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Pux Cider plans Grand Rapids tasting room
GRAND RAPIDS — Conklin-based Pux Cider hopes to open its first tasting room in early 2020 in Grand Rapids’ Midtown neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — Conklin-based Pux Cider hopes to open its first tasting room in early 2020 in Grand Rapids’ Midtown...
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Greenbush Brewing to open Indiana brewpub at SpartanNash-owned store
SAWYER — A Southwest Michigan brewery is expanding with a new location in Indiana in partnership with a SpartanNash Co.-owned grocery store. SAWYER — A Southwest Michigan brewery is expanding with a new location in Indiana in partnership with a...
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Arktos Meadery plans move to Grand Rapids’ Bridge Street
GRAND RAPIDS — After five years in operation tucked away in a nondescript office building along U.S. 131, mead maker Arktos LLC plans to move to a new location along Grand Rapids’ bustling Bridge Street corridor. GRAND RAPIDS — After five years in...
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KVCC secures brewpub license to sell student-made beers
KALAMAZOO — In the four years since Kalamazoo Valley Community College launched its sustainable brewing program, it could use student-made beers for tastings and instructional purposes, but not offer it for sale in its on-campus full-service...
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Founders Brewing chair to lead ‘disruptive’ startup hydroponics farm
GRAND RAPIDS — A deepening partnership with a Spain-based minority shareholder provided Founders Brewing Co. Executive Chairman John Green the perfect timing to jump back into an early-stage growth company. GRAND RAPIDS — A deepening partnership with a...
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Spanish brewer Mahou to acquire Founders Brewing
GRAND RAPIDS — Founders Brewing Co. is selling a majority stake in the business to the brewery’s Spain-based minority shareholder, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Founders Brewing Co. is selling a majority stake in the business to the brewery’s...
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AUTOMOTIVE ROUNDTABLE: West Michigan automotive suppliers stay steady, despite uncertainties
West Michigan-based suppliers and consultants to participate in a roundtable discussion. Joining MiBiz Managing Editor Joe Boomgaard and Staff Writer Jessica Young were: Jeff Ackerman, chief business development officer of Grand Rapids-basedsupplier...
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INDIAN COUNTRY: Tribes grapple with how to approach cannabis economically, legally
Native American tribes that want to participate in Michigan’s fledgling cannabis industry face many bureaucratic hurdles. Native American tribes that want to participate in Michigan’s fledgling cannabis industry face many bureaucratic hurdles. While...
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EEOC sues Meijer over alleged ADA violations
WALKER — A federal agency has accused supercenter retailer Meijer Inc. of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act over its treatment of an employee at a store in Oakland County in Southeast Michigan. WALKER — A federal agency has accused...
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Entrepreneurs weigh opportunities with cannabis tourism in Michigan
Most of the events I do are not locals; they are people coming in for holiday from Chicago and Detroit.” MiBiz Editor Joe Boomgaard contributed to this report.
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Advanced battery market charged by strong EV growth projections
HOLLAND — Reports this month that LG Chem plans to build a second U.S. lithium-ion battery plant underscore how much the automotive industry has evolved in the six years since the company started making advanced batteries in West Michigan. HOLLAND —...
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Michigan brewers seek elimination of time-consuming bonding requirement
A new bill would end a time-consuming bonding process needed to get a license for Michigan-based craft beverage producers and certain out-of-state companies that sell alcoholic beverages in Michigan. A new bill would end a time-consuming bonding...
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Craft beverage producers sue MLCC, allege unconstitutional state laws, enforcement
GRAND RAPIDS — Tensions between Michigan craft beverage producers and the state regulatory agency appear to be ratcheting up with the filing of a new federal lawsuit, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Tensions between Michigan craft beverage producers...
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‘Perfect fit:’ Gun Lake Investments invests in Stockbridge project amid push into real estate deals
GRAND RAPIDS — Tribally-owned Gun Lake Investments is making an active push into the West Michigan commercial real estate market with an investment in a high-profile redevelopment and three property acquisitions so far this year, MiBiz has learned....
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Breweries appeal MLCC position on legality of free bingo games
GRAND RAPIDS — Five Michigan breweries are suing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission over the regulatory agency’s quashing of free bingo promotions at their taprooms. GRAND RAPIDS — Five Michigan breweries are suing the Michigan Liquor Control...
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Spartan Motors acquires California truck manufacturer
Spartan Motors Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations into the West Coast with the purchase of a Los Angeles-area commercial truck body maker. CHARLOTTE — Spartan Motors Inc. is expanding its manufacturing operations into the West Coast with...
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Nichols Paper acquires Cleveland janitorial supply company
Nichols Paper & Supply Co. expanded its presence in northeastern Ohio with the acquisition of Cleveland-based DawnChem Inc., a supplier of janitorial and commercial cleaning supplies. NORTON SHORES — Nichols Paper & Supply Co. expanded its presence in...
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Battle Creek natives return home to open Handmap Brewing
The latest brewery to receive a $200,000 incentive from Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. has been identified publicly for the first time. BATTLE CREEK — The latest brewery to receive a $200,000 incentive from Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. has been identified...
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RETAIL ROUNDTABLE: West Michigan retail sector prepares for changes, prioritizes customer experience
The retail industry finds itself at a crossroads of many diverging influences. The retail industry finds itself at a crossroads of many diverging influences. While the economy is growing and consumer confidence remains high, retailers must fend off...
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Whirlpool divests homebrew equipment system brand Vessi
Whirlpool Corp. has finalized the sale of its Vessi Fermentor brand to 80West Labs, a Chicago-based venture capital firm. BENTON HARBOR — Appliance maker Whirlpool Corp. has finalized the sale of its Vessi Fermentor brand to 80West Labs, a...
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