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Downtown Market reports sales growth as it continues to restructure debt
The Grand Rapids Downtown Market continues to restructure long-standing debt tied to a state economic development incentive as it attempts to stabilize its finances. GRAND RAPIDS –– The Grand Rapids Downtown Market continues to restructure...
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Two West Michigan TV stations up for sale as Sinclair looks to close Tribune Media deal
The path to regulatory approval for a mega-merger of two broadcast television conglomerates could result in the sale of one of their stations in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. The path to regulatory approval for a mega-merger of two broadcast television...
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Plaza Roosevelt plans approved by Grand Rapids City Commission
A collaborative real estate development project on Grand Rapids’ southwest side received its final city approval on Tuesday night and now plans a fall groundbreaking. GRAND RAPIDS — A collaborative real estate development project on Grand Rapids’...
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Kentwood senior living facility acquired by Chicago firm
Pathway Management LLC, a Chicago-based senior housing real estate firm that does business as Pathway to Living, has acquired a Kentwood senior living and memory care facility. KENTWOOD –– Pathway Management LLC, a Chicago-based senior housing real...
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Land deal would clear way for city-owned riverfront park in downtown Grand Rapids
A long-discussed park on the banks of the Grand River just north of downtown Grand Rapids could take a couple steps closer to reality this week. GRAND RAPIDS –– A long-discussed park on the banks of the Grand River just north of downtown Grand Rapids...
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Workforce development initiatives show signs of progress
By focusing on an internal culture that favors employee retention and support for external training initiatives, some West Michigan executives say they’ve largely avoided any problems associated with labor shortages. By focusing on an internal culture...
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Take two: National experts say Grand Rapids a good prospect for city manager candidates
GRAND RAPIDS –– As city officials retool their efforts to find a new top executive for Grand Rapids, national experts say there’s a ripe market nationally for talent. GRAND RAPIDS –– As city officials retool their efforts to find a new top executive...
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Density at what cost? Zoning proposals spark tensions between Grand Rapids policymakers, neighborhoods
GRAND RAPIDS — Proposals to upzone several Grand Rapids neighborhoods in an attempt to address housing issues have exposed deep divisions among local stakeholders. GRAND RAPIDS — Proposals to upzone several Grand Rapids neighborhoods in an attempt to...
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GR Mayor discusses economic development issues in 3rd State of the City address
In her third State of the City address on Thursday evening, Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss presented the city as being open for business, but acknowledged it also needed to address various economic disparities. GRAND RAPIDS — In her third State of...
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Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. appoints new top executive, board members
The nonprofit organization that administers the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority and several downtown events has new leadership. GRAND RAPIDS –– The nonprofit organization that administers the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority and...
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Sources: Lighthouse Insurance plans to move nearly 150 employees to downtown GR
Lighthouse Insurance Group Inc. plans to move between 130 and 150 employees to an office in downtown Grand Rapids, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Lighthouse Insurance Group Inc. plans to move between 130 and 150 employees to an office in downtown...
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The Rapid secures federal funding for Laker Line
The Rapid’s second enhanced transit line connecting downtown Grand Rapids and Grand Valley State University’s Allendale campus can now move forward after clearing a key bureaucratic hurdle. GRAND RAPIDS — The Rapid’s second enhanced transit line...
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Grand Rapids to leverage open data for better policy making
GRAND RAPIDS –– The city of Grand Rapids over the next year will join the growing ranks of cities around the world seeking to enhance their data management practices. GRAND RAPIDS –– The city of Grand Rapids over the next year will join the growing...
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Rockford Construction expands Detroit presence with historic redevelopment project
With a historic renovation project in Detroit, a Grand Rapids-based construction management firm is positioning itself for the next step in its regional expansion. With a historic renovation project in Detroit, a Grand Rapids-based construction...
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Franklin Partners unveils plans for proposed GR office tower
GRAND RAPIDS –– When developer Franklin Partners LLC brings its proposed seven-story downtown office tower to market in the coming years, it will offer tenants Class A office space that’s currently in short supply across the city. GRAND RAPIDS –– When...
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West Michigan startup scales up blockchain mining operation
WYOMING — Tucked away in a nondescript warehouse in a Grand Rapids suburb, hundreds of custom-built computer servers are at work 24 hours per day, seven days per week. WYOMING — Tucked away in a nondescript warehouse in a Grand Rapids suburb, hundreds...
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Meritage Hospitality on lookout for future deals, CEO says
With a string of acquisitions completed early in the year, executives at Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU) say they will be on the lookout for the right transactions, but also take some time to integrate their recent deals. GRAND RAPIDS ––...
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Studio Park developers acquire downtown GR parking lots for movie theater project
One of the largest proposed developments in downtown Grand Rapids in recent years took a significant step forward on Thursday. GRAND RAPIDS –– One of the largest proposed developments in downtown Grand Rapids in recent years took a significant step...
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Trio of Grand Rapids affordable housing projects receive federal tax credits
Three proposed Grand Rapids developments have received more than $2.7 million in federal tax credits for the creation of affordable housing units. GRAND RAPIDS –– Three proposed Grand Rapids developments have received more than $2.7 million in federal...
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Downtown Market extends its development incentive loan repayment
For the fourth time since 2014, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market has asked permission to keep paying only the interest on its loans tied to a state economic development incentive as it seeks to restructure its debt load. GRAND RAPIDS –– For the fourth...
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