Lucas, Executive Director, Northwest Michigan Rural Housing Partnership
The newly formed Northwest Michigan Rural Housing Partnership has tapped Sarah Lucas as its executive director. Lucas, who also serves as director of community development at Networks Northwest, a 10-county…
TALENT
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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: Attracting young workers from outside GR remains a priority
Marketing Grand Rapids as a place for young people to live and work is becoming increasingly important to the local economy.
SMALL BUSINESS
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Tech firm C/D/H acquired by Red Level Group
Novi-based I.T. firm Red Level Group LLC has acquired West Michigan business and technology consultant C/D/H.