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Michigan’s chief mobility officer to step down — for a year of travel
The state's first chief mobility officer is on the move. The state's first chief mobility officer is on the move. Trevor Pawl, 40, will depart his job heading up the state’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification at the end of the month to...
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Pabst to ‘lean in’ with New Holland spirits to expand beyond beer
As Pabst Brewing Co. broadens its reach beyond the iconic Pabst Blue Ribbon beer, the global drinks company is increasingly leveraging its relationship with New Holland Brewing Co. to break into new categories. As Pabst Brewing Co. broadens its reach...
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Michigan manufacturing leaders call for passage of North American trade deal
A chorus of manufacturing leaders and trade organizations from Michigan are urging Congress to pass a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico. A chorus of manufacturing leaders and trade organizations from Michigan are urging Congress to pass a new...
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Public Thread breathes new life into West Michigan’s discarded textiles
GRAND RAPIDS — Handbag and luggage manufacturer Public Thread developed its business strategy around the idea that one company’s waste could be another’s raw material. GRAND RAPIDS — Handbag and luggage manufacturer Public Thread developed its business...
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HopCat to discontinue brewing at downtown Grand Rapids brewpub
GRAND RAPIDS — BarFly Ventures LLC, the parent company that operates the HopCat craft beer bar chain, has decided to discontinue brewing operations at the downtown HopCat location, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — BarFly Ventures LLC, the parent...
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Helix Steel technology offers innovative infrastructure solution
Helix Steel hopes to find a silver lining in what’s become a growing infrastructure crisis in the state of Michigan. Helix Steel hopes to find a silver lining in what’s become a growing infrastructure crisis in the state of Michigan. The company, which...
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CHALLENGING THE SYSTEM: Michigan’s marijuana industry evolves along with attitudes, regulations
When Michigan voters legalized medical marijuana more than a decade ago, advocates hailed it as a landslide victory for patients. When Michigan voters legalized medical marijuana more than a decade ago, advocates hailed it as a landslide victory for...
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Lady Americana Midwest maintains king-sized share of regional hotel mattress market
GRAND RAPIDS — Nearly every guest who spends the night at a hotel room in downtown Grand Rapids sleeps on the same mattress. GRAND RAPIDS — Nearly every guest who spends the night at a hotel room in downtown Grand Rapids sleeps on the same mattress....
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West Michigan manufacturers face widespread phishing, cybersecurity threats
“Please see attached.” That’s the email employees at Grand Rapids-based Kindel Furniture Co. Inc. received from a company vice president in late April. Within a few minutes, two people had tried to open the included attachment and replied back to the...
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The ultimate open office? Companies embrace outdoor workspaces in push for wellness, creative thinking
Outdoor workspaces could be a solution to rising real estate costs and the next frontier of wellness in the workplace, experts say. Outdoor workspaces could be a solution to rising real estate costs and the next frontier of wellness in the workplace,...
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MT Contract resurrects familiar products at NeoCon debut
SHELBY — When Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp. decided last year to get out of the contract furniture business, Silver Street Inc. saw an opportunity to bolster its product offerings. SHELBY — When Grand Haven-based JSJ Corp. decided last year to get out of...
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New office furniture products fit spaces to workers’ needs, movements
Despite slowing national economic growth, U.S. demand for office space continues to rise above forecasts. Despite slowing national economic growth, U.S. demand for office space continues to rise above forecasts. That’s according to a recent study from...
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Report: Low mileage used vehicles could reduce new car sales
With new vehicle prices continuing to rise, a new report shows an abundance of lightly-used SUVs and trucks could push more shoppers into the pre-owned market in 2019. With new vehicle prices continuing to rise, a new report shows an abundance of...
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DeWys Manufacturing to invest $6.9 million in Ottawa County expansion, create 41 jobs
MARNE – Metal fabricator DeWys Manufacturing Inc. will invest nearly $7 million over three years in a 30,000-square-foot expansion to its existing facility in Wright Township. MARNE – Metal fabricator DeWys Manufacturing Inc. will invest nearly $7...
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GRCC president discusses role of industry collaboration in higher ed
community that is set here … wants to continue their livelihood in Grand Rapids. Interview conducted and condensed by Jessica Young.
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Hydraulic equipment supplier HTS Direct relocates to South Haven
SOUTH HAVEN — HTS Direct LLC, the North American division of a family-owned hydraulic equipment supplier, has relocated its operations to South Haven from the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming. SOUTH HAVEN — HTS Direct LLC, the North American division...
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Rail innovations unleash possibilities for manufacturing supply chains
It’s been 150 years since the “golden spike” joined the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad and drastically increased the speed of transcontinental travel. It’s been 150 years since the “golden spike” joined the Central Pacific Railroad...
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Reinventing the wheel: Velocity USA offers cyclists high-end, locally made rims
GRAND RAPIDS — Velocity USA Inc., a Grand Rapids-based bicycle parts manufacturer, uses a small, passionate staff to produce incredibly durable and performance-oriented equipment for the world’s toughest riders. Matt Ruiter, general manager of...
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Q&A: John Behrens, Co-founder, Farmhaus Cider Co.
… Anything you can do that gets a group of people together, I think, is great. Interview conducted and condensed by Jessica Young.
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‘SIGNIFICANT ASSET’: Amid slowdown in launches, new threats, West Michigan tooling industry braces for change
The challenges confronting Michigan’s tool, die and mold makers are deeply rooted. The state hosts more than twice as many tool and die workers compared to any other state, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the undisputed leader...
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