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REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT: Developers see opportunities with incoming marijuana companies
For a decade, mixed-used and industrial property developments have fueled West Michigan’s building boom. Now, we may be seeing the dawn of a cannabis construction era. For a decade, mixed-used and industrial property developments have fueled West...
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Density isn’t only affordable housing solution, advocates say
GRAND RAPIDS — Within three days of opening applications, 500 people applied to live in the new Garfield Park Lofts’ 36 units of affordable housing. GRAND RAPIDS — Within three days of opening applications, 500 people applied to live in the new...
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Municipalities hope for legislation on dark-store loophole
When Meijer Inc. last month nearly halved the taxable value of its 195,000-square-foot store in Marquette just a year after it opened, the move set off an outcry from advocates for local government. When Meijer Inc. last month nearly halved the taxable...
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Q&A: Brad Bogus, vice president of growth & marketing, Confident Cannabis
The company Confident Cannabis was launched less than four years ago by four Stanford Business School alums. Today, 50 percent of the legal cannabis produced in the U.S. across 25 states passes through the Palo Alto, Calif-based company’s lab-testing...
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Wonderland Distilling leases Muskegon location for tasting room
MUSKEGON — Muskegon Heights-based Wonderland Distilling Co. has leased a location at 1989 Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon’s Lakeside neighborhood for its tasting room and cocktail bar. MUSKEGON — Muskegon Heights-based Wonderland Distilling Co. has leased...
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Insurance giant Acrisure to move HQ to Studio Park in downtown Grand Rapids
Acrisure LLC, a Caledonia-based insurance brokerage, is moving its global headquarters to the new Studio Park development in downtown Grand Rapids, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Acrisure LLC, a Caledonia-based insurance brokerage, is moving its...
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Nanobrewery planned for Walker
WALKER — The owners of 1983 Brewing Company LLC are one step closer to opening Walker’s second brewery. WALKER — The owners of 1983 Brewing Company LLC are one step closer to opening Walker’s second brewery. The Walker Planning Commissioner approved a...
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Restaurant fills ground-floor space at new downtown Hyatt Place
GRAND RAPIDS — Orion Real Estate Solutions has filled its developments on Ottawa Avenue with the announcement of ground-floor restaurant Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar. GRAND RAPIDS — Orion Real Estate Solutions has filled its developments on...
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Allendale Township software company expands with state funds
ALLENDALE TWP. — BizStream Inc., an Allendale Township-based online marketing and software solutions company, plans to expand with backing from the state. ALLENDALE TWP. — BizStream Inc., an Allendale Township-based online marketing and software...
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Russo’s International Market to close in September
GRAND RAPIDS — The owners of Russo’s International Market have decided to close the store after 115 years in West Michigan, the company announced Wednesday. GRAND RAPIDS — The owners of Russo’s International Market have decided to close the store after...
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Multi-state developer purchases former Amstore headquarters
GRAND RAPIDS — An affiliate of Bloomfield Hills-based Kojaian Management Corp. has purchased the 925,000-square-foot former headquarters of Amstore Corp. GRAND RAPIDS — An affiliate of Bloomfield Hills-based Kojaian Management Corp. has purchased the...
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DEVELOPING AN INDUSTRY: Companies race to supply Michigan’s fledgling cannabis industry, yet avoid the spotlight
to lend money to people, but that’s just how the industry gets by until banking steps up into it.” MiBiz Staff WriterSydney Smith contributed to this report.
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Communities examining effect of single-family zoning on housing issues look to GR example
As communities nationwide begin to examine the effects of single-family zoning on the density and affordability of housing, Grand Rapids has emerged as an example of how cities can function in the absence of those regulations. As communities nationwide...
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Vicksburg redevelopment secures state’s 2nd transformational brownfield incentive
VICKSBURG — An ambitious $80 million project to transform a long-vacant Southwest Michigan paper mill moved a step closer to reality after securing a lucrative state incentive. VICKSBURG — An ambitious $80 million project to transform a long-vacant...
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HopCat to discontinue brewing at downtown Grand Rapids brewpub
GRAND RAPIDS — BarFly Ventures LLC, the parent company that operates the HopCat craft beer bar chain, has decided to discontinue brewing operations at the downtown HopCat location, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — BarFly Ventures LLC, the parent...
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Battle Creek Unlimited extends president’s contract
BATTLE CREEK — The board of directors at Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) extended the contract of President & CEO Joe Sobieralski through June 2022. BATTLE CREEK — The board of directors at Battle Creek Unlimited (BCU) extended the contract of President &...
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Kent County weighs building needs in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Kent County is continuing to study options for the use of its buildings, including the idea of razing a facility at 320 Ottawa Ave. and building a new tower and the sale of 82 Ionia Ave. GRAND RAPIDS — Kent County is continuing to study...
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West Michigan contractors to build $25M senior care center in Florida
Two West Michigan-based general contractors are building a new $25 million senior care residential center in Punta Gorda, Fla. Two West Michigan-based general contractors are building a new $25 million senior care residential center in Punta Gorda,...
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MSU innovation building gets cleanup funding from city
GRAND RAPIDS — The second phase of Michigan State University’s downtown medical innovation campus received its final approval from the city of Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — The second phase of Michigan State University’s downtown medical innovation...
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Bradley Co. closes on sale of retail center
KALAMAZOO -- Bradley Co. LLC has closed on a multi-tenant retail center in Norton Shores, the South Bend, Ind.-based real estate brokerage and property management firm announced Monday. KALAMAZOO -- Bradley Co. LLC has closed on a multi-tenant retail...
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