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New program to help Latinos start businesses in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Citing concerns over widespread inequality, economic development stakeholders want to improve their outreach to the growing Latino population in the greater Grand Rapids area. GRAND RAPIDS — Citing concerns over widespread inequality,...
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MC Sports plans to liquidate stores as it seeks a buyer
Sporting goods retailer MC Sports might need a Hail Mary pass right about now. GRAND RAPIDS — Sporting goods retailer MC Sports might need a Hail Mary pass right about now. Amid increasing challenges from e-commerce sellers and a fiercely competitive...
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MC Sports files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans liquidation
MC Sports, a Grand Rapids-based sporting goods retailer operating in seven Midwest states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan. GRAND RAPIDS — MC Sports, a Grand Rapids-based sporting...
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Meritage Hospitality acquires 69 Wendy’s restaurants for $111.8 million over 3 deals
Fast food and casual restaurant operator Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. (OTCQX: MHGU) said yesterday it has initiated a string of acquisitions that will continue to grow its operations. GRAND RAPIDS — Fast food and casual restaurant operator Meritage...
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City of Grand Rapids plans new surface parking lot near Downtown Market
Against the backdrop of business leaders increasingly voicing concerns about a lack of downtown parking, the city of Grand Rapids plans to increase parking capacity with the construction of a new lot. GRAND RAPIDS — Against the backdrop of business...
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CWD moves forward with 50 Monroe renovation in downtown Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority board this morning agreed to provide tax increment financing to support a mixed-use hotel development in the core downtown business district. GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority...
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The Right Place eyes $500 million capital investment in new 3-year strategic plan
As the nation’s political and macroeconomic climate changes, The Right Place Inc. says it needs to adapt how it measures its impact. GRAND RAPIDS — As the nation’s political and macroeconomic climate changes, The Right Place Inc. says it needs to adapt...
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Blandford to convert Highlands Golf Course back to nature
GRAND RAPIDS — Blandford Nature Center has collaborated with local partners on a transformational land deal that could help reshape a neighborhood on the west side of Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — Blandford Nature Center has collaborated with local...
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Reality based: Video game design educational programs help tech firms compete in VR/AR
People don’t often associate West Michigan with video game design, and for good reason. People don’t often associate West Michigan with video game design, and for good reason. The sector remains but a speck in the region’s evolving technology...
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Grand Rapids reports 6 percent ROI with economic development initiatives
GRAND RAPIDS — Stakeholders from around Michigan say they’re impressed with the results the Grand Rapids Economic Development department cited in a recent report detailing the performance of various project incentives. GRAND RAPIDS — Stakeholders from...
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LorAnn Oils expands in Lansing
LorAnn Oils Inc., a Lansing-based manufacturer and distributor of premium flavorings and oils, plans to invest $1.5 million to expand in Lansing. LANSING — LorAnn Oils Inc., a Lansing-based manufacturer and distributor of premium flavorings and oils,...
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Fed report shows Michigan leading Great Lakes area economic growth
Anchored primarily by growth in manufacturing and services, Michigan continues to outpace other nearby Great Lakes states. Anchored primarily by growth in manufacturing and services, Michigan continues to outpace other nearby Great Lakes states. That’s...
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Rebranding the upper Midwest as ‘Trust Belt’ could benefit area economy
concessions because developers are saying, ‘Let’s get this thing leased up.’ Interview conducted and condensed by Nick Manes. Courtesy photo.
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Three Grand Rapids projects awarded affordable housing credits
With tax credits awarded, the development of three new affordable housing projects in the area should move forward. GRAND RAPIDS - With tax credits awarded, the development of three new affordable housing projects in the area should move forward. The...
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Authentic community engagement critical for Habitat Kent work
Private developers say that working with numerous partners on a real estate project can often lead to complications. Private developers say that working with numerous partners on a real estate project can often lead to complications. However, it’s a...
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GR weighs more parking against long-term mobility trends
GRAND RAPIDS — Facing a future in which the role of the traditional automobile is changing, officials in Grand Rapids continue to evaluate long-term mobility investments, particularly when it comes to parking. GRAND RAPIDS — Facing a future in which...
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Report: 616 Lofts receives public loan for proposed Battle Creek redevelopment
A long vacant and blighted building in Cereal City’s downtown could soon see new activity. Battle Creek’s city commission on Tuesday approved a $570,000 loan for a subsidiary of Grand Rapids-based development firm 616 Lofts LLC to assist the company...
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Orion trades apartments for hotel at planned downtown Grand Rapids tower
A local developer has scrapped plans for multifamily housing at a proposed twin-tower downtown Grand Rapids development to pursue a hotel tenant instead, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — A local developer has scrapped plans for multifamily housing at...
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Essence Restaurant Group proposes restaurant expansion in downtown Rockford
Essence Restaurant Group will bring its popular Green Well Gastropub restaurant brand to northern Kent County. ROCKFORD — Essence Restaurant Group will bring its popular Green Well Gastropub restaurant brand to northern Kent County. The Grand...
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Ford Airport sets passenger traffic record for fourth consecutive year
The West Michigan region’s largest airport continues to set records for passenger traffic. GRAND RAPIDS — The West Michigan region’s largest airport continues to set records for passenger traffic. Executives at Gerald R. Ford International Airport...
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