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As West Michigan’s startup culture evolves, Start Garden grows into new roles
GRAND RAPIDS — A growing manufacturer of high-tech food carts could serve as an example of the kind of business development that’s possible in West Michigan. GRAND RAPIDS — A growing manufacturer of high-tech food carts could serve as an example of the...
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West Michigan industrial developers embrace new uses
Spurred on by the dearth of available manufacturing space across West Michigan, developers have started to add inventory in the region by building or expanding industrial parks. Spurred on by the dearth of available manufacturing space across West...
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Meijer to restructure I.T. department amid changing retail landscape
WALKER — Amid intense competition in the retail grocery sector, Meijer Inc. will trim and restructure its information technology services (ITS) staff in the coming months, MiBiz has learned. WALKER — Amid intense competition in the retail grocery...
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New commercial building planned for Ada Township
The transformational project to reshape downtown Ada has attracted a new developer to the village. ADA TOWNSHIP — The transformational project to reshape downtown Ada has attracted a new developer to the village. The Ada Township Planning Commission...
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Build-to-suit medical office building planned for Byron Center
Vision Real Estate Investment Inc. said this week that it plans to build a new 40,000-square-foot medical office building in southwestern Kent County. BYRON CENTER — Vision Real Estate Investment Inc. said this week that it plans to build a new...
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Sundstrom to retire as Grand Rapids City Manager
Long-time Grand Rapids City Manager Greg Sundstrom said today that he plans to retire from his position at the end of the year. GRAND RAPIDS — Long-time Grand Rapids City Manager Greg Sundstrom said today that he plans to retire from his position at...
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Kent County considers expanding parks system by 150 acres
Kent County government will vote later this month on whether to recommend expanding two county-owned parks by a total of 153 acres. GRAND RAPIDS — Kent County government will vote later this month on whether to recommend expanding two county-owned...
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DDA approves Grand Rapids movie theater project
The board of the Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority today voted unanimously to support a new development agreement that could result in a new mixed-use entertainment district in the Arena South district. GRAND RAPIDS — The board of the Grand...
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Documents show significant changes for proposed downtown GR theater project
After more than a year of behind-the-scenes work, the developers of the proposed $140 million mixed-use movie theater project south of Van Andel Arena plan to step back into the spotlight this week. GRAND RAPIDS — After more than a year of...
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Local architecture firms take diverging paths as growth continues
To some local economic observers, the success of the architecture and engineering industry in West Michigan serves as a microcosm of the region’s broader economy. To some local economic observers, the success of the architecture and engineering...
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Legislative Update: Historic preservation tax credits reintroduced; Closing the ‘dark store’ loophole
Michigan’s House and Senate may be in recess for most of the summer, but legislative issues continue to percolate. Advocates continue their work to move forward a range of legislation, including bills that would bring back tax credits for the...
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One for the road? Entertainment districts embrace open container laws, but not in Michigan
Grand Rapids may be known colloquially as Beer City, but visitors should plan to avoid walking between hip bars and eateries with a pint of local IPA, at least for the foreseeable future. Grand Rapids may be known colloquially as Beer City, but...
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California firm invests more than $30 million to buy two GR-area apartment complexes
A California investment group has acquired two, 168-unit affordable housing complexes in the Grand Rapids area and at least two other properties across the state, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — A California investment group has acquired two,...
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Third Coast Development acquires two Grand Rapids area bars
Third Coast Development LLC has bolstered its holdings in the hospitality business. GRAND RAPIDS — Third Coast Development LLC has bolstered its holdings in the hospitality business. The developer of multifamily apartment has acquired Kuzzin’s Lounge...
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Adtegrity eyes growth with acquisition of Media Place Partners
Two advertising services companies have joined forces in a bid to create a “one-stop shopping” experience for their clients. GRAND RAPIDS — Two advertising services companies have joined forces in a bid to create a “one-stop shopping” experience for...
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New head of MEDC discusses agency’s role in community building
After about eight years away, Jeff Mason has returned to the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Having previously worked at the state’s top economic development organization as a senior vice president for business development, he left in 2009 to head...
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Grand Rapids coffee roaster under new ownership
GRAND RAPIDS — The new owner of Schuil Coffee Co. LLC hopes to leverage nearly two decades of experience in the packaged food and e-commerce industries to grow the 36-year-old roastery. GRAND RAPIDS — The new owner of Schuil Coffee Co. LLC hopes to...
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Mobility Options: Amid high demand, Grand Rapids groups seek new solutions — beyond just parking
As West Michigan’s economy expands, planners and business owners find they’re facing a new growing pain. As West Michigan’s economy expands, planners and business owners find they’re facing a new growing pain. Namely, they’re struggling with how to get...
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Ridges of Cascade sells for $57 million
A 237-unit high-end apartment complex in suburban Grand Rapids has sold for $57 million, MiBiz has learned. CASCADE TOWNSHIP — A 237-unit high-end apartment complex in suburban Grand Rapids has sold for $57 million, MiBiz has learned. Municipal...
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Duthler’s Family Foods closing Bridge St. location
Local grocer Duthler’s Family Foods will close its Bridge Street location on Grand Rapids’ northwest side, according to a sign on the door and multiple media reports. GRAND RAPIDS — Local grocer Duthler’s Family Foods will close its Bridge Street...