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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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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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Vicksburg paper mill development gets $30M transformational brownfield
VICKSBURG — The Michigan Strategic Fund board today approved Paper City Development LLC for the second project under the state’s transformational brownfield program. VICKSBURG — The Michigan Strategic Fund board today approved Paper City Development...
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CHALLENGING THE SYSTEM: Michigan’s marijuana industry evolves along with attitudes, regulations
When Michigan voters legalized medical marijuana more than a decade ago, advocates hailed it as a landslide victory for patients. When Michigan voters legalized medical marijuana more than a decade ago, advocates hailed it as a landslide victory for...
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EGR’s Gaslight Village faces turnover, assesses ground-floor use
EAST GRAND RAPIDS — It’s likely Derby Station’s former restaurant space in Gaslight Village will fill quickly with another business. EAST GRAND RAPIDS — It’s likely Derby Station’s former restaurant space in Gaslight Village will fill quickly with...
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Creston neighborhood hopes for renewed investment, despite stalled developments
GRAND RAPIDS — Three years ago when Central District Cyclery owner Nate Phelps moved his business from downtown Grand Rapids into the Creston business district, he was banking on an influx of new residents and activity that would support his bicycle...
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Kent County to revisit sale of 82 Ionia building, assess funding other projects
GRAND RAPIDS — Kent County commissioners will again discuss what to do with a county-owned office building in downtown Grand Rapids, as well as other building projects, as it decides what to fund in the next few years. GRAND RAPIDS — Kent County...
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Trillium Investments buys multifamily property in Jenison
JENISON — Trillium Investments LLC, a Grand Rapids-based multifamily investment and property management firm, has acquired the 160-unit Cottonwood Forest Apartments in Jenison. JENISON — Trillium Investments LLC, a Grand Rapids-based multifamily...
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SpendMend leases new HQ in Cascade Office Park
GRAND RAPIDS — SpendMend LLC is the newest tenant at Cascade Office Park, Portage-based The Hinman Co. announced Friday. GRAND RAPIDS — SpendMend LLC is the newest tenant at Cascade Office Park, Portage-based The Hinman Co. announced Friday. SpendMend,...
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State-backed program receives $55M in federal funds to invest in housing
Backed by an infusion of $55 million in federal funds, Lansing-based Michigan Community Capital plans to continue investing in mixed-income housing projects across the state. Backed by an infusion of $55 million in federal funds, Lansing-based Michigan...
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Exit Interview: Schulz reflects on leading city planning in Grand Rapids
After two decades with the city of Grand Rapids, most recently as managing director of design, development and community engagement, Suzanne Schulz plans to leave the public sector for an urban planning practice leader position at Grand Rapids-based...
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Wyoming remains patient with Site 36 redevelopment
WYOMING — A 92-acre shovel-ready industrial property sits empty about five miles south of downtown Grand Rapids, even amid a shortage of available manufacturing spaces across West Michigan. WYOMING — A 92-acre shovel-ready industrial property sits...
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‘FLIGHT TO QUALITY:’ Amenity-rich Class A office space still in demand in GR, suburban markets
GRAND RAPIDS — The opportunity to lease brand new office space in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids offered Van Wyk Risk Solutions the chance to grow into a new location. GRAND RAPIDS — The opportunity to lease brand new office space in the heart of...
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Bolstering West Michigan commuter transit would aid talent attraction, officials say
Officials studying commuter transit options between Grand Rapids and Holland are hoping to make West Michigan more competitive when it comes to talent attraction. Officials studying commuter transit options between Grand Rapids and Holland are hoping...
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WMU gets approval to sell parcels in second phase of BTR Park
KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University has the green light to begin selling parcels in the second phase of its Business Technology and Research Park. KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan University has the green light to begin selling parcels in the second...
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Furniture dealer Custer Inc. expands in Kalamazoo, Holland
GRAND RAPIDS — Office furniture dealer and custom manufacturer Custer Inc. has opened a pair of new showroom spaces in West Michigan. GRAND RAPIDS — Office furniture dealer and custom manufacturer Custer Inc. has opened a pair of new showroom spaces in...
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Battle Creek Unlimited awarded $2M to establish real estate improvement fund
BATTLE CREEK -- Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. (BCU) has been awarded $2 million by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to establish and administer funds to make improvements to downtown Battle Creek. BATTLE CREEK -- Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. (BCU) has been...