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Chick-fil-A makes another go at East Beltline location
Chick-fil-A Inc. seems relentless in its desire to secure a location near Knapp Street and East Beltline Avenue on Grand Rapids’ northeast side. GRAND RAPIDS — Chick-fil-A Inc. continues to seek a location near Knapp Street and East Beltline Avenue on...
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Q&A: Andrew Haan, Incoming President of Downtown Kalamazoo Inc.
When Andrew Haan takes over in early February as president of Downtown Kalamazoo Inc. (DKI), he’ll continue the organization’s focus on encouraging growth in Southwest Michigan’s largest downtown market. Haan, who currently serves as an associate...
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Proposed Exchange Building leads push for downtown housing in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO — It may have taken five years, but the partners behind one of the largest mixed-use projects in downtown Kalamazoo finally have secured the financing they need for the development. KALAMAZOO — It may have taken five years, but the partners...
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Agencies question GR firm’s tactics to convert low-income housing to market rate
GRAND RAPIDS — The conversion of several low-income properties to market-rate apartments by a West Michigan-based property investor has raised concerns in Lansing and Washington, D.C. GRAND RAPIDS — The conversion of several low-income properties to...
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Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales shows plans for Grand Rapids taproom
Another Michigan-based craft brewery appears to be considering a satellite location on Grand Rapids’ west side. GRAND RAPIDS — Another Michigan-based craft brewery appears to be considering a satellite location on Grand Rapids’ west side. Jolly Pumpkin...
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New Apple store one of many possible changes coming to Woodland Mall
The ongoing build out of a new Apple Inc. store at Woodland Mall in Grand Rapids makes for just one of many changes at the region’s oldest enclosed shopping center. GRAND RAPIDS — The ongoing build out of a new Apple Inc. store at Woodland Mall in...
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BarFly Ventures announces Florida HopCat location
The expanding chain of HopCat craft beer bars will head oceanside later this year. GRAND RAPIDS — The expanding chain of HopCat craft beer bars will head oceanside later this year. BarFly Ventures LLC announced Wednesday afternoon that the brand would...
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MiBiz.com’s most-read stories for 2016: Development and craft beverages
a 42-story on the site of a current surface parking lot in downtown Grand Rapids. MiBiz commercial real estate reporter Nick Manes was the first to break news about the 418-foot-tall hotel and apartment tower development, and has been continuing to...
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In second year, Mayor Bliss seeks to further study of affordable housing, mobility in Grand Rapids
we wind up doing bike share, it won’t just be forresidents, it will be for visitors. Interview conducted and condensed by Nick Manes. Courtesy photo
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Gov. Snyder’s advice for Trump: ‘Don’t bring prejudices from the private sector’
2016 wasn’t an easy year for Gov. Rick Snyder. But even with Democrats’ near-daily calls for his resignation because of the ongoing Flint water crisis, the businessman-turned-politician still maintains his trademark “relentlessly positive” attitude....
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Huizenga prioritizes Great Lakes harbor funding for 2017
very specific we’re working on, and we’ll be introducing it in the new Congress. Interview conducted and condensed by Nick Manes. Courtesy photo
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Amash ‘not sure what to expect’ with Trump, details views of helping out his district
we can find some stability and bring people together. But I’m not totally confident. Interview conducted and condensed by Nick Manes with MiBiz Editor Joe Boomgaard.
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2017 Outlook: Steve Arwood, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
Steve Arwood hopes to double down on Michigan’s talent attraction and retention efforts in 2017. The CEO of Lansing-based Michigan Economic Development Corp. sees the demand for skilled workers all over the state and hopes that his organization can...
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Diversity, uncertainty top of mind for West Michigan small biz executives
From craft distilling to artisan food to retailing to niche publishing firms, West Michigan’s small business executives are genuinely upbeat as they look to 2017. From craft distilling to artisan food to retailing to niche publishing firms, West...
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2017 Outlook: Peter Skornia, Bazzani Building Co.
Peter Skornia, the newly-appointed president of Grand Rapids-based construction and development firm Bazzani Building Co., hopes for a positive 2017. With favorable economic conditions for building and a new partnership aimed at further business...
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2017 Outlook: Rick DeKam, Midwest Realty Group LLC
Neither the uncertainty of a new presidential administration nor possible interest rate hikes act as a deterrent for development, according to Rick DeKam. “It would take a much larger multiple percentage point increase to dramatically slow our economy,...
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Amid escalating interest rates, municipalities debate when to borrow
Municipalities and state and local units of government feel anxious for myriad reasons heading into the new year, according to Mark Nettleton, an attorney focused on municipal law, land use, zoning and real estate at Grand Rapids-based Mika Meyers PLC....
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Expect more neighborhood development in 2017, Orion principals say
Orion Real Estate Solutions, the development arm of Grand Rapids-based general contractor Orion Construction Co. Inc., remains one of the most active developers in the market. The firm plans to open about 550 market-rate apartments in early 2017. Orion...
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2017 Outlook: Don Shoemaker, Franklin Partners
In recent years, Franklin Partners LLC has been one of West Michigan’s most active developers when it comes to revitalizing under-utilized office and industrial space. Principal Don Shoemaker maintains a bullish outlook for 2017 as his company plans to...
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ABC economist praises possible infrastructure investment, despite concerns over national debt
Anirban Basu thinks West Michigan’s real estate and construction industry has a pretty solid outlook for 2017. The chief economist for the Washington, D.C.-based Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) views the region as having a strong job market and...