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Contractors wrestle with persistent talent issues, concerns over 2020 election
In the last year, Kalamazoo-based construction manager CSM Group Inc. has hired an in-house recruiter as part of its human resources team. In the last year, Kalamazoo-based construction manager CSM Group Inc. has hired an in-house recruiter as part of...
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PRICE TO PAY: In crises, companies seek delicate balance of legal, PR, consumer ramifications
A popular Grand Rapids brewery learned the hard way that focusing on winning a lawsuit can cost a company in other tangible ways if it loses first in the court of public opinion. A popular Grand Rapids brewery learned the hard way that focusing on...
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Construction firms need to learn about opioids, expert says
Given the demographics in the workforce and the physical nature of the work, construction companies cannot avoid learning about the opioid crisis. Given the demographics in the workforce and the physical nature of the work, construction companies...
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CWD to add street-level commercial space along Lyon Street in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — CWD Real Estate Investment Inc. want to reshape a key downtown corridor with more retail users, including storefronts and restaurants. GRAND RAPIDS — CWD Real Estate Investment Inc. want to reshape a key downtown corridor with more...
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Developer scraps plans for large-scale marijuana growing facility in Muskegon County
DALTON TOWNSHIP — The would-be creators of a large agricultural and industrial complex for growing cannabis have decided not to purchase long-vacant property at the North Muskegon Business Park. DALTON TOWNSHIP — The would-be creators of a large...
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LKV Ventures receives grant for renovation of downtown Battle Creek building
BATTLE CREEK — Management and development company LKV Ventures LLC will use a grant from Battle Creek Unlimited to help renovate a historic building in downtown Battle Creek. BATTLE CREEK — Management and development company LKV Ventures LLC will use a...
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Grand Rapids groups partner on retail pilot program
GRAND RAPIDS — Multiple organizations have partnered to assess how Grand Rapids can attract and retain retail across all parts of the city. GRAND RAPIDS — Multiple organizations have partnered to assess how Grand Rapids can attract and retain retail...
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GR City Manager takes measured steps amid recent executive departures
GRAND RAPIDS — Faced with multiple departures from leadership positions at the city of Grand Rapids, City Manager Mark Washington wants to avoid being “hasty” about hiring replacements. GRAND RAPIDS — Faced with multiple departures from leadership...
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Local tourism groups advocate for maintaining Pure Michigan funding
HOLLAND — Last year, travelers from all 50 states and 47 countries stopped into the Holland Area Visitors Bureau while visiting the city. HOLLAND — Last year, travelers from all 50 states and 47 countries stopped into the Holland Area Visitors Bureau...
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Q&A: J.T. Weis CEO, Abcor Industries LLC
Most of the employees at Abcor Industries LLC, a Holland-based manufacturer of powder-coated wood products, are convicted felons. J.T. Weis, the company’s CEO and owner since 2012, said the employment of ex-offenders is part of Abcor’s triple bottom...
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Anna’s House voluntarily dismisses lawsuit against Meritage Hospitality
GRAND RAPIDS — The owner of Anna’s House restaurant has voluntarily dismissed its lawsuit against the Meritage Hospitality Group over its newly-opened Morning Belle restaurant. GRAND RAPIDS — The owner of Anna’s House restaurant has voluntarily...
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Cascade Township considers relocating government offices to ADAC headquarters facility
CASCADE TWP. — Cascade Township officials are exploring the use of a vacant manufacturing headquarters facility as a potential site for consolidated township offices. CASCADE TWP. — Cascade Township officials are exploring the use of a vacant...
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Orion Construction, nonprofits start on West Garfield Park development
GRAND RAPIDS — Nonprofits LINC Up and Dwelling Place, along with general contractor Orion Construction Co. Inc., broke ground today on the second phase of an affordable housing development in Grand Rapids’ Garfield Park neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS —...
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Grand Rapids seeks partners to develop mixed-use downtown parking project
GRAND RAPIDS — The city of Grand Rapids is seeking development partners for a downtown mixed-use structure that includes retail, parking and possibly housing or commercial development. GRAND RAPIDS — The city of Grand Rapids is seeking development...
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Gill Industries explores sale of downtown Grand Rapids plant to Spectrum Health
GRAND RAPIDS — Stamping manufacturer Gill Industries Inc. is exploring its options to sell its facility on Bond Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids as Spectrum Health has proposed a new $100 million building at that site. GRAND RAPIDS — Stamping...
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Blain’s Farm & Fleet coming to Walker
WALKER — Blain’s Farm & Fleet has announced its fifth location in Michigan, to be located in the Standale Shopping District in Walker. WALKER — Blain’s Farm & Fleet has announced its fifth location in Michigan, to be located in the Standale Shopping...
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Lawsuit alleges Meritage took Anna’s House concept after deal talks stalled
GRAND RAPIDS — The company that owns the popular Grand Rapids breakfast spot Anna’s House has sued the owners of the newly-opened Morning Belle restaurant. GRAND RAPIDS — The company that owns the popular Grand Rapids breakfast spot Anna’s House has...
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Grand Rapids developer proposes residential project in Ludington
LUDINGTON — A Grand Rapids developer and Lansing-based nonprofit investor Michigan Community Capital are hoping to turn a donated building into apartments in Ludington. LUDINGTON — A Grand Rapids developer and Lansing-based nonprofit investor Michigan...
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JPG Resources receives grant for renovation of downtown Battle Creek offices
BATTLE CREEK — JPG Resources, a Battle Creek-based food and beverage consulting group, has been awarded a $208,618 grant from Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) through its downtown Real Estate Improvement Fund. BATTLE CREEK — JPG Resources, a Battle...
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Roofing company relocates to southeast Grand Rapids neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — NaturaShield LLC, a Grand Rapids-based energy efficient roofing company, has relocated to the Cottage Grove neighborhood on the city’s southeast side. GRAND RAPIDS — NaturaShield LLC, a Grand Rapids-based energy efficient roofing...