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With new investment, Urbaneer spins out on its own
Urbaneer LLC, a provider of home furnishings geared toward smaller living units, has spun out of Rockford Construction Co. Inc. GRAND RAPIDS –– Urbaneer LLC, a provider of home furnishings geared toward smaller living units, has spun out of Rockford...
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Reports show minimal growth for Michigan economy
New economic reports show Michigan’s economy making flat to minimal growth. New economic reports show Michigan’s economy making flat to minimal growth. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, in its updated Midwest Economy Index released today, said...
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Owner of two West Michigan malls to be acquired in proposed $15 billion deal
The Chicago-based owner of two West Michigan malls has reached an agreement to sell in a deal that would reportedly create one of the largest retail property companies in the country. The Chicago-based owner of two West Michigan malls has reached a...
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Atlanta firm identified as developer of reported Amazon distribution center
GAINES TOWNSHIP –– An industrial property firm with ties to retailer Amazon.com Inc. is the developer behind “Project Rapids,” a massive fulfillment center proposed for southern Kent County. GAINES TOWNSHIP –– An industrial property firm with ties to...
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Kalamazoo Mayor Hopewell to step down next year
Bobby Hopewell, mayor of Kalamazoo since 2007, announced on Monday evening that he won’t seek re-election next year. KALAMAZOO –– Bobby Hopewell, mayor of Kalamazoo since 2007, announced on Monday evening that he won’t seek re-election next year....
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Grand Rapids apartment management firm makes Minneapolis acquisition
GRAND RAPIDS –– Trillium Ventures MSV LLC, a Grand Rapids-based multifamily investment and property management firm, has acquired a 112-unit apartment property in Minneapolis. GRAND RAPIDS –– Trillium Ventures MSV LLC, a Grand Rapids-based multifamily...
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HopCat plans second Grand Rapids-area location
GRAND RAPIDS –– BarFly Ventures LLC, the Grand Rapids-based parent company of the HopCat chain of craft beer-focused restaurants, announced Monday that it plans a second location in the area. GRAND RAPIDS –– BarFly Ventures LLC, the Grand Rapids-based...
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Sources: Amazon in talks for distribution center in Kent County
GAINES TOWNSHIP –– Developers representing an online retail behemoth are considering a 100-acre site in southern Kent County for a “massive” distribution facility, MiBiz has learned. GAINES TOWNSHIP –– Developers representing an online retail behemoth...
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Q&A: Marisa Kwiatkowski, Investigative Reporter at The Indianapolis Star
In 2016, reporters from The Indianapolis Star began publishing the “Out of Balance” investigative series that looked into years of sexual abuse allegations involving the USA Gymnastics organization. The investigation helped uncover the crimes of Larry...
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New codes add to construction cost, could offer returns
In an era of increasing labor and material costs, Michigan contractors and building owners now face another issue that is sending construction costs higher. In an era of increasing labor and material costs, Michigan contractors and building owners now...
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Small West Michigan towns get proactive with redevelopment plans
HUDSONVILLE –– While the redevelopment of traditional small downtowns across Michigan may look different than the activity in larger, urban settings, municipalities increasingly are defining their visions and attracting investors. HUDSONVILLE –– While...
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Boyne Resorts acquires 7 properties across North America
Boyne USA Inc., the Petoskey-based ski resort company that does business as Boyne Resorts, plans to acquire seven properties it currently leases and operates around North America. BOYNE FALLS — Boyne USA Inc., the Petoskey-based ski resort company that...
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Consumers Energy plans $20 million regional HQ on Grand Rapids’ west side
Jackson-based energy provider Consumers Energy plans to build a six-story, $20 million regional headquarters on Grand Rapids’ west side. GRAND RAPIDS –– Jackson-based energy provider Consumers Energy plans to build a six-story, $20 million regional...
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Gov. Snyder calls for more employer involvement in new workforce development initiative
As Gov. Rick Snyder works to secure a $100 million commitment for his “Marshall Plan for Talent,” he also wants to tear down silos between the education and business communities. ZEELAND — As Gov. Rick Snyder works to secure a $100 million commitment...
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West Michigan’s pitch for Amazon HQ2 project included over $2 billion in state, local incentives
In choosing sites other than West Michigan, Amazon.com Inc. walked away from more than $2 billion in incentives offered by three West Michigan municipalities to the Seattle-based online retailer to locate in the region. GRAND RAPIDS –– In choosing...
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Business Leaders for Michigan ramps up marketing to push vision for state’s future
Leading Michigan business executives view the state as having reached “basecamp two” in its climb up the mountain of becoming a top 10 state in terms of jobs, personal income and economic health. Leading Michigan business executives view the state as...
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Meijer planning more smaller format urban stores
Meijer Inc.’s 39,000-square-foot Bridge Street Market being built west of downtown will serve as a “proof of concept” for the company’s planned expansion of smaller format urban grocery stores. GRAND RAPIDS –– Meijer Inc.’s 39,000-square-foot Bridge...
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Kent County releases RFI for sustainable business park
The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) has taken a step forward in its goal of exiting the landfill business over the next decade. GRAND RAPIDS –– The Kent County Department of Public Works (DPW) has taken a step forward in its goal of...
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Q&A: Rob Collier, President and CEO of Council of Michigan Foundations
After nearly 20 years, Rob Collier plans to leave the role of president and CEO of the Council of Michigan Foundations, which is based in Grand Haven. But before Collier departs the position by the end of 2018, he’s still got “a lot of mischief that...
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Construction could start on Grand River restoration next year
GRAND RAPIDS –– The Grand River helped to make Grand Rapids “Furniture City” more than a century ago, and now many believe that Michigan’s longest river will soon revert from a largely passive asset back to an active one. GRAND RAPIDS –– The Grand...