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CWD nears completion of downtown Grand Rapids office building
CWD Real Estate Investment Inc. is nearing completion on a project that will offer offices in a historic building in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — CWD Real Estate Investment Inc. is nearing completion on a project that will offer offices in a...
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Group to convert The Waldron to new tiki-themed bar in Grand Rapids
The Waldron Public House, owned and operated by BarFly Ventures LLC, will be transformed into a three-story tiki bar and restaurant this summer. GRAND RAPIDS — The Waldron Public House, owned and operated by Grand Rapids-based BarFly Ventures LLC, will...
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Q&A: Jeff Mason, CEO, Michigan Economic Development Corp.
one of the biggest challenges and opportunities out there for Michigan right now. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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Developers would pay for displaced GR residents under proposed policy
GRAND RAPIDS — As Michigan’s second-largest city continues to grow and developers scoop up the remaining developable vacant land, it’s likely that some Grand Rapids residents who rent homes in desirable neighborhoods could face being displaced. GRAND...
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‘Upscale’ Cooper’s Hawk winery and restaurant chain to open in Kentwood
An “upscale casual restaurant” and wine tasting room is planning to open in Kentwood this summer. KENTWOOD — An “upscale casual restaurant” and wine tasting room is planning to open in Kentwood this summer. Cooper’s Hawk Kentwood LLC, part of a winery...
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Leo’s Coney Island, yoga studio among retailers to open at Studio Park
GRAND RAPIDS — Studio Park developers announced Tuesday that five retailers and a restaurant will be included in the development. GRAND RAPIDS — Studio Park developers announced Tuesday that five retailers and a restaurant will be included in the...
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GR firms partner on $4.5 million mixed-use project in downtown South Haven
A $4.5 million mixed-use project is in the works for downtown South Haven. SOUTH HAVEN — A $4.5 million mixed-use project is in the works for downtown South Haven. South Haven Center LLC includes 18 residential units, retail or commercial space and...
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Developers plan mixed-use project featuring Mercy Health at vacant Norton Shores Kmart site
New York-based real estate development and management firm RD Management LLC plans to convert a former Muskegon-area shopping center into a mixed-use development. NORTON SHORES — New York-based real estate development and management firm RD Management...
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BDO moves GR service center to newly renovated office building
Professional services firm BDO USA LLP has relocated its service center to a Franklin Partners LLC building at 5300 Patterson Avenue in Grand Rapids, the development firm announced today. GRAND RAPIDS — Professional services firm BDO USA LLP has...
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Real estate transactions need to address PFAS during due diligence
Until a couple of years ago, environmental assessments for property transactions did not include checking for PFAS contamination. Now, it has become standard practice in areas that have confirmed contamination with the family of industrial chemicals....
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Kent County Land Bank purges properties; Grand Rapids to work with state land bank
GRAND RAPIDS — Ahead of the impending dissolution of the Kent County Land Bank Authority, the city of Grand Rapids and the Michigan Land Bank are working to form a partnership to allow the local agency’s services to continue under the state banner....
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Feyen Zylstra plans $5.3M expansion in Walker
WALKER — Industrial technology and electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra LLC plans to invest $5.3 million in a new facility in Walker. WALKER — Industrial technology and electrical services firm Feyen Zylstra LLC plans to invest $5.3 million in a new...
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Texas company takes over management of Kalamazoo student housing
KALAMAZOO — Campus Advantage Inc., a student housing management company based in Austin, Texas, has taken over management of a property in Kalamazoo, near Western Michigan University. KALAMAZOO — Campus Advantage Inc., a student housing management...
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Developers seek tax credits to transform Grand Rapids industrial building
GRAND RAPIDS — A development partnership wants to convert the massive former Display Pack Inc. building at 1340 Monroe Ave. NW into a 310-unit affordable housing project. GRAND RAPIDS — A development partnership wants to convert the massive former...
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RDV Corp. reveals plans for new downtown Grand Rapids headquarters
GRAND RAPIDS — RDV Corp. is planning a transformation of a former Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Grand Rapids where it announced in December it would move its headquarters. GRAND RAPIDS — RDV Corp. is planning a transformation of a former Fifth...
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Q&A: Larry Shaffer, City Manager, Portage
and dozens of other conditions that are as dangerous or even more so than PFAS. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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TAKE TWO: $30 million office development proposed for Studio Park
GRAND RAPIDS — Developers for the new Studio Park entertainment district have resurrected plans to add an office building at the project, MiBiz has learned. Olsen Loeks Development LLC of Grand Rapids, in partnership with Studio C, says it will develop...
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Q&A: Graci Harkema, Diversity and Inclusion Director, Founders Brewing Co.
take our experiences, learn from them and grow from them and help others as well. Interview conducted and condensed by Sydney Smith.
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GR planners to implement road diet along Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — City planners hope a road diet along the Michigan Street corridor will move traffic more efficiently and help reduce crashes The road diet, planned for this spring, will extend from College Avenue to Eastern Avenue on the northeast side...
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New owner acquires Local 741, plans to open new neighborhood bar
GRAND RAPIDS — New ownership plans to turn Local 741 into a neighborhood bar after acquiring the site from a partnership involving an affiliate of Third Coast Development LLC. James Matthews, owner of Iron Well LLC, purchased 741 Leonard St. NW and...