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Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus expanding in Ada
ADA — Retailer Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus is expanding in Ada with Beyond by Bill & Paul’s, an outdoor lifestyle, clothing, footwear and accessories store. ADA — Retailer Bill & Paul’s Sporthaus is expanding in Ada with Beyond by Bill & Paul’s, an outdoor...
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Q&A: Kevin Buist, Artistic Director, ArtPrize
After 10 years as an annual event, ArtPrize switched to a biennial model for the first time this year with the debut of Project 1, a city-wide series of events and exhibitions from a handful of artists. The move marked a dramatic shift from the...
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M&A Awards: Orion Real Estate Solutions fills landmark downtown Grand Rapids development
On the heels of a range of downtown developments coming online in recent years, Orion Real Estate Solutions saw further demand for Class A office space in Grand Rapids. On the heels of a range of downtown developments coming online in recent years,...
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Studio Park juggles multiple contractors to meet aggressive construction timeline
GRAND RAPIDS — In the case of the $160 million Studio Park project, it took a city to build one of the largest developments in the recent history of downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — In the case of the $160 million Studio Park project, it took a...
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M&A Awards: WNJ attorneys steer decade-long legal process for Canada in Gordie Howe Bridge project
The Grand Rapids-based law firm Warner Norcross + Judd LLP has spent more than a decade as the U.S. counsel for Canada and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority as it went through the arduous procurement process to build the Gordie Howe International...
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M&A Awards: Schermer leads Meritage through aggressive expansion, growth
Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. CEO Robert Schermer, Jr. has led the company as it has amassed a portfolio of about 400 Wendy’s restaurant locations and grown its revenue to nearly half a billion dollars. Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. CEO Robert...
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New anchor store Von Maur set to open at Woodland Mall
GRAND RAPIDS — Woodland Mall is inviting shoppers to “rediscover” the center after its $100 million redevelopment, which has paved the way for a wave of new retailers. GRAND RAPIDS — Woodland Mall is inviting shoppers to “rediscover” the center after...
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Flexco plans relocation to WalkerView Industrial Park
WALKER — Flexco Grand Rapids, a manufacturer of conveyor maintenance equipment, is relocating its Michigan operations to the WalkerView Industrial Park. WALKER — Flexco Grand Rapids, a manufacturer of conveyor maintenance equipment, is relocating its...
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CAA to make decision on convention hotel project by year’s end
GRAND RAPIDS — Those studying whether Grand Rapids needs another convention hotel hope to gather enough data that the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority can make a decision by year’s end whether to move forward on the project. GRAND...
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$160M Studio Park development celebrates opening
GRAND RAPIDS — What started as an idea for a movie theater in downtown Grand Rapids has evolved into the 62,500-square-foot Studio Park development that also includes restaurants, housing, offices and hotel space. GRAND RAPIDS — What started as an idea...
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SMG, manager of public Grand Rapids venues, completes merger to form ASM Global
GRAND RAPIDS — SMG, the company that manages DeVos Place Convention Center, DeVos Performance Hall and Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, has merged with AEG Facilities LLC to form a venue management firm called ASM Global. GRAND RAPIDS — SMG, the...
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ICCF’s Eastern Elementary housing project gets state funding boost
GRAND RAPIDS — An Inner City Christian Federation-led project to renovate a former Grand Rapids neighborhood school into affordable housing has received a funding boost from the state. GRAND RAPIDS — An Inner City Christian Federation-led project to...
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EXIT INTERVIEW: Wood reflects on leading economic development in Grand Rapids
After 12 years leading economic development in the city of Grand Rapids, Kara Wood will join Western Michigan University as an associate vice president for community partnerships on Oct. 7. Wood, a WMU alumna who currently serves as the managing...
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Grand Rapids positions to regulate recreational marijuana businesses
GRAND RAPIDS — As it continues to make its way through the list of applications for medical marijuana facilities, the city of Grand Rapids will next consider how to handle recreational marijuana companies. GRAND RAPIDS — As it continues to make its way...
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Family businesses prioritize communication, planning in grooming next-gen leaders
GRAND RAPIDS — When John Van Tongeren became the owner of Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. in 1985, he did not imagine eventually passing it down within his family. GRAND RAPIDS — When John Van Tongeren became the owner of Ferris Coffee & Nut Co. in 1985, he...
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Q&A: Sarah Chartier, Senior sustainability project manager, Spectrum Health
Sarah Chartier has served as senior sustainability project manager at Spectrum Health for eight years. In her role, she assesses ways to improve Spectrum’s practices that will lead to reducing its environmental footprint. She also engages employees and...
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Graphic Packaging plans $600 million expansion in Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO — Graphic Packaging International LLC plans to invest $600 million to install a new paperboard machine in Southwest Michigan. KALAMAZOO — Graphic Packaging International LLC plans to invest $600 million to install a new paperboard machine in...
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Acrisure awarded $7 million in incentives for downtown Grand Rapids HQ project
GRAND RAPIDS — Insurance giant Acrisure LLC’s plan to move 400 jobs from Caledonia to downtown Grand Rapids has garnered $7 million in state economic development incentives. GRAND RAPIDS — Insurance giant Acrisure LLC’s plan to move 400 jobs from...
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Crowne Plaza hotel owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The operators of Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids, a 320-room hotel near the Gerald R. Ford International Airport, have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, MiBiz has learned. CASCADE CHARTER TOWNSHIP — The operators of Crowne Plaza...
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ABC announces winners of Excellence in Construction awards
GRAND RAPIDS — Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Michigan has announced the winners of its 33rd annual Excellence in Construction awards. GRAND RAPIDS — Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Michigan has announced the winners of...