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GTED builds portfolio to tap into government contracting
Over the next five years, CEO Tom Wilbur plans to build Grand Traverse Economic Development into a $100 million diversified portfolio of eight to 10 firms capable of capturing federal and state contracts. Over the next five years, CEO Tom Wilbur plans...
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Artificial barrier or lack of understanding? Tribal entities struggle to secure key minority business certification
we don’t easily fit into a particular box,” she said. “We’ll see what happens. We’re working on it.” — MiBiz Editor Joe Boomgaard contributed to this report.
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GAINING MOMENTUM: West Michigan tribes open doors to business opportunities
West Michigan tribes may be relatively new to implementing economic development and diversification plans, but they’ve quickly established themselves as strategic partners for the local business community because of their focus on investing in...
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Saugatuck Brewing to acquire Kalamazoo brewery
Saugatuck Brewing Co. plans to acquire Kalamazoo-based Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewing, pending various regulatory approvals. KALAMAZOO — Saugatuck Brewing Co. plans to acquire Kalamazoo-based Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewing Co. LLC, pending various regulatory...
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Pabst Brewing taps West Michigan distillery for new line of whiskey
Pabst Brewing Co. appears to be jumping into the spirits product category with the help of a West Michigan brewery and distillery. HOLLAND — Pabst Brewing Co. appears to be jumping into the spirits product category with the help of a West Michigan...
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Metro Health launches new rehab program for heart patients
Metro Health-University of Michigan Health launched the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program for patients with heart disease. WYOMING — Metro Health-University of Michigan Health launched the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program for patients...
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Mary Free Bed partners on $41 million rehab hospital in Saginaw
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Covenant HealthCare plan to develop a $40.7 million rehabilitation hospital in Saginaw. GRAND RAPIDS — Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital and Covenant HealthCare plan to develop a $40.7 million...
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Stryker acquires Bay Area medical device company
Stryker Corp. has completed the acquisition of Arrinex Inc., a Menlo Park, Calif.-based medical device company that developed a treatment for chronic rhinitis. KALAMAZOO — Stryker Corp. has completed the acquisition of Arrinex Inc., a Menlo Park,...
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Universal Forest Products to acquire Grand Rapids manufacturer
Universal Forest Products Inc. is acquiring the assets of a Grand Rapids-based wood panel components manufacturer. GRAND RAPIDS — Universal Forest Products Inc. is acquiring the assets of a Grand Rapids-based wood panel components manufacturer. In a...
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Muskegon manufacturer to offer custom-made distillery equipment
MUSKEGON — A lakeshore fabrication shop hopes to capitalize on explosive growth in the U.S. craft distilling industry by offering custom Michigan-made stills and other equipment. NexGen Mechanical Solutions LLC founder Scott Whitaker, a pipefitter by...
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Pair of distilleries plan launches in Muskegon area
MUSKEGON HEIGHTS — The partners behind Wonderland Distilling Co. want to position their spirits as a connection to the outdoors culture in West Michigan and a link to the water that surrounds it. The startup distillery has already signed a lease and...
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Haworth sales surpass $2.1 billion in 2018
Office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. reported an increase in sales for 2018. HOLLAND — Office furniture manufacturer Haworth Inc. reported an increase in sales for 2018. The Holland-based Haworth said it generated $2.14 billion in global sales in...
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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. ADA — Grocery chain operator and food distributor SpartanNash Co. plans to open a small-format Forest...
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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. ADA — For the first time in four years, sales for direct-selling giant Amway Corp. have grown on a year-over-year basis. The...
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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. Former Democratic legislator Dan Scripps has been appointed to the Michigan Public Service Commission, Gov....
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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. GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Whitewater nonprofit has secured $4.4 million in new...
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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. GRAND RAPIDS — Novi-based I.T. firm Red Level Group LLC has acquired West Michigan business and technology consultant Conway, Dierking &...
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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. and Muskegon-based Rake Beer Project...
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West Michigan brewery agrees to name change in trademark case settlement
A West Michigan brewpub in planning has agreed to change its name as part of a settlement in a trademark infringement case brought by Railtown Brewing Co. last August. DUTTON — A West Michigan brewpub in planning has agreed to change its name as part...
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Oliver Healthcare Packaging acquires West Coast medical device packaging firm
Oliver Healthcare Packaging has expanded with a deal for a supplier of medical device packaging on the West Coast. GRAND RAPIDS — Oliver Healthcare Packaging has expanded with a deal for a supplier of medical device packaging on the West Coast. The...