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Total Wine plans first Michigan store for vacant Cascade Township site
CASCADE TOWNSHIP — National alcohol retailer Total Wine & More plans to open its first Michigan superstore in the greater Grand Rapids area, MiBiz has learned. CASCADE TOWNSHIP — National alcohol retailer Total Wine & More plans to open its first...
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The Right Place to prioritize wage growth, inclusion in new 3-year plan
GRAND RAPIDS — Regional economic development firm The Right Place Inc. will focus on new areas of economic opportunity over the next three years. GRAND RAPIDS — Regional economic development firm The Right Place Inc. will focus on new areas of economic...
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Muskegon County considers purchase of 377-acres for recreation
NORTON SHORES — Muskegon County officials are deciding whether to purchase the former Nugent Sand Co. Inc. property to expand recreational opportunities in the county. NORTON SHORES — Muskegon County officials are deciding whether to purchase the...
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Kent County again weighs selling 82 Ionia, plans building projects
GRAND RAPIDS — Among various other projects this year, Kent County officials again are assessing whether to sell a facility at 82 Ionia Ave. and construct a new building elsewhere in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — Among various other projects...
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The next water crisis: West Michigan communities face millions in high water damage
GRAND HAVEN — When the popular Harbor Island boat launch became unusable because of flooding last spring, Grand Haven City Manager Pat McGinnis thought it was a big deal. GRAND HAVEN — When the popular Harbor Island boat launch became unusable because...
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Colliers 2020 real estate forecast: Expect prices to rise as vacancy declines
GRAND RAPIDS — As vacancy rates remain low, experts are expecting a year of slow and steady growth in the West Michigan real estate market. GRAND RAPIDS — As vacancy rates remain low, experts are expecting a year of slow and steady growth in the West...
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Muskegon County busy with redevelopment projects
MUSKEGON — With a $19 million convention center underway, several projects on the waterfront, a micro hotel and some mixed-use buildings, downtown Muskegon has become an epicenter of development activity along the lakeshore. MUSKEGON — With a $19...
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Proposed Wheeler Development tower helps with downtown GR density goals
GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler Development Group’s proposed mixed-use tower could help the city accomplish several goals for the downtown area. GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler Development Group’s proposed mixed-use tower could help the city accomplish several goals for...
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LINC Up partners with local developer for GR affordable senior housing
GRAND RAPIDS — Nonprofit LINC Up has partnered with a local developer on a new affordable housing project. GRAND RAPIDS — Nonprofit LINC Up has partnered with a local developer on a new affordable housing project. Called MoTown Square, the 51-unit...
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Fluresh plans Feb. 7 opening for first GR medical marijuana provisioning center
GRAND RAPIDS — Fluresh LLC plans to open the first licensed medical marijuana provisioning center in Grand Rapids on Feb. 7 in the former Benteler Automotive plant on the city’s southwest side. GRAND RAPIDS — Fluresh LLC plans to open the first...
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Grand Rapids postpones recreational marijuana to discuss separation requirements, data
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids Planning Commission postponed talks about allowing recreational marijuana businesses in the city to hold more discussion on separation requirements and other aspects of the ordinance. GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids...
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Kids’ Food Basket expands in Holland
HOLLAND — Kids’ Food Basket, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit that distributes meals for children, is expanding its efforts in Ottawa and Allegan counties. HOLLAND — Kids’ Food Basket, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit that distributes meals for children,...
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New Holland Brewing secures last piece of funding for Battle Creek taproom
BATTLE CREEK — New Holland Brewing Co. LLC will begin construction next month on its third brewery and taproom in West Michigan after securing a final funding source from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. BATTLE CREEK — New Holland Brewing Co....
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Wheeler Development proposes $55M, 24-story tower on GR-owned parking lot
GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler Development Group has proposed transforming a city-owned parking lot into a $55 million 24-story tower in downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — Wheeler Development Group has proposed transforming a city-owned parking lot into a...
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Backed by new real estate fund, Battle Creek drives downtown development activity
BATTLE CREEK — A grant for real estate projects is bringing needed development and activity to downtown Battle Creek. BATTLE CREEK — A grant for real estate projects is bringing needed development and activity to downtown Battle Creek. Four projects so...
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Amplify GR’s plans for Boston Square redevelopment move forward
GRAND RAPIDS — After getting the first step in the approval process from the city, nonprofit developer Amplify GR still has more steps to take before beginning a large-scale development proposed in the Boston Square neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — After...
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Mid-Michigan company acquires Hopson Flats in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — A Mid-Michigan property management firm has acquired Hopson Flats, a mixed-use property in Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — A Mid-Michigan property management firm has acquired Hopson Flats, a mixed-use property in...
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Tribes partner in $17.5 million purchase of iconic McKay Tower in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — Tribally owned Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek Development Co. have jointly acquired McKay Tower in downtown Grand Rapids, MiBiz has learned. GRAND RAPIDS — Tribally owned Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek Development Co. have...
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Partners plan mixed-use project in GR’s Creston neighborhood, but questions remain
GRAND RAPIDS — Partners including the founder of now-bankrupt 616 Lofts LLC have launched a new venture that is proposing a mixed-use housing development in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood. GRAND RAPIDS — Partners including the founder of...
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Developer proposes expanding Class A office building along Grand Rapids riverfront
GRAND RAPIDS — Compass Insurance Agency is proposing a Class A office expansion along the Grand River north of downtown Grand Rapids. GRAND RAPIDS — Compass Insurance Agency is proposing a Class A office expansion along the Grand River north of...