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Hinman to acquire Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Kalamazoo
The Hinman Co. is expanding its property holdings with the acquisition of a downtown Kalamazoo building. KALAMAZOO — The Hinman Co. is expanding its property holdings with the acquisition of a downtown Kalamazoo building. The Portage-based investor and...
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Downtown Kalamazoo to get micro-grocery store
KALAMAZOO — A market aims to “fill the void of groceries” for those living in downtown Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO — A market aims to “fill the void of groceries” for those living in downtown Kalamazoo. Market on Michigan Ave (MoMA) announced Thursday it...
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Crystal Ball 2019 Letter from the Editor: Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
has even spread into the MiBiz newsroom. In the adjacent staff box and on the pages ahead, you’ll notice new bylines for Sydney Smith and Jessica Young, two wildly talented journalists who joined our reporting staff in recent weeks. We can’t wait to...
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Crystal Ball 2019 Real Estate & Development Outlook: Despite talent crunch for contractors, development firms expect strong 2019
Even with a number of large-scale projects being built, West Michigan developers say they’re still thinking big for 2019. Multiple real estate and construction executives say they see no sign of the industry slowing down in the new year, although many...
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Rex Bell, Miller-Davis
we operate in, so we haven’t had to go look for additional work in that market. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Ryan Kilpatrick, Housing Next
we’re building neighborhoods that have a multitude of choices embedded within them. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Anirban Basu, Associated Builders & Contractors
be dead wrong in my forecast, and this recovery could persist into 2020 and beyond. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Andrew Haan, Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership
streets than highways. That really has potential to absolutely transform downtown. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Patti Owens, Catalyst Development
live down here and the services that are really necessary to support those folks. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Mitch Watt, Triangle Associates
be some potential for slowdown in our practice over the next year or two years. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Al Vanderberg, Ottawa County Administrator
on that, working with the Smart Coast summer intern program and Talent 2025. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Crystal Ball 2019 Outlook Q&A: Mark Guzniczak, Strata Business Services
and then (asking) what can we learn as we take that on to the recreational side. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Kent County commissioners vote to dissolve Land Bank
GRAND RAPIDS — To the disappointment of executives and several nonprofits present, the Kent County Board of Commissioners voted today to dissolve the Kent County Land Bank Authority. GRAND RAPIDS — To the disappointment of executives and several...
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Kent County Road Commission seeks bids for riverfront property
GRAND RAPIDS — The public body that owns a 14.2-acre “opportunity site” along the Grand River is seeking bids on the property for a possible sale. GRAND RAPIDS — The public body that owns a 14.2-acre “opportunity site” along the Grand River is seeking...
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Hinman’s Grand Rapids hotel project secures $2.1 million in cleanup funds
The developer of a proposed downtown hotel tower received approval today for state cleanup funding. GRAND RAPIDS — The developer of a proposed downtown hotel tower received approval today for state cleanup funding. The Michigan Strategic Fund board...
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Second phase of MSU’s Grand Rapids Research Center to help bring innovation to market
GRAND RAPIDS — Dr. Norman Beauchamp hopes a new innovation center at the Michigan State University Grand Rapids Research Center downtown will help get clinical discoveries to patients faster. GRAND RAPIDS — Dr. Norman Beauchamp hopes a new innovation...
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Haviland buys up more space at Walker’s Avastar Park
WALKER — A specialty chemicals company has scooped up space at a Walker-based industrial park for an eventual expansion of its West Michigan operations. WALKER — A specialty chemicals company has scooped up space at a Walker-based industrial park for...
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MSU trustees approve phase two expansion of Grand Rapids Research Center
A public-private partnership approved today by the Michigan State University board of trustees will continue development of the downtown Grand Rapids Research Center campus. GRAND RAPIDS — A public-private partnership approved today by the Michigan...
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Contaminated GR gas station gets grant for redevelopment
GRAND RAPIDS — A contaminated former gas station property in Grand Rapids will be redeveloped after being receiving brownfield funding from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. GRAND RAPIDS — A contaminated former gas station property in...
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Holland golf club purchased by Watermark Properties
Watermark Properties announced today that it will purchase Macatawa Legends Golf Club in Holland. HOLLAND — Watermark Properties announced today that it will purchase Macatawa Legends Golf Club in Holland. The 250-acre golf club at 4600 Macatawa...