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Broadband access becomes key tool for economic growth
LAKETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Just south of Holland, voters last spring narrowly defeated a local plan to bring high-speed broadband internet service to every residential and commercial building in the township. LAKETOWN CHARTER TOWNSHIP — Just south of...
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Energy efficiency financing mechanism ‘outpaced’ by current market trends
GRAND RAPIDS — A group of investors hoping to redevelop one of downtown’s last vacant buildings believes energy-efficient infrastructure could serve as one method to achieve greater affordability. GRAND RAPIDS — A group of investors hoping to redevelop...
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Bill encourages grocery stores to open in Michigan downtowns
For all the talk of placemaking and city building across Michigan, State Rep. Andy Schor believes something very basic remains missing: local grocery options. For all the talk of placemaking and city building across Michigan, State Rep. Andy Schor...
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Agency files RICO case against GR firm over scheme to strip low-income rent restrictions
GRAND RAPIDS — A lawsuit filed last week alleges a West Michigan real estate firm engaged in racketeering and other fraudulent practices in order to charge higher rents at properties intended for affordable housing. GRAND RAPIDS — A lawsuit filed last...
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GVSU meets continued resistance to Belknap campus plan
GRAND RAPIDS — As Grand Valley State University expands its presence in the Belknap Lookout neighborhood, it’s juggling myriad concerns that often come with large-scale development. GRAND RAPIDS — As Grand Valley State University expands its presence...
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JC Penney announces store closings in Holland, Battle Creek
Retailer J.C. Penney Company Inc. said today that it would close 138 stores nationwide, including at two malls in West Michigan. Retailer J.C. Penney Company Inc. said today that it would close 138 stores nationwide, including at two malls in West...
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Muskegon-area Plumb’s stores rebranded, set for renovations
A defunct lakeshore area grocery chain will begin to see new life in the coming months. MUSKEGON - A defunct lakeshore area grocery chain will begin to see new life in the coming months. At least three Plumb Inc. stores — which closed suddenly last...
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Development group eyes vacant downtown Grand Rapids building for affordable housing
A group of investors hopes to redevelop one of downtown Grand Rapids’ last vacant buildings into low-income housing. GRAND RAPIDS — A group of investors hopes to redevelop one of downtown Grand Rapids’ last vacant buildings into low-income housing....
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Initiative drives diversity for Grand Rapids tech community
GRAND RAPIDS — Despite the many accolades for West Michigan’s economy in recent years, prosperity hasn’t necessarily reached all people in the broader community to the same extent. GRAND RAPIDS — Despite the many accolades for West Michigan’s economy...
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Role for economic developers moves beyond corporate attraction, retention as economy shifts
Economic developers from West Michigan and across the state increasingly find their roles shifting. Economic developers from West Michigan and across the state increasingly find their roles shifting. With changes to the state’s top economic development...
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Brokers confident despite turmoil among some West Michigan retailers
GRAND RAPIDS — Two stalwart West Michigan retailers are closing up shop, opening up valuable real estate at a time when space is at a premium in the region. GRAND RAPIDS — Two stalwart West Michigan retailers are closing up shop, opening up valuable...
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Construction execs tout early successes in workforce development
West Michigan construction industry executives believe some of their recent worker training efforts have started to pay off. West Michigan construction industry executives believe some of their recent worker training efforts have started to pay off....
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Orion, Third Coast projects approved for state incentives
The state’s economic development body today voted to approve incentives for two mixed-use development projects around downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — The state’s economic development body today voted to approve incentives for two mixed-use...
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Orion Construction brings on partner for hotel project at Metro Health Village
The development arm of Grand Rapids-based general contracting firm Orion Construction Co. Inc. plans to build a new hotel in the southwest corner of Kent County. WYOMING — The development arm of Grand Rapids-based general contracting firm Orion...
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Planned Grand Rapids hotel to move forward
A long-planned hotel north of downtown Grand Rapids will begin construction tomorrow. A long-planned hotel north of downtown Grand Rapids will begin construction tomorrow. Holland-based hotel owner and operator Suburban Inns Inc. said in a statement...
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Family Christian Stores to wind down operations by late April
Operations at Family Christian Stores will wind down over the next month, according to a state filing from the company. GRAND RAPIDS — Operations at Family Christian Stores will wind down over the next month, according to a state filing from the...
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Demise of Family Christian latest in a string of retail closures in West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — The announcement yesterday that Family Christian Stores plans to close all 240 of its stores in 36 states sent shockwaves through an already struggling industry. GRAND RAPIDS — The announcement yesterday that Family Christian Stores...
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Plumb’s grocery stores close as new owner takes over assets
Plumb Inc., a Muskegon-based grocery chain, has ceased all operations, according to a letter sent to MiBiz. MUSKEGON — Plumb Inc., a Muskegon-based grocery chain, has ceased all operations, according to a letter the company sent to its creditors. The...
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Economic developers again push for enhanced incentives
When it comes to economic development efforts in Michigan, practitioners and policymakers say it’s important to legislate the tools to attract and retain companies, not individual projects. When it comes to economic development efforts in Michigan,...
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Ada businesses concerned over building costs, parking in redevelopment project
More than a decade into the “Envision Ada” planning process, stakeholders can now see construction activity on new mixed-use buildings they hope will attract new retailers, restaurants and residents to the village. ADA TOWNSHIP — More than a decade...
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